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What is an intestinal fungus?
The intestinal fungus belongs to the genus of Candida albicans (yeast fungi) and is a natural part of the intestinal flora. Small amounts of the fungus are already in our intestines. However, most people only notice the intestinal dwellers when there is a strong increase in the intestinal fungi and, as a result, unpleasant symptoms.
Whether vaginal fungus, athlete’s foot or intestinal fungus – fungal diseases show a wide variety of symptoms in those affected.
Yeast fungi are responsible for processing our food. They break down the carbohydrates in our food into fusel alcohols (accompanying alcohols) and carbon dioxide, which can lead to a feeling of fullness , a bloated stomach and pain in the intestinal area. If the degradation takes a little longer, it can also damage the liver.
Causes: How do intestinal fungi get into the body?
The fungi enter the human organism through the air we breathe or through contaminated food. There are both beneficial and harmful bacteria. The useful bacteria are responsible, among other things, for the optimal defense against intruders and for the utilization of food. They also ensure that the cholesterol level is not too high. The harmful bacteria can cause disease.
If there is a balance between the beneficial and harmful bacteria in the body, this is usually sufficient to successfully fend off the invaders and thus protect the body from diseases.
If there is an imbalance in the intestinal flora, there is too little good bacteria and too many bad bacteria, and the immune system is weakened. Poor diet, stress, too little exercise and drug treatment are just some of the possible causes of the imbalance between the different types of bacteria.
The yeast fungus Candida albicans but also bacteria and viruses can freely penetrate the body through the weakened immune system and easily spread in the intestine. Foods containing sugar and white flour support reproduction, because the culprits love these foods.
Diabetics, chronically ill people such as rheumatism or cancer patients or people with a weakened immune system, such as the elderly, are more susceptible to germs, viruses and Candida albicans. The body’s own defenses are overcome by those affected by the intestinal fungus and healthy cells are attacked.
People who take antibiotics , birth control pills or cortisone are also more sensitive to intestinal fungi. The reason lies in the drug treatment through which the immune system is weakened. This can lead to disruption of the intestinal flora, so that the beneficial bacteria are no longer in the majority and indigestion occurs.
symptoms of fungal infection
This treatment helps
If you have been examined by your doctor and diagnosed with an intestinal fungus, various treatment methods will help to rebuild the healthy intestinal flora. A change in diet is essential for your health, pay attention to the following measures:
- Avoid any kind of sugar in your diet and use stevia instead .
- Gluten-free whole grain products such as quinoa, whole grain rice and buckwheat should also be on your diet from today, because refined carbohydrates such as white flour feed the Candida fungus.
- It is better to avoid foods containing yeast such as dried fruit, yeast dough and mushrooms, as they promote the growth of the fungi.
- Cow’s milk products can also strengthen the growth of the fungi, they are difficult to digest and often lead to intolerance . Alternatively, use goat or sheep’s milk products.
- Consumes alkaline foods : lots of fresh vegetables, green salads and juices and only small amounts of meat, fish, cereals and dairy products.
Antifungal medications can also be used to reduce the amount of intestinal fungi in your body. The active ingredient nystatin it contains is particularly effective against the annoying intestinal fungi. Note that drug treatment against the intestinal fungus alone is not enough. The disturbed intestinal flora must be rebuilt and your immune system strengthened. Therefore, resort to other treatment methods.
In addition to microbiological therapy, in which those affected are administered health-promoting intestinal germs and an endogenous vaccine for between three and six months to strengthen the weakened immune system, it is also advisable to change your toothbrush once a month. An intestinal environment with fungus often occurs together with an infestation in the mouth. Therefore, clean your braces and dentures thoroughly.
If allergies, high liver values or constantly recurring or chronic infections occur more frequently, intestinal cleansing should be carried out.
