Section A: A synopsis of Candida.
Section B: A list of symptoms of Candida.
Section C: Foods that cause Candida and foods that are considered safe for Candida.
Section D: A chart of herbs that are reported to fight Candida
Section E: How to tell if you have Candida
Section F: How to fight Candida
Section G: Scientific research articles about Candida.

1. Many doctors ignore it and treat anyone who complains about it as a hypochondriac. The symptoms of Candida match the list in the Physicians Desk Reference for hypochondria. Candida is fiercely denied and fought against by many in the medical field. Some doctors have even had their licence's revoked or sanctioned by State licensing boards because they treated Candida.
2. Candida cannot be cured or slowed down until one eliminates sugar and fungal items. Treating it with any means and not eliminating the items in chart # 3 below will be of little effect, and it will come back, often worse than before.
3. It can be the fundamental cause of many other diseases, yet in these cases, usually the secondary disease is treated and the foundational disease of Candida is ignored.
4. Practically everyone has some problems with Candida some time in their life.
5. Those who have chronic symptoms are seldom diagnosed or treated.
6. It is one of the most difficult diseases to eliminate, and cycles up and down over and over.
7. It is the same disease as vaginal yeast infections in women, yet is more harmful when it is systemic, meaning internal throughout the body, and men and women can have it internally.
8. It is a fungus or yeast and the most hardy plant on the planet meaning it is the most resistant to being eradicated.
9. It grows naturally in the intestines, (everyone has it) but when the body is compromised with anything that slows down the immune system or reduces friendly bacteria, it grows a so called root through the intestinal walls and then spreads via the blood system to every organ and cell in the body. If it grows more in any one organ, that organ is often treated without recognizing that it was Candida that caused the problem. Sinus and lung problems are classic examples of being treated without considering that they are infested with yeast and fungus. Lung inhalers may have cortical or steroids that feed Candid ia.
10. The prescription anti fungal dugs such as nystatin and diflucan used for Candida often compromise the immune system, stress or harm the liver, and the yeast hides in the cartilage and ligaments, (non blood areas) then after the drug is no longer present, the yeast comes out of hiding and since the body defense system is lowered it has nothing to stop it from coming back worse than before.
11. The over use of antibiotics is linked by thousands of medical researchers who claim the antibiotics kill the friendly bacteria in the gut which eliminates the bodies normal fighters of Candida, thus causing candida to grow.
12. Because it is a plant it has a living system to defend itself and can hide in the ligaments and cartridge of the body when it is attacked, then after the attack (such as antibiotics, or prescription drugs) it can come back worse than before. This is because the drugs often killed the friendly bacteria that would have normally been present to resist it.
13. When fighting Candida one will experience Herxheimer's reaction. This is because the fungus being eliminated from the body will often overwhelm the elimination system in the kidneys and liver and the backup process will cause every symptom of the disease often worse than before. One must increase water and decrease the rate of items that are attacking it or one may suffer symptoms greater than the body can endure. One of these is depression and the treatment can cause suicide or other problems.
14. Candida or yeast growth produces alcohol in the body which can cause a person to react as if they are drunk, or loss of normal mental and physical functions. A person can lose their normal judgmental and social skills, reacting in behaviors that are counter productive. The person and all who observe these episodes may have no clue to what is occurring. This can occur when a person ingests sugar or fungal items and have ingested any alcoholic beverage. Often this will occur in a lower level than an actual alcoholic drunk, thus making it much more difficult to recognize. Alcoholics are highly probable to have candida. Candida causes sugar in the body to be converted to alcohol and can cause the person to act as if they are drunk, yet not have ingested any alcohol. Likewise an alcoholic can be addicted to alcohol because of candida. A person with candida can after eating something with sugar start acting out of character.
15. Candida can be caused by or increased by other diseases. Any disease that lowers the immune system can allow Candida to grow. Candida cannot be eliminated if one has other diseases such as Celiac Disease, Parasites, Digestion and elimination problems, Copper Toxicity, Metallothionein, Mercury, Aluminum or heavy metal toxicity, Autoimmune problems or Lyme Disease. This a fact few who treat Candida understand. This means there is a viscous cycle wherein Candida can be caused by certain diseases, as well as it can cause certain diseases.
16. Copper toxicity is a by product of Candida and few recognize it. almost every multivitamin has copper. If you have Candida or any immune disease consider avoiding vitamins with copper. Few recognize this, thinking if you do not have the tell tale brown or rust colored ring around the iris of your eye, you do not have copper problems. Copper in vitamins cause head aches and encephalitis (brain swelling) for me.
17. Oxidative Stress; To cure Candida one must fix the whole body and rid it of Oxidative Stress.

