Systemic yeast infections can be extremely dangerous and therefore need to be identified and treated urgently. Such infections are usually caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans or Candida tropicalis and because they are not limited to any particular area of the body, can be very difficult to detect and eliminate.
Causes of systemic yeast infections
Candida will take any opportunity it can to develop into a systemic yeast infection and infect the entire body. In particular it will target people with weak immune systems or untreated infections which allow Candida to multiply excessively. An overgrowth of Candida can also occur when the intestinal environment is either high in acid or sugar (as is common in diabetes). In addition, an unhealthy lifestyle, unhealthy diet, antibiotics and stress can destroy the body’s “good” bacteria enabling an over-production of Candida.
When Candida starts to grow out of control and cannot be restricted, it can enter the bloodstream. From there it is free to infect any part of the body, causing a deep internal imbalance. Once this occurs, it may be time to consider a holistic treatment as a systemic yeast infection needs to be tackled from the inside.
Common symptoms of systemic yeast infections can include:
Chronic fatigue
Chronic rashes or lesions including psoriasis, eczema, hives, roscea, acne
Gastrointestinal disorders including acid reflux, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, gas and oral thrush
Leaky gut syndrome
Muscle & Joint pain
Arthritis
Depression or mood swings
Constant headaches or migraines
Respiratory problems
Once systemic yeast infections take hold, they are extremely difficult to get rid of. The overgrowth of Candida will result in the production of excessive amounts of unhealthy toxins know as mycotoxins. These nasty toxins will continue to weaken the immune system and invade different parts of the body until they are stopped at the source.
Many conventional treatments only target the symptoms of systemic yeast infections and will therefore only touch the surface of the problem. For a full cure it is necessary to deal not only with the symptoms, but also with the underlying cause. An holistic approach which incorporates homeopathic and/or herbal remedies, dietary and lifestyle changes will do just that and can therefore offer considerable advantages over traditional medicine.
Many of the symptoms of systemic yeast infections are non-specific. What this means is that many of the symptoms you may be experiencing are also seen in other conditions. Because of this it is essential to get a correct diagnosis before starting any treatment. By confirming the diagnosis with a medical practitioner, you can be sure that the treatment you undertake is specifically targeted towards curing systemic yeast infections and not something else altogether.
Systemic Yeast Infections
