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Candida Yeast connection to IBS

Candida Yeast connection to IBS

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive and gastrointestinal disorder (GI) characterized by multiple symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and even constipation. While the exact cause of IBS remains unclear, emerging research suggests that fungal overgrowth, particularly Candida yeast, may play a role in exacerbating symptoms.

What is Candida?

Candida is a type of yeast that naturally resides in the human body, particularly in the GI tract or gut, mouth, and skin. Under normal conditions, it coexists with other microorganisms, maintaining a balance of 10 to 1 with probiotics. However, factors such as antibiotic use, a high-sugar diet, excessive alcohol use and weakened immune function can lead to an overgrowth of Candida, known as candidiasis. This imbalance may disrupt gut flora and potentially contribute to digestive issues.

The Link Between Candida and IBS

While not everyone with IBS has a Candida overgrowth, some studies indicate that individuals with IBS may have higher levels of this yeast overgrwoth. The presence of excess Candida can lead to increased intestinal permeability, often referred to as “leaky gut.” This condition allows toxins and undigested food particles to enter the bloodstream, triggering inflammation and immune responses that can worsen IBS symptoms.

Symptoms associated with Candida overgrowth can mimic or exacerbate those of IBS, including:

  • Bloating and gas: The fermentation of undigested carbohydrates by Candida can produce gas, leading to discomfort.
  • Changes in bowel habits: Overgrowth may contribute to diarrhea or constipation due to its impact on gut motility.
  • Food sensitivities: Candida can create a reaction to certain foods (leaky gut), complicating the already challenging dietary restrictions for IBS sufferers.

Managing Candida and IBS

To address potential Candida overgrowth, a multifaceted approach is often recommended:

  1. Dietary changes: Reducing sugar and refined carbohydrates can help limit Candida growth. Incorporating antifungal foods like garlic, coconut oil, and fermented foods can also support gut health.

  2. Probiotics: Supplementing with probiotics can help restore the balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut, potentially reducing Candida levels and alleviating IBS symptoms.

  3. Medications: In some cases, antifungal medications may be necessary to manage Candida overgrowth, particularly if it leads to significant health issues.

  4. Lifestyle modifications: Stress management and regular exercise can enhance immune function and overall gut health.

In conclusion, while not all IBS patients will experience issues with Candida, understanding its potential role can provide valuable insights into managing symptoms. If your body presents with any of these issues then schedule a consult with us (National Candida Center) to discover natural alternatives to drugs and surgery for an improved quality of life.

CANDISOL beat yeast naturally

CANDIDA YEAST

… is not the enemy. It is a normal part of your inner ecology or microbiome. It should be in a 1:10 balance with other healthy probiotic flora. That ratio keeps it under control. When a toxic shock happens (like antibiotics, excess alcohol, Rx drugs like birth control or acid imbalance – read our pH Miracle post) that causes an inner ecology disturbance. Your healthy flora dies off and is replaced by Yeast Overgrowth and that’s when problems appear called Dysbiosis (dys-function of the biosis or microbiome) which can present as ANY, some, or all, of these symptoms – gas, bloating, itching, burning, constipation, diarrhea, skin rash, headaches, fatigue, brain fog, weight gain or loss, etc). Our website (www.NationalCandidaCenter.com) has 4 free tests for you to take in order to discover how serious is your problem.

POISONs BODY

All living things eat and eliminate waste. When candida overgrows into a yeast infection it eats your food leaving you malnourished and tired. Naturally, you crave some sweets to boost energy. This feeds the candida yeast. Then it creates toxic waste (called mycotoxins) which clogs and disturbs your entire body causing symptoms such as itching, redness, brain fog (why did I come in this room?) unclear thinking, dizziness, difficulty focusing, depression, anxiety and emotional up and down or vaginal discharge,

REMOVE Phase

Pharmaceutical solutions can cause worse problems so we use them only as a last resort. Fortunately, candida yeast can be controlled naturally. Herbs can cause resistance just like an antibiotic. Both can create a common condition called “die-off” which simply means an overwhelm of the body’s natural defense and elimination. A better solution is found in a natural product called CANDISOL.

