Treat Thrush Candida and Yeast Infections - Eczema and Psoriasis
Posted: Saturday, March 13, 2010
by Keira Benson
Candida is an organism that occurs naturally in the gut, mouth and vagina but, due to the reliance of our 21st century diet on processed foodstuffs with a high sugar content, these flora proliferate and become out of control.
Excess quantities of these organisms can allow them to leak into the bloodstream and colonise other parts of the body.
As soon as the skin recognises a foreign invader, the natural immune system kicks in, trying to defend itself by becoming inflamed around the site. This is the equivalent of putting up a hot wall, which is difficult for the attacking micro-organisms to penetrate, whilst it waits for the immune system to kick in and destroy the invaders.
However, Candida albicans is very difficult for the body to fight effectively because it has two key weapons - it can change its appearance to avoid detection, but it can also emit substances which suppress the immune system's response. This means that the cavalry doesn't come over the hill with its full complement of big guns to relieve the beleaguered fortress.
Because the Candida is never completely destroyed, the protective defence of the inflammation steadily increases, becoming ever more painful and causing unexplained rashes which last for years or dermatitis, with its increased histamine activity leading to debilitating conditions such as eczema or the scaly, thick lesions of psoriasis.
Traditionally, these are treated using steroid or anti-fungal creams with some short-term success. But, as soon as the applications cease, the symptoms will return, in many cases worsened by the exposure to the ingredients in the medicine.
To reverse these skin irritations, the yeast in the intestinal tract needs to be cleared by removing the nutrients that it allow it to flourish.
Following a diet that excludes yeast, moulds, fungus, vinegar and sugar will starve the Candida in the gut and force it to die off. Slowly the outposts that have grown up all over the body will begin to follow suit.
Homeopathic treatments, such as milk thistle, can help to boost the immune system by improving liver function and topical treatments, like tea tree oil and virgin coconut oil can also be very helpful. Always consult with a registered homeopath before embarking on any such treatment.
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Keira Benson has experienced the problems of eczema and psoriasis as a result of Candida first-hand.
For more information on how to stop the symptoms of eczema and psoriasis, visit: http://treatthrushcandidaandyeastinfections.com
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