Causes Of Candida
Jane Symms
Candida is a form of yeast that exists naturally in everyone.
It is normally harmless and is simply present in the body.
However, if the body for one reason or another falls out of
balance, candida can grow excessively, leading to a host of
problems. Unlike many other medical conditions, there is not
just one cause of candidiasis that is accepted by the medical
community. There is a combination of a variety of different
factors that allows this form of yeast to wreak havoc on the
human body.
There are certain individuals that are more prone to candida
overgrowth than others. It is understood that individuals with
compromised immune systems are more susceptible than others for
abnormal candida growth. People with AIDS, diabetes, cancer,
depression, the elderly and those with chronic medical
conditions are most at risk. Prolonged use of certain
medications may also put an individual at risk of developing an
overgrowth of candida.
Immune weakness is probably the most obvious reason for the
development of candidiasis. When the immune system is
compromised the body is vulnerable to attack from a wide
variety of pathogens – not just candida. Interestingly, candida
can often start to flourish when a person uses antibiotics as
antibiotics kill off the good bacteria that are instrumental in
keeping candida production in check. When good bacteria is
depleted the environment for candida to thrive is created.
While there is no single reason for candidiasis to develop,
there are a number of factors that can pile up, thus triggering
candida overproduction. Have you ever heard the saying ‘the
straw that broke the camel’s back’? It is an excellent way to
understand how candidiasis develops.
Current thinking points to the possibility that candida
overproduction is highly common. It may be that a litany of
medical problems is caused by candida. Additionally, the causes
may be more numerous than previously thought. Besides immune
diseases and cancers, the treatments for these conditions can
also be causes of candida. In addition, the use of steroid
medications, vitamin and nutrient deficiencies, birth control
pill use for over three years, various toxins such as lead or
mercury, hormonal changes, stress, chronic fatigue syndrome,
and thyroid disease are also possible culprits.
It is easy to see how these factors can be described as causes
of candida. They are all instrumental in lowering the body’s
ability to manage itself. When this happens the body is
susceptible to candida. The symptoms of candida overgrowth can
gradually appear or flourish with a bang.
When candida takes on a dominant role in the body this
potential form of virulent yeast transforms into its fungal
form. This fungal state enables candida to cause damage and
release dangerous toxins into the body. If you remember that
one of the causes of mass candida is toxins, you can see the
creation of a cycle that further sets the body at risk for
various health problems.
There are many causes of candida that must be accounted for. If
you understand how candida is produced in abundance, you can
formulate a plan to fight against it.
Remember, if you suspect that you may have developed
candidiasis, you should immediately work to counter it. There
are many steps you can take – both natural and through medical
intervention. Make sure that you research all your options and
choose the path that will help you achieve better health.
About The Author: Jane Symms has an interest in Candida. For
further information on Candida please visit
http://www.eliminating-candida.com/candida.html or
http://www.eliminating-candida.com/blog/2006/09/01/causes-of-candida/
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