WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CANDIDA OVERGROWTH
Bal Bhullar, CPA, CGA, CRM
CEO BKB Management Ltd.; CFO/Board Member Damon Inc. NASDAQ:DMN; Member of Women Get on Board, FENG
Candida Overgrowth can be linked to intense sugar cravings, brain fog, headaches, bloating, depression, anxiety, chronic digestive issues, and constant low energy…these are just a few of the health symptoms many of us are living with and have accepted as normal. Tolerating this does not mean this is the way it is.
These symptoms are your body’s way of communicating that something is not right and it needs your attention. The symptoms mentioned above are sometimes considered general health complaints that often get dismissed or disregarded. It is important to know it is not just in your head…all of these symptoms are linked to a health condition called candida overgrowth.
#1 Way To Prevent Candida Overgrowth
There are times when you cannot avoid experiencing stressful life events or having to take certain medications, but taking a well-balanced supplement like KISMET Candida Supplement regularly can help ensure that your busy lifestyle or the medicine you have to take will not destroy the good bacteria your body needs to stop candida from growing out of control.
Candida produces approximated 180 different inflammatory toxins that can make you feel fatigued and sick!
These toxins affect the central nervous system, sleep cycles, cognitive and neurological functions, suppress the immune system, compromise your health, your weight, skin appearance and how you think, feel, function and look.
If candida overgrowth is left untreated, candida can increase inflammation, cause leaky gut and major problems that can infect internal organs including the brain, thyroid, bowl, adrenal glands, bladder, kidneys and liver, uterus, lungs and esophagus.
What Is Candida Overgrowth?
Candida is a type of yeast that naturally exists in your body. It is a normal part of your gut bacteria, and is present in mucous membranes, on the skin, and in the birth canal.
Under normal circumstances, candida is generally not a problem and it coexists with the other bacteria in your intestinal tract. When candida grows and overpopulates your digestive system, it can then spread throughout the rest of your body and cause an infection known as candida overgrowth.
There are more than 20 different types of candida that can cause a fungal infection, but the most common is candida albicans, or C. albicans.
Candida is known as an “opportunistic” fungus because given the right conditions, there’s no limit to where it will spread. This can cause serious damage to your organs and tissues, including the brain and kidneys. Once candida overgrowth gets to this point, it becomes a chronic health condition called systemic candida.
Candida is also the fungus responsible for causing oral thrush (oral candidiasis), which is common in babies, vaginal yeast infections and urinary tract infections. Oral thrush results in creamy, white lesions on the surface of your tongue, cheeks, tonsils and roof of your mouth. Advanced cases of candidiasis can lead to septic arthritis, which is deeply invasive and causes severe pain.
Let’s look closer at the symptoms of candida overgrowth and what you need to do to get rid of your symptoms for good.
Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth
The problem with candida is that it shares many of the same symptoms with other health problems. This is why symptoms of candida are often misdiagnosed or dismissed.
As mentioned previously, candida can cause discomfort throughout your entire body with symptoms such as:
- Persistent, intense sugar cravings
- Cravings for processed carbs, such as bread, pasta and pastries
- Brain fog and poor memory
- Anxiety and/or depression
- Mood swings and irritability
- Vaginal yeast infections (itching, swelling, discharge)
- Poor focus and concentration
- Developing new food sensitivities/intolerances
- A white coating on your tongue
- Athlete’s foot
- Digestive issues and stomach pain (gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, mucus in stool)
- Skin issues (acne, eczema, psoriasis)
- Itchy ears
- Low libido
- Unexplained exhaustion and chronic fatigue syndrome
- Skin or nail fungal infections
- Canker sores
- Flu-like symptoms
- Worsening of symptoms in humid or cold and damp environments (two conditions that encourage candida to spread and grow, which can aggravate all existing symptoms)
Although the list of symptoms is long and some are vague, you can determine if yeast is the culprit when you understand why candida overgrowth happens in the first place.
Top 5 Factors that Cause Candida Overgrowth
In most cases, candida overgrowth is triggered by factors in your diet and lifestyle. Here are the top five causes of candida overgrowth.
- A Weakened Immune System
- A High Sugar Diet
- Frequent Antibiotic Use
- Oral Contraceptives
- Chronic Stress
Why You Should Take KISMET Candida Supplement Regularly
A dietary supplement like KISMET Candida consists of a specific blend of antifungal ingredients, enzymes, and probiotics that act as a strong line of defense against candida overgrowth.
This is because the nutrients in this type of supplement support the health of your immune system and promote the optimal balance of beneficial bacteria. In other words, by taking a KISMET Candida supplement regularly, your body will be able to maintain or quickly restore the proper balance of essential bacteria that keep you healthy.
The probiotics in KISMET Candida Supplement are especially useful because this particular ingredient provides the body with an ample supply of healthy bacteria that leave little space for candida to grow, and certain forms of good bacteria such as Lactobacillus Acidophilus (L. Acidophilus) also help boost the immune system [4, 5].
The specifically chosen enzymes in this supplement also have the ability to destroy the cell wall of candida which stops them from multiplying [6].
Finally, our KISMET Candida supplement contains ingredients like Anise seed, Aloe Vera, Black Walnut Hulls, Arabinogalactan, Reishi Mushroom, and Wormwood (artemisia), which are antifungals that specifically destroy harmful candida yeasts [7-12].
By taking Candida Supplement regularly, you can rest assured that fluctuations in your lifestyle or having to take certain medications (e.g., antibiotics) won’t cause you to experience the discomfort and health problems that are associated with candida overgrowth.
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