An Enzymes Solution

Candida yeast is a unique category of living creature. It is neither a plant nor an animal yet has qualities of both. It is a fungus. The Fungus Family has 4 members – molds, yeasts, fungus and mushrooms. Anyone with a yeast candida problem should never eat mushrooms of any kind. The significance here is that its qualities as a plant mean it creates a bark-like dense fiber cell wall for protection. CANDISOL contains very specific naturally occurring enzymes in the proper dose to digest that outer protective layer. When taken properly (in the right dose and frequency) the enzymes digest the protective cell wall layer and the yeast dies. Good riddance.

If you have this problem and need help then email ([email protected]) or call us (407.321.1377) to get some CANDISOL and the protocol of how to use it most effectively, which includes diet recommendations.

The REAL reason for the season.


It is nice to be reminded why this time of year is so special. There is a reason many religions and cultures have holidays during this time (Christmas is only one of many).

The Winter Solstice is the real reason for this season. The darkest, longest, maybe coldest night of the year. The sun appears to stand still. All of Mother Nature is slowing down. Retreating. Darkness falls early. Tree sap has sunk down into the ground. Animals borough deep into nests and hibernate. The air is still and cold. A late night half moon reflects off sparkling snow. Stillness. Soundless. This is time of the Deep Sleep. Nature as pure yin. Of all the numerous days during the year, this time this WEEK is the time of the greatest natural healing spiral downward, inward. The time of the most natural quiet is Now.

Isnt it curious that for many people, during this time-of-year, their life is filled with just the opposite? Driven by lots of outer yang activity: hustle, bustle, celebration, travel and the speeding up of activity. Sure its fun, but it is contrary to the Natural flow.

The good news is that its not too late to Take a slow deep breath then look outside. You can go further and and tune in with Mother Nature (the cure and cause of all things). Consider riding this wave of Silence as it spirals inward. You can take advantage of this natural cycle by creating space-time to refresh, rejuvenate and repair. Take as much time as you need. An hour away from the madness is good but creating your own Day Off Retreat will produce big healing results and lasting changes for the better.

How about a electronic sabbatical (no electronics that whole day)? Maybe some short walks, soft music, reading inspirational material. By all means go deeper with yoga, breath exercise and meditation. Its a day (days, week) off to relax, rest and thus refresh for the coming New Year.

Mother Earth is doing it right now. She asks each of us, each year to join Her. Dont be too busy to Listen.

Five Pathways of Elimination


 

Pathways of Elimination

 

The fundamental structure of the human body is organized around a pattern of 5. A look in the mirror quickly reveals your obvious 5 appendages (2 arms, 2 legs, Â1 head/neck †all of which forms the basis of the famous ‘Canon’ drawing by Leonardo da Vinci,ÂaboveÂ). Sprouting from each of the 5 appendages are more refined aspects of 5, like the 5 toes, 5 fingers, the 5 senses. Let’s not forget the 5 organs of action and 5 organs of elimination. ÂFurther, the body is also organized around the 5 primal elements which give rise to the 5 major yin and 5 yang organs (10 total).

Finally, the outermost energetic field of the human body is at 55 feet (the 10th Fibonacci sequence, the Golden Mean, Golden Ratio) and forms a dodecahedron (one of the primalÂ5 basic shapesÂcalled the Platonic Solids). Lo and behold that is a pentagon †which isÂa 5-sided shape†repeated 12 times.

So it is true, correct and safe to say that the energy, pattern and structure of a human being is organized around the energy pattern 5. It is intimate to who we are. (How about aÂhigh five!)

Now let’s look deeper into your 5 Pathways of Elimination.

DuringÂthis major healing transformationÂyou are now undergoing, we want to maximizeÂall the pathways of elimination. Doing so will minimize your ‘healing crisis’ (aka, ‘die off’ or Hurtzheimer Reaction †all the same thing). ÂDifferent types of gunkÂexitsÂthe body through different pathways and all is well unless one clogs up which in turn backs up the others and those poor guys will have to work harder to carry the extra load. Soon we have a stinking mess. On the other hand, when all 5 channels are open and clear, everything works just fine.

