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The word “Candida” brings to mind a series of widely diffused and often significant disturbances. The most common condition is vaginal candidiasis, a problem that often tends to recur regardless of treatment and that causes discharge, burning sensation, irritation, inability to have sexual relations and a series of symptoms connected to vulval and vaginal pain. Candidiasis in males is also frequent and the therapy is quite similar to that used for females.
Candida is a sign of imbalance within the body and a reduction in its defense capabilities. Every living being possesses a considerable quantity of these yeasts within his intestine. Under certain conditions (stress, antibiotic treatment, drugs, and improper diet) the yeasts transform themselves into fungi (also of the “candida” type) and become aggressive. When this happens every once in a while, the symptoms present at the moment are treated and the problem is solved. However, when candidiasis reappears (as in most cases) regardless of the treatment, the problem is a form of intestinal candidiasis which maintains a level of general indisposition within the body. Therefore, candida is not necessarily a sexually transmitted disease. Except for “ping-pong” infections that are passed back and forth between two partners with weak immune systems, candidiasis is usually not a sexually-transmitted illness.
Many researchers explain that a chronic candida infection causes a variety of symptoms that can also be of a psychological or behavioral nature that can actually resolve themselves when the body’s correct equilibrium is restored. Only in rare instances is the hypothetical use of an “anti-candida” drug the solution. As a matter of fact, repeated use of these antifungal drugs can become dangerous and problematic; most of all it becomes impossible to discover the real causes of the illness.
The causes of candidasis, whether intestinal or genital, can mostly be retraced to:
- Unbalanced diet, with a predominance of fermented substances and rapidly absorbed carbohydrates;
- Stress and hardship, conditions that alter one's emotional responses and candida certainly doesn’t help a person improve them;
- Intestinal imbalances, with altered functions;
- Insufficient intake of minerals and vitamins necessary to ensure intestinal equilibrium and to keep the defenses active;
- Use and abuse of drugs and possibly toxic substances.
The disturbances associated with Candida can be faced with excellent results by way of a simple diet that regulates the food intolerances (delayed food allergies) that might be causing them. Eurosalus, with its new Intolerances on line service, is a precious ally for solving this type of problem.
VIDEO | Intolerances on line: fast, effective and personalized What can you do if you have Candida? Paola’s story Our patient Paola, 30 years old, is a perfect example. She came to our center almost by chance after being sent by a friend who had solved a nasty case of vaginitis. After a prolonged antibiotic treatment for a summer intestinal infection 4 years earlier, Paola started to notice sores in her mouth, vaginal discharge, sporadic episodes of fever, general fatigue and eventually an intense vaginal irritation. At this point she went to a gynecologist who rightly prescribed anti-candida drugs. The medicine helped for around 3 days after which the symptoms reappeared, this time accompanied by diarrhea, reactivated by those same drugs. During this period, a vaginal culture was performed that had excluded the presence of candida (because it had been almost exterminated by the antifungal drugs), although it signaled the presence of Beta-hemolytic streptococcus for which the gynecologist prescribed antibiotics. At the end of the treatment, the candida reappeared and this time it was visible in the vaginal culture. The gynecologist prescribed antifungal drugs again (to be taken orally and locally) that solved the problem for only two days and then brought back the original discomfort. Regardless of the fact that symptoms of irritation and disturbance were identical, the vaginal cultures were negative (this often occurs in chronic candidiasis, even though the body responds to the intestinal dysbiosis in the same way). In the interim, Paola also attempted to improve the situation by modifying her diet. The therapist prescribed the total elimination of wheat (but allowed kamut and emmer!!!) and yeast, but permitted unleavened bread, yogurt and vinegar (all of which are fermented). Since even this didn’t help, Paola became depressed and dejected and rightly gave up after a short time. Finally, after 4 years of the same story, Paola came to us and the treatment that we prescribed was no different than the one that we usually advise for people with these problems. 1. The evaluation of food intolerances by way of a DRIA test. This allows us to isolate the concentration of the patient’s personal “natural vaccine” and in many cases resolves the situation. If the patient doesn’t live in the vicinity of a center, he or she is followed by the “Intolerances on line service” and takes an ALCAT or Cytotoxic test. The identification of the specific personalized vaccine is substantiated by the results of the observational study (CTS N. 99) performed in collaboration with the Lombardy region. 