Natural Candida Cleanse - The one and only true cause of Candidiasis

To the extent conventional medicine even recognizes Candidiasis as a real health issue; it has a challenging time understanding the real underlying cause of Candida within its philosophical framework. Insisting on reducing disease to well defined causal relationships and unable to identify one specific cause, Pathogenic Candidiasis is simply referred to as a multi-factorial illness.

In other words it basically means that there are many causes of Candida contributing to it growth and proliferation without really understanding how these factors are interrelated and what the true cause of Candida really is. This perception is typical of the allopathic or germ-based paradigm which is the philosophical foundation of western medicine.

Western medicine by its very nature tries to find the cause effect relationship for every symptom and avoids taking into consideration the bio-chemical dynamics of the human body as a whole. Viewing illnesses through this lens can be extremely confusing especially when you are trying to explain how it is possible for Pathogenic Candidiasis to have so many seemingly unrelated causes. Being restricted by this limited way of viewing illnesses it is impossible to understand the underlying true cause of Candida

What follows is an explanation of the cause of Candida I have found from several alternative sources on the subject:

"When we are healthy, Candida is kept in check by friendly bacteria such as Acidophilus and Bifidus (also commonly referred to as probiotics). The problems begin when the intestinal environment is disturbed and as a result, Candida and other potentially pathogenic microorganisms have the chance to proliferate and crowd out the friendly bacteria. All of the many causes of Candida result in the same outcome, namely disturbing the critical balance of the myriad of potentially pathogenic microorganisms to the friendly bacteria in our intestinal tract."

They have part of the equation right but are still caught in the traditional way of thinking of viewing Candida as something which needs to be suppressed and kept into check. The only way Pathogenic Candidiasis is able to develop is when your natural intestinal environment is out of balance which is also called intestinal Dysbiosis. Intestinal dysbiosis happens when our body is assaulted beyond its natural ability to maintain internal homeostasis (balance or harmony).

Disease causing or pathogenic candida can only exist in an environment which allows it to thrive. This is true for the digestive tract as well as the internal milieu of your body. Attacking candida is not going to lead to a long term solution if the underlying issue of a disturbed internal environment is not properly addressed.

In the case of a disturbed intestinal environment (dysbiosis), Candida will adapt to its new environment and in the process change from its benign form into a pathogenic form. Intestinal candidiasis only occurs as a consequence of dysbiosis which is the real underlying cause of Candida but also a host of other degenerative diseases including chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.

In its pathogenic form, Candida Albicans produces waste products or mycotoxins such as acetaldehyde. The liver converts acetaldehyde into alcohol and uses its detox pathways to rid itself of it.

If your body’s own natural resources are taxed beyond its normal ability to detoxify itself, toxins such as alcohol and other metabolites will accumulate and interfere with your body’s healthy metabolism. Many of the illnesses and symptoms are a direct result of this toxic overload and toxins produced by Candida Albicans.

What follows is a list of the most dominant causes of Intestinal Dysbiosis which is a prerequisite and the underlying cause of (intestinal) candida:

Bad Diet and Life style:The primary reason is simply having bad eating habits and unhealthy lifestyle. Our diet is the one thing we have a lot of control over but at the same time the most difficulty in managing. Bad dietary habits and disease go hand in hand and unless you are willing to tackle that area of your life no healing will take place. Following some relatively easy to follow Candida diet guidelines is the foundation for restoring your health and vitality.
Antibiotics: Antibiotics destroy both harmful bacteria and good bacteria alike. Antibiotics literally translates in “against life” and destroys friendly bacteria in our intestinal tract. Antibiotics are a main cause for Intestinal Dysbiosis and related diseases.
Immune Deficiency: Any condition that weakens your immune system will make your body more susceptible intestinal dysbiosis; the prerequisite condition and cause of Candida.
Environmental toxins: This ranges from polluted tap water and air pollution to food additives and other toxins in our direct environment. This overload is a serious contributing factor to the development of a Candida yeast infection and degenerative diseases in general. Common tap water for example, is high in chlorine which has been found to destroy friendly intestinal bacteria.
Stress: Stress has a profound influence on our body and long-term adversely affects your immune system and endocrine system. A depressed immune system and raised blood sugar levels promote the proliferation of Candida leading to a yeast infection.
Hormonal Imbalance: A balance between estrogen and progesterone is needed to support friendly intestinal flora. Continued imbalance means a resistant case of yeast overgrowth.
Hyper and hypothyroidism: Every system in your body is interconnected. The thyroid plays an important role in maintaining healthy hormone levels. A depressed thyroid disrupts the natural digestive secretions which results in an impaired digestive function. Hyper and hypothyroidism also has a negative effect on your immune system.
Diabetes: Another condition which is the direct result of our life style and self-care habits. High blood sugar stimulates yeast growth which help to complicate an already serious condition.
Drugs and Alcohol: Alcohol is a metabolic waste product of the liver which the body eliminates. The dizzy sensation which comes from drunkenness is the result of your body not being able to detoxify the alcohol fast enough. Beer which is fermented is especially a problem due to its malt sugar yeast content. Malt sugars are easily absorbed and stimulate the growth of Candida Albicans possibly resulting in Intestinal Dysbiosis which is the underlying cause of Candida.
Birth Control: Birth control is designed to trick the body by influencing the endocrine system. There are many scientific studies showing that a hormone imbalance influences the intestinal environment by effecting the balance of good versus potentially pathogenic bacteria.
Constipation: When left untreated constipation can lead to more serious conditions. Constipation leads to the intestinal tract becoming more alkaline, which is the environment pathogenic Candida and other putrefactive bacteria thrive in. A lot of times this becomes a viscous circle leading from bad to worse.

No matter which of the many contributing secondary factors for developing Pathogenic Candidiasis, none of these factors by themselves is the cause of this Condition.

It becomes quickly clear that there are many causes of Intestinal Dysbiosis which lead to a yeast infection and other illnesses. Since Candidiasis is a classic example of a multifactorial condition, it follows that every patient will have a different history and disease pattern regardless of his or her specific combination of the many secondary causes of Candida. The bottom line is that the underlying condition is intestinal dysbiosis (disharmony) which creates the right environment for pathogenic Candida to develop.

Any effective cure must always be focused on removing the underlying cause of Intestinal Dysbiosis and helping your body detox and return to its original and natural state of healthy homeostasis. Unfortunately, most Candida products and healing protocols still treat Pathogenic Candidiasis as something which requires treatment on its own. Pathogenic Candidiasis is not cured by treating Candida but only by treating the underlying Intestinal dis-harmony.

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