Skin Disorders and Candida Albicans
By Michael C Biamonte CCN.
Overgrowth of intestinal yeast Candida albicans can be signified by a large number of skin problems, including psoriasis, inflammation, and rashes on various parts of the body. In fact, some experts estimate that 15% of patients with Candida overgrowth have some type of skin lesions.1 Numerous clinical studies have linked the presence of anti-Candida albicans antibodies in the blood with the clinical condition of atopic dermatitis.2-5 A team of German investigators found an inordinately large amount of Candida albicans yeast in the stool samples of HIV patients suffering from seborrheic dermatitis.6 The can be two types of candida related skin problems. The most common is when candida overgrows within the digestive tract and then releases “mycotoxins”(yeast toxins) and Neuro-toxins (toxins that effect the nervous system) into the Digestive tract. These are skin problems, which are indirectly caused by Candida. These toxins can be absorbed into the blood stream and the lymphatic system. At this point these toxins have entered they general circulation and can cause a cascade of allergic reactions which result in eczema, psoriasis atopic dermatitis etc. Candida typically causes malabsorption of many important nutrients that would normally help nourish the skin and prevent allergic reactions. Without these nutrients we are more susceptible to dry, flaky and inflamed skin. Allergic reactions also increase due to the lack of nutrients to help the liver detoxify the allergic reaction via liver function.
Candida Growth directly On The Skin
It is less common that Candida causes an infection of the skin by directly invading the skin. Candida can infect mucous membranes and moist areas of the skin. Typical areas of infection are the lining of the mouth and vagina, the genital area and anus, the armpits, the skin under the breasts in women, and the skin folds of the stomach. Conditions that enable Candida to infect the skin include hot, humid weather; tight, synthetic underclothing; poor hygiene; and inflammatory diseases, such as psoriasis, occurring in the skin folds. These are skin problems that are caused by the direct growth of candida on the skin!
Infections in skin folds (intertriginous infections) or in the navel usually cause a bright red rash, sometimes with softening and breakdown of skin. Small pustules may appear, especially at the edges of the rash, and the rash may itch intensely or burn. A Candida rash around the anus may be raw, white or red, and itchy. Babies may develop a Candida rash in the diaper area Penile candidiasis most often affects men with diabetes, uncircumcised men, or men whose female sex partners have vaginal candidiasis. Usually the infection produces a red, raw, sometimes painful rash on the head of the penis and sometimes the scrotum. Sometimes the rash may not cause any symptoms.
Perlèche is candidiasis at the corners of the mouth, creating cracks and tiny cuts. It may stem from chronic lip licking, thumb sucking, ill-fitting dentures, or any other condition that leaves the corners of the mouth moist enough so that yeast can grow. Candidal paronychia is candidiasis in the nail beds, producing painful redness and swelling Nails infected with Candida may turn white or yellow and separate from the nail bed. This disorder typically occurs in people with diabetes or a weakened immune system or in otherwise healthy people whose hands are subjected to frequent wetting or washing.
Standard Medical Treatment
Usually, a doctor can identify candidiasis by observing its distinctive rash or the thick, white, pasty residue it generates. To confirm the diagnosis, a doctor may scrape off some of the skin or residue with a scalpel or tongue depressor. The sample is then examined under a microscope or placed in a culture medium (a substance that allows microorganisms to grow) to identify the specific .Generally, candidiasis of the skin is easily cured with creams containing miconazoleSome Trade Names
MICATIN
MONISTAT , clotrimazoleSome Trade Names
LOTRIMIN
MYCELEX
, oxiconazoleSome Trade Names
OXISTAT
, ketoconazoleSome Trade Names
NIZORAL
, econazoleSome Trade Names
SPECTAZOLE
, ciclopiroxSome Trade Names
LOPROX
, or nystatinSome Trade Names
MYCOSTATIN
NILSTAT
. The cream is usually applied twice daily for 7 to 10 days. Corticosteroid creams are sometimes used along with Antifungals creams because they quickly reduce itching and pain (although they do not help cure the infection itself). Corticosteriods in fact can WORSEN a candida infection! Long-term use of corticosteroids suppress the immune system. They may also upset the balance of normal microorganisms in the mouth and digestive tract. Corticosteriods may increase the amount of sugar contain in the mucus surrounding the candida infections. They may also increase the level of glucose in the small blood that the candida may “tap” into in order to obtain glucose.
