"Candida seems to strike women more often than men.
As with all other forms of infection, a compromised host resistance is the primary cause
of Candida Albicans. The problem occurs when there is an abnormal fungus yeast growth that
is normally controlled by 'friendly bacteria' in the intestines.
When factors such as antibiotics, steroids (like
cortisone), birth control pills and refined sugar are used in excess, 'friendly bacteria'
and/or specific nutrients in the blood are destroyed. Host resistance is then lowered and
the yeast fungi begin to invade and colonize the body's cells, tissues and --finally--
organs. A strong, healthy immune system will, of course, contain Candida's growth. Only
when host resistance is lowered can Candida invade and colonize the tissues. When
colonized these yeast fungi release toxic chemicals into the blood. Toxic chemicals
produced by the Candida fungi attack the immune system, allowing the fungi to continue
their tissue invasion and to cause more serious symptomatic disorders."
This is the Candida Questionaire from the book
"Candida - The Slow Killer." Print this out or write your answers on a
piece of paper. Answer yes or no for each question and then add up your score at the
end to find your answer.
| 1) Have you taken repeated rounds of
antibiotic drugs? |
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| 2) Have you taken cortisone? |
| 3) Have you ever taken birth control pills? |
| 4) Have you ever had "jock itch"
or athlete's foot? |
| 5) Do you have anal itch or rash? |
| 6) Have you ever had "thrush"? |
| 7) Do you drink coffee or pop? |
| 8) Have you ever had a vaginal yeast
infection? |
| 9) Have you ever had a fungal infection
around or or under fingernails or toenails or on the skin? |
| 10) Do you have silver fillings in your
teeth? |
| 11) Have you ever had a series of x-rays? |
| 12) Do you have recurring ear infections?
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| 13) Have you been troubled by PMS,
vaginitis, abdominal pains, prostatitis or a loss of sexual interest or feeling? |
| 14) Do you crave sugar, breads or alcoholic
beverages? |
| 15) Are you sensitive to tobacco, perfume or
other chemical odors? |
| 16) Are you bothered by recurrent digestive
disorders? |
| 17) Are you bothered by fatigue, depression,
poor memory or nerves? |
| 18) Are you bothered by hives, psoriasis or
other chronic skin disorders? |
| 19) Do you feel sick all over? |
| 20) Are you bothered by headaches, muscle or
joint pains? |
| 21) Do you have dry mouth or sore throat? |
| 22) Do you have bad breath? |
| 23) Do you suffer from insomnia or
drowsiness? |
| 24)Do you suffer from diarrhea or
constipation? |
| 25) Do you have bloating, belching, or
intestinal gas? |
| 26) Do you have a white mucous film on your
tongue in the morning? |
| Rating your answers:
3-4 "yes" answers, yeast possibly plays a role in
causing your symptoms.
5-6 "yes" answers, yeast probably plays a role
in causing your symptoms.
7 or more "yes" answers, your symptoms are
almost certainly yeast connected. |
| The herbs and supplements
Theresa Schumaker recommends to build the immune system while you are dealing with the
candida are: |
| Herbal Fiberblend |
*Barleygreen |
| Composure |
Proancynol 2000 |
| Pau D'Arco tea or extract |
Chloratone (chlorophyll) |
| Acidophilus |
Digestive Enzymes, Prepzymes |
| Garlic |
Vitamin E |
| Zinc |
*Carrots -juiced or *powder (Just Carrots) |
| Vitamin C |
*Beets - juiced or *powder (RediBeets) |
| Exercising for
15-20 minutes a day. |
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