I can't begin to count unbelieveable amount of peopele who have come to me complaining of GI distress; gas bloating, constipation, weight gain and foggy headedness. Once tested I discovered they had Candida. This is a fungus that has the ability burrough into the intestinal wall and create "Leaky Gut". Once the gut becomes permeable, undigested food and other opertunistic organizims can get into the blood and become systemic, allowing the yeast to travel to other areas of the body such as the sinuses, throat, reproductive organs, the lungs and skin creating a myrad of symptoms that most doctors can not pinpoint. Unfortunately these people they may suffer for years until tested and treated.

Candida is kept at low levels by the friendly bacteria that also reside in the digestive tract. The friendly bacteria feed on the Candida, thus a balance in the body is maintained. Candida can grow into an overgrowth situation from the use of antibiotics, birth control pills, cortisone and chemotherapy, which kills the friendly bacteria.

Most medical doctors refuse to acknowledge that Candida can become systemic. They only acknowledge vaginal candida. Their medical journals state that antibiotics can cause this condition yet, they continue to prescribe them with out telling the patitnt to take Probiotics to replentish their good bacteria, which would prevent yeast overgrowth!

The symptoms of Candida are so vast that a practitioner who is not familar with the KEY symptoms can get confused. I truly believe that proper testing is the answer to correct treatment. Thus through experimentation I have found a Laboratory Doctors Data, that does a remarkable job. The test is called a CSA test. It checks the entire GI tract for good and bad bacteria, yeast, candids, digestive enzymes, sensitivities to wheat and dairy. Once candida is found they test the yeast against anti fungal medicines and natural anti fungal products to see wehich one kills the strain found. That way you know exactly what to take to kill it!

View the list ofs Candida Symptoms below and you will see how one can be misled.into treating a "major symptom" and miss the true culprit.

SYMPTOMS OF CANDIDA
1. Gas and bloating and abdominal distension, heartburn, belching.
2. Cravings for sugar, sweets, carbohydrates, bread and alcohol . Complaints that worsen in damp, muggy or moldy places.
3. Athletes' foot, jock itch, fungal infections on the skin or nails.
4. Vagina, rectal or prostrate itching or burning.
5. Constipation or diarrhea.
6. Skin rash anywhere on the body looking like tiny blisters.
7. Sinus , Kidney or Bladder Infections with burning upon urination.
8. Acne, hives or itchy skin.
9. Joint pain or swelling or muscle pain.
10. Rectal itching or rash.
11. Colic, Diaper rash.
12. Numbness, burning or tingling.
13. Vaginal itch, burning or persistent infections.
14. Kidney, bladder infections.
15. Cystitis (inflammation of the bladder with possible infection).
16. Fatigue, feeling drained.
17. Foggy brain or memory loss.
18. Feeling spaced out.
19. Memory loss.
20. Mood swings, PMS, Depression.
21. Loss of sex drive, Impotence.
22. Irritability or jitteriness.
23. Blood sugar irregularities, Hypoglycemia.
24. Burning or itching eyes, blurred vision, Spots in front of eyes.
25. Flu-like symptoms.
26. Cramps or menstrual irregularities.
27. Painful or irregular menstruation, painful intercourse.
28. Ear discharge, itchiness or pain.
29. Bad breath, Sores or blisters in the mouth, dry mouth.
30. Food allergies or food reactions.
31. Hemorrhoids, mucus in stool.
32. Post nasal drip, itching, discharge or congestion, sinusitis.
33. Asmatic symptoms, tigh chest, wheezing, cough.
34. Hayfever, General allergies.
75. Thrush.
76. Hair loss.

As you can see, the symptoms effect so many areas because the Candida si systemic. Many symptoms seem unrelated.t.

One patient spent several days in the hospital, and was examined by several doctors--a grand tour of the hospital--only to be told it was all in her head. She was charged over $10,000.00 for that stay. Later she came to me and I did a s stool analysis and los and behold Candida was found. With in 3 months she was completely better.

Symptoms of Candida, regardless of what they are, get worse in hot, muggy weather. Heat and humidity help it grow and spread.

Symptoms may also vary according to one's diet. Sugar, starches, sweets (even fruits) will increase symptoms by feeding the yeast organisms, causing them to grow and release more toxins which will produce symptoms.

Stress lowers the immune system and allows Candida to grow unchecked. Simply being over-worked, over- tired, or over-stressed will cause an increase in Candida and therefore its symptoms.

Environmental toxins can also lower the immune system making one environmental challenged. Add heavy metals, chemicals, pesticides and an immuned compromised over toxic body will give rise to Candida overgrowth!

Proper testing is essential to determine if Candida is present.

What are you waiting for get tested now and begin the healing process.

Call to set up a nutritional consultation so that tests can be performed and a comprehensive strategy of lifestyle, dietary modification and nutrient supplementation can be implemented to aid you in reversing this disorder.

For an appointment, contact our office at: 800-956-7083 and visit our web site www.completehealthinstitute.com go to lab tests and click on appropriate test for information.

Dr. Rispoli, Ph.D., L Ac. has had a clinical practice for over 25 years. Her programs work because she is so thorough in testing and providing a nutritional approach. Remember that the body can heal itself if given the proper nutrients.