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CANDIDA — THE YEAST WITHIN
The official Candida Screen Test is found in the Consultation Section of this manual as well as at the end of this section. However, the following questions may be helpful in phone or casual conversations with potential clients to determine if a formal screening would be warranted.
Self-Test For A Candida or Yeast Problem:
*This self screening is provided for general information only and is not intended to be used for self-diagnosis without the advice and Do you feel tired most of the time? Does the fatigue examination of a health professional. Do you suffer from intestinal gas, abdominal bloating or WHAT IS CANDIDA?
Candida Albicans is an over-infestation of yeast in the body. Do you crave vinegar, sugar, breads, beer or other It invades the brain and every tissue of the body. Candida grows and lives on what you eat, and makes your body Are you bothered by bowel disorders, constipation, crave what it needs. For this reason, Candida is difficult to diarrhea or alternating constipation / diarrhea? get rid of, but it can be eradicated if proper steps are taken.
Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, panic attacks or Candida may occur alone or in combination with fibromyalgia. About 80% of those suffering from Are you often irritable, easily angered, anxious or fibromyalgia also have candida. In a later discussion about fibromyalgia, it is important to address the condition of candida, as the symptoms of both conditions are exactly Do you have trouble thinking clearly, or suffer memory the same, with the exception of the touch points (hot loss (particularly short-term memory loss)? spots). The lifestyle change programs that these conditions Are you ever faint, dizzy or light-headed? require, however, differ greatly. Both of these syndromes Do you have muscle aches or take more than 24 hours are autoimmune disorders. Take the touch point test to determine if your pain and fatigue may be caused by fibromyalgia. If you suspect fibromyalgia, you must also Without a change in diet, have you had weight gain and screen for candida. We always screen for both syndromes not been able to lose the weight no matter what you before determining a program. For those with both fibromyalgia and candida, the candida must be addressed Does itching or burning of the vagina, rectum or prostate bother you, or have you experienced a loss of Candida (albicans) is one of many different types of yeast. Yeast cells are able to grow on the surface of all living things Do you have a white or yellow fuzzy coating on your and occur virtually everywhere. The fact is, we breathe, eat, and drink them daily. Because they are part of our daily Have you had athletes foot, ringworm, jock itch or other lives, we all have yeast growing in our skin, on other body chronic fungus infection of the skin or nails? surfaces and in our intestines. Normally our bodies’ defense Does exposure to perfumes, insecticides, new carpeting, systems keep the total number of yeast cells under control, and so candida colonies in our intestinal tract are nothing to worry about. However, poor nutrition or a sluggish or Have you at any time in your life taken “broad impaired immune system weakens the body’s ability to fight spectrum” antibiotics, tetracyclines (sumycin, panmycin, off yeast. Stress and environmental pollutants can also play vibromygin, minocin), penicillin, ampacillin, etc.? a role in reducing the body’s control over candida. When Are you using birth control pills or shots, or have you this happens, yeast colonies grow rapidly and candida may Causes Of Candida
Have you ever taken steroid drugs? These are often used for allergies, asthma, respiratory problems, and There are over 900 strains of yeast, and candida albicans injuries (cortisone, prednisone, decadron, etc.).
