Candida self analysis:

Candida Self Analysis:
It is estimated that over 90% of the U.S. population has some degree of Candida
overgrowth. What is Candida albicans? It is yeast organism that normally lives in
your mouth, on your skin and in your intestinal tract. If you are a female, it can also
live in your vagina.
In a normal healthy body, the immune system and the “friendly bacteria” that inhabit
the intestinal tract keep Candida overgrowth under control. However, in today’s
polluted and stressful environment, and with are less than perfect dietary habits, most
of us do not live at our maximum health potential. When our immune system is weak,
or we have taken a series of antibiotics, the natural balance of our body is disturbed.
Antibiotics are prescribed to eliminate unhealthy bacteria in the body. However, they
also eliminate healthy or “good” bacteria enabling the Candida organism to multiply
unchecked.
Candida is a living organism, which excretes toxic waste. This can lead to a variety of
problems including: poor digestion, fatigue, bloating, gas, poor elimination, mood
swings, sugar and carbohydrate cravings, head pain, brain fog, female issues, skin
rashes, lowered immunity, cold hands or feet and much more. Not only does our diet
of excess sugar and carbohydrates contribute towards increased susceptibility- oral
contraceptives and chemicals found in today’s food and drink play a major role as
well. People that have been battling with chronic symptoms such as fatigue and low
immunity without relief should explore the possibility of Candida overgrowth and
take the necessary steps to alleviate this condition.
Section 1
This section involves an understanding of your health history and how it may
have promoted Candida growth. Circle those comments to which you can
answer “yes”. Record your total at the end of the session.
1. Throughout your lifetime, have you taken any antibiotics or tetracycline (Symycin, Panmycin, Vibramycin, Monicin, etc.) for acne or other conditions for more than one mouth? 2. Have you taken a “broad spectrum” antibiotic for more than 2 months or 4 or more times in a 1-year period? These could include any antibiotics taken for respiratory, urinary or other infections. 3. Have you taken a broad spectrum antibiotics- even for a single course? These antibiotics include amoxicillin, keflex, etc. 4. Have you ever had problems with persistent prostatitis, vaginitis, 25 or other problems with your reproductive organs? 6. Women – Have you taken birth control pills: 7. If you were not breast-fed as an infant. 8. Have you taken cortisone-type drugs (Prednisone, Decadron, etc.)? 15 9. Are you sensitive to and bothered by exposure to perfumes, Do you have moderate to severe symptoms? 11. Are your symptoms worse on damp, muggy days or in moldy places? 20 12. If you had chronic fungus infections of the skin or nails (including athlete’s foot, ring worm, jock itch) have the infections been. 13. Do you crave sugar (chocolate, ice cream, candy, cookies, etc.)? 10 14. Do you crave carbohydrates (bread, bread and more bread.)? 16. Have you drunk or do you drink chlorinated water (city or tap)? 20 Total Score Section 1 ______________
Major Symptoms - Section 2
For each of your symptoms, enter the appropriate figure in the point score column. • Frequent and/or moderately severe - 6 18. Women – Menstrual irregularities and/or severe cramps 21. Women – Persistent vaginal burning or itching Total Score Section 2 ______________
Minor Symptoms - Section 3
For each of your symptoms, enter the appropriate figure in the point score column. • No symptoms 0 • Occasional or mild 1 • Frequent and/or moderately severe 2 • Severe and/or disabling 3 15. Recurrent infections or fluid in the ears 19. Pressure above the ears – your head feels like it is swelling and tingling Total Score Section 3 ____________
THE RESULTS
Total Score from Section 1_____
Total Score from Section 2_____
Total Score from Section 3_____
TOTAL SCORE_____
IF YOUR SCORE IS AT LEAST:

180 Women Almost certainly
140 Men yeast connected
120 Women Probably
90 Men yeast connected
60 Women Possibly
40 Men yeast connected
LESS THAN:

60 Women Probably not
40 Men yeast connected
If you scored below 60 for women or 40 for men, WAY TO GO!! You are probably not plagued with the symptoms of Candida albicans. You are obviously following a very healthy lifestyle and you deserve a pat on the back! However, if your score was above 60 for women or 40 for men, you may want to consider looking into a means to get the Candida overgrowth under control.

Source: http://integrativewellness.org/Documents/cansurvey.pdf