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Candida AlbicansThe Quiet Epidemic
Special Thanks to Barbara Stuart, APRN, NP-C, CENIntegrative Medical Practitioner
Presented by Melody Covino
What is Candida albicans?
A benign sugar fermenting yeast.
Integral part of intestinal ecology in small amounts.
One of 600 strains of Candida.
Can cause disease when overgrowth occurs.
Ecological Balance in GI Tract
Candida is a yeast that is normally harmless as a single-celled fungus.
If it changes into a mycelial form it can take root in tissues and colonize.
Candida causes “leaky gut”
What causes Candida to grow?
Imbalance of GI yeast vs good bacteria. Immune dysfunction:
◦ Exposure to toxic metals.◦ Internal toxins from poor digestion.◦ Stress◦ HIV
Reduction of good bacteria in the gut:◦ Consumption of refined carbohydrates,
alcohol and caffeine.◦ Antibiotics◦ Immunosuppresive medications.
Upset in intestinal pH:◦ Acid blocking medications.◦ Decreasing digestive enzymes and HCL as we age.
Candida By-products
Proliferation of Candida
Releases waste products called mycotoxins (poisons) and oxalates.
These further weaken the immune system.
Auto-Brewery Syndrome
Candida Toxic Waste = Acetaldehyde
Affects Central Nervous System.
Interferes with hormone metabolism:◦ Pituitary◦ Thyroid◦ Adrenal glands
Increased blood alcohol levels.◦ Brain fog symptoms
Candida By-products
Digestion of proteins = beta-alanine.
Lowers Taurine levels.◦Taurine increases uptake of
magnesium & potassium inside our cells.
◦Taurine binds toxins and removes them from the liver.
Heavy Metals affect Candida
Silver amalgam dental fillings have 53% mercury!
Mercury has an antibiotic effect.
Difficult to control yeast overgrowth.
Candida affects all ages & gender
Women are more susceptible!Women are 8
times more likely to have a yeast syndrome.
Vaginal yeast infections:◦ With Antibiotics◦ During pregnancy◦ Using Oral
contraceptives (OCP)
Progestin from OCP:◦ Changes vaginal lining◦ Causes release of yeast-
feeding sugar into bloodstream.
Candida Transmission◦ Sexually◦ Mother to newborn
Thrush Diaper Rash
3 primary causes
ParasitesHormonal imbalanceFood allergies
Predisposing Factors
AntibioticsCorticosteroid drugsCompromised Immune SystemDamp, moldy environmentDiet high in refined carbs Mercury fillingsStressDecreased digestive secretionsImpaired liver function (NAFLD)Altered bowel flora (bacteria balance)Pregnancy
Candida Signs and Symptoms
Chronic fatigueBrain fog (↑ acetaldehyde)AnxietyDepressionFood cravings
◦ Sweets, alcohol, carbonated drinks
Hyperactivity & learning disabilities
Decreased libidoAutoimmune disordersHeadachesEczema, psoraisis
Muscle achesArthritisBladder infectionsGas & bloatingConstipation and/or
Diarrhea Bad breathRectal itchingSinusitisBurning tongueNail infectionsDiaper Rash
Causes Major Health Issues
Auto-Immune Diseases caused by Leaky Gut
LupusRheumatoid ArthritisMultiple SclerosisChronic Fatigue
SyndromeFibromyalgiaThyroiditis
(Hypothyroid)Crohn’s Disease
VitilegoVasculitisUlcerative ColitisUrticaria (hives)Diabetes
Candida = Allergies
Mycotoxins in the bloodstream!
◦Normally, the lining of the intestinal tract prevents mycotoxins from entering the blood. Toxins Microorganisms Undigested food particles
◦The body launches an immune reaction that causes the allergic response.
Healthy live blood cell analysis vs unhealthy
Leaky gut
Candida Affects All Systems
Candida toxins in the bloodstream filter through the liver.
From there, they proceed to other organs.◦Brain, Nervous System, joints, skin, etc.
If impaired liver detoxification ability these toxins will not be eliminated and can initiate states of chronic disease.◦Inadequate nutrition, poor cellular health
and/or toxic overload impair detoxification.
Candida Treatment
◦Essential oils Lemon, melaleuca,
oregano. GX assist capsules
Dietary changes! Gluten free Diary free YEAST FREE Consider other grains Corn/soy (consider) Try to do organic meats
and eggs
Supplements for intestinal health:◦Probiotics◦Digestive Enzymes◦Fiber supplement◦Omega 3 Oils
DHA, EPA◦Vitamin D ◦Multivitamin◦Essential Oils◦Digestzen, Myrrh,
Frankincense, wild orange, lemon.
Candida and doTERRA
Probiotics◦Crowds out bad
organisms.◦Uninhabitable
environment to yeast.
Digestive Enzymes◦Helps digest and
absorb nutrients.◦Take with meals
Candida and doTERRA
Omega 3 Fatty Acid◦Restores moisture to GI
tract.◦At least 2000 mg daily
Fiber ◦4-5 grams twice/day◦Absorbs toxins ◦Reduce “die off”
reaction w/Candida
Vitamin D3◦At least 1,000 iu/day◦Helps heal leaky gut
and decrease inflammation.
L-Glutamine Powder
Candida and doTERRA
Multivitamins◦Corrects dietary insufficiencies.◦High potency
Liver Detoxification
Daily Detoxification◦ Zendocrine
Oral capsules
Essential Oil Blend◦ Rub over abdomen in
area of the liver◦ Apply to reflex points.
Candida and doTERRA
Candida Treatment◦ GX Assist (10 days)
Caprylic acid plus essential oils.
Essential Oils◦ Oregano, Lemon,
Melalueca◦ Take internally◦ Apply to reflex points.◦ Other oils to enhance
immune system, onguard plus, DDR prime.
Candida and doTERRA
Candida Treatment◦ Important to treat
Candida aggressively and consistently.
◦ Candida can become resistant to some treatments.
◦ Essential oils have many constituents making resistance less likely.
◦ Mix up your oils when treating Candida.
Essential Oils for targeted areas:◦ Thyme & Clary Sage, Clary
Calm – female, ◦ Coriander & Myrrh – skin◦ Cinnamon – blood sugar◦ Clove – Thyroid◦ Rosemary – Adrenals◦ Grapefruit - Energy
◦ Take internally ◦ Apply to bottom of feet
Candida overgrowth affects 8 out of 10 people.
Dietary changes are the single most important change necessary
to control Candida.Improve your vitality & energy
while preventing inflammation and chronic disease.
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