Treating Candida Naturally
After 8 years of working as a natural therapist, I have concluded that few threats are greater to modern day health than candida albacans. From ME to autism, hormonal imbalances to irritable bowel syndrome, sinusitis to anxiety, over and over again I find that candida overgrowth plays a major role in a vast array of physical and even mental complaints.
Fortunately, candida is easy to get rid of, provided the right tools are employed. I have never seen a client with even very high levels of candida who has not become completely free of it, and am continually astonished by how many people have restored health when it goes.
As a Kinesiologist, I use muscle testing to identify the imbalances in the body, as well as what will counteract those imbalances. This allows me to ascertain the needs of each individual client, which is particularly important because what changes one person’s whole life around may be of little help to someone else with exactly the same complaint. People do not have to endure trying different products as a matter of trial and error. Kinesiology also provides an easy way of knowing what level the candida is at, as well as when it has been cleared.
Candida lets off waste products that can circulate around the body and affect any organ, and are often what creates the negative symptoms. It is essential to detox the body of these toxins before clearing the candida itself to prepare the body for the fight ahead. Without this process, the person will experience a horrific amount of die off, (ill health when candida leaves the body) especially those people who have high levels.
Once the toxin levels are sufficiently released, a separate herbal formula is identified using kinesiology to get rid of the candida, while the detox formula continues to be taken. Once again, without the detoxification herbs, the person would suffer agonizing die off symptoms. I have one client who was able to rid himself of a high level of candida, but he was 18 and very ill in bed for six months. Not everyone can go through this process. With the appropriate remedies at the right dose, there are virtually no die off symptoms and it can be cleared with ease.
Generally I test different herbal formulas to get rid of candida, but occasionally a homeopathic or vibrational remedy may be more effective. This is often the case with children, pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding or people who herbs are too intense for.
In order to keep the candida from proliferating again, it is vital that the entire system is functioning well. Maintaining the appropriate diet for each individual is important. From my experience, many people with candida are on an unnecessarily strict diet. Again, what is harmful to one person may be fine for another, so having a food intolerance test is imperative. Kinesiology is one of many good ways to identify food intolerances.
Making sure that all nutrients are sufficient ensures a healthy immune system and a healthy intestinal tract. Vitamins, minerals, and fibre should all be abundant in the diet, and in many cases need to be supplemented.
Heavy metal toxicity (lead, mercury etc.), chemical overload, psychological stress and electromagnetic stress (caused by mobile phones, computers etc.), should all be tested for and treated accordingly as they weaken the immune system, leaving it open to getting candida again. It is also worth mentioning that these factors create ill health themselves and it is often necessary to treat them before the candida. That kinesiology can determine the priority of treatment is another reason it is so helpful.
Rebuilding the gut after candida overgrowth is essential to fighting off further infestation. The relevant beneficial bacteria must be given. Parasites and leaky gut are two other gut conditions that may need to be addressed.
In addition, the glands of the body should be tested as candida can interfere with their functioning. The adrenal and thyroid glands are particularly affected by the overgrowth. All glands must be functioning properly for vibrant health.
Case history 1
Janet came to me with Chronic Fatigue and irritable bowel syndrome. She was barely able to walk half a mile and was only able to work part time. It was found that she had a high level of candida and an allergy to sugar and cow’s milk. After clearing the candida, even the slightest amount of sugar brought it straight back. She was also treated for her adrenals and parasites as well as many nutritional deficiencies.
After one year of treatment Janet no longer has chronic fatigue or irritable bowel. She recently told me how she cycled for 13 miles. She was over the moon since she had been a very active person before becoming ill. She is also considering going back to university since she feels that she is able to finally consider what she really wants in life rather than worrying constantly about her health.
Case history 2
10 year old Adam had been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and the doctors were suggesting medication. His mum consulted me as one last attempt to keep him off drugs. It would take him hours to finish a very minor amount of schoolwork, and could not concentrate on tasks. He was not able to follow directions. Although he was still in mainstream classes, he needed special help and was in the lower bands. He was “addicted to sugar” and would eat as much as was allowed.
I found that Adam needed to clear candida and was allergic to sugar, wheat and gluten. He was also needed essential fatty acids and zinc.
Adam began to improve in school. His parents could see him beginning to follow directions and able to get homework finished. After four months he was able to eat wheat and gluten, however as soon as he had any sugar, his behaviour immediately changed.
Adam is no longer in need of any drugs to help him in school. His self-esteem has dramatically improved and his mum says that the teacher can hardly believe how much he has changed.
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