Candida

What is Candida?

Candida Albicans (Latin for white fungus) is a member of the yeast family. Given the right conditions, yeast is capable of voluminous growth e.g. yeast in bread. Candida is yeast that lives in all of us. It is mainly present in the digestive tract and usually does not cause us any problems. Also present in the digestive tract are good bacteria called Lactobacillus acidophilus (known as the ‘gut flora’) which helps the breakdown of food stuffs. The gut flora creates the right environment for the food to be utilised. When the lactobacillus acidophilus becomes depleted it allows the yeast to ferment and grow. It can then permeate the gut wall and become systemic (travel to any site in the body). The growth of the yeast Candida Albicans can lead to a wide variety of mental, emotional or physical disorders

Symptoms of Candida Growth

Bloating

Bowel Dysfunction (constipation, diarrhoea, pain, spasms, excess wind, urgency etc.)

Indigestion (inc acid reflux, burning, bad breath)

Nausea

Weight gain (despite dieting regimes)

Thrush vaginal, oral, cystitis, prostatitis, vaginitis and athletes foot

Food and alcohol cravings

Hormone imbalance, irregular periods, painful periods, fluid retention

Loss of libido

Menopausal syndrome

Palpitations

PMT

Mood swings, anxiety, depression

Pre menstrual food cravings e.g. sugar, bread, chocolate etc

Fatigue/lack of energy

Poor memory & concentration (foggy brain, forgetfulness)

Sinus re-current ear nose throat infections

Immune system low (recurrent infections)

Catarrh/rhinitis

Hay fever and other allergic responses

Snoring

Skin conditions (acne, eczema, rashes, hives etc)

Excess sweating

Body temperature imbalance (either too hot or too cold)

Behavioural problems e.g. hyperactivity, ADHA

Headaches

Migraines

Muscle aches and joint pain

How Can We Help?

At the Essex Annandale Allergy Clinic, we have developed, over a number of years, our own unique Candida Treatment Regime. This has been based on study/research and clinical experience. Our multi faceted approach is individualised. It usually involves a 3 month programme which includes, food tolerance testing, homoeopathic detox treatment, supplementation, dietary and nutrition advice. Colonic Hydrotherapy is an extremely useful treatment to aid Candida elimination. This can be added to the regime.