subject: Candida Yeast Infection – Is There a Permanent Cure? [print this page] A yeast infection results from an overgrowth of yeast (which is a type of fungus) anywhere in the body. Candidiasis is by far the most common type of yeast infection. Yeast live on all surfaces of our bodies and under certain conditions, they can become so numerous they cause infections, particularly in warm and moist areas.
In women, yeast infections are a common reason for vaginal burning, itching, and discharge. Yeasts are found in the vagina of many healthy women and can overgrow if the environment in the vagina changes. Antibiotic and steroid use is the most common reason for yeast overgrowth. But pregnancy, menstruation, sperm, diabetes, and birth control pills can contribute to getting a yeast infection. Yeast infections are more common after menopause.
Our immune systems can be also be compromised by higher acidic levels occurring through bad diet and stress, hormone imbalances, and exposure to environmental toxins which include moulds.
If the immune system is compromised, the normal beneficial yeast in our bodies can grow out of balance and change into a harmful fungus. It can overwhelm the friendly acidophilus bacteria that normally keep the natural yeast levels in check.
This new form of yeast will develop long, burrowing legs called rhizoids which can puncture the walls of the small intestine and the colon. Potentially, waste products, partially digested proteins and the yeast itself, can leak through the intestinal lining and travel into the blood stream where they become toxins and lead to a condition called Leaky Gut Syndrome. This may also lead to allergic reactions to some foods.
What are the Symptoms of Candida?
Women will often associate candida overgrowth with vaginal candida yeast infections or vaginal thrush. This could include vaginal itching, vaginal odor and vaginal discharge.
Candida infection in men has become more prevalent too.
There have been many other symptoms identified with candida and you could have one, two or several of these symptoms. What adds to the confusion is that these symptoms could also relate to other conditions.
Some other candida symptoms may include:
Painful urination or urinary disorders
Constant fatigue finding it hard to focus or even think straight.
White film on tongue or in the mouth, bad breath, foul taste in mouth
Abdominal pain, bloating and indigestion
Increasing allergies to foods, including gluten or celiac problems
Joint pain/swelling, muscle aches and arthritis-like symptoms
PMS menstrual pain
Craving for sweet things
Fungus on fingernails or toe-nails
Skin rashes (eczema, atopic dermatitis)
Depression or Mood Swings - Irritability
Doctors often do not diagnose candida infection as they have not received formal training to recognise this at medical school. If you have been to the doctor then you have probably already ruled out the treatable causes for your symptoms, that the doctor would have considered. Given that you still have the symptom or symptoms then it is time to focus on the real cause of your problems. But do not panic. There is a five step holistic cure available for you that could remove your symptoms permanently.
If you want to find out more about this cure for candida then information has been provided on The Wellbeing Factor website.
The vast majority of treatments and so called cures will often only work in the short term and they may even make your yeast infection condition worse.
It may be recommended that you take a product to kill the candida but this is not looking at the environmental factors that have caused the condition and again could only be a temporary solution. Limited dietary advice in association with costly vitamins and special herbal supplements wont work either. There are no magic pills for stopping candida yeast infection. It may have a temporarily effect, but the candida yeast will still be there and the infection can come back very quickly.
The lotions, creams, and ointments that have been developed to treat yeast infections do not address the root cause of the condition. Many use steroids which can cause liver problems and even weaken your immune system which could make your condition worse. Over the counter treatments are messy, ineffective and expensive, and their use could result in increased resistance to the treatment, as well as side effects on pregnant women and girls under 12.
But don't become despondent. There is a cure for you and you could see the benefits quickly. Imagine if you could find a way to take the symptoms out of your life permanently.
