By Colette Lahoz

Candida toxins, especially acetaldehyde, a by-product of high yeast and sugar, cause a constant weakening of the lymph and all the organs and systems in the body.

Karen Henman was 28-years-old when she first came to our clinic. She had been sick most of her life, and at the age of 18, was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. This illness is also referred to as ileitis or regional enteritis and is characterised by chronic inflammation of the intestines. Symptoms include chronic diarrhoea, fatigue, and weight loss, abdominal cramps, joint pain and skin lesions.

Karen had had minimal response to cortisone and drug therapy. In 1995 they performed a partial colectomy. Her symptoms worsened. Rectal strictures became a constant problem and had to be dilated once a week. The next step was to do an ileostomy, an operation in which a major portion of the intestine is removed and the route of elimination is created through the abdominal wall.

The Candida Question

Karen was evaluated for possible Candida overgrowth using an in-depth clinical symptom questionnaire. She scored extremely high, confirming my suspicions that this illness was Candida-related. The doctors had missed that at age four, Karen had had acute tonsillitis, had been given a lot of antibiotics and eventually, a tonsillectomy. Candida overgrowth started then. Candida toxins, especially acetaldehyde, a by-product of high yeast and sugar, cause a constant weakening of the lymph and all the organs and systems in the body. No wonder she had been sick most her life!

Candida albicans is a strain of fungus or yeast that naturally exists in the digestive tract. In healthy individuals it can co-exist with other microbes, causing no problems. When the immune system is weak, the diet is high in refined breads, sugars and alcohol or when antibiotics or cortisone drugs are taken, the balance of fungi and bacteria is disrupted and the fungal colonies become overgrown.

In Karen’s case, this overgrowth went unrecognised. Most physicians are not looking for it. In fact, the drugs they use encourage the overgrowth. Her symptoms were typical of candidiasis. They included chronic fatigue, cravings for sugary foods or breads, constant intestinal problems, allergies, chemical sensitivities, headaches, mood swings, memory lapses, skin problems, depression and joint and muscle pain. Women with Candida often suffer recurrent vaginitis, PMS and still worse - endometriosis. Birth control pills and hormone therapies worsen the condition. The predominant symptoms vary from person to person, making Candida difficult to diagnose.

Treatment

The fundamental question regarding treatment led me to study effective combinations. I surveyed individuals who had recovered from severe, chronic problems. I discovered that successful treatment, which gives the quickest, most lasting reversal of symptoms includes three things: natural fungicides, a strict diet (yeast-free, sugar-free, no alcohol) and acupuncture treatments. The average time for symptoms to reverse was three months and up to one year in severe cases.

An appropriate fungicide and colon cleanser are of prime importance. A combination of liquid capryllic acid, bentonite, psyllium powder and DDS acidophilus also guarantees success. These four ingredients are taken together in a mixture, twice a day, for at least three months.

Liquid capryllic acid, a natural product, is effective because it is a broad-spectrum fungicidal agent. When combined with bentonite, an absorbent detoxifying product, die-off is significantly reduced. Psyllium, made from high-grade seeds and husks, helps clean out built-up toxins and yeast colonies in the intestinal wall. DDS acidophilus is needed to replace beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract.

Karen was given this treatment regimen. After four acupuncture treatments, four weeks taking the supplements and sticking to the strict diet, the diarrhoea and food cravings abated. Her rectal strictures gradually diminished with episodic recurrences and were completely healed after five months. Episodes of abdominal pain in Karen’s right lower quadrant were secondary to visceral inflammation and responded to acupuncture points used in the lower abdomen. After just five weeks and five acupuncture treatments she was able to get off both drug prescriptions that she had taken for years.

Karen stayed on the program for five months and received 25 acupuncture treatments. At this writing, which is two and a half years since her first visit, she is a healthy, vibrant young woman who needs only occasional follow-up treatments.

Other diseases linked to candidiasis include chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, depression, panic episodes, lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, endometriosis and fibromyalgia. People experiencing no success with their current therapies are encouraged to explore possibilities that they may have a fungal overgrowth and should seek appropriate therapy.

References:

1. Collin, Jonathan, MD. "Treating Candiasis Without Nystatin, Ketoconazole or Diflucan". Townsend Letter for Doctors, December 1996.

2. Lahoz, S. Colet, MS. "Conquering Yeast Infections; The Non-Drug Solution". East West Clinic Publication, 1996.

3. Lahoz, S. Colet, MS. "Candidiasis: An Initial Indication of a Positive Treatment Approach". Townsend Letter for Doctors, July 1995.

4. Fuchs, Nan Kathryn, PhD. "Controlling Candida Part Two: A Comprehensive Approach That Works". Soundview Publication, Inc

 
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