Re: Ovulating day 7?

It's in the 4th paragraph...


Candida and IBS

It is my opinion that anyone with IBS has a Candida overgrowth problem. Candida is an opportunistic yeast that usually lives in harmony in our body, but poor diet, sugar, Antibiotics and environmental toxins allow it to grow out of control and wreck havoc on our body and mind. It thrives largely in the colon and causes a variety of gastrointestinal problems. Once it takes up residence in the body, it is very difficult to eradicate.

Candida contributes to IBS in several different ways. First and foremost, the yeast itself puts out toxins that irritate the colon and it burrows hole in the intestinal walls. Some of the most common symptoms of Candida are abdominal cramping or pain, bloating, gas, indigestion, constipation and diarrhea. As we see, these are also the most common symptoms of IBS.

Additionally Candida is a crucial factor because when it is present it also contributes to food allergies , a toxic colon, chemical sensitivities, hormonal and neurotransmitter imbalances. When yeast burrows into the colon wall, it leaves microscopic holes which is then called leaky gut. Leaky gut is often responsible for food allergies or food sensitivities .

One of the main toxins Candida releases is acetaldehyde and this puts an excessive burden on the liver and other detoxification systems of the body, which contributes to chemical sensitivities. Additionally, yeast overgrowth wreaks havoc on hormones and neurotransmitters. It mimics estrogen in the body which leads to hormonal imbalances and it interferes in the production and function of neurotransmitters.

Addressing Candida is a crucial step in finding relief for IBS symptoms.