CANDIDA INFECTION IS A FUNGAL INFECTION.
Candida in its fungal form is normally present in the small intestine where it coexists with thousands of other microorganisms. Candida’s active form (hyphae/mycelium) causes an infection that produces symptoms. Candida can grow in oxygen-rich areas (skin, mouth) as well as in oxygen-poor environments. Additionally, some types of candida exist in the alkaline environments of the small and large intestines. It does not thrive in the acidic environment of the stomach. Candida infection occurs in patients with mildly compromised immune responses. A weakened immune response is encountered in cases of chronic fatigue, continuous stress, sudden severe stress, following prolonged antibiotic therapy, and after a strong viral infection.
In these situations, there is reduced production of SIgA antibodies, which are the first line of defense on the intestinal mucosa. A diet rich in simple sugars and low in saturated fatty acids also reduces antibody production. A body exposed to continuous stress produces high levels of cortisol (the stress hormone), which reduces insulin secretion, increases blood sugar, and heightens cravings for carbohydrates. Candida “overgrowth” presents a polymorphic clinical picture, with many nonspecific symptoms that often mislead doctors and obscure the true cause of the illness.
What are the symptoms of a candida infection?
Common symptoms and signs include bloating, abdominal pain, unformed stool or constipation, sticky stool, bloating even after a scant meal, and a strong craving for sweets.
Is candida infection a systemic disease?
Candida “overgrowth” is present ONLY in the intestines. Systemic infection is a very serious condition treated in hospitals and is most often found in immunodeficient individuals.
Can diet eliminate candidiasis?
An anti-candida diet is essential during the treatment of candidiasis. Its role is to minimize conditions favorable for the growth and reproduction of the fungus. The diet regime alone does not have the power to eliminate the infection.
In practice, I encounter people who have followed rigorous diets that have compromised their health due to a lack of essential nutrients and, on the other hand, have not provided a cure from this fungus. Such diets do not contribute to the eradication of candidiasis but make the body more susceptible to other seemingly trivial seasonal infections.
Candidiasis and Medication Use
The drugs used to treat fungal infections are called antifungals. This group of drugs is also used to treat candidiasis, but unfortunately, fungi very quickly develop resistance to these drugs. Scientific studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of antifungals show that up to 25% of fungal colonies resist the effects of antifungals. Despite their limited effect, sometimes it is necessary to combine them with bioresonance therapy.
Treatment of Candidiasis with Bicom Bioresonance Method
Treating candidiasis with the Bicom bioresonance method is a complex process and includes the following elements:
