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Who said Candida is an Alien?

26/5/2016

If you follow the research on candida and fungus you will know there is a ton of evidence to show that these are the precursors to most of the diseases afflicting humans and animals.
So what exactly is Candida? Some say it is a deadly epidemic. If it is, why has it become such a hidden and deadly epidemic?

'Candida albicans' is actually a naturally occurring fungal yeast that is in always in your body. It is present naturally in the human gut with hundreds of other essential yeast, bacteria, even e-coli, and everyone has these living within them to some extent.
Yes, that means it is inside of you and me right now.
Normally our gut is also full of natural bacteria that feed on the yeast and keep levels in a healthy balance, stopping it from becoming a problem.

So What is the Problem with Candida?

Do you remember the film Gremlins, where the father purchases some creatures similar to chipmunks from a Chinese pet shop as a present for his children? He is warned never to let them get wet but of course does not take that seriously and gives them to his delighted children. Gremlins are playful friendly creatures until they have water poured on them. Then they turn into killer Gremlins and start eating the house pets and eventually start killing and eating humans.

The Candida yeast also becomes problematic when our digestive system becomes unhealthy and we pour sugar down onto this friendly yeast. This then grows beyond healthy levels and eventually breaks out of the gastrointestinal tract and into the bloodstream. Once it's loose in your bloodstream, the yeast then evolves into fungus that spreads throughout the body.

Now It's An Alien!

Once the Candida yeast evolves into a Candida fungus it really is no longer Candida, it's a true 'alien' that is loose in your body. Whether it is cancer, heart disease, lung disease, autoimmune disease or simply a toenail infection, all have alien fungus as a primary factor.
This Candida fungus now quickly spreads throughout your body and settles itself into any weak tissue that's lacking minerals, oxygen and is high in glucose. In fact, any full-blown candida/fungal infection could be slowly robbing you of your energy, brain function and even your life.

Why Does This Alien Cause So Many Problems?

All fungus slowly destroys all living things as it invades and excretes hundreds of poisonous mycotoxins into your bloodstream as part of it's own digestive processes.

Now it has left your gut it becomes very difficult to get it back in balance. In a healthy body with a healthy (low GI) diet, before this gets out of balance, your system would identify and eradicate it using sodium bicarbonate, friendly bacteria and your immune system. Without your natural resources to keep it in check the fungus can now grow and spread at will. This is becoming an epidemic as more and more people suffer from imbalanced systems as a result of stress, lack of minerals, lack of probiotics, bad diet, or a bout of ill health.

This means the immune system is never as strong as it needs to be to clear the Candida fungus and keep it in check. However, there are symptoms you can look for with Candida.

Early symptoms of Candida fungus include:

Sore throat
Diarrhoea
Gas
Bloating
Fatigue
IBS

As the infection spreads the symptoms become more varied and include:

Migraines
Anxiety
Depression
Extreme Fatigue
Vaginitis
Foggy thinking

And can include cancer, heart disease and many more...

There are no Magic Bullets!

I have seen every magic bullet under the sun including ingesting turpentine (Pine Oil) on a sugar cube and while they all have some benefit it will keep coming back until you deal with the prime causes.

There is good news!

If you have read the above then it is pretty clear that a Candida fungal infection is something that you must take seriously to clear your immediate infection and improve your long-term health. In my book I detail everything you need to do, especially the diet and sodium bicarbonate intake to clear Candida fungus and keep Candida in a healthy balance.

Below is the quick view of the supplements in my book:

Protease
SerraEnzyme 250K
Prescript-Assist®
Nascent Iodine
GlycoBoost
D.I.P.™

But for those with skin or toe fungal problems it is important to use Ancient Minerals Magnesium OIL ULTRA as the fastest way to get this in check.

The sooner you can clear Candida fungus the sooner you can rid your body of disease.

Regards and Good Health,
Robert Redfenn

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Are These Four Hormones Blocking Your Weight Loss Efforts?

13/5/2016

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By: Steven Sisskind MD

Does any of this sound familiar?

I’m doing everything right and I still can’t lose the weight
Go out? I don’t want to go out. I don’t want people to see me.
I don’t want to buy new clothes. What’s the point?
I just don’t feel valuable.
I’m never going to look good again.
This is out of control! How big will I get?
What’s wrong with me?!

These are some of the statements I hear from my patients all the time, and my answer usually is, “It’s not you. It’s your hormones.”
In my experience, although hormones are complex, there are four that, if out of balance, make losing weight virtually impossible.

