Candida and depression?
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Best remedy for candida as I know is a capsule called "Fluconazole", it's quite effective for severe infection by candida. It should be used twice, the second one 3 days after the first. Also disinfecting with Povidone Iodine and baking soda solution seperately.\n\nThe depression may be is not related to candida itself, but for the hard situation it brings for the person.
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Hum...\nI don't know if it has a specific connection - it might not be the gluten, it could be things like the glycaemic index of the foods you are eating.\n\nHowever, there is some evidence to support that people who do not tolerate gluten well can have problems with mental health,  including feeling sluggish and depressed. It may be that your body does not cope well with gluten. It could be something entirely different as well.\nPerhaps you could try eliminating gluten from your diet for a while.\n\nYou could also have something such as seasonal affective disorder - especially considering how much closer to the poles Canada is! (and if you feel worse during winter). \nThat is just one possible alternative explanation among many.\n\nGluten is a possible culprit, but not the only one. Mood and diet are certainly related quite often, but it's not the only thing that may have an impact on how you feel mentally :)
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my wife has been diagnosed with depression and put on 100 mg of Zoloft. Things have been rather rocky for the last few months around here. I believe she hasn't been making some decisions as rationally as she used to, and our ability to communicate is slipping. we are encountering quiet a few problems lately . I do think some of them are due to her depression but not all of them
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There is certainly OTC and prescription meds for yeast infections, another approach is to eat yogurt or take lactobacillus acidopholus supplements.  I've even taken a bath where I added unsweetened unflavored yogurt.  \n\nYogurt is a very good Candida preventative if you are prescribed antibiotics.
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Yes.\n\nSometimes your brain may send chemical signals that cause a feeling of depression.   Sometimes this is affected by environment or diet.  If the symtoms last longer than two months, see a doctor.
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You may want to search Yahoo!Answers for this topic, as it is asked regularly, and has gotten some great answers.\n\nIt could be that the depression has its roots in low blood sugar - something that happens to everybody every day, but for some it can hang around.  For basic information on hypoglycemia and its precursor condition - hyperinsulinemia, check out www.hufa.org.
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I have an identical twin sister who has stuggled with clinical depression for many years. We are both Christians. For many years, I, who have never been diagnosed with any mental illness, thought she should just "snap out of it", have some faith, and pick herself up by the bootstraps.  It wasn't till I got an udnerstanding of what depression was that I began to understand the physical and spiritual dynamics of depression.  Some people can battle a temporary depression that is sometimes due to events in their life, past issues of hurt, etc.  And sometimes those periods of depression are spiritual in nature, because depression not only affects the mind, but can very much affect one's spirit.  They don't always have their origins in the spirit realm.  Other times, there is, indeed, a spirit of depression that the enemy will bring to try and destroy a child of God.  If a spiritual depression goes too long unattended, it is very possible for the brain to develop an chemical imbalance as well.  There, of course, is clinical depression, that originates in the person's mind and is due to a chemical imbalance in the brain.  \n\nThe LAST thing someone who is struggling with depression needs is a well meaning brother or sister in Christ telling them, "Have faith!"  "Believe God for healing"  Too often, those of us who don't struggle with mental illness shake our heads at the mentally ill.  And God forbid a Christian should struggle with depression and need to take meds either temporarily or permanently.  Surely they don't have enough faith in God!  Surely they did something to bring this upon themselves!  Yeah, they said that to Job too.  How do you beileve God for healing when you can't even make it out of bed some days?  How do you find your way to the mountaintop of faith, when the chemicals in your mind cause you to feel like you are in the abyss?  That's the time when, we who are spiritual, should pray for them, help them in any practical way, and carry the load for them if God instructs us to.  Make no mistake, people HAVE been miraculously healed by God from dperession.  More often than not, God relys on us to walk thru WHATEVER he has seen fit to allow in our lives.  WHY?  Because somewhere along our journey, we will find someone who is struggling at that moment with what God has already brought us through.  If you know someone who is battling with depression, LOVE THEM right where they are.  Don't wait for them to get "better".
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Candida is a yeast infection.  This infection can present itself in many different forms though - a diaper rash, vaginal infection, infection of the nipples (when breastfeeding) and also thrush (infection in the baby's mouth when breastfeeding).  The active cultures in the yogurt encourage good bacteria to take up residence, unlike the ones currently there.  I'm hoping that some other treatment was also prescribed depending on the infection type.
