Candida Cleanse (Body Healing/Detox Series)

What is Candida?

According to research, Candidiasis is a type of fungus which can develop into a fungal infection caused by a yeast known as Candida. It is said that some species of Candida can cause infection and discomfort in people; the most common is Candida Albicans. Candida normally lives on the skin and inside the body, in places such as the mouth, throat, gut, intestines and vagina, without causing any problems, however it is when we experience immense overgrowth of Candida within our system that it can become an infection (referred to as Candidiasis). Candida is also said to be the most common cause of fungal infection in humans.

What is Candida Overgrowth and how do we get it?

In a healthy bodily environment, the good bacteria in your body are able to keep Candida levels under control to balance, regulate and maintain the health of your system. However, if for any reason the immune system is compromised or there is an imbalance in your bacteria levels, Candida can begin to overproduce as the body's way of "fighting back" and causes Candida overgrowth.

There are various factors that contribute to the generation of Candida overgrowth, some of these include:

• A weak immune system

• High stress and tension levels

• Diabetes

• Taking the contraceptive pill

• High Alcohol intake

• Excessive amounts of sugar and refined carbs in your diet

• Taking antibiotics regularly or over a prolonged period of time

How do we know if we have it and what does it do (Signs/Symptoms)?

Whether we have experienced Candida overgrowth or not, it's important to understand its mechanics so that we are able to put in place preventative measures that can assist us to maintain a healthy body and harmonious Candida levels. Now that we are aware of some of the root causes of Candida overgrowth, what are the signs and symptoms of this infection and how can we identify if we have it?

When Candida begins to overproduce in the body, it can cause various health issues. Some of the most common issues include Oral and Genital Thrush, Tiredness and Fatigue, Digestive and Gut Health Issues, Recurring Genital or Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), Sinus Infections, Skin & Nail Fungal Infections, Skin Rashes and Irritation, and Bone/Joint Pain such as Arthritis. Although these references come from research, we highly recommend seeing a health care professional who specialises in this area to assist you in the diagnosis of Candida Overgrowth.

How can you heal it?

As mentioned above, the best way to treat Candida is to reach out to a health care professional to determine whether or not Candida overgrowth is the actual issue for your symptoms. From there it is important to locate the root cause of why you may be experiencing this infection based on the various factors mentioned above. One full proof way to maintain healthy levels of good bacteria within the body is through your eating habits. The food we consume on a daily basis plays a huge role in how our body is able to function or lack thereof.

The prepackaged, junk, artificial and preservative lifestyle is a sure way to cause major havoc in the system not just in Candida overgrowth but many other areas of the body. Foods like refined sugar, refined carbs, and a high intake of lactose from dairy products can encourage Candida and other microorganisms to grow beyond their means. If you consider yourself as someone with a weaker or suppressed immune system, then these types of foods can increase your chances of experiencing Candida overgrowth.

The good news is, there are many beautiful and amazing healthy foods that can assist in fighting off Candida overgrowth and maintaining a good bacteria balance in your body. Some of these foods include: Coconut Oil, Garlic, Aloe Vera, Pau D' Arco Tea, Garlic, Curcumin, Pomegranate, Kombucha, Kefir, Probiotics and Prebiotic's. These foods are also great for the overall maintenance of a healthy digestive, gut and immune system! My personal favourite is the Pau D' Arco Tea which I was able to find online at a relatively reasonable price. I found this tea to be extremely effective in helping me treat Candida Overgrowth in a very short period of time! I highly recommend this tea as it brings great relief and is a simple and relaxing way to assist your body in the healing process.

Of course, being focused from a Mind, Body & Soul Level, we also recommend listening to Positive Body Healing Affirmations (you can find that here), as well as high vibrational frequencies for the Solar Plexus and Sacral Chakras. These two energy centres are intricately linked to your Gut, Digestive and Immune health and can have a beautiful impact with the shift of energy in your fields. As within, So without! Reiki and Light Language are also alternative forms of energy healing that can help you to heal in a fraction of the time it would take if you were to just focus purely on physical remedies alone. As a well-rounded approach to healing which focuses on all facets Mind, Body & Soul can bring you into spiritual alignment for the physical manifestation of well-being.

In any healing regime, if you are ready and willing to put in the effort, you are sending a powerful signal to the universe that you have "heard the call" and are now ready to receive the tools and resources that will best serve you in your healing process! As always we recommend you do your own research to become more informed about any ailments you are healing from, as this is how we grow, expand and evolve on all levels.

We hope this information has served you well, Stay Blessed, Stay High Vibin'!

With Much Love and Many Blessings,

Annette & MDP!