2. A stool examination in order to discover whether there is poor absorption linked to fungi and Candida, parasites and eggs, together with a general evaluation of the chemical-physical state of the feces: if there is an alteration in absorption, there is an investigation of possible wheat allergy, celiac disease and lactose intolerance. 3. Mineral and vitamin supplements in order to restore defense capabilities. We especially use compositions of Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin C (for example Oximix 1+ and Oximix 2+) 4. The formulation of a proper diet, with regard to the regulation of rapid absorption sugars as well as food intolerances. It must not be an elimination diet due to the severe risks that this type of regime involves, but must encourage “weaning” and the return to a healthy and enjoyable diet. 5. The prescription of a homeopathic medicine that aids in restoring general balance (we often suggest Staphysagria, a remedy that is suitable for persons who have had to bear discomfort without being able to react…) 6. The use of remedies that have a relaxing or sustaining action on mood state (hypericum, relaxing minerals), and sometimes, if only for brief periods, even some psychotropic drugs that can , for example reduce the muscle contractions in the pelvic area. 7. The local use of a mixture of 5 ml. of melaleuca essential oil (tea tree oil), 5 ml. lavender essential oil and 20 ml. hypericum oil that can be prepared at the Pharmacy or at the Herbalist’s (use 1 or 2 times per day) 8. The use of an appropriate quantity of Melaleuca essential oil (from 3 to 6 drops per day) to be taken orally. Paola’s therapy: · Vaccine based on Aspergillus 6DH of the ARIA line, her specific and personalized treatment as identified by way of the DRIA test (1 capsule per day on an empty stomach for 6 months) · Oximix 1+(2 doses per day during meals) · Control diet based on her specific intolerances to milk and yeast, along with the recommendation to keep glycemic peaks under control in keeping with the GIFT diet principles · Three month’s use of 2 tablets of Hypericum Extract at 0,3% (usually 2/3 of the normal dosage is sufficient) to accompany her during her “journey”, which also entailed 4 months without intimacy with her husband. · Cycles of supplements to replenish the bacterial colonies within the intestines (first Biodofilus, then Probiofor) · 4 drops in the morning of Melaleuca essential oil and local applications of a mixture of Lavender essential oil, Melaleuca essential oil and Hypericum oil. After 20 days of therapy Paola had lost 3 kilos, but she didn’t mind at all, and most of all she had had only 1 hint of vaginal irritation that disappeared quickly with the local application of the oil described above. She resumed having sexual relations with her husband, reassured by the feeling that her fears and the impediments that had stood in the way of their intimacy were gradually vanishing. Today Paola is one of our most active promoters and after three months from the beginning of treatment, she has never had a recurrence of candidiasis or cystitis (that often alternated between each other). Therapy for an acute attack of Candida When a form of Candida flares up all of a sudden and isn’t part of a complex chronic process or during an acute attack of recurring candidiasis, one can use several effective instruments for immediate therapy: · Resume control of your food intolerances for at least 7-15 days ( often acute attacks happen to people who haven’t even been observing the practice of the once-a –week control day) · One dose tube of Monilia 200 CH or of Candida 200 CH · A mixture of minerals that have a stimulating effect on the immune system, for example Oximix 1+ (2 doses per day) · Blackcurrant oil in capsule form according to the recommended dosage (from 6 to 9 capsules per day as an anti –inflammatory remedy) · Orthohistaminum 9 CH to offset the inflammatory reaction (3 granules 4-5 times per day) · Kreosotum 9CH, 3 granules 3-4 times per day, gradually reducing the frequency, or one of the other remedies listed in the Vaginal discharge section middot; Melaleuca essential oil at the dosage of 3-6 drops to be taken orally twice a day
In some cases it can be useful to re-colonize the intestine with probiotics (for example Biodofilus or Probiofuor) or use a product such as Inositol that has a cleansing effect on the liver.
A nutritional approach of the GIFT diet aims to reduce excess sweets and refined carbohydrates. These substances foment candida and encourage insulin overproduction, thereby favoring inflammation and immune system intervention. Food intolerances must always be kept under control (in the case of candidiasis, there is often the presence of a yeast intolerance), because they uselessly occupy the immune defenses with food. Our experience at the SMA Centers has made it possible for us to begin a promising scientific study together with the Lombardy region geared towards treating Candida.
Doctor Attilio Speciani
Clinical Allergist and Immunologist
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