1. Alphabetical List of Candida Symptoms. Note; this list is not a conclusive list and there may be other symptoms.  Do not think because this list is so large that it is an imaginary disease.  Fungus is a deadly organism that destroys the body and effects every organ and system. Among these organs are the hormone regulators and producers and as fungus upsets them it results in every function of the body being upset. Thus literally every adverse health symptom is a possibility with candida. Anyone with an immune system problem will have candida and the other way around. Anyone with candida will have an autoimmune system dysfunction. see immune system

As you see there are many symptoms, do not do what many doctors do, by discounting this because it is so inclusive. It is a large list because it is a metabolic failure. In other words Candida disrupts the entire body. This means one can have only one or two symptoms or all of them depending upon the person and their immune system. Candida is a very real disease, proven by many research scientists. As I have researched many other diseases, I find each disease related to a failure of the immune system each as a long list of symptoms.

Adrenal/Thyroid Failure
Alcoholic
Anxiety
AIDS  
Allergies
Alzheimer's 
Arthritis 
     Joint Pain or Swelling
     Muscle Aches
Asthma  
Arteriosclerosis 
Autoimmune disease
Autism  
Bad Breath
Bladder disease  
Boils on neck  
Brain disorders  
Brain Fog  
* Cancer
Candidiasis  
Casein-Induced Amyloidosis  
Celiac
Chemical Sensitivity
Chronic Fatigue  
Chlamydia
Cold/Shaky
Copper Toxicity
Crohn's Disease
Cushing's Disease
Depression
Diabetes  
Digestive disorders  
     Gas/Bloating
     Digestive pain
     Indigestions
     Constipation
     Diarrhea
     Heartburn
     Intestinal Pain
     Hemorrhoids
     Colitis
     Cystitis
Dry Mouth
Ear, nose and throat illnesses  
Epstein Bar Virus
Endometriosis
Eye diseases  
    Puffy Eyes
    Burning Eyes
Eczema  
Fatigue
     Feeling Rundown
     Chronic fatigue
     Lethargic/Laziness
     Tiredness

Fertility problems  
Fibromyalgia  
Food allergies
Food Cravings
Fungal infection
Gout  
Hair Loss  
Hand pain
Heart Disease  
Hip and Knee Pain
Hiatal Hernia
Hormone problems  
    Hormone imbalance
    No Sex Drive or hyper sex drive
Hyperactivity
Hyperaldosteronism  
Hyperlipidemia  
Hypertension  
Hypoglycemia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease  
Insomnia
Intestinal disorders  
Immune System
     Infections
     Autoimmune Problems
Impotence
Irritable bowel
Joint Pain  
Jock itch
Kidney stones  
Lupus
Leaky gut syndrome
Mental
     Anti-social
     Anxiety
     Alzheimer's
     Brain Disorders
     Poor Memory
     Memory Loss  
     Short attention span
     Learning and Memory problems
     Headaches
     Depression
     Irritability
     Mood Swings
     Brain Fog
     Suicidal
     Lowered Self Esteem
Over-all Bad Feeling
Men's health issues  
Menstrual Pain
Menstrual Problems

2. Candida is a live organism (plant) and regulates the body's cravings for foods that will feed it.  The cravings addictive similar to a drug addiction. Candida fools the mind to believing just a little sugar or chocolate or a soft drink won't make a difference and fools the mind to feed it. Candida turns all sugar and carbohydrates into alcohol affecting the frontal lobe of the brain impairing judgment. One of the myths of Candida concerns sugar free foods. They feed Candida just as bad as foods with sugar and often worse because because they also contain harmful additives such as aspartame.

Foods recommended in the following chart are a composite from many sites. Several foods are listed twice some sites say do not eat them and others recommend them such as sauerkraut.

3. Herbal treatments  This list is supported by the references at the bottom. This chart is not completed and further references and sources will be forthcoming.