Here’s how to enhance the 5 Pathways of Elimination in your body that you can directly, with powerful intention, influence:

If you are drinking ÂNitro super Greens daily (one cup hourly) then you will be urinating every 30-40 minutes. This is a good flush of all tissue. The Nitro super Greens will not only hydrate the body but also help alkalize blood and enrich hemoglobin (and oxygen). You can take a two day break on the weekend. You can also increase the amount of Super Greens from 1 to 2 scoops per quart. You can add lemon, lime or xylitol for taste.
This means a regular daily bowel movement with a large stool. No exceptions. ÂIf you are eating the proper diet* and taking fiber* Âplus probiotics* you should be on target. Also, remember to SQUAT when moving the bowels (if you need instructions, ask for the Squat PEP Step info). *Âproper diet and taking fiber means: 4 day rotation (for leaky gut) and medical smoothie (very specific, not raw); *probiotics means: based on our inner ecology stool test.
We also want to maximize the largest organ of your body to eliminate toxins. That would be your skin †also called the 3rd kidney. ÂIt will ooze all kinds of gunk from years of accumulated tar, nicotine and sludge. Epsom salt baths (useÂa lotÂof Epsom salt) are helpful to help alkalize the acids. Foot baths are good too. If you are not exercising and breaking into a sweat, then how soon can you start? A simple walk for 30 minutes a few times a week will suffice IF you make it a power walk (which means force yourself to walk faster than normal, swing your arms, take deep breaths). ÂFor deeper cleaning use a sauna every other day, perhaps at a gym. If not available, you can do one at home (if you need instructions, ask for the Home Sauna PEP Step info).
The power walk mentioned above will suffice for deep breathing. But there is more. Before your afternoon meditation period you can begin with “The 5 Breath method†which is 4 slow but forceful long deep breaths with the final 5ÂthÂexhale so slow and so long that you could not feel the air coming out your mouth if you were to put your hand in front of it. After that, just keep your eyes closed and proceed to awareness meditation. (if you need instructions, ask for the Meditation PEP Step info). Research shows that people who work out for hours gain no moreÂaerobic benefitÂthan someone who spends just 20 minutes 3 times a week getting to and maintaining a fast breath and fast heartbeat. Most gyms Âhave jogging machines which automatically measure your heart rate and show your ideal ‘target’ based on age and weight.
INTEGUMENTÂationÂor expression through your Integumentary System. This final 5th pathway is one which you can’t do much about yet it expresses our individual identity quite dramatically †our hair and nails. They move at a much different pace than Starbuck speed, slowly growing over months instead of minutes. But we love them just the same. ÂThey can reveal hidden mysteries Âabout the body’s inner core (toxic metal load).

So, in summary, when your body creates waste (Âwhich it has been doing the whole time you read this)Âyou are going to pee it out, poop it out, sweat it out or breath it out and now you know how to â€Âhelp it out.

This original work is credited to Dr B at NATIONAL CANDIDA CENTERÂ 407.321.1377

Excito-toxins: what? why?


Excitotoxins are amino acids (glutamate, aspartate, and cysteine) that can act as neurotransmitters in the brain. The most dangerous of these and the most prolific in our food supply is glutamate in the form of MSG: monosodium glutamate. Why is it so common? Simply because it excites our taste buds and makes bland food taste delicious.

It comes from the sea vegetable, kombu, a flavor enhancer that has been used for thousands of years in Japan. Early in the 20th century, Japanese scientist discovered that glutamate is the active ingredient in kombu. Soon thereafter, the annual consumption of monosodium glutamate was over ten million pounds.

In fact, in the Second World War glutamate was used in the rations for the Japanese soldiers, since it made their food delicious. Soon thereafter, the American food industry was following the lead and was using MSG in just about everything. And today, MSG is now added to an endless variety of can goods, most soups, frozen foods, and has become a major ingredient in the fast food industry. Its made a huge impact in the diet industry since most diet food have very little taste at all. And most often, MSG and related toxins are added to foods in disguised forms as hydrolyzed vegetable protein, spices, vegetable protein, and natural flavorings, that may contain as much as 40 per cent MSG.

