Candida Albicans

Candida AlbicansThe Quiet Epidemic

Special Thanks to Barbara Stuart, APRN, NP-C, CENIntegrative Medical Practitioner

Presented by Melody Covino

What is Candida albicans?

A benign sugar fermenting yeast.

Integral part of intestinal ecology in small amounts.

One of 600 strains of Candida.

Can cause disease when overgrowth occurs.

Ecological Balance in GI Tract

Candida is a yeast that is normally harmless as a single-celled fungus.

If it changes into a mycelial form it can take root in tissues and colonize.

Candida causes “leaky gut”

What causes Candida to grow?

Imbalance of GI yeast vs good bacteria. Immune dysfunction:

◦ Exposure to toxic metals.◦ Internal toxins from poor digestion.◦ Stress◦ HIV

Reduction of good bacteria in the gut:◦ Consumption of refined carbohydrates,

alcohol and caffeine.◦ Antibiotics◦ Immunosuppresive medications.

Upset in intestinal pH:◦ Acid blocking medications.◦ Decreasing digestive enzymes and HCL as we age.

Candida By-products

Proliferation of Candida

Releases waste products called mycotoxins (poisons) and oxalates.

These further weaken the immune system.

Auto-Brewery Syndrome

Candida Toxic Waste = Acetaldehyde

Affects Central Nervous System.

Interferes with hormone metabolism:◦ Pituitary◦ Thyroid◦ Adrenal glands

Increased blood alcohol levels.◦ Brain fog symptoms

Candida By-products

Digestion of proteins = beta-alanine.

Lowers Taurine levels.◦Taurine increases uptake of

magnesium & potassium inside our cells.

◦Taurine binds toxins and removes them from the liver.

Heavy Metals affect Candida

Silver amalgam dental fillings have 53% mercury!

Mercury has an antibiotic effect.

Difficult to control yeast overgrowth.

Candida affects all ages & gender

Women are more susceptible!Women are 8

times more likely to have a yeast syndrome.

Vaginal yeast infections:◦ With Antibiotics◦ During pregnancy◦ Using Oral

contraceptives (OCP)

Progestin from OCP:◦ Changes vaginal lining◦ Causes release of yeast-

feeding sugar into bloodstream.

Candida Transmission◦ Sexually◦ Mother to newborn

Thrush Diaper Rash

3 primary causes

ParasitesHormonal imbalanceFood allergies

Predisposing Factors

AntibioticsCorticosteroid drugsCompromised Immune SystemDamp, moldy environmentDiet high in refined carbs Mercury fillingsStressDecreased digestive secretionsImpaired liver function (NAFLD)Altered bowel flora (bacteria balance)Pregnancy

Candida Signs and Symptoms

Chronic fatigueBrain fog (↑ acetaldehyde)AnxietyDepressionFood cravings

◦ Sweets, alcohol, carbonated drinks

Hyperactivity & learning disabilities

Decreased libidoAutoimmune disordersHeadachesEczema, psoraisis

Muscle achesArthritisBladder infectionsGas & bloatingConstipation and/or

Diarrhea Bad breathRectal itchingSinusitisBurning tongueNail infectionsDiaper Rash

Causes Major Health Issues

Auto-Immune Diseases caused by Leaky Gut

LupusRheumatoid ArthritisMultiple SclerosisChronic Fatigue

SyndromeFibromyalgiaThyroiditis

(Hypothyroid)Crohn’s Disease

VitilegoVasculitisUlcerative ColitisUrticaria (hives)Diabetes

Candida = Allergies

Mycotoxins in the bloodstream!

◦Normally, the lining of the intestinal tract prevents mycotoxins from entering the blood. Toxins Microorganisms Undigested food particles

◦The body launches an immune reaction that causes the allergic response.

Healthy live blood cell analysis vs unhealthy

Leaky gut

Candida Affects All Systems

Candida toxins in the bloodstream filter through the liver.

From there, they proceed to other organs.◦Brain, Nervous System, joints, skin, etc.

If impaired liver detoxification ability these toxins will not be eliminated and can initiate states of chronic disease.◦Inadequate nutrition, poor cellular health

and/or toxic overload impair detoxification.

Candida Treatment

◦Essential oils Lemon, melaleuca,

oregano. GX assist capsules

Dietary changes! Gluten free Diary free YEAST FREE Consider other grains Corn/soy (consider) Try to do organic meats

and eggs

Supplements for intestinal health:◦Probiotics◦Digestive Enzymes◦Fiber supplement◦Omega 3 Oils

DHA, EPA◦Vitamin D ◦Multivitamin◦Essential Oils◦Digestzen, Myrrh,

Frankincense, wild orange, lemon.

Candida and doTERRA

Probiotics◦Crowds out bad

organisms.◦Uninhabitable

environment to yeast.

Digestive Enzymes◦Helps digest and

absorb nutrients.◦Take with meals

Candida and doTERRA

Omega 3 Fatty Acid◦Restores moisture to GI

tract.◦At least 2000 mg daily

Fiber ◦4-5 grams twice/day◦Absorbs toxins ◦Reduce “die off”

reaction w/Candida

Vitamin D3◦At least 1,000 iu/day◦Helps heal leaky gut

and decrease inflammation.

L-Glutamine Powder

Candida and doTERRA

Multivitamins◦Corrects dietary insufficiencies.◦High potency

Liver Detoxification

Daily Detoxification◦ Zendocrine

Oral capsules

Essential Oil Blend◦ Rub over abdomen in

area of the liver◦ Apply to reflex points.

Candida and doTERRA

Candida Treatment◦ GX Assist (10 days)

Caprylic acid plus essential oils.

Essential Oils◦ Oregano, Lemon,

Melalueca◦ Take internally◦ Apply to reflex points.◦ Other oils to enhance

immune system, onguard plus, DDR prime.

Candida and doTERRA

Candida Treatment◦ Important to treat

Candida aggressively and consistently.

◦ Candida can become resistant to some treatments.

◦ Essential oils have many constituents making resistance less likely.

◦ Mix up your oils when treating Candida.

Essential Oils for targeted areas:◦ Thyme & Clary Sage, Clary

Calm – female, ◦ Coriander & Myrrh – skin◦ Cinnamon – blood sugar◦ Clove – Thyroid◦ Rosemary – Adrenals◦ Grapefruit - Energy

◦ Take internally ◦ Apply to bottom of feet

Candida overgrowth affects 8 out of 10 people.

Dietary changes are the single most important change necessary

to control Candida.Improve your vitality & energy

while preventing inflammation and chronic disease.

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