Moderate amounts of candida live in every one of us without causing any harm, but when given free rein to grow unchecked, e.g. by wiping out the surrounding bacteria with broad-spectrum antibiotics, Candida can change into its fungal form and invade the intestinal wall and produce a multitude of symptoms in many parts of the body.
A minority of sufferers have numerous symptoms; the vast majority of sufferers have thrush but not every sufferer has thrush.
The damage to the intestinal wall allows undesirable toxins to permeate into the bloodstream. This condition called ‘leaky gut syndrome’ often leads to food allergies and intolerances , migraines, foggy brain and muscle aches.
Others may suffer different symptoms as the candida has the ability to disrupt the endocrine system causing thrush , cystitis, PMS, menstrual irregularities, joint pains, athma, hayfever, sinusitis, fungal infections, irregular weight, ear infections, chronic tiredness, allergies and sensitivity to fumes smoke and perfumes.
Yet others may experience the following bloatedness, itchy anus, flatulance and diarrhoea and or constipation.
The condition can be exacerbated by use of the contraceptive pill or HRT , progesterone cream, steroids, immuno supressive drugs, antibiotics, dental mercury, heavy metal poisons or house hold or garden chemical poisoning, hormonal changes and stress.
Our mix for this condition includes the following herbs and Bach flowers Pau D'arco, Thuja, Garlic, Alfalfa, Blue Flag, Chamomile, Dandelion, Fennel and Fenugreek as well as the Bach Flower remedies Wild Oat, Willow, Scleranthus, and Wild Oat. On an emotional level those with candidiasis may have the feeling of being scattered, frustrated, angry and possibly being untrusting in relationships. A new thought pattern could go along the lines of " I deserve the very best in life and I give myself permission to be all that I can, I love myself and others".
Nutritional Suggestions:-
Avoid: all sugar and refined carbohydrates, fermented foods, acidic fruit and yeast, alcohol.
Reduce: meat which builds up acids
Helpful supplements and foods:- fatty acids, flaxseed oil and olive oil, garlic, yoghurt (acidophilus), sprouts, seaweeds, whole grains and foods, green foods such parsley and wheat grass.
Drink Clove and Pau D'arco tea often.
Robert McDowell's staff Herbalists can not diagnose your disease or illness. What they can do is offer a Herbal program, to assist with healing, after you have had advice from your doctor or specialist. If you have unexplained pain or symptoms, seek medical advice. If you wish to ask for any further information or clarifications on this product please click on the link below.