Why are these amino acids toxic?
The brain must maintain its balance by reducing excess glutamic acid. The extra glutamate is stored in nearby glia cells. In order to keep this process going, it requires a great deal of energy which if unavailable, will result in exciting neurons, injuring them and causing cognitive and behavioral problems. Free radicals then stimulate the release of moreexcitotoxinsfrom storage which then produces a vicious cycle.excitotoxins stimulate free radical formation which in turn, stimulate furtherexcitotoxinaccumulation.

TheBlood-Brain Barrier
As we all know, the brain protects itself from the circulatory system with the blood-brain barrier which has blood vessel walls that allow certain chemicals to enter the brain while excluding others. Infants and younger dont have a well developed barrier and it is not well developed in teenagers either.

In fact, some parts of the brain never develop an effective barrier. An example is the hypothalamus, which is intimately involved with the hormonal system. Experiments with mice has shown consistently that MSG in the diet causes major damage to hormones. Pregnant mice have shown similar injuries in its offspring. This seems to prove that glutamate crosses the barrier of the placenta and enters the fetal bloodstream. Animals exposed to MSG were found to be short, grossly obese, and had difficulty with sexual reproduction.

Obesity
The irony here is that people who are trying to lose weight are trying to cut calories by consumingexcitotoxinsin NutraSweet®and other similar diet foods.Researchers have speculated that the large number of people who are obese and are not able to lose weight, may in fact, have been exposed to these excitotoxins. It has been a huge disappointment to millions of dieters that food intake does not necessarily induce weight loss, especially if ingesting excitotoxins in one form or another. These same dieters drink soft drinks sweetened with NutraSweet®, a glutamate product that produces lesions that result in gross obesity

Extreme Exercise
Studies have shown that during extreme exercise creating elevated body core temperatures, a temporary breakdown of the blood-brain barrier occurs resulting in leakage of glutamate and aspartate directly into the brain itself. This can cause a prolonged fall in the blood glucose which makes the brain more sensitive to excitotoxins both occurring naturally within the brain and those supplied by the diet. Injury further occurs when free radicals are formed within the tissues as a result of increased metabolism.

AvoidingExcitotoxins
We need to concentrate on whole, unprocessed foods and avoid MSG and aspartmate,(NutraSweet®). Remember that FDA rules require no labeling at all to include a wide variety of powerful excitotoxins in our foods. Here is a partial list of the most common names:

Additives thatalways contain MSG:

  • Monosodium Glutamate
  • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
  • Hydrolyzed Protein
  • Hydrolyzed Plant Protein
  • Plant Protein Extract
  • Sodium Caseinate
  • Calcium Caseinate
  • Yeast Extract
  • Textured Protein
  • Autolyzed Yeast
  • Hydrolyzed Oat Flour

Additives that frequently contain MSG:

  • Malt extract
  • Malt Flavoring
  • Bouillon Broth
  • Stock Flavoring
  • Natural Flavoring
  • Natural Beef or Chicken Flavoring
  • Seasoning Spices (Italian blend, chili, etc

Is Wheat Good For You?


Wheat has been around for 1000s of years. It is mentioned in the Bible as the staff of life. What went wrong?

How can WHEAT be so bad if its been a staple food for thousands of years?

In the 1960s there was a world wide hunger problem, so scientists took it upon themselves to solve the problem. They took wild wheat and genetically engineered it to grow faster and thicker. This allowed more people to be fed across the world. That is the wheat that we are eating today, wheat made in a test tube! There were no tests done to ensure that this new modified wheat was safe.

Franken-food?

The wheat were eating today is not really wheat. It has 14 new gluten proteins (that scientists have created) and 5% new protein genes. 23,788 different protein varieties can be combined to be harmful and poisonous to the body creating an auto immune response. Certain varieties of protein can upset the digestive tract and poison the blood that goes to the brain and vital organs. The human body has not evolved as fast as the food created has, so the gastrointestinal system and immune system is having a hard time adequately adapting.

