What are the Symptoms of Candida?

Are the problems you're having related to Candida, Candida albicans, or yeast infection?

If you answer yes to any of the following:

• Have felt an over all sickness,
• if you have ever taken prescription drugs--antibiotics,
• sought the help of a lot of doctors,
• have taken birth control pills,
• issuses with fatigue and/or muscle aches,
• food sensitivities, and/or allergies,

• digestive problems,
• cravings for sugar--something sweet,
• brain fog,
• issues with deppression and/or feelings of irritability,
• headaches,
• chemical, perfume, and/or tobacco smoke sensitivities...

If so, these problems could be yeast related.

Did you know that women between the ages of 20 and 55 are more prone to develop problems affiliated with yeast?

Most symptoms include, but are not limited to:

• weight gain
• frequent vaginal yeast infections
• frequent urinary tract infections
• PMS
• burning sensation in the vulva
• low libido/no sex drive
• pain during intercourse
• infertility
• endometriosis
• interstitial cystitis

Believe it or not, both men, as well as children can develop issues in the area of yeast.

Other issues/complaints possibly yeast related are:

• numbness
• tingling sensations
• ringing in the ears
• body odor, including bad breath
• hair loss
• multiple sclerosis
• Chrohn's disease
• ITBS--irritable bowel syndrome
• colitis
• rheumatoid arthritis
• myasthenia gravis--muscle weakness
• eczema
• acne
• lupus
• asthma
• sinusitis
• psoriasis
• hives

If you would like to do a self-test to be certain if you have Candida, you can do the Candida Spit test, and/or the Candida Questionnaire. I have included a video that thoroughly explains the spit test

This Questionnaire is a modified, condensed version, from The Yeast Connection and the Women’s Health, and is most appropriate for adult males and adult females as well; if suspected of having issues with regard to yeast.

Now you will need to grab a piece of paper and a pencil/pen. If you find in reading the question, your response is "yes", write the point value assigned to that particular question. In the end, you will need to add up the all of the points! Whatever your score is will better help you to determine whether or not your health issues are yeast-related.

1. Have you taken any antibacterial drugs? 4 points

2. Have you had issues with vaginal, prostate or urinary tract infections? 3 points

3. Do you feel "sick all over," not sure exactly what is wrong? 2 points

4. Have you had issues with your hormones, like PMS, menstrual irregularities, low libido, cravings of sweets, or fatigue? 2 points

5. Does the smell of tobacco smoke, perfumes, colognes and other chemical odors bother you? 2 points

6. Are there times when you can’t seem to focus, feeling “spaced out”, or have a short-term memory? 2 points

7. Have you ever taken steroids, soy or have you taken "the pill" for 3 years or more? 2 points

8. Do you have digestive issues (where certain foods do not agree with you)? 2 points

9. Do you have regular bowel movements, or are you constipated, have diarrhea, bloating or abdominal pain? 1 point

10. Do you have itchy skin? Does your skin tingle or burn? Do you have eczema or excessive dry skin, or psoriasis with rashes? 1 point

Scoring for women: If your score is 9 or more, your health problems are probably yeast-connected. If your score is 12 or more, your health problems are not severe, yet yeast-related.

Scoring for men: If your score is 7 or more, your health problems are more than likely yeast-related. If your score is 10 or more, your health problems are not severe, yet yeast-related.

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