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late last year i diagnosed my self with something and was later confirmed by the doctor in the er, which she was truly impressed as to what id diagnosed myself with:
Candida!! it is not an origin of them maple leafs...canaduh pun intended haha
what is it? what symptoms could it cause?
well before i get to the copy and past thing i will tell u i felt absolutely horrible, and had blisters break out on my lips, cotton mouth and could barely open my mouth 3/4 of the way, once i got on meds and re started my trt i felt like a less than chiseled god...only because hey im not chiseled... haha
so here is something that we may all want to take into consideration especially when we have these symptoms:
Here are 10 common candida symptoms
Skin and nail fungal infections (such as athlete’s foot or toenail fungus)
Feeling tired and worn down or suffering from chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia
Digestive issues such as bloating, constipation, or diarrhea
Autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcerative colitis, Lupus, Psoriasis, Scleroderma or Multiple sclerosis
Difficulty concentrating, poor memory, lack of focus, ADD, ADHD and brain fog
Skin issues such as eczema, psoriasis, hives, and rashes
Irritability, mood swings, anxiety, or depression
Vaginal infections , urinary tract infections, rectal itching or vaginal itching (df has these and so das jada (WEAR THE DAMN ELEPHANT ALREADY!!!)
Severe seasonal allergies or itchy ears
Strong sugar and refined carbohydrate cravings DF and his pies!!
there are a slue of other symptoms as well such as:
craving for alcohol
craving for sweets,
hyperactivity
sinus issues
low sex drive
sensitivities to fragrances and or other chemicals
upon this short review some may want to Diet: check it before u wreck it!! a few of these symptoms are as well aligned with low t symptoms, some are not, the main ones us with low t experience are underlined, excpet for df's and jada of course (jk guys take it with a grain of salt...er pie...elephant?
How do you treat candida overgrowth?
Effectively treating candida involves stopping the yeast overgrowth, restoring the friendly bacteria that usually keep them in check, and healing your gut so that candida can no longer enter your bloodstream.
Getting rid of the candida overgrowth primarily requires a change in diet to a low carbohydrate diet. Sugar is what feeds yeast, so eliminating sugar in all of its simple forms like candy, desserts, alcohol and flours.
And reducing to only one cup a day of the more complex carbohydrates such as grains, beans, fruit, bread, pasta, and potatoes will prevent the Candida from growing and eventually cause it to die. I would recommend eliminating all fermented foods as well.
Using diet alone could take three to six months before the candida is back under control. Because of this I use an anti fungal medication such as Diflucan or Nyastatin (DOC GAVE ME THIS) for a month or longer with my patients. If you are self-treating you can take a supplement of caprylic acid. Caprylic Acid comes from coconut oil and basically "pokes holes" in the yeast cell wall, causing it to die. USE COCONUT OIL!!!!
You may read that some people recommend herbs such as oil of oregano. Oil of oregano can be very effective, but it can also kill good bacteria so I don't recommend it. The anti-fungal medications and caprylic acid are very specific to yeast and will not harm your good bacteria.
It's a must to restore the healthy bacteria that typically keep your candida population under control, you should take probiotics on a regular basis. Taking anywhere from 25 to 100 billion units of probiotics should help to reduce the Candida levels and restore your levels of good bacteria. Finally, healing your gut by eliminating inflammatory foods that can harm your GI tract and introducing foods that aid in digestion and nutrient absorption, will prevent candida from working its way through your body, and will dramatically improve your overall health.
If you would like to find out for sure if you have candida overgrowth, consider seeing a functional medicine doctor who is trained in detecting and treating candida.
another form of dieting to relieve these symptoms can be an elimination diet until u find out what exactly is causing ur internal yeast infection because in hindsight this is what is happening...but it is very freaking time consuming and takes a while to do...
its usually hard to follow as it makes for ur diet uncomfortable at times...sugar is the worst in this realm...STAY AWAY FROM IT...if that is the only thing u remove that is fine as sugar feeds yeast and causes it to go haywire... use alternatives such as stevia, agave, rice syrup, maple syrup,
diet basics:
no sugar, alcohol,wheat,yeast,caffeine,preservitives and additives (shit we have to eat LETTUCE ONLY, ****! the till man will be pleased
no refined or processed foods, no dairy except occasional yogusrt and butter on occasion
low carbs
so in essence:
lean meats only
eggs
high protein and veggies
low in fruit and nuts
basic and most accepted candida diet should consist of nothing more than lean meat, eggs, low carb vegies, small amount of whole fruit, nuts and seeds only if they dont flare symptoms...
this is a basic run down of Candida... there are a few supps that may help as well...but at the moment their names escape my memory...too much sugar and yeast groing on my insides today!
if u have any questions ask them here... ill try my damnest to answer.. also leave feed back because those in the trt field or threads, or section need people to know some of the symptoms of low T can be caused by other means such as this one...
