Two of the biggest health complaints these days is candida and cancer. Both appear difficult to overcome, but when given appropriate plans and combining that with the right motivation, both can be healed.
It has been stated that a candida infection can cause cancer, but does that have any semblance of truth to it? And if so, is clearing an existing candida infection help clear the cancer as well?
This is where understanding the body and the cascade of responses is important.
First of all, Candida overgrowth is often blamed on things that alter our internal state, like antibiotics, birth control pills and medication, excessive processed sugar and flour consumption, heavy metal contamination, alcohol, smoking, and chronic stress to name a few. When you combine this with a diet deficient in enzymes and probiotics, the internal milieu becomes acidic and facilitates the growth of Candida.
So why does Candida grow in these acidic circumstances? We need to understand the purpose of this appropriate secretion utilized by the body, and why it uses it to maintain homeostasis as best as it can.
When the body goes into an acidic state, especially in the bowels, an alkaline response is required to maintain some level of pH balance. At the same time, when the bowels are in this acidic state, it indicates that absorption is hampered and additional assistance is needed to assimilate the necessary nutrients for normal bowel function to be executed.
This is where candida albicans enters the picture. This is produced by the body as an alkaline response to an acidic state to restore some normalcy to the delicate pH required in the bowels, and to assist in proper assimilation so nutrient uptake can be improved.
So why is a candida infection sometimes blamed for causing cancer? Simply put, the same conditions that are causing the candida overgrowth can also cause a cancerous condition, if it goes to extremes. This extreme is often accomplished by DNA damaging chemicals, such as heavy metals, herbicides and pesticides, toxic food preservatives, harmful radiation, and toxic prescriptions. If these types of insults accumulate in the body and destroy your DNA, they will create an acidic condition and if it is in the bowels, it can create both a candida overgrowth AND cancer.
So candida overgrowth isn’t necessarily a cause of cancer, but more accurately, a response to an acidic condition brought on by harmful toxins, that can also cause a cancerous response. So rather than one leading to another, the acidic conditions can indicate both are present. So if you have a significant candida overgrowth, it could also lead to a diagnosis like colon cancer in certain situations.
So know if you have a candida infection, it is a smoke signal that your bowels are likely experiencing an acidic environment. This can lead to worse conditions if not properly cleared, especially the underlying cause, which is often rooted in harmful chemicals. Symptoms include digestive issues, concentration problems, skin conditions of all kinds (especially in the groin area), toenail fungus, fatigue, bad reactions to acidic foods and beverages including coffee, joint and muscle pain, strong sugar or starch cravings, irritability, yeast infections and rectal itching, ear nose and throat problems, and excessive weight gain especially around the belly.
If you have any of these symptoms, your diet, supplements, and lifestyle will need to get in order to return things back to normal. This can take years on your own, but can take 8-12 weeks if done properly through an organized plan. If you want to discuss those options and details of my THRIVE Academy that have had excellent success with candida overgrowth, simply book a free program consult.
Remember, every negative symptom is a warning sign and signal from your body something is wrong. That doesn’t mean you should punish it with chemicals or pharmaceuticals…it means you should facilitate a recovery by using natural solutions that eliminate the burdens and return you to homeostasis.
Your body is your best ally, not your doctor. Treat it properly, and it will take care of you.
