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The term Candida (also known as systemic
candidiasis or Candida overgrowth) refers to an excess amount of
fungus or yeast in the body—more than the normal small amount in
the intestines, and also the presence of yeast in organs where
it should not be at all.
Candida is poorly understood by most doctors as
well as by the public. It is estimated that it actually affects
the majority of the population in industrialized countries. Most
have minor symptoms from it, but many arrive at the stage of
disabling symptoms. Some important features of Candida are:
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It starts with things that kill normal bacteria in the
body and allow fungus to expand beyond its normal
environment.
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It grows very slowly, but surely.
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It may take 20-30 years after a person does things to
allow Candida to overgrow for obvious symptoms to show
up.
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In children with early exposure to certain
Candida-producing things, it can show up much more
quickly.
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Symptoms appear gradually and seem unrelated one to
another.
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Because yeast is very resistant, most treatments and
diets are not able to get it under control.
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