is a major one found in the human body. In some ways it T H E M ’ L I S C O M P A N Y
is very much like the yeast used in breads. Scientists are Too much yeast can cripple the immune system, not sure why yeasts are in our bodies or what their exact causing chronic viral and bacterial infection or allergies. function is. The only thing we know for sure is that they Yeast can damage the intestinal wall, allowing food help decompose and recycle our bodies when we die. If particles and toxins to enter the blood stream. The they multiply too rapidly in our bodies, they begin their job body then produces antibodies to fight these foreign substances and typical “allergic” reactions may occur, A number of conditions can lead to Candida. Steroid such as eczema and hay fever, along with headache, drugs (such as cortisone), hormonal birth control pills dizziness, heart palpitations, anxiety, fatigue, and and the long-term use of antibiotics (such as those used to control acne or various bacterial infections) There may be changes in the cells that contribute to the can invite the problem. Such antibiotics can reduce Candida condition. Yeast by-products or exhaust are the number of beneficial bacteria that normally help to two very toxic substances: ethanol and acetaldehyde. keep the yeast under control. Antibiotics kill not only These two toxins in turn alter the ability of our cells in the bad, but also the good bacteria in the body. Good (or friendly) bacteria work like a police force or army, a. Red blood cells have difficulty passing into small keeping the invading yeast from spreading through capillaries. This can cause fatigue, dizziness, muscle the body. As long as the body maintains a sufficient number of helpful bacteria to counterbalance the effects of harmful bacteria (or yeast), the body remains b. White blood cells have trouble enveloping bacteria healthy. Antibiotics kill the weakest link and then and foreign material, thus, the body has trouble the next weakest. The strongest bacteria survive and re-multiply. When an antibiotic or a specific candida c. Sugar has difficulty passing through cells. Insulin drug (such as Monistat) are used to solve a problem, cannot do its job properly, causing low blood sugar the yeast and bacteria left become a stronger strain. We have created new strains and a new generation of mutant and very difficult to eradicate virus, bacteria and d. Thyroid hormones have trouble passing through yeast. The drug companies are then creating stronger cells, which causes the metabolism to slow down, antibiotics and anti-fungals to kill the stronger mutant often causing low body temperature (cold hands yeast and bacteria. The more chemical stuffers for and feet), fatigue and intolerance to cold.
symptoms that a person uses, the harder it is and longer e. Minerals have trouble passing through cell walls, it takes for the body to naturally eradicate the candida. causing fluid retention and electrolyte imbalance.
microbial resistance to antibiotics has become a major f. Cells have difficulty passing messages one health crisis. Antibiotic drugs also suppress immune cell to another. This can cause muscle and nerve production and diminish the strength of the immune g. Enzymes are destroyed. Enzymes are the chemical Poor nutrition or a sluggish or impaired immune system helpers in the body that help to build, break down, weakens the body’s ability to fight off yeast. Stress and produce energy and heat. Yeast toxins can and environmental pollutants can also play a role in inactivate or destroy some of the enzymes, and reducing the body’s control over Candida. When this can result in slowing all the functions of the body. happens, the yeast colonies grow rapidly and Candida Example: enzymes help break down sugar stores to help keep the blood sugar at ideal levels; when Alcohol, caffeine, stress and aging all destroy friendly yeast overgrowth destroys enzymes, abnormally high or low blood sugar levels may develop.
Sugar, gluten and meat encourage harmful bacterial Symptoms Of Candida
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Allergic reaction; congested nose, hives, headache, Effects Of Candida
dizziness, diarrhea, weakness, cramps, arthritis, When yeast is in an overabundance, there may be local irritability or depression, increased sensitivities to foods yeast infections in the mouth (thrush), gastrointestinal tract (gas), vagina (yeast infection), urinary tract Gastrointestinal problems; gas, bloating, abdominal (bladder/kidney infection), prostate gland (prostate pain, gastritis, gastric ulcer, heartburn, diarrhea, troubles), skin (hives, rashes), fingernail, or toenail Respiratory problems; frequent sore throat, mouth or canker sores, sinus infection, bronchial infections, with more strength and more symptoms develop almost immediately upon the end of the drug intervention.
Cardiovascular problems; palpitations, rapid pulse rate. (Candida does not directly effect the heart but rather M’lis approach To Treating Candida
Genitourinary problems; yeast infections, itching or Since candida and other yeasts are all around us, we can burning in the vagina or prostate, urinary burning, never totally get rid of them, but we can bring them back frequent urination, lack of bladder control, bed wetting, under control without the use of prescription drugs. To achieve the greatest degree of success, an effective balance Musculoskeletal problems; muscle weakness, night leg of dietary changes, nutritional support, and the increase pains, muscle stiffness (especially neck and shoulder), of friendly bacteria are necessary. The M’lis Detoxification slow reaction time, poor coordination, poor motor skills, and Candida Program will help provide this balance, while falling, tendency to drop things. (Yeast impairs cells teaching you how to keep yeast under control for good.
from receiving nutrients and eliminating waste and also See Candida Screening Test on page F-9 of this manual. Skin infection; usually rash type in nature, typically under the breasts, groin area, diaper rash, hives, etc.
Detoxification
Central nervous system problems; headache, sinus Just as is the case with any lifestyle change, a total headache, tension headache, migraines, low blood cleanse of the system is the first step to improved health. sugar headaches, rapid blood sugar changes.
