Ostrich Syndromes – Candida & Parasites
by Gloria Gilbere N.D., D.A.Hom., PhD, Healthy Living Article

It’s always a perfect time to prepare and support our intestinal environment by enhancing our overall immune system and ridding it of uninvited health-depleting organisms. If we wait until fall to support our immune systems, we become vulnerable. Researchers have now proven that over 70 percent of the immune system is based in the gut, so it makes sense to begin a proactive protocol by first eradicating as much excessive candida fungal yeast as possible.

What is Candida?

Candida occurs naturally within the human intestinal environment as single-celled organisms reproducing by budding (outgrowth that breaks off and starts a new organism). These fungal organisms are capable of converting sugar into ethanol (alcohol), which releases carbon dioxide gas as a result of fermentation. In bread-making, these gases allow the dough to “rise”; however, when these organisms get out of balance in our intestines, they can cause a wide array of health problems, including a weakened immune system unable to fight off bacteria and viruses.

Many victims of excessive fungal yeast describe vague symptoms not unlike those resembling a hangover or exhaustion, without being able to pinpoint specific causes—a poisoned feeling, inability to concentrate, and lost enthusiasm for most everything. If you’ve got your head buried in the sand, thinking fungal overgrowth couldn’t happen to you, take a look at how many different things can contribute to just such an imbalance.

Causes/Contributors of Candida Fungal Yeast Overgrowth

• Repeated antibiotic courses; antibiotics destroy all intestinal bacteria, good and bad
• Birth control pills
• Cortisone drugs
• Over consumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates
• Vaginal transmission from an infected partner
• Elevated progesterone levels causing PMS and pregnancy hormone imbalances
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Overly acid pH
• NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen)

Consequences of Yeast Overgrowth

During the growth process of Candida albicans, toxic materials are emitted, spreading throughout the body and producing the following symptoms/disorders:

• Digestive System—bloating, gas, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, constipation, inability to lose weight, insulin resistance
• Nervous System—chronic fatigue, anxiety, mood swings, memory loss, brain fog, depression and chronic insomnia. In children, hyperactivity, autism, quick anger, “short fuse,” and short attention span
• Skin—hives, eczema, psoriasis, profuse sweating without physical exertion, acne, and nail fungus
• Genitourinary Tract—in women, mild to severe PMS symptoms, including: depression, mood swings, fluid retention, cramps, recurrent vaginal or bladder infections, loss of sexual desire, crying for no known reason. In men, chronic rectal or anal itching, recurrent prostatitis, impotence, genital and inner thigh rashes
• Endocrine System—thyroid dysfunction, adrenal “burnout,” pancreatic disorder. These disruptions cause symptoms of extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, low body temperature, tingling and numbness in fingers, feet and toes, sugar and carbohydrate cravings and insulin resistance
• Generalized Immune System—recurrent infections of especially the ears, nose, throat, respiratory and vaginal/genital areas
• Hypersensitivity Syndrome—occurs as the body attempts to neutralize candida overgrowth by producing antibodies (proteins). These antibodies cause the body to become hypersensitive to molds, foods and environmental factors, causing a condition I’ve named “multiple allergic response syndrome” (MARS).

Eradicating Candida Yeast, Naturally

It is no longer necessary to succumb to prescription drugs and their side effects. A natural, multisystem approach like that contained in CandaCleanse –(a Powerful Herbal Complex for Candida Yeast Detoxification), can assist the body in ridding itself of common yeast, such as Candida albicans. This yeast can be eliminated through this easy, safe and effective herbal synchronized blend.

However, in order to permanently rid the body of health-depleting yeast and fungus, it is also necessary to make dietary changes that limit high-glycemic carbohydrate foods and sugar consumption (for a complete list of dietary guidelines see our candida books).

Many people consider yeast and fungus isolated, infrequent conditions and do not concern themselves with either the prevention or treatment—an opinion far from reality. Dr. Alan Levin, a prominent immunologist at the University of California, estimates that one out of three Americans suffer from health-related conditions as a result of candida yeast.

Note from Christine:

It is suggested to replenish the healthy bacteria in the intestines with probiotics to prevent intestinal pathogens from thriving and re-growing. Please see Mt. Capra’s Caprobiotics Advanced probiotic formula in addition to the CandaCleanse formula by Mt. Capra.

Parasites - Externally Invisible, Internally Present

Recent medical studies estimate that 85 percent of North Americans have at least one form of parasite living in their bodies—many authorities believe this number to be effectively as high as 95 percent.