• Hydrochloric Acid: Unfortunately, the natural secretions of hydrochloric acid in our stomachs – necessary for breaking down food so it can be easily absorbed by the small intestine – tend to decrease as we age. Hydrochloric acid is a powerful defense against bacteria and parasites as it activates pepsin, and works to kill the harmful fungi and bacteria found in food. Low hydrochloric acid or low stomach acid as it is often called, can lead to malabsorption, intestinal distress, and allergic reactions to various foods, all of which severely weaken the immune system. Supplemental with meals can help our bodies to more effectively break down food, fostering better use of the proteins, vitamins, and minerals in our food.

• • Selenium 100 mcg a day Selenium deficiencies limit cellular immunity against yeast. Phagocytes (cells active in cell-mediated immunity) require selenium for the enzyme glutathione peroxidase function. Peroxidase activity in phagocytes is higher than in most other tissues (approximately twice that in red blood cells), and this is reflected in a higher need for selenium. The glutathione peroxidase system is an antioxidant enzyme system and is especially critical for phagocytic cell function. It has been experimentally demonstrated that selenium deficiency selectively causes a predisposition to yeast infection. Food and chemically sensitive patients should start with very low doses of selenium - according to a “selenium titration program” developed by Dr. Alfred Zamm, M.D. and Dr. Stephen A. Levine
  • Zinc 20-25 mg a day (this should be taken at night).
  • Magnesium 250 mg a day. Some research links yeast overgrowth with magnesium deficiency
  • Copper and zinc work together. Imbalanced copper levels directly tie to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and candida. Copper serves as a natural antifungal. People with candida, parasites or Epstein-Barr virus commonly have an excess of copper and mercury in their body
  • ionic calcium: One theory states that a deficiency of ionic calcium (and other alkalizing minerals) is at the root of candida and juvenile diabetes. Acidosis ensues and degenerative disease develops without these minerals. Years ago I read in NW Walker books that cooking calcium-containing foods renders the calcium 'inorganic' and this clogs up the organs, joints and tissues. He advocates foods high in organic sodium like celery and zucchini to help remove the pile-up of inorganic calcium. Rich Anderson of Arise & Shine company feels that organic goat whey is the best source of organic sodium
• 100 micrograms selenium for immune system support.
• Dr. Cooter and Dr. Schmtt suggest 300 micrograms of Molybdenum in three divided doses per day, and further suggests staying on it for at least 4 months.

• tea-tree oil
• neem tree oil
• cinnamon
• eucalyptus
• mustard
• thyme
• Evening primrose oil 250 1-3 times a day (this is advisable since candida toxins can interfere with fatty acid production, in turn important for T-cell production)
• olive oil: 2 teaspoons with 2 teaspoons oat bran, three times a day, to help keep fungus from crossing the
       intestinal barrier.

• Yeast-free multi-vitamin/mineral
• 1000 milligrams vitamin C, four times a day
• B-complex vitamin with thiamine, niacin and riboflavin (yeast free)
• Biotin is a B vitamin essential for the metabolism of fats and proteins. It is believed to play some role in preventing candida from converting into its invasive form. 300 mgs of Biotin three times daily and two teaspoons of green olive oil three times a day prevents the conversion of yeast to fungal form. At least six months are required to get a good result.
• Vitamin A best taken in the form of beta carotene 10,000 units a day.
• Vitamin E 200-44 international units a day.
• Vitamin B complex 1 capsule a day.
• Folic acid 20-50 mcg a day ( this is important for the correct differentiation of T-lymphocytes into suppressive and killer cells)
  • • Vitamin E, A, balanced B, I-Lysine and Pantothenic acid. Vitamins A and C help with the infection resulting from fungal micropunctures made into the intestinal walls.(5)

The Sources below are separate from the body of this page and relate only to this boxed report. Many of the sources list the same items so they are not referenced by specific item. :

General sources not tied to a statement above
http://www.candidapage.com/aldehyde.shtml
http://www.springboard4health.com/notebook/health_candida_albicans.html
http://www.colonhealthinfo.com/problems/candida.htm
http://www.oxygenforlife.net/
http://www.thecandidadiet.com/oreganooil.htm
http://www.oxygenforlife.net/