The Candida Connection?
A study released in 2003
suggests that a toxic Candida infection
in the intestine
is the trigger
for Celiac Disease! (see article in left column.)
In the months following the creation of this website, I continued to be very ill, despite a significant reduction of gastrointestinal symptoms from eating gluten free. While my most debilitating GI issues had subsided, I was still struggling with multiple food sensitivities and IBS type symptoms. And getting to the bottom of my chronic "feeling sick all over" seemed next to impossible.
Other autoimmune disease and celiac disease go hand in hand, and doctors kept digging, arriving at some testing that indicated the existence of connective tissue disease and some sort of "oxidative damage".
I was still sick most days, a better part of each day, unable to work, attend classes, keep appointments, or at times, even see my friends. I was ill constantly, unable to concentrate, riddled with pain, and with almost constant chronic generalized health issues.
Finally, a family member made a suggestion that nudged me in the direction of doing some research on Candida Albicans, an overgrowth in the gastrointestinal tract of usually benign yeast, or fungus...
...This Candida condition thrives and grows out of control when immune system mechanisms are depleted, or when the normal lining of the intestinal tract is damaged. The body can then absorb yeast cells, particles of yeast cells, and various toxins. As a result, there may be significant disruption of body processes. This syndrome is characterized by patients saying they "feel sick all over."
If the gut is not healthy, neither is the rest of the body. It is the point of fuel and nutrient entry.
Symptoms and related conditions to an overgrowth of Candida Albicans are:
Fatigue,
chronic allergies,
immune system malfunction,
depression,
chemical sensitivities,
digestive disturbances,
and much, much more.
Based on the results of probing into "The Candida Connection", I decided to begin a program to see if, just possibly, additional improvement in health could be gained from this approach.
The results were spectacular.....and for the first time in years...I was able to gain much of my life back!
More on Candida....
Specifically, the overgrowth of candida is believed to cause a wide variety of symptoms in virtually every system of the body. That was most certainly the case with me!
Causes of a Candida infection for Celiacs
can include:
poor diet,
altered bowel condition (malabsorption),
prolonged antibiotic use,
impaired immunity,
impaired liver function,
underlying state of (other) disease,
and more.
...is frequently mis-diagnosed as Irritable Bowel Syndrome!
Diagnosis
One of the most useful screening methods for determining the likelihood of yeast-related illness is a comprehensive questionaire.
Blood tests can also be done by a doctor, if he or she is trained and proficient in the correct diagnostic procedures for Candida Albicans.
Treatment
There are several anti-fungal medications in the marketplace that can be taken for a yeast infection. Drugs such as nystatin, and diflucan, (very expensive!) as well as...
...over the counter herbal and nutritional antifungals,
What I discovered was a treatment approach that requires taking a probiotic blend for the Candida infection. Also, eating intelligently is important: that is, restricting sugars and some other foods for a time.
And probiotics condition the intestines and gut
so that it becomes extremely difficult for the yeast to thrive.
So, folks, give this a shot. Remember, recent indepth studies have shown the connection between Celiac Disease and Candida infections!
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