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Candida albicans is a widespread organism with worldwide distribution. It is normally found in small amounts in the vagina , the mouth, the digestive tract, and on the skin without causing disease or symptoms (approximately 25% of women without disease symptoms have this organism present).\n\nSymptoms appear when the balance between the normal microorganisms of the vagina is lost, and the Candida albicans population becomes larger in relation to the other microorganism populations.\n\nThis happens when the environment (the vagina) has certain favorable conditions that allow growth and nourishment of Candida albicans . An environment that makes it difficult for the other microorganisms to survive may also cause an imbalance and lead to a yeast infection.\n\nYeast infection may follow a course of antibiotics (particularly tetracycline) that were prescribed for another purpose. The antibiotics change the normal balance between organisms in the vagina by suppressing the growth of protective bacteria that normally have an antifungal effect.\n\nInfection is common among women who use estrogen-containing birth control pills and among women who are pregnant. This is due to the increased level of estrogen in the body. The increased hormone level causes changes in the vaginal environment that make it perfect for fungal growth and nourishment.\n\nYeast infections may also occur in association with diabetes or problems that affect the immune system (such as AIDS or HIV).\n\nVaginal candidiasis is not considered a sexually transmitted disease. However, 12% to 15% of men will develop symptoms such as itching and penile rash following sexual contact with an infected partner.\n\nClose attention should be paid to episodes of vaginal candidiasis. Repeat infections that occur immediately following therapy, or a persistent yeast infection that does not respond to therapy, may be the first or, at least, an early sign that an individual is infected with HIV.\n\nBoth males and females with HIV infection who have developed AIDS may be subject to disseminated infection with candida, including oral candidiasis (in the mouth), esophageal candidiasis (in the esophagus), and cutaneous candidiasis (on the skin).\n\nHope this helps
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Yes, I agree with the exercising. It is hard to get up and moving when you feel depressed, but just tell your self, you WILL feel better when you're done.\nAlso, I’d suggest St. John's Wort, it is a plant. It is sold, powdered up in capsules. You can find it at any health food store, and perhaps at your drug store in the "herbs and spices remedies" section  ; )\nIt is interesting that here in the U.S. (where I’m at) doctors (medical or psychological) cannot prescribe herbs to patients, even if they think they would help them, because plant remedies are not regulated by the FDA.\nBut, in Europe, it is common for doctors to prescribe St. John's Wort for depression.\nIt is worth a try, if you can steer clear of addictive antidepressant drugs that seem to be so popular these days!
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ST JOHN'S WORT - a patient's guide \nNatalie Gauld - Pharmacy Educator \n\n\nUse: mild to moderate depression \n\nSt John's Wort is a herbal remedy, also known as hypericum. It has been used for centuries for depression and anxiety. It is commonly used in Germany and other parts of the world.\n\nThe flowers and leaves of the St John's Wort plant (Hypericum perforatum) are used to make the herbal remedies. These flowers and leaves contain many different compounds including hypericin, which is thought to be one of the compounds that makes St John's Wort helpful for depression and anxiety. These compounds are extracted from the plant matter using alcohol.\n\nSome of the products available are "standardised" for hypericin. This means that the amount of hypericin is measured and should be the same in every single tablet. Therefore, standardised products are more consistent than products that are not standardised. Because there are many different compounds in the plant, it is thought that other ingredients will have an effect on depression also, but because they are not "standardised" they may vary from tablet to tablet. Different brands will have different amounts of hypericin and other ingredients, so it pays to stay with one reputable brand rather than switching from one to another.\n\nSt John's Wort looks very promising as a treatment for mild to moderate depression. There have been comparisons of St John's Wort with other medicines for depression such as imipramine and amitriptyline (tricyclic antidepressants) in tests. These studies have been fairly positive for St John's Wort, indicating that St John's Wort helps with depression and does not have many side effects. Unfortunately the trials have been only for short periods of time (e.g. 4 or 8 weeks), so it is not certain how well St John's Wort will work or whether there will be more side effects over a longer period of use. These studies have usually been carried out with only small numbers of patients, which is also a disadvantage.\n\nSt John's Wort has been compared with older tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. imipramine and amitriptyline), and has generally shown fewer side effects than the tricyclic antidepressants. It would be useful to compare St John's Wort with newer antidepressants such as fluoxetine (Prozac) and paroxetine (Aropax) to see if St John's Wort works as well and if St John's Wort has as few or less side effects, as these medicines are used so commonly now.\n\nIt is not known how St John's Wort works. It is thought that St John's Wort may affect serotonin, noradrenaline and dopamine uptake.\n\nCautions: \n\nDo not use if pregnant or breastfeeding without talking to your doctor first. \n\nIf you are on other medicines check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking St John's Wort. \n\nIf you have liver or kidney problems, or other serious medical conditions it is very important to check with your doctor before taking any herbal remedies. \n\nIf you think you are depressed it is important to talk to your doctor about how you are feeling. More severe and persisting depression may not be responsive to St John's Wort, and it is important to talk to your doctor to discuss if your feelings are due to depression. \n\nSide effects: \n\nThis remedy does not seem to have many problems with side effects, however possible side effects are listed below:\n\nAllergy. \n\nIncreased skin sensitivity to the sun is extremely rare. \n\nSt John's Wort generally does not seem to cause drowsiness and affect the ability to drive, however a very small percentage of people taking it may feel tired. \n\nIncreased sensitivity to touch, temperature and pain is a possibility. \n\nThere may be other side effects, so if you have any unexpected symptoms while taking this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist.\n\nInteractions: \n\nThere is a potential with any herbal product or medicine for
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Actually, there is! There are a few things you can look for and use for a pretty accurate self-diagnosis (and I'm sure it goes without saying that you should see a doctor, even though most doctors don't know what they are talking about when it comes to Candida). The first test is kind of gross; but if you spit into a glass of water, and you see the saliva traveling down the water to the bottom of the glass in spears, that is an indication of Candida present in the Saliva. Another symptom are fungal nails, and most of the time people who have Candida's breath will turn sour immediately after eating something sweet. \nI hope these help. Candida can be overcome pretty easily if you cut out simple carbohydrates, sugar and dairy, and take some pro-biotics like Acidophilus. You can also eat plain yogurt; it contains helpful pro-biotics that can set your stomach chemistry right again.