Diseases related to wheat

Some health problems that may show up for people in their digestive tract are Digestive symptoms that occur are lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, and gas/bloating. Neurological symptoms include autism, balance problems, and hyperactivity. No wonder a large percentage of American children are diagnosed with ADHD. The skins reactions are acne, eczema, and dark circles under the eyes. The musculoskeletal symptoms are arthritis, muscle aches, and osteoporosis. Emotional effects may include depression, anxiety, fogginess, and headaches. Wow! Wheat has a huge effect on your body!

A lot of people have self diagnosed themselves with Celiac Disease. Celiac disease occurs when gluten damages the lining of the small intestine thus causing inflammation. Most of the new wheat varieties contain higher levels of gluten than the body can handle. According to Dr. Alessio Fasano, the reality is that about 1 percent of the U.S. population has Celiac Disease. However, 6 percent (16 18 million) of the U.S. population is considered to be gluten sensitive.

Why are so many people gluten sensitive?

It probably has to do with the fact that everything they eat has wheat in it. Wheat is used as a filler for a lot of processed foods. You probably dont realize how many foods wheat is included in, from soy sauce to salad dressings to soup to ice cream. Start reading the ingredients in a lot of the process foods you enjoy and youll be shocked at how many include wheat.

Any healthy alternatives?

Some healthy wheat substitutes are Quinoa, Amaranth, Rice, Buckwheat, and Almond Flour. Instead of eating wheat crackers grab a bag of rice crackers. Try puffed rice instead of wheat filled cereals. There are lots of alternative options to eating wheat, you just have to explore it.

This article was to inform you of what youre putting into your body. Now that you know, you can make a knowledgeable decision to put wheat or not put wheat into your body. My suggestion is to go on a gluten-free diet for 2 months and observe how your body feels without it. Who knows you might start to feel light as a feather, lose weight, or have more energy. Give it a try today!

Coconut Water: Hype or Health?


Coconut Water is believed to prevent cancer, slow aging, regulate blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and cure a hangover.

Does it do all of that?

Coconut Water has not been proven to cure anything yet. However, it does replenish your electrolytes and is much healthier than a sports drink. Its 100% Natural! Coconut Water provides your body with sodium, potassium, and magnesium as electrolytes. It provides you with more potassium than 4 bananas. Plus it is ALIVE and full of QI (life force).

A study was done on coconut water brands Vita Coco, O.N.E. and Zico, to ensure that all the minerals claimed are provided in the drink. Zico was the only brand that lived up to its nutritional claims. Zico provides the advertised amount of sodium and magnesium, while the other two are lacking by being 82 and 35 percent lower than claimed.*

Does Coconut Water help prevent Cancer?

No specific studies have proven this. Coconut Water as well as many other fruits has selenium in it, which has antioxidants proven to fight cancer in the lab. But individual people have made claims for tumor reduction.

What does Coconut Water help with?

If you are at risk of kidney stones or have issues with kidney stones Coconut Water can help provide you the needed potassium and magnesium to prevent them.

If you have high blood pressure you may have low potassium levels. Coconut Water will provide you with the needed potassium levels to assist in lowering your blood pressure.

If you need a remedy for digestion or gastrointestinal problems than Coconut Water is your friend. Coconut Water has Lauric acid in it, which aids in fighting against intestinal viruses and gastrointestinal tract infections.

Magical Medical Use:

During World War II when the medics ran out of IV Fluid they would refill it with Coconut Water to provide the patient the electrolytes they needed. The catch: A lot of Coconut waters have added sugar/flavoring. If you are going to drink Coconut Water stick to the all natural water instead of the ones flavored with mango, pineapple, etc. Coconut water also has similarities to human breast milk. Both contain anti bacterial and anti fungal properties and fast absorbing energy boosting medium chain fatty acids.

Is Wheat Good For You?


How can WHEAT be so bad if its been a staple food for thousands of years?

In the 1960s there was a world wide hunger problem so scientists took it upon themselves to solve the problem. They took wild wheat and genetically engineered it to grow faster and thicker. This allowed more people to be fed across the world. That is the wheat that we are eating today, wheat made in a test tube! There were no tests done to ensure that this new modified wheat was safe.

Franken-food?

