What does not drinking enough water lead to
Yeast fungus (Candida albicans) is one of the many microorganisms living in the digestive system, starting from the mouth. Fungi are divided into two groups: exogenic (external) and endogenic (internal). While exogenic fungi are skin, nail and foot fungi, endogenic fungi are examined in two groups: mold fungus (Aspergillus) and yeast fungus (Candida albicans).
Although there are approximately 200 species belonging to the Candida genus, Candida albicans is responsible for 75% of fungal infections. It is known to be present in the oral flora of 40% of healthy adults and in the vaginal flora of 20-25% of healthy women. While being a member of the flora, it is also the primary agent of opportunistic oral and vaginal infections.
The balanced environment created by all living organisms present in a healthy organism is called flora. The most important flora for human health is the gut flora. Orthomolecular biologist Jeffrey Bland states that more than 400 types of bacteria live in the intestines. The total weight of these bacteria, at 1-1.5 kg, is close to the weight of the liver. In a balanced gut flora, Bifidus and Acidophilus bacteria exist side by side in a delicate balance. Another important microorganism of the gut flora is a bacterium called Escherichia coli (E. coli), a strong pathogenic bacterium; one that is desired in the smallest amounts possible, yet is also indispensable for flora balance.
Gut flora begins to form when a baby swallows the mother's vaginal flora during normal birth. Researchers have shown that 80-90% of a newborn baby's bacteria are Bifidus bacteria, and that the number of friendly bacteria decreases over the course of the life journey from infancy to adulthood. The balance of the flora, which begins at birth and matures over time, is affected by all vital factors. Nutrition, water, medications, stress, surgeries and the immune system are among these.
The body's immune system and non-pathogenic gut flora bacteria normally prevent the proliferation of all pathogenic bacteria and keep Candida under control. If this strong and delicate balance of the gut flora is disrupted for any reason, Candida albicans, an opportunistic colonizer, begins to increase in number, resulting in an intestinal yeast fungus infestation called candidiasis. However, yeast fungus cannot survive without mold fungus, and the proliferation of these two groups only occurs with the destruction of the gut flora.
THE IMPORTANCE OF YEAST FUNGUS
In candidiasis, Candida albicans, normally single-celled, escapes control and transforms into a multicellular, filamentous, invasive form. The immunological damage caused by Candida attaching to the intestinal wall disrupts the permeability of the intestinal mucosa. Disruption of the intestinal barrier leads to the formation of many conditions, such as food sensitivity and food allergy.
Diseases caused by Candida albicans are among the clinical conditions we encounter most frequently. More than 80 antigens have been identified for this species, a characteristic that indicates its high reproductive potential. The best way to protect against Candida is a balanced flora and a balanced immune system.
Diagnosis: As with the evaluation of every patient from a complementary medicine perspective, listening to the patient's history is very important for diagnosing candidiasis as well. However, stool analysis, the more functional Reviquant and Vegatest methods, and kinesiological manual muscle testing are also used for accurate diagnosis.
CAUSES OF YEAST FUNGUS
1-Disrupted gut flora (Dysbiosis)
2-Medication use, particularly antibiotics; because antibiotic use kills non-pathogenic flora bacteria along with pathogenic bacteria in the gut, disruption of flora balance and an increase in Candida numbers are observed. Steroids, painkillers, hormones, cytotoxic drugs and chemotherapeutics are also among the most common causes of gut flora disruption and candidiasis.
3-Weakening of the immune system; neurological diseases, immunological diseases
4-Primary or secondary deficiency of digestive secretions, particularly imbalances in enzyme production arising from pancreatic dysfunction
5-Liver function disorders
6-Excessive stress and tension
7-Unhealthy diet; dietary mistakes, particularly ready-made foods, additives, unbalanced nutrition, one-sided diet, a diet heavy in refined carbohydrates
8-Excessive consumption of refined sugar, alcohol and sweets. Since Candida's primary food source is refined carbohydrates, this is one of the most important factors.
9-Poor oral and dental health, failure to take the hygiene precautions necessary for oral health
10-Not drinking enough water
11-Poor-quality sleep, sleep disorders
12-Hormonal dysfunction
13-Exposure to intense electrosmog
14-Food sensitivity, food allergy
15-Stress
16-Lack of physical activity
17-Adiposity (excess weight)
18-Diabetes
19-Interference fields