Fat Burning Barrier #1:

Not Enough Adiponectin
Adiponectin is literally the hormone that tells your body to burn fat for fuel. It’s like your body’s “fat burning torch.” Multiple studies have shown that the more of this super hormone you have circulating in your bloodstream, the more fat you burn. Research shows that low levels of adiponectin are associated with a higher incidence of obesity. In fact, according to Dr. Leo Galland, Director of The Foundation for Integrated Medicine, “A lack of adequate adiponectin is emerging as a significant factor in people’s inability to melt flab and stay slim.

The frustrating thing about adiponectin is that the more fat you have, the lower your levels—which is why losing fat is so darn difficult at the beginning. You need a kick start, so here are two “at home” methods for naturally boosting your adiponectin levels and stoking your fat burning fire:

First, increase your magnesium intake, either by taking a high quality supplement (which is quite inexpensive), or by consuming seeds (pumpkin seeds are great) and green, leafy vegetables like spinach and kale.

A much more aggressive approach is to do something called “intermittent fasting,” which has been shown to significantly increase adiponectin levels. This works by fasting one day, and then eating big the next. While it can work for weight loss, the jury is still out as to whether or not this is healthy. Plus, who wants to live this way?

Fat Burning Barrier Number 2:

Too Much Ghrelin.

Ghrelin is called the “Hunger Hormone.” The more ghrelin you have in your system, the hungrier you are. If you find yourself fighting cravings and can’t seem to stay away from the fridge after dinner, it’s probably due to elevated ghrelin levels. The hard fact is that ghrelin works directly on the hunger centre of your brain by activating the brain’s reward response to highly addictive sweet, fatty foods. This increases your food intake at the worst possible time—at night—and ultimately makes you gain more weight.

There is something you can start doing tonight that can lower your ghrelin levels and help you feel more satisfied: Get some sleep. New research has shown that even low levels of sleep deprivation increase your ghrelin levels and lead to more body fat storage. Most adults need between six to eight hours of sleep. And NO…jacking yourself up in the morning with caffeine or energy drinks is the wrong thing to do if you want to lose weight. Give yourself the gift of restful, uninterrupted sleep is a great way to lower your ghrelin levels and bolster your weight loss regimen.

Fat Burning Barrier Number 3:

Insulin Imbalance

If you’re overweight, there’s a good chance that you’re experiencing some level of insulin imbalance, resulting in excess glucose, or sugar, in your system. While this doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re diabetic, it does mean that your body’s insulin, or glucose regulator, becomes less effective at lowering your blood sugars.

The end result is that instead of using the excess sugar to feed your muscles or burning it for energy, most of the carbohydrates you consume get stored as fat. If you have insulin resistance, it is virtually impossible to lose fat. That said, there’s a surprisingly simple trick to addressing the excess glucose problem—and it just might be in your kitchen cupboard.

A recent study found that consuming two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before a high carb meal significantly reduces blood glucose levels for those people with insulin resistance, which is that imbalance I spoke about. While this might not be appetizing for everyone, the study did say that apple cider vinegar might work as well as prescription drugs at regulating blood sugar.

Fat Burning Barrier Number 4:

A Cortisol Overload

Your body produces cortisol in response to stress and ramps you up so you can be ready to fight or flee. This can be a good thing in dangerous situations, like if you were to run across a bear while hiking. However, with the constant stress we’re all under in today’s hectic, 24/7, crisis-driven world, our cortisol levels are elevated far beyond what we were originally designed to handle.

The result is a quadruple whammy on your waistline. Excess cortisol increases your cravings for sweets and carbs, which can lead to overeating and constant hunger. Result? You get fat. Plus, cortisol causes your body to actually break down your muscle tissue for energy, which is absolutely the worst thing for weight loss. The less muscle you have, the lower your metabolism will be and the more fat you’ll gain. Also, elevated cortisol levels cause a larger percentage of fat to be stored in the abdominal area. What’s worse, that the more abdominal fat you have, the more cortisol you produce in response to stress, which then causes more abdominal fat to be stored.

Finally, recent studies link high cortisol levels to depression in adults and children. And we all know that when you’re depressed, you eat more.

Here’s how to break this vicious cortisol cycle. First, reduce or eliminate your caffeine intake. Caffeine increases cortisol secretion in people undergoing mental stress. (For many of us, that’s just about all the time).

Next (and don’t roll your eyes at this one!), layer in some exercise into your routine. Even walking for just 30 minutes each day will work wonders.

Finally, try this stress reduction exercise that I use with my patients and my family. As you’re sitting there, simply breathe in through your nose, hold, and count to four. (Make sure to breathe into your belly- it should expand). Then let the air out through your mouth until it’s all gone. Pause for one second and breathe in again.

Repeat this simple exercise eight times and you’ll reset your stress response. It’s that easy.

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