Some few months ago, I met a stranger named Candida Albicans. He was a stranger to me I should say, but I not to him. In fact, Mr. C. had been around for quite a long time, lurking in the shadows, just out of sight, acquainting himself rather intimately to me, like some spectral character in an Edgar Allen Poe story, whilst I remained completely unaware of his presence. "The Telltale Fungus" seems a fitting title. To be frank, Mr. Candida Albicans is not someone you would wish to meet, and once you do meet him, you can't un-meet him.
Candida Albicans, as explained in an article from MS Wellness Route, is a yeast found in small amounts in the human body, it is harmless and part of the normal gut flora. However, when it is overgrown it can lead to serious health problems. Researchers have linked multiple sclerosis and candida.
Great. As if just having MS is not problem enough on its own, right?
In fact, Candida, according to a Harvest University study, is the main fungal infection behind human diseases. "When your gut is out of balance, your immune system is weakened causing you to have a greater risk for severe health issues. Most people don’t even realize they have a yeast overgrowth. That is until they start experiencing problems."
In other words, you don't know he's there until you know he's there.
"As Candida grows, its toxic byproducts enter the bloodstream, affecting the blood-brain barrier and also the organs. Once the toxin enters the bloodstream, it triggers an autoimmune response. Eventually, this leads to the development of chronic health problems, such as autoimmune diseases, in addition to wreaking havoc throughout the entire body."
Where my own story is concerned, Candida formally introduced himself back in mid February in the role of a seemingly incurable fungal infection of the throat and sinuses. It seemed a matter, at first, for the usual measures--antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, rest and chicken soup. But as the weeks and months slogged by without bringing recovery, it became apparent that something was seriously amiss here.
Turns out that something had been amiss for quite a long time.
It may be that multiple sclerosis itself originally arises from the Candida infection. Studies have linked the onset of MS, as well as other autoimmune diseases, with Candida, finding that the cells of the fungus seem to trigger the immune system, which causes more inflammation. MS is caused by inflammation when the body’s immune cells attack the nervous system. This occurs in the brain and spinal cord, breaking down the myelin that protects the nerves.
Again according to MS Wellness Route, "Candida becomes an invasive overgrowth. It punches its way through a healthy gut lining, attacking the entire body including the organs. Toxins enter the bloodstream and also transgress the blood brain barrier.
Candida Albicans, as explained in an article from MS Wellness Route, is a yeast found in small amounts in the human body, it is harmless and part of the normal gut flora. However, when it is overgrown it can lead to serious health problems. Researchers have linked multiple sclerosis and candida.
Great. As if just having MS is not problem enough on its own, right?
In fact, Candida, according to a Harvest University study, is the main fungal infection behind human diseases. "When your gut is out of balance, your immune system is weakened causing you to have a greater risk for severe health issues. Most people don’t even realize they have a yeast overgrowth. That is until they start experiencing problems."
In other words, you don't know he's there until you know he's there.
"As Candida grows, its toxic byproducts enter the bloodstream, affecting the blood-brain barrier and also the organs. Once the toxin enters the bloodstream, it triggers an autoimmune response. Eventually, this leads to the development of chronic health problems, such as autoimmune diseases, in addition to wreaking havoc throughout the entire body."
Where my own story is concerned, Candida formally introduced himself back in mid February in the role of a seemingly incurable fungal infection of the throat and sinuses. It seemed a matter, at first, for the usual measures--antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, rest and chicken soup. But as the weeks and months slogged by without bringing recovery, it became apparent that something was seriously amiss here.
Turns out that something had been amiss for quite a long time.
It may be that multiple sclerosis itself originally arises from the Candida infection. Studies have linked the onset of MS, as well as other autoimmune diseases, with Candida, finding that the cells of the fungus seem to trigger the immune system, which causes more inflammation. MS is caused by inflammation when the body’s immune cells attack the nervous system. This occurs in the brain and spinal cord, breaking down the myelin that protects the nerves.
Again according to MS Wellness Route, "Candida becomes an invasive overgrowth. It punches its way through a healthy gut lining, attacking the entire body including the organs. Toxins enter the bloodstream and also transgress the blood brain barrier.
It is a debilitating condition that can trigger many conditions, Including MS and other autoimmune diseases. Candida feeds off sugar and carbohydrates. The more you eat, the more it grows.
Unfortunately, many people’s gut bacteria is not balanced due to the overuse of antibiotics, poor diet, and many other factors. Antibiotics not only kill the good but also the bad bacteria. Candida itself is not affected, allowing it to grow."
The whole thing begins to sound more like Stephen King than like Poe, doesn't it?
"Finally," the aforementioned article concludes somewhat less than cheerily "you need to address Candida overgrowth from all levels, including diet, lifestyle, stress, and toxins to help rebuild your immune system. This is not easy, it can take years to clear Candida overgrowth."
Years! What do you mean years? I 've already got sixty-five of those under my belt! What years?
Meet Mr. Candida Albicans, inscrutable stranger and unsought companion for life, who, if nothing else, gives true credence to the expression that goes, "With friends like that, you don't need enemies."
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