A pioneer in treating hard-to-diagnose disorders, Leo Galland, M.D., cites his experiences in the following quote: “I strongly believe that every patient with disorders of immune function, including multiple allergies (especially food allergy), and patients with unexplained fatigue or with chronic bowel symptoms should be evaluated for the presence of intestinal parasites.”

Parasites, Not Me!

As repulsive and unpleasant as parasites are, the reality is that their eradication starts with knowledge, not by burying our heads in the sand like an ostrich—hoping they’ll just go away and we won’t have to deal with them.

These insidious invaders become even more dangerous when we consider that most U.S. physicians do not suspect or recognize the classic symptoms, proceeding to deal with symptom-care rather than causes. U.S. physicians are simply not educated in parasitology, other than basic medical school introduction, unless training for a specialty in tropical medicine.

Particularly in America, we believe that parasites are only a serious problem in developing nations; nothing is farther from the truth. Scientists have identified over 300 types of parasites thriving in our American population today including, but not limited to: pinworms, tapeworms, hookworms, ringworms, whipworms, roundworms, heartworms, and Giardia lamblia.

Parasites can be contracted or transmitted through the following methods:

• Pets
• Shaking hands with an infected person
• Sexual transmission—parasites are more easily passed through sexual practices than venereal diseases
• Raw vegetables (unwashed) —a perfect breading ground for microscopic parasite eggs
• Rare meat, especially undercooked pork, which is known to carry tapeworms
• Toxic buildup of plaque in the colon walls, providing an ideal breeding ground: warm, dark, toxic and moist
• Insect bites

Uninvited Guests

Our immune system is the first line of defense against invading bacteria, viruses, and parasites. To stay healthy, it’s imperative this system is maintained free of additional burden. Parasites and worms are scavengers, opportunistic organisms living within their host (you). They generally reside in the gastrointestinal tract and feed on toxins and waste within the body, becoming “obese” when fed their favorite diet of sugars, processed and junk foods, and excessive carbohydrates. Parasites have three main goals within their human host:

1. Grow fat on your nutrition
2. Drink your blood
3. Overload the host with their waste—which is toxic and reabsorbed into your bloodstream, weakening the entire immune system

Potential Causes

Parasites enter the body via the mouth, skin, eyes, and soles of the feet. They are mostly found in meat, watercress, feces, contaminated soil, vegetables and water.

Research confirms parasites are a common denominator in people with AIDS, chronic fatigue syndrome, candidiasis, fibromyalgia and many other immune system disorders. Symptoms of parasite infestation may go undetected for many years with no apparent symptoms.

Manifestations of Parasitic Infestation: (Symptoms listed may also be associated with other disorders)

Fever, chronic cough, anemia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, apathy, malnutrition, liver dysfunction, lung lesions, food allergies, anal itching, dark circles under eyes, inflammatory disorders (arthritis, fibromyalgia), swollen/knobby joints, unexplained weight loss, vertigo, persistent acne, teeth grinding, failure to thrive (children), recurring headaches light sensitivity, amebic hepatitis, and cirrhosis.

Evicting Your Invaders

Parasites can be safely and effectively eliminated, without the use of harmful drugs. I use and recommend CapraSite by Mt. Capra, a unique herbal complex created to cleanse the intestines of parasites, worms, and fungus, while supporting healthy intestinal terrain to discourage further invasion.

An effective natural parasite cleanse should contain blends with specific target ingredients to provide a full-spectrum elimination protocol that includes parasite elimination, immune enhancement, intestinal balancing and a botanical blend for systemic detoxification.

Generalized Protocol to Eliminate Candida Fungal Yeast and Parasites

Parasites feed not only off our cells and blood, but also thrive in an intestinal environment that houses excessive candida yeast, actually “wetting the appetite” of the parasites and encouraging their reproduction. It is therefore advisable to first eliminate the source of their “main course” (candida yeast), then proceed to eradicate the parasites. If parasites are present, there is most likely an abundance of fungal yeast.

For maintenance, I recommend the protocol used by my clients and me of performing a semiannual yeast and parasite cleanse. In addition, implement dietary changes limiting intake of simple carbohydrates and sugars that “feed” these microorganisms in the intestines.

Note from Christine:

It is suggested to replenish the healthy bacteria in the intestines with probiotics to prevent intestinal pathogens from thriving and re-growing. Please see Mt. Capra’s Caprobiotics Advanced probiotic formula in addition to the CapraSite formula by Mt. Capra.

Resources:

For more product information on the following Mt. Capra products, click the web links below:

CandaCleanse formula by Mt. Capra

CapraSite formula by Mt. Capra

Mt. Capra’s Caprobiotics Advanced probiotic

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