The wheat were eating today is not really wheat. It has 14 new gluten proteins (that scientists have created) and 5% new protein genes. 23,788 different protein varieties can be combined to be harmful and poisonous to the body creating an auto immune response. Certain varieties of protein can upset the digestive tract and poison the blood that goes to the brain and vital organs. The human body has not evolved as fast as the food created has, so the gastrointestinal system and immune system is having a hard time adequately adapting.

Diseases related to wheat

Some health problems that may show up for people in their digestive tract are Digestive symptoms that occur are lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, and gas/bloating. Neurological symptoms include autism, balance problems, and hyperactivity. No wonder a large percentage of American children are diagnosed with ADHD. The skins reactions are acne, eczema, and dark circles under the eyes. The musculoskelatal symptoms are arthritis, muscle aches, and osteoporosis. Emotional effects may include depression, anxiety, fogginess, and headaches. Wow! Wheat has a huge effect on your body!

A lot of people have self diagnosed themselves with Celiac Disease. Celiac disease occurs when gluten damages the lining of the small intestine thus causing inflammation. Most of the new wheat varieties contain higher levels of gluten than the body can handle. According to Dr. Alessio Fasano, the reality is that about 1 percent of the U.S. population has Celiac Disease. However, 6 percent (16 18 million) of the U.S. population is considered to be gluten sensitive.

Why are so many people gluten sensitive?

It probably has to do with the fact that everything they eat has wheat in it. Wheat is used as a filler for a lot of processed foods. You probably dont realize how many foods wheat is included in, from soy sauce to salad dressings to soup to ice cream. Start reading the ingredients in a lot of the process foods you enjoy and youll be shocked at how many include wheat.

Any healthy alternatives?

Some healthy wheat substitutes are Quinoa, Amaranth, Rice, Buckwheat, and Almond Flour. Instead of eating wheat crackers grab a bag of rice crackers. Try puffed rice instead of wheat filled cereals. There are lots of alternative options to eating wheat, you just have to explore it. This article was to inform you of what youre putting into your body. Now that you know, you can make a knowledgeable decision to put wheat or not put wheat into your body. My suggestion is to go on a gluten-free diet for 2 months and observe how your body feels without it. Who knows you might start to feel light as a feather, lose weight, or have more energy. Give it a try today!

WHY is processed MEAT bad for you?


Recently the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that processed meats raise the risk of colon and stomach cancer.The Global Burden of Disease Project, an independent academic research organization, claims about 34,000 cancer deaths per year worldwide are attributable to diets high in processed meat.

But Why?

Few articles mention specific reasons whyprocessedmeat is considered bad for your body. There are several: 1) nitrates and other chemicals, 2) overcooking and 3) overeating.

1) Nitrates & Food Born Chemicals

Youve probably heard that processed meat contain nitrates and nitrites which are preservatives added to processed meat to help prevent the growth of bacteria. When meat is processed it can result in formation of carcinogenic chemicals, includingN-nitroso-compounds(NOC) andPolycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons(PAH). Cooking improves the digestibility and palatability of meat but overcooking can produce known or suspected carcinogens, includingHeterocyclic Amines(HCA) and PAH,1according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer Working Group.

A study done with 61,433 women from Sweden compared the consumption of processed meats and unprocessed meats. They found a high correlation between the risk of stomach cancer and consumption of processed meats high in nitrosamines.2

Other chemicals that can be created (bio activated) from processing and cooking are HCA and PAH. Both are carcinogens with the ability to damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer.

How? Meat naturally contains amino acids, creatine and sugars which react at high temperatures to create HCA. Processed meat, especially when grilled and smoked, create a high PAH content. Studies suggest that the increase of PAH content arises from pyrolysis of fat at high grilling temperatures.3

2) Overcooking

Overcooking the meat to create a Maillard (browning) effect can create Advanced Glycation End Products (AGE). Maillard is a non-enzymatic reaction that occurs at high temperatures. AGE increases oxidative stress and inflammation within the body which contribute to the development of many diseases. High AGE consumption has been associated with pancreatic cancer, Alzheimers disease, and diabetes.4Human intervention studies revealed that low AGE diets decreased inflammatory status in individuals with diseases.

