What is Candidiasis?

Candidiasis is an overgrowth of a normal fungi known as Candida Albicans that lives in the bowel. Under normal conditions the bowel would contain positive bacteria with a percentage rate of 95%.  Pathogens (the bad guys) are normally held in check at a manageable 15%.

As long as the positve bacteria maintains those ratios then all will be well.  However, in the case of the Candidiasis, the pathogens have multiplied and thus upset the natural balance. 

Once this balance becomes disturbed there will be colonies of pathogens developing and should the condition be left, then it will develop in a form of Candida know as mycelia hungus.  At this stage it becomes systemic Candidiasis.

So, what effects bring about the imbalance?

These are numerous, but would include: oral contraceptives, antibiotics, unusually high levels of sugar, food preservatives, and even chlorinated water.  This is but a brief list, but all the aforementioned will actually encourage the negative bacteria to mulitply.

Solving the Candidiasis problem can be quite difficult, not least because in some cases it can be quite difficult to diagnose.  The most common form induces severe itching the genitalia, although it is by no confined to this area.  Other symptoms can include: menstrual difficulties, lowered immunity, arthritis, allergies,  poor concentration, and cravings for sugar or bread, to name but a few. 

In light of this, and the fact that oftentimes these factors can be attributed to other causes, identifying Candidiasis accurately does present its difficulties.  Non the less, by visiting your doctor, and instigating a process of illimination, the problem can be located.

Once it has been diagnosed, there are various treatments, although antibiotics would best be avoided as in this instance they will make matters worse.  There are usually two well-defined approaches to curing Candidiasis.  The first is to manage the effects of the condition by use of various prescribed medications, and the second is to take a more holistic approach and to aim at the cause.

It would seem obvious that a methodical approach to starve the bacteria of that on which it thrives, is an effective treatment, and certainly a reduction of sugar, and yeast products can only act beneficially.  However, in more stubborn cases, it may require a complete a thorough program to completely realign the body, back to its natural state.

It is common, and as a consequnce of vast amounts of information readily available online these days for many people to self diagnose.  Although Candidiasis is very rarely life threatening, it is always advisable to seek the advice of a professional before you undertake any program of action.


Whichever route you decide to go down, you will probably have to engage in some detailed and careful research, because one thing for sure, Candidiasis symptoms are so varied that it can often take quite some time for an accurate diagnosis.