When Does Candida Become Candidiasis?

When does Candida become Candidiasis


Candida Albicans is completely natural yeast organism that lives in complete harmony with other bacteria in the gut.  Many people abbreviate Candida Albicans to 'Candida'.

Providing the popluation of Candida Albicans remains at acceptable levels, then there will be no negative effects.  However, when there is an overgrowth of this bacteria

we may then say that it has moved into a state where problems will arise.  At this point, Candida Albicans becomes Candidiasis.  The reasons for the undesirable explosion of

bacteria can be anything from taking a course of antibiotics, to an hormonal change occuring in pregnancy.

Once you have this undesirable state, this imbalance, you are then faced with how to regain the normal levels of postitive bacteria.  This can be addressed by in a number of ways.

The bacteria will flourish is any dark, moist environment, and thus makes the vaginal region an ideal place to thrive.  It is recommended to avoiding douching for this reason.

A change is diet is recommended with an emphasis on virtually zero sugar in the diet.  This would include, fruit, although some fruits have a higher sugar content than others.  Blackberries, straweberries, apples, and pears, would be a safe option, but in very, very small quantities.  The ideal is a zero sugar diet, for then you are starving the bacteria and thus bringing the balance back to normal. 

Also, avoid carbohydrates as they digest to sugars. 

Vegatables, in the main, are safe, especially the dark green leafy variety.  Keep potatoes, carrots, and sweet potoatoes to a minimum because of the higher carbohydrate.

All  dairy products are off the menu, apart from natual yoghurt.

As far as medications go, there are numerous over-the-counter options available, though the common thought is that they provide only temporarily respite because they are only acting upon the effect and not the cause.

In contrast to this, there has been a flurry of holistic alternatives, which are in fact programmes that deal specifically with the cause.  These can take a few weeks before there are any signs of improvement, but they suggest a complete cessation of the problems.

Whichever route you choose to take, the sooner some action is taken the better.  Many people suffer with Candidiasis and have no idea they have it.  This is due to the fact that it can manifest in different ways other than vaginal itching.  Brain fog, depression, indigenstion, dizziness, headaches, and a persistent cough can all be the result of Candidiasis.  See your doctor initially, but perhaps you might also like to consider seeing a nutritionalist.