A Silent Epidemic - Yeast Candida

The vast majority of Americans suffer from a Candida fungal (yeast) infection. But the problem is that the symptoms are so wide-ranging that most people aren’t even aware that they have it. Unknowingly, you could be carrying around this silent invader, which could be causing many of the health issues you might be experiencing. And while finding out that you have a candida fungal infection may not sound like a big deal, it’s not a diagnosis that you should take lightly.

In fact, studies have linked this seemingly innocent health issue to many serious health issues, including cancer. Candida fungal infections are much more than what many consider as a yeast infection, commonly regarded as a “woman’s issue”.

Fact: Men are carriers of yeast candida as well and reinfect their partners through sexual intercourse.

So much so that doctors are starting to call this a “Silent Epidemic.”

Now, I know what you are thinking…
“What are the symptoms of a Candida (yeast) infection?”.

Candida fungal infection actually causes so many symptoms, it will make your head spin! One thing that really surprises people about Candida is how many lives it affects (even without the cancer link). It does this by robbing us of our energy and joy of life.

In fact, many aches and pains you regularly suffer from are caused by Candida, and will disappear when you cleanse yourself of this invasive fungus. The estimation is that 80% of the population suffers from a Candida (yeast) fungus infection. That is a staggering 200 MILLION people in the United States. We have treated many folks over the years who have overcome debilitating depression and fatigue by cleansing them of the Candida that had grown out of control inside of them. The sad things is that you may be one of so many people affected by this, and don’t even know it.

The first step is to be able to recognize the symptoms of a Systemic Candida (Yeast) Fungal infection. I know when you read the following you may be skeptical and say ‘oh, but these symptoms can be caused by many different things’. And yes, you would be right. A quick search on medical website or wiki for will show over 100 different symptoms that can be expressed in someone with candida. They will not have all the symptoms, as the symptoms change dramatically depending on where the fungal colony has settled in the body. For example, expression of depression and psychological symptoms are generally related to the fungus being located in the brain. The initial stages of a Candida infection will very often involve the gut, mouth and urinary tract.

Most common symptoms that indicate a Candida infection are:

• Sore throat
• Bloating
• Gas
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Earache

Another common symptom reported by many sufferers is discoloration of the skin and uneven skin tone.

However, once the infection has reached the bloodstream, it can travel all around the body to other vital systems. These include the brain, the reproductive system, the nervous system, and more.

As the infection becomes more widespread the symptoms become more varied and include:

• Sugar and alcohol cravings, as well as cravings for carbohydrate rich foods (such as bread, pasta, rice, etc.)
• Migraines
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Skin Tags
• Foggy thinking
• Itching
• Acne
• Hyperactivity
• Sinus inflammation
• Irritability
• Dizziness
• Low sex drive
• Earache
• Skin infections (such as athlete’s foot)
• Chronic pain
• Muscle weakness
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Rosacea
• Many forms of Arthritis
• Gout
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Leaky Bowel Syndrome
• IBS
• Crohn's disease
• High Blood pressure
• ADD, ADHD
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Parkinson's Disease
• Obesity
• Obesity related diseases

The medical profession is now much more aware of the problems Candida causes.

Doctors will urge you to take action quickly if you have a Candida infection to prevent serious complications, because it has the potential to harm the delicate systems of your body and create long-term damage. So now you know exactly what is at stake if Candida is allowed to run free in your body.

Thankfully, the solution is simple. But the key is to avoid delay, as some of the damage caused by Candida can be permanent. See, the fungus can sit dormant in your body for years, waiting to flare up again, and it almost always does eventually!

The best solution is to eliminate sugar and starchy carbohydrates from you diet completely and load your body with probiotics. The key to controlling Candida is keeping the healthy bacteria in control of your digestive system. It is crucial that you have no less than an 80/20 ratio of good bacteria to bad. Avoiding sugars and processed foods is a good start but you must consume the healthy bacteria in order to get back in balance. Natural Yogurt (with no sugar) and fermented foods are an excellent choice to help rebuild your 80/20 Ratio of good bacteria to bad. If you are experiencing Candida overgrowth and suffering from one or more of the symptoms I mentioned above I highly suggest a probiotic like ImmuniPro.

If you would like more information on ImmuniPro please contact me here on Facebook and I will be happy to give you even more information. Texas Metabolics specializes in helping others attain the health and ideal body fat%. If you are suffering from Candida you will find it next to impossible to loose weight.

We offer custom nutrition programs to help reduce the Candida Yeast in your body and help you regain your health.


Mark Harris, PhD
Exercise Physiologist/Nutritionist
TexasMetabolics@gmail.com
Texas Metabolics

Adrenal Fatigue!

Adrenal fatigue is a surprisingly common affliction, with some experts stating that 80 percent of the Western world can expect to be affected at some point in their lives. Whether they recover from it's effects is highly dependent on their general constitution, the amount of chronic stress that they inflict upon themselves and the level at which they nourish their body. Many people drift through life in a tired haze, unaware that it's not normal or healthy to feel so abnormal and unhealthy.

Ignoring the symptoms is the number one reason people do not recover from adrenal fatigue. Accepting the low spells during the afternoon, the night after night of restless sleep and the diet-resistant accumulation of abdominal fat seems so illogical, yet why do so many of us do it? Is it because the doctor runs a brief thyroid test and tells us we're OK? Or because we're just too exhausted to do anything about it?

Whatever the reason and whatever your doctor thinks, adrenal fatigue is highly prevalent. It is also treatable. However, without any 'standard of care' attached to the adrenal fatigue label, a world of conflicting suggestions and unsuitable advice fills this void. Countless individuals fall into this trap and convince themselves that they are saddled with this state forever, when the opposite is true.

Your approach to supplementation makes a huge difference to the healing that occurs at the adrenals. The 'shotgun' approach, where a veritable cocktail of adaptogenic herbs. adrenal extracts, and high-dose vitamins and minerals are chucked down the throat is likely to end up causing unexpected reactions. Imposing a solution without considering what the body requires does not help the adrenals. Equally, relying on food alone in the hope that the body will heal itself represents an equally naïve strategy; expecting a weak body with impaired digestion to find sufficient nourishment from devitalised food grown thousands of miles away is overly hopeful, to say the least. In any case, the adrenal gland's requirements for nutritional support are increased at this time. Thoughtful, but not random, supplementation of vitamin C, B5, licorice root, adrenal extracts and an array of minerals is a prerequisite to successful recovery.

Providing the right ingredients is not enough, though. Taking away the triggers is just as important. You may be able to convince yourself that your light nights in front of the laptop make the following day easier to manage, but your adrenal glands think otherwise. The alcohol that you tell yourself 'helps you unwind' is still ruining your sleep. If your relationship with a significant other consists mainly of gritting your teeth and fulfilling your duty, then you really don't need someone else to point out that this relationship is doing you no good. If you have adrenal fatigue and you are training for a marathon, stop.

Most of these problems are factors that most of us are already aware of, but may still ignore. Those who choose their short-term wants over their long-term needs have plenty of time to consider the wisdom of their approach. However, a major obstacle in the way of recovery is rarely considered.

Chronic infection alters the function of the immune system. Not only does this directly tire the individual concerned, the secondary effects are that the adrenal glands get hit hard. Immune cells communicate with one another through the release of localised hormones called cytokines; the only problem is that these cytokines increase the pituitary gland's signal to the adrenal glands, and directly challenge the glands themselves. This all adds up to a heavy workload for the adrenal glands, who were already struggling to keep pace with menial day-to-day demands. The irony is that adrenal fatigue makes fungal infections much more likely, as discussed here. The bottom line is that, regardless of how well you remove psychological stressors and nourish your body, if your adrenals are being hammered all day from the effects of a chronic infection you are unlikely to get anywhere.

Everyone's requirements are different, as is the protocol required for efficient recovery from adrenal fatigue. Stressing the importance of appropriate supplementation and the changing of bad habits stands about amongst the best advice for adrenal fatigue sufferers. However, simply ignoring it and hoping for the best is still the worst choice possible.

The Adrenal Fatigue Cocktail:

What is important is that this mixture should be taken at least once or twice/day, and please be sure that it is taken away from food to have the optimal benefit.

1. 4 Oz. of Orange Juice – fresh squeezed is best, but not essential (the Vit-C makes sure that the minerals noted below get to the Liver to then nourish the Adrenals)
2. 1/4 tsp of Cream of Tartar (this is an excellent source of Potassium)
3. 1/4 tsp of fresh ground Himalayan Sea Salt (this is an excellent source of Sodium & other minerals).

Mark Harris, PhD

Exercise Physiologist/Nutritionist

TexasMetabolics@gmail.com

Texas Metabolics