Candida

Candida Albicans (candida) is a tiny, common, yeast-like fungus normally found in the mouth, digestive tract, vagina, and on the skin of healthy people. In some situations, it may cause long-term infections of the skin, nails, scalp, mucous membranes, genitals, or internal organs. A sign of candida may be recurrent yeast infections.

Scientifically, candida is classified as a fungus. However, it is an intestinal parasite that is important to the intestines, but needs to be kept in close balance. Too much and infection occurs; too little and improper absorption can occur. To maintain balance, a high fiber diet to provide regular evacuation of the intestines is important. Further, the older the person, the more likely that hydrochloric acid and digestive enzyme supplementation is needed. The longer that food particles reside in the intestines, the greater the likelihood that candidiasis will occur. As the parasite spreads throughout the body, other symptoms occur that can be tied to this overgrowth. These include, but are not limited to acne, arthritis, bladder/kidney infections, depression, endometriosis, hyper/hypo-glycemia, hypothyroidism, vaginitis, and more.