Technically speaking, Candida is a fungus. Yeast is a natural occurrence in the body. It lives in harmony with us through a delicate balance of various types of bacteria. In a healthy state, Candida along with other yeasts and fungi live in harmony with normal intestinal flora, which is necessary for digestion, assimilation of nutrition and the prevention of infection. However, when the yeast grows and overpowers the normal beneficial bacteria, it can make us sick. What makes it grow? Sugar and starches. Too much sugar and starches feed Candida. And if you are full of Candida, you can’t stop the cravings for more sugar. The more sugar and carbs you eat, the more the yeast grows out of balance and the larger your appetite becomes for even more sugars and carbs. In response, the lining of your intestine weakens due to the unnatural balance of microorganisms and the increasingly weakened immune system.

It’s a vicious cycle.

Specifically, Candida can cause a myriad of health issues, including: bloating, weight gain, constipation, yeast infections, bladder problems, abdominal upset, colitis, bad breath, mood swings, hormonal imbalances, toenail fungus, memory loss, muscle aches, respiratory ailments, asthma, acne, dandruff, arthritis, indigestion, irritability, depression, extreme fatigue and more.

These are all conditions tied to Candida Albicans Yeast and food sensitivities, which is the big key in loosing weight and achieving optimal health. By eradicating Candida and eliminating food sensitivities, we can eliminate most of these conditions.

The leading causes of Candida:

Poor nutrition
Over use of Antibiotics
Hormonal changes of pregnancy and PMS, Birth control pills
Stress
Chlorinated and fluorinated water

A study of 100 women in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine found that our intake of sugar and dairy products has a positive correlation with the incidence of vaginal yeast infections. After going on a diet that eliminated these foods, more than 90 percent of these women became free of yeast infections for over a year.

The bottom line is that eating refined sugar and carbohydrates can impair our immune systems by inhibiting our ability to assimilate nutrients, changing the character of our intestinal flora and providing the perfect habitat for yeast to multiply.

The chronic use of antibiotics is a leading cause of Candida overgrowth today

Antibiotics (literally meaning anti-life) indiscriminately kill bacteria throughout your system. This is good if you have bacterial pneumonia or an infected wound, because the "bad" bacteria could eventually threaten your life. However, the antibiotics also kill the "good" bacteria; especially those that live in your digestive tract and help digest your food. This upsets the natural balance of bacteria and yeast that usually live in harmony in your digestive tract, since yeast is not affected by antibiotics.

The more often you take antibiotics or cortisone-containing drugs, the more disturbed your natural balance of intestinal flora. As the flora in your intestine becomes increasingly out of balance, two things happen: the lining of your intestines weakens and you develop a craving for sugars and carbohydrates to try to feed the unnaturally large amount of yeast in your intestine.

Back in the early 80’s Dr William Crook wrote extensively about this in his book “The Yeast Connection.” Dr Crook said it was a medical breakthrough then. So why are doctors not focusing more on this huge problem today? Could it be because there is no money in it for the pharmaceutical companies?

Your road to Optimum Health is easier than you think

You’d be surprised to see how just a few tweaks to your diet and some necessary supplements can make a significant and critical change in your overall health and well being. This is not rocket science. But it’s information most of us do not know. I am here to share that information with you and put you on the path to Optimal Health. In just 30 days, you will: feel better, have more energy, lose weight, get rid of aches and pains, all by just following a few simple steps. In 90 days, you will have changed your behavior and committed yourself to a complete lifestyle change.

The best part is this guidance comes easily from your own home phone and/or personal computer. You can order supplements from my website and even download exercise tips and videos. It’s personal and private. Over 20 years of experience has gone into making what this program is today and I know it can work for you too!

Experience it for yourself… 90 Days to Optimum Health My Optimal Health Program is a great place to start Through my Optimal Health Program we will work to eradicate your Candida to promote natural bacterial balance, proper energy flow and digestion and overall well being. With the proper foods to fit your body type, nutritional supplements, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and weekly phone consultations with nutritional consultant and medical intuitive Bente Hewitt, you too can be on your way to optimal health.

Medical disclaimer

Information on this website is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice provided by your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. You should not use this information for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing any medication. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your physician.