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lots of things such as depression, low thyroid, diabetes, anemia, addison's disease- see your dr for a full physical with labs
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Candida Albicans, a yeast fungus, grows in the rectum and vagina. In a healthy vagina, the presence of some yeast may not be a problem. When your system is out of balance, yeast-like organisms may grown profusely and cause a thick, white discharge that may look like cottage cheese and smell like baking bread. If a woman has a yeast infection when she gives birth, the baby will get yeast in its throat or digestive tract. This is called thrush and is treated orally with nystatin drops.\n\n    Candida grows best in a mildly acidic environment. The pH in the vagina is normally more than mildly acidic (4.0 to 5.0), except when we take birth control pills or some antibiotics, are pregnant, have diabetes and when we menstruate (when the pH rises to between 5.8 and 6.8, because blood is alkaline). Obviously, we often find ourselves with a vaginal pH favorable to candida, so preventative measures are especially important.\n\n\n\nIn addition, the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health tell us that YIs are "common among women who use estrogen-containing birth control pills and among women who are pregnant. This is due to the increased level of estrogen in the body. The increased hormone level causes changes in the vaginal environment that make it perfect for fungal growth and nourishment. Yeast infections may also occur in association with diabetes or problems that affect the immune system (such as AIDS or HIV). Vaginal candidiasis is not considered a sexually transmitted disease."\n\nThe NLM and NIH also note that a "yeast infection may follow a course of antibiotics (particularly tetracycline) that were prescribed for another purpose. The antibiotics change the normal balance between organisms in the vagina by suppressing the growth of protective bacteria that normally have an antifungal effect." You can read more about that here as well as elsewhere in this post.
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Yeast can cause some pain.
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Hi Suresh\n\nIt's obvious you need to cleanse your colon (you probably have candida). Here is an idea on how to start the healing process.\n\n\nA Quick Action Plan for Dealing with Candida \n\n1. Find out if you have Candida overgrowth through Darkfield Microscopy blood work testing, electrodermal screening, or other reliable screening, and proceed accordingly. \n\n2. Eliminate all sugar and sugar-containing foods, including alcohol, sweetened chocolate and soda. Eat no fruit other than grapefruit, green apples, and small quantities of berries. Release caffeine products, including coffee and black tea. \n\n3. Do not eat foods that contain yeast or flour such as bread, biscuits, muffins, bagels, cookies, etc. Avoid fermented foods such as soy sauce, and only use apple cider vinegar. \n\n4. Obtain adequate amounts of essential nutrients including vitamin A, beta carotene, all B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, chromium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, essential fatty acids, and the amino acid, taurine. \n\n5. Supplement with the probiotics acidophilus and bifidobacteria. \n\n6. Take digestive enzymes, including ones with amylase and cellulose, as they help eliminate unhealthy yeasts while also aiding overall digestion. Hydrochloric acid (HC1) may be useful as well. \n\n7. Useful herbal remedies include barberry, caprylic acid, citrus seed extract, garlic, goldenseal, oil of oregano, Oregon grape, and tea tree oil. \n\n8. Avoid the use of antibiotics, birth control pills, and all synthetic hormones. Avoid conventionally produced inorganic dairy products, choosing raw organic dairy whenever possible. \n\n9. Dealing with Candida requires a comprehensive treatment approach; significant improvements may not be noticeable for three to six months. Seek the help of an alternative health practitioner experienced with Candida, if you need support. \n\nBest of health to you\n\nCheers
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I understand what you are going through - I also fight yeast infections constantly and used to get about one a month, right around my period.  My doctor tested me for hyperglycemia and diabetes - increased blood sugar can feed yeast infections (as can any sugar).  I would have your doctor do that for you.\n\nIn my case, I am not diabetic - just yeast infection prone.  Lots of things can trigger them - sex, certain types of condom, too much sugar in my diet, messing up my birth control pills, and more.  I control it by being careful about all those things, and also by 1-2 yogurts a day (make sure it has live active cultures) and taking acidophilus, an OTC vitamin similar to yogurt.  (And the occasional Monistat - I'm down to one about 1 every six months.  Another tip - use the 7 day - it's more of a pain but MUCH more effective and cheaper)\n\nAlso - do you take a lot of antacids?  Stomach acid helps control yeast - and atacids eliminate stomach acid.  I have stomach problems and have to be careful how many antacids I take, or yeast will flare up.\n\nIt is very important you confirm with a doctor that you are suffering from yeast infections, and not another medical problem/STD/etc.\n\nGood luck!