Candida!! it is not an origin of them maple leafs...canaduh pun intended haha
what is it? what symptoms could it cause?
well before i get to the copy and past thing i will tell u i felt absolutely horrible, and had blisters break out on my lips, cotton mouth and could barely open my mouth 3/4 of the way, once i got on meds and re started my trt i felt like a less than chiseled god...only because hey im not chiseled... haha
so here is something that we may all want to take into consideration especially when we have these symptoms:
Here are 10 common candida symptoms
Skin and nail fungal infections (such as athlete’s foot or toenail fungus)
Feeling tired and worn down or suffering from chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia
Digestive issues such as bloating, constipation, or diarrhea
Autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcerative colitis, Lupus, Psoriasis, Scleroderma or Multiple sclerosis
Difficulty concentrating, poor memory, lack of focus, ADD, ADHD and brain fog
Skin issues such as eczema, psoriasis, hives, and rashes
Irritability, mood swings, anxiety, or depression
Vaginal infections , urinary tract infections, rectal itching or vaginal itching (df has these and so das jada (WEAR THE DAMN ELEPHANT ALREADY!!!)
Severe seasonal allergies or itchy ears
Strong sugar and refined carbohydrate cravings DF and his pies!!
there are a slue of other symptoms as well such as:
craving for alcohol
craving for sweets,
hyperactivity
sinus issues
low sex drive
sensitivities to fragrances and or other chemicals
upon this short review some may want to Diet: check it before u wreck it!! a few of these symptoms are as well aligned with low t symptoms, some are not, the main ones us with low t experience are underlined, excpet for df's and jada of course (jk guys take it with a grain of salt...er pie...elephant?
How do you treat candida overgrowth?
Effectively treating candida involves stopping the yeast overgrowth, restoring the friendly bacteria that usually keep them in check, and healing your gut so that candida can no longer enter your bloodstream.
Getting rid of the candida overgrowth primarily requires a change in diet to a low carbohydrate diet. Sugar is what feeds yeast, so eliminating sugar in all of its simple forms like candy, desserts, alcohol and flours.
And reducing to only one cup a day of the more complex carbohydrates such as grains, beans, fruit, bread, pasta, and potatoes will prevent the Candida from growing and eventually cause it to die. I would recommend eliminating all fermented foods as well.
Using diet alone could take three to six months before the candida is back under control. Because of this I use an anti fungal medication such as Diflucan or Nyastatin (DOC GAVE ME THIS) for a month or longer with my patients. If you are self-treating you can take a supplement of caprylic acid. Caprylic Acid comes from coconut oil and basically "pokes holes" in the yeast cell wall, causing it to die. USE COCONUT OIL!!!!
You may read that some people recommend herbs such as oil of oregano. Oil of oregano can be very effective, but it can also kill good bacteria so I don't recommend it. The anti-fungal medications and caprylic acid are very specific to yeast and will not harm your good bacteria.
It's a must to restore the healthy bacteria that typically keep your candida population under control, you should take probiotics on a regular basis. Taking anywhere from 25 to 100 billion units of probiotics should help to reduce the Candida levels and restore your levels of good bacteria. Finally, healing your gut by eliminating inflammatory foods that can harm your GI tract and introducing foods that aid in digestion and nutrient absorption, will prevent candida from working its way through your body, and will dramatically improve your overall health.
If you would like to find out for sure if you have candida overgrowth, consider seeing a functional medicine doctor who is trained in detecting and treating candida.
another form of dieting to relieve these symptoms can be an elimination diet until u find out what exactly is causing ur internal yeast infection because in hindsight this is what is happening...but it is very freaking time consuming and takes a while to do...
its usually hard to follow as it makes for ur diet uncomfortable at times...sugar is the worst in this realm...STAY AWAY FROM IT...if that is the only thing u remove that is fine as sugar feeds yeast and causes it to go haywire... use alternatives such as stevia, agave, rice syrup, maple syrup,
diet basics:
no sugar, alcohol,wheat,yeast,caffeine,preservitives and additives (shit we have to eat LETTUCE ONLY, ****! the till man will be pleased
no refined or processed foods, no dairy except occasional yogusrt and butter on occasion
low carbs
so in essence:
lean meats only
eggs
high protein and veggies
low in fruit and nuts
basic and most accepted candida diet should consist of nothing more than lean meat, eggs, low carb vegies, small amount of whole fruit, nuts and seeds only if they dont flare symptoms...
this is a basic run down of Candida... there are a few supps that may help as well...but at the moment their names escape my memory...too much sugar and yeast groing on my insides today!
if u have any questions ask them here... ill try my damnest to answer.. also leave feed back because those in the trt field or threads, or section need people to know some of the symptoms of low T can be caused by other means such as this one...