Candida Symptoms That No-One Realize: Beyond Chronic Yeast Infections

Candida Symptoms That No-One Realize

What Oprah Doesn't Know

Candida symptoms are vague, hard to figure out and can apply to many other health issues.

You likely realize that how you feel isn't right.

But, maybe you didn't realize that your symptoms may be from Candida.

Candida sufferers do not experience the same Candida symptoms. No two cases are alike.

Yeast related problems manifest in your digestive system, nervous system, skin, genito-urinary tract and endocrine system.

Most people, even maybe Oprah with all her experts, don't know what Candida Albicans symptoms are.

If you are having health problems, but don't know if your symptoms are Candida symptoms - try this Online yeast questionnaire. If you prefer to print off a questionnaire, print out this more comprehensive one to evaluate your symptoms.

People will experience:
physical symptoms, and,
emotional and overall well-being symptoms

Let's start by looking at the physical side of things.

Physical Symptoms

Weight gain is sometimes an offshoot of Candida troubles. Candida toxins can slow metabolism and contribute to obesity. Most people don't know this (maybe Oprah doesn't). Sometimes people find no matter what they do, they cannot lose weight. They struggle with food cravings particularly for sweets and carbohydrates. They might not eat many carbohydrates, but find even a small amount seems to make them gain weight. It goes right to their hips, so to speak. Likely, they are not digesting their food properly and are missing out on important nutrients. It is possible that these cravings are yeast related. Their body is demanding more sugar to feed the yeast. Because they have very few yeast overgrowth symptoms other than this one, they see no connection of their weight to yeast. Sometimes, people have so many health issues, their weight takes a back seat and keeps increasing. The health issues occupying all their time and energy may be yeast related.

It can all be so complex.

People with Candida often have physical Candida symptoms that can fall into 3 general categories:

Gastrointestinal

Allergic Response

Local Infections

1. Gastrointestinal

When yeast overgrowth develops, a major symptom of Candida that may develop is Leaky Gut Syndrome. This allows toxic yeast byproducts into the blood stream. It can cause thyroid hormone imbalance, excessive cortisol production by the adrenal glands, and even autoimmune diseases.

Normally, healthy bacteria protect our digestive tract. When yeast overwhelms the healthy bacteria, the yeast burrows and digs in to the intestinal wall, this is called Leaky Gut.

The Candida Albicans yeast has created tiny holes in the membrane lining of our stomachs. Now, when we eat, partially digested food particles go directly into our bloodstream. Toxic yeast by-products can also go into our bloodstream. This infected blood can reach all parts of our body.

This is how leaky gut syndrome can cause and contribute to all sorts of conditions. An enormous burden is put on our immune system, which tries to neutralize, destroy and eliminate toxins.

Leaky gut syndrome is summarized here. As well, here is a listing of other gastrointestinal disorders that may be part of Candida symptoms:

Leaky Gut Syndrome

Digestive system stops functioning properly
Holes or leaks occur in stomach lining and gut membranes
Day-to-day energy requirements are not met
Food isn't properly digested
Vitamins and minerals aren't absorbed

Dysbiosis

Disruption of normal intestinal flora
Can be caused by parasites, yeast or bacteria

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - IBS

Candida is a major cause of IBS
Experience stomach pain and spasms
Caused by Candida which produces alcohol and other chemicals that irritate the lining of the gut
The gut becomes less able to absorb food
This can cause diarrhea and/or constipation

Some people may just experience these general symptoms that connect to their digestive and gastrointestinal systems.

Bad breath
Bloating and gas - Candida ferments sugary foods which produces carbon dioxide in your gut causing gas and bloating to occur
Heartburn
Ulcers
Food cravings - especially sugar, alcohol, and refined carbohydrates - Yeast loves these foods
Food sensitivities such as gluten intolerance, celiac sprue, and dairy intolerance

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by Lisa Geary B. Ed., M.A.
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Points to Ponder

1. You can get rid of your yeast troubles and get healthy. It is just a matter of time.

2. Goal is to keep enough friendly bacteria in you to keep 'bad' yeast under control.

3. Kill the yeast, don't cause more, and eat healthy.

4. Raise your overall health - boost your immune system.

5. Cleansing programs can help you heal, boost immunity and kill yeast.

6. Maintain your health with supplements, diet and lifestyle.