Detoxification, along with a 30-day Candida Program, help provide nutritional support to strengthen the immune High levels of stress hormones can cause anxiety, system. A fully functional immune system and a diet that irritability, moodiness, restlessness, panic attacks, controls the intake of yeast will help reduce the candida sudden anger, sleep disturbances, poor short term to a non-threatening (harmless) level. For those with both memory, inability to concentrate, fuzzy thinking and candida and fibromyalgia, treatment for candida must occur first before fibromyalgia can be addressed successfully.
Fatigue, which may be caused by impaired metabolism In order to start to get well, the first step is to cleanse the body through detoxification. This is a total body-cleansing Weight gain may result from an overgrowth of yeast program, which cleans the liver, bowels, kidneys, and the that may cause cravings for sugar, interference with blood supply. It helps restore the peristaltic action of the normal hunger, high insulin levels, low metabolism, low colon, and helps to rid the body of mucus, toxins and waste materials that are trapped in the colon (and may have been there for years). Detoxification will help to rid your body of CONVENTIONAL MEDICAL APPROACH TO CANDIDA
A common scenario is to have finished a course of Healing Crisis
antibiotics or steroid drug and shortly end up with a yeast infection. Drugs that specifically address the fungus or Below are symptoms that may be experienced while on the candida destroy some of the yeast. The yeasts that are not affected by the drugs begin to colonize in vast numbers Live yeast response — an aggravation of all symptoms. and become more and more drug-resistant. As the yeast Things seem to get worse before they get better.
multiplies in its stronger state, they produce toxins that attack the body’s defense (immune system). These same drugs also destroy the friendly bacteria or flora in the body A low grade fever during the days of detoxification so there is no defense against the new, stronger fungus.
An orange discharge from the eliminative organs When a candida sufferer is prescribed a symptom-stuffing A rapid weight loss after day 9 on the program drug such as antibiotics, steroids of any kind or anti-fungals, the weakest yeast is eradicated. However, yeast mutates and Candida will try to defeat you — perseverance is key the strongest survives. For the next outbreak, conventional medicine will prescribe higher and higher doses of anti- 100% Nutrition
fungal. This makes the yeast stronger and further weakens Nutrition is essential to health and wellness. 100% nutrition the immune system. Solving candida with drugs “stuffs” the ensures that the organs of the body and the immune system immediate discomfort, but causes the yeast to come back T H E M ’ L I S C O M P A N Y
are being strengthened, while getting what they need to All cheese and dairy (except butter, plain unsweetened yogurt, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese and cream cheese. (All hard cheeses are made from mold.) Follow A Yeast Control Diet
Foods you can eat on the yeast control program.
(it may be helpful to carry this list with you when you go
All fruit juices, fruits (fresh, canned, or dried) until yeast shopping):
is abated. Fresh lemon or lime may be used in water, or as a substitute for vinegar in salad dressings and All fish, poultry, turkey, rabbit, water packed tuna and All coffee and tea (including herbal).
All vegetables: and their juice: including scrubbed potatoes, yams, tomatoes and avocados.
Old leftovers. If a food has been in the fridge for more than 3 days, do not eat it. Leftovers may be frozen and All legumes such as lentils, peas, soybeans, dried beans i.e.: pinto, navy, northern, kidney, etc.
Obvious fungus foods: mushrooms, blue cheese, etc.
All whole grains including barley, soy flour, millet flour, rice flour, potato flour, oats, brown rice, whole grain Peanuts and peanut products, pistachios.
pasta, vegetable pasta (Be sure to read the labels. No All processed meats: such as bacon, sausage, ham, hot dogs, luncheon meats, corned beef and pastrami.
Whole grain muffins, biscuits (if made with soda or All vinegar-soaked products or vinegar dressings: baking powder), tortillas, rice cakes.
pickles, pickle relish, etc. Lemon juice may be Hot or cold cereals: Wheatena, Oat Bran, Shredded Wheat, Puffed Rice, Zoom, oatmeal, Wheat Hearts, Artificially sweetened drinks and food products.
Puffed Wheat, Roman Meal or Cracked Wheat.