3) Overeating

Too much of anything can be harmful to your body. Americans in general have a high meat consuming diet averaging 50-100g per day per person.5By comparison, the US Department of Agriculture Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of dietary protein is 46 grams for women and 56 grams for men. That is equivalent to about 5-6 ounces of a protein containing food such as nuts, eggs, beans, or meat. Eating less protein, thus eating less red meat can elongate our lives and decrease the risk of developing cancer. A meta-analysis of studies indicated that an increase of 100g of red meat increased the risk of colorectal cancer to 12-17%. The risk for colorectal cancer had a 49% increase when consuming 25g of processed meat.6Therefore, eating red meat in moderation and limiting your intake of processed meat may prevent the development of colorectal cancer.

On the plus side

Meat does have proven nutritional benefits such as protein, vitamin B complex and minerals (iron, zinc) all of which are important to healthy body function. Red meat in a grass fed form is clearly not as bad for you as processed meat.

If you are going to eat red meat some tips to help make it safer to consume are:

  • Marinate the meat it helps tenderize the meat and decrease the formation of AGE
  • Boil, poach, or stew at lower heats to decrease the formation of AGE, HCA, & PAH
  • Be aware that grilling or barbequing your meat will create HCA and smoking and charring will create PAH

Recommendations

When you eat meat do you have problems digesting it? The stomach secretes Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) to both digest protein and activate other digestive enzymes. If your stomach doesnt produce the right amount of enzymes then it can lead to digestive issues and certain nutrients are not able to be absorbed.

Spectrazyme(by Metagenics) is a supplement that provides your body the proper amount of enzymes to help break down food.Spectrazymeis an enzyme aimed to provide digestive support. Its three active ingredients are protease, lipase, and amylase. Protease is an enzyme that breaks down protein. Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down sugars and starches. Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down fats. If you believe this product can be helpful for your digestion then you can buy it through National Candida Center at http://bit.ly/1Mu5U5K

Next time you choose to eat red meat think about how you can cook it to create the least amount of chemicals and limit your intake. Processed meat is to be eaten at your own risk. Take care of your body. Its the only thing that will be with for your whole life.

NATIONAL CANDIDA CENTER

References

  1. Q&A on the carcinogenicity of the consumption of red meat and processed meat. World Health Organization. 2015http://www.who.int/features/qa/cancer-red-meat/en/(Accessed Nov. 6, 2015)
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FooD ALLERGY signs and symptoms


FOOD ALLERGY symptoms ranked from mild to severe.

MILD ALLERGY meansthe symptoms you experience tend to be uncomfortable but not severe, such as:

  • wheezing
  • mucus: throat clearing or runny nose
  • red, itchy or watery eyes
  • tingling (anywhere but usually in or around the mouth, chin, cheeks)
  • red or warm flush (anywhere but usually the face or chest)
  • physical fatigue (extending to exhaustion)
  • recurring itch
  • mental fatigue (brain fog)

MODERATE meansmore persistent, more frequent, lasts longer or more intense of any above plus these:

  • hives (itchy, red elevated welts or flat red splotches)
  • constipation and/or diarrhea (loose stool)
  • skin rash or red patches (eczema)
  • light-headed-ness, dizzy, spaced out
  • mild breathing difficulties
  • swelling of the lips or face
  • headache
  • forehead or behind the eyes pain
  • nausea, upset stomach
  • feel like or actual vomiting

SEVERE means a reaction known as anaphylaxis. If someone develops any of these conditions, do not hesitate to seek immediate or emergency medical treatment:

  • swelling or closing of the throat
  • shortness or intense breathing troubles
  • chest tightness,
  • rapid or abnormal pulse
  • drop or elevation of blood pressure
  • heart palpitations
  • loss of consciousness
  • break out into a sweat

A specific food triggers these reactions within 24 hours of eating. Most food allergy is caused by leaky gut. IF you have any of these reactions, consider a specific food allergy test. (Not usually covered by your insurance, so plan to pay out of pocket). But it will give you a useful list of (1) Foods you can eat freely, (2) Foods you can eat sparingly, and (3) Foods you should never eat at least until you heal theleaky gut.Not all tests are the same and not all treatment is effective, so call or email for details. Get your testing done before the holidays and start a Health and Wellness Program at the New Year.