Candida Syndrome

The Candida Syndrome, also known as the Yeast Syndrome, is a chronic disease caused by the over activity of the yeast: Candida Albicans. Candida is a normal inhabitant of the non-sterile areas of the body, including the skin, the sinuses, the gastrointestinal tract, and the vagina. Optimally, it lives in peaceful co-existence with its host.

Unfortunately, the yeast often gains ascendancy. Many temporary or long term insults to the body [any of which I call “A Shock To The System”] can initiate a process which allows the overgrowth of Candida. Once the organism becomes independently functioning, it leads to the many problems associated with the disease.

Like other chronic illnesses, the Candida Syndrome has multiple symptoms involving multiple organ systems. Many people initially describe themselves to me by saying: “I just feel lousy!” People who suffer from the Candida Syndrome often appear healthy. The results of medical testing are also normal. The frequently used blood test for Candida antibody is not reliable for diagnosis.

The Candida Syndrome is often associated with other chronic diseases, like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lyme Disease, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, headache, and depression, to name a few. A chronic illness makes the victim susceptible to the development of other problems. Thus, the Candida Syndrome often coexists with other diseases. The symptoms of these chronic problems overlap. Diagnosis and therapy must, therefore, be approached broad-mindedly.

The first stage in therapy of the Candida Syndrome, as in all chronic illness, is to recognize that there is a problem that needs to be addressed. One who suffers from the Candida Syndrome must be taken seriously. The next step is to begin the process of reclaiming health. People acquired the Candida Syndrome because of an underlying health imbalance. I believe that an inadequately healthy lifestyle predisposed to the disease. Restoring such a lifestyle is the key to recovery. My experience in treating chronic diseases, including the Candida Syndrome, is that this is successful. Accordingly, there is hope. To address this, we need to talk.