Dairy products — milk, buttermilk, whipped cream, sour Unprocessed nuts and seeds — except peanuts and Butter and cold pressed oils such as walnut, linseed, olive, sunflower, and safflower. Be sure to use all oils Implementing FRIENDLY BACTERIA
(healthy bacteria, good flora, healthy microbes) (M’lis
Soy, rice or almond milks (nut milks), butter (sparingly), PROBIOTIC formula)
plain unsweetened yogurt, ricotta cheese or cottage The human gastrointestinal tract is home to many types cheese, cream cheese, unsweetened tofu.
and high numbers of microbes, or bacteria. Microbes live Use miso or soy sauce sparingly. Flavorings should be in our skin, in our mouths, in women’s vaginal tracts, and throughout our gastrointestinal tract. It is estimated that there are more microbes (bacterial cells) than there are M’lis Simply Sweet or Stevia for sweetening.
human cells in and on the human body. There is also a Lemon / lime (the ONLY fruit permissible).
very large diversity of the types of bacteria, with over 400 different species being present in humans. Because of the Items to eliminate on the yeast control program:
diversity and number, it has become evident that bacteria Candida grows on all of these foods. If you eat any during the plays an important role in human health. Most of these die-off period, you will need to start the program over. bacteria are not harmful, and in fact contribute positively to normal growth and development. Some of these bacteria, however, can have negative influences. A healthy balance All sugars and sugar-containing food including: table of the bacteria, favoring beneficial bacteria over potentially sugar, fructose, corn syrup, honey, molasses, maple harmful bacteria, is essential to the proper functioning of all systems of the body. Friendly bacteria strains can suppress harmful bacteria. They have been shown to All white flour and white flour products. All yeast- improve intestinal tract health by aiding digestion and containing pastries, breads, crackers, pastas, etc.
elimination, alleviating the symptoms of lactose intolerance, Brewers yeast, B vitamins made from yeast, yeast improving absorption of minerals and reducing toxins in the breads, pastries, crackers and pretzels that contain bloodstream, and improving immune function.
Friendly bacteria is needed to:
Gluten — any foods that contain gluten; breads, pastries, Manufacture and assimilate B vitamins (niacin, biotin, Meat — feeds the bacillus coli (harmful bacteria) which Any foods that use fermentation or molds in the What are the effects of an unhealthy balance of bacteria?
Some of the most common effects are diarrhea, digestive Balance pH levels in the intestines (acid / alkaline problems, lactose intolerance, hypertension, cancer, vaginitis, small bowel bacterial overgrowth, kidney stones, elevated blood cholesterol and allergies.
Assist in protection from colon irritation, constipation, The M’lis PROBIOTIC formula provides friendly bacteria, and using this formula as part of the M’lis Candida Program Help with digestion of proteins, carbohydrates and fats will help maintain a healthy level of friendly bacteria in the system to allow the body to keep yeasts under control.
Water is critical to the treatment of any health condition, including candida. Every organ of the body requires water. The heart, lungs, skin and circulatory system all depend on Help eliminate bad breath, bloating and gas water. To calculate your individual need, divide your weight in half. Half of your body weight gives you a good rule of thumb for how many ounces of water your body needs to What destroys natural friendly bacteria in the system?
function on a daily basis. For example, if you weigh 150 Antibiotics — kill not only the bad, but also the good pounds, you must be drinking 75 ounces of water each day. bacteria in the body (this includes the antibiotics in Nothing substitutes for water. If you drink enough water meat and dairy products that we consume each day). each day, you will absolutely feel different. This is not to Even one dose can kill all of the friendly bacteria.
say that you cannot drink other liquids, but remember the Steroid Drugs — cortisone, hormonal birth control, importance of the quantity of water that you drink each day.
Fitness and Exercise
Alcohol — destroys enzymes and lacto bacteria.
Though fatigue and muscle soreness are a symptoms Coffee — destroys friendly bacteria.
of candida, exercise is vital. Do cardiovascular exercises: walking briskly, swimming, treadmill, stairs, biking. Exercise at least three times per week, working up to 30 minutes each time. Get plenty of fresh air and sunshine — they have Anything that weakens the immune system also affects an excellent anti-depressant effect. Mental exercise is also the balance of beneficial and harmful bacteria.
important. Set aside times daily to relax, unwind, de-stress and allow positive emotional and psychological repair to What encourages harmful bacteria in the intestines?
Sugar — any foods containing white sugars and sugar

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