So you have heard about thrush right? Most women have. Its that itchy sore feeling down in our vagina which can cause us discomfort for more than a few days! That is Candida. Our natural "friendly" bacteria has changed down there and the candida has grown altering the balance.
It might surprise you to also know, there are 56 different strains of Candida that can cause issues with our body and skin. It can effect our skin, our mouth, our stomach, and so many other areas. Some of the main strains are:
C. Rugosa (Acne)
C. Krusei (Eczema)
C. Dubliniensis (Psoriasis)
C. Albicans (Seborrheic Dermatitis)
Candida is actually apart of our microbiome on and in our body but when it has an environment that is warm, moist or it is "overfed" foods that it loves such as fried foods, sugar, dairy and citric foods, it tends to out grow the good bacteria, and then that is when you get these problems. You will also find some medications such as antibiotics that reduce your good bacteria, help the candida thrive, or stress, some supplements and other foods such as fermented foods.
What is Candida?
Candida is a fungus that lives on us all in various areas of our body. It is apart of our bacteria health in certain areas like gut, mouth, vagina and causes no issues to us. However when it is simulated by an altered environment, it can overgrow and that is when it starts to cause issues for us. Some studies are now showing that Candida is becoming more and more resistant to antifungal treatments
What can simulate Candida Overgrowth?
When candida is presented with the things it likes, it will grow - sometimes overgrow and that is when you start to see issues. Medications alter the bacteria environment, leaving room for the candida to take over. Candida reacts or feeds off foods such as fried foods, dairy, sugar and citric acid. Fermented foods though a craze at the moment, studies are showing they can also distort the balance ni your gut causing an overgrowth. When it has enough if these over time, it again grows. This can also leave you craving these foods the candida is wanting more. Progesterone is another way candida can overgrow. If you have a hormone device or pill that is high in this hormone, and your candida is already overgrown, you can start to see issues. For example, you get acne on your forehead, chin or upper cheek close to your period, this is the candida reacting to the progesterone with and already high overgrowth population. It is also studied that candida in the mouth can come due to some mouthwashes altering the bacteria balance in your mouth.
Digestive Candida Overgrowth Effect On Skin
When your gut microbiome balance is out and your candida population is larger, it then starts creating issues on your skin. Eczema, acne, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis are just some examples. What you will find, is these issues are in the internal linked zones where the candida is out. For example, in the typical digestive mapping zones if the overgrowth is in the gut- forehead, upper cheek and chin, you will see the skin issues.
How To Restore Your Gut And Skin Issues From Candida
When your digestive gut balance is out and you have more candida growth than you should have, your skin starts to show signs. To restore these, you want to look at what is the actual cause. Is it your foods, your lifestyle, your hormones or some medications that you are taking. The first step is to identify what the cause is and make some changes. Then you want to start to restore your gut health. Prebiotic are the foods your healthy bacteria love such as green banana, apples, asparagus, chicory root, dandelion greens, flaxseed, oats, onions and seaweed. Introducing this every day along with limiting your dairy, sugars, fried foods will help your digestive system bugs grow. However you do need to treat your digestive candida by rebalancing, detoxing or restoring. Below are the Osmosis Wellness products which help internally. Not all are needed, but it is recommended that Skin Perfection Elixir is used in your protocol. The rest, depends on your candida, gut health or skin concerns.
MY PICK : Skincare And Wellness Support Products
Below are the Osmosis Wellness products which help internally as well as your skin. Not all are needed, but it is recommended that Skin Perfection Elixir is used in your protocol. The rest, depends on your candida, gut health or skin concerns.
Osmosis Skin Perfection Elixir contains 70+ critical minerals, and clinically proven technology that targets skin conditions related to digestive candida issues such as acne, redness, eczema and psoriasis.
Osmosis Skin Clarifier Detox has specific ingredients such as Mullein Leaf Powder, Plantain Leaf Powder and Lobelia Herb Powder which helps gently cleanse the digestive system of unwanted toxins and mucus that candida can get trapped in. causing acne, eczema and blackheads in the digestive zone on the skin.
Osmosis Recovery Elixir is a special blend of sea buckthorn and macadamia oil to help restore your microbiome - your unique probiotic population.
Osmosis Digestive Support are specific enzymes that help you digest and absorb your foods. As we age or sometimes certain digestive issues can reduce our enzymes which can cause candida. This is more specific with dairy foods.
Osmosis Rescue Epidermal Repair Serum has the patented calming ingredient Ozonized Ethyl Oleate (Trioxolane) which helps improve acne, rosacea and eczema topically. It is a best seller with amazing results.
Osmosis Remedy Healing Balm has ingredients to help moisturise and soothe skins to restore balance. When skin is too sensitive or reactive, this is great for healing conditions such as eczema and stinging skin conditions.
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