Candidiasis that does not respond to Antifungals creams and liquids may be treated with gentian violet, a purple dye that is painted on the infected area to kill the yeast. Keeping the skin dry helps clear up the infection and prevents it from returning. Talcum powder helps keep the surface area dry, and talcum powder with nystatinSome Trade Names
MYCOSTATIN
NILSTAT
may further help prevent a recurrence. Different treatments are prescribed for vaginal yeast infections, thrush, and nail infections
An Outline of the 5 Phases of Candida Elimination
Phase 0
Many years ago I discovered that parasites could cause Candida. This is covered in other articles and writings that you can find on our Web site. The exact mechanics of this is simple. Parasite destroy friendly flora just like antibiotics do. Many parasites excrete ammonia and other toxic chemicals that destroy friendly flora like acidophilus. Some parasites also depress the immune response in the intestinal tract allowing yeasts to overgrow. Anything that destroys friendly flora can cause an overgrowth of Candida since friendly flora holds Candida in check.
The purpose of Phase 0 is to eliminate enough of the parasites from the lining of the intestinal tract so that the person will not quickly relapse on Phase 1. Phs0 also eliminates the top layers of Candida growth so there is less die-off from Phase 1 that could make you feel sick. This also allows Phase 1 to absorb faster and deeper into your system.
Phase 1
The purpose of Phase 1 is to eliminate and destroy most of the candida in the body. This program destroys candida in the intestines, the blood, lymph and vital organs.
This is known as the rotation program. Once we have tested the person to discover the type of Candida they have, we now select 4 substances that are especially effective on that type of Candida. The first one is taken for a 4-day period, stopped and then we move to the next one for another 4 days, this is repeated over and over again. This is done so that the candida does not develop a resistance to the substance. (This concept is covered in my earlier articles on Candida)
At this time hormones are checked and a program to correct them is begun as an adjunct. If the hormones are imbalanced the Candida will not fully clear and Phase 1 will not kill all of its intended victims!
Phase 2
The purpose of Phase 2 is to: 1) Destroy the Candida buried in the intestinal tract. If this candida is not removed it will eventually cause a full-blown relapse within 6 months to year. 2) To establish friendly bacteria in the intestinal tract and stimulate the immune response in the intestines that fights candida and harmful organisms. This is not done in phase 1 or phase 0 because we have proved that candida will prevent friendly acidophilus and bifidus bacteria from growing. The Candida must be eliminated first before the friendly bacteria will grow. An analogy would be trying to plant flowers in a garden of weeds. 3) To repair any damage to the intestines tract (leaky gut) that has occurred that may be causing food allergies and chemical sensitivities. At this time the fecal toxic metal test is performed to check for the metals referred to in the “Toxic Metal Connection” earlier in this article.
Phase 3
The purpose of phase 3 is to completing eliminate all toxic metals and then to correct any deficiency of vitamins, mineral, amino acids, hormones or fatty acids that exists.
Special tests are performed to measure all the nutrients. The most common mistake in trying to regain energy in one who has Candidiasis is the use of many vitamins and minerals or other exotic supplements intended to boost energy while the Candida still exists in the body.
Giving a toxic body dozens of nutrients is to ask for trouble. One can become severely ill if they take many nutrients when they are chronically toxic. The nutrients will cause a mad, uncontrolled release of toxins, which the body was not prepared to release. The result will be feeling terrible. Candida suffers usually get bad reactions to vitamin supplements.
This is why vitamins are not given until phase 3 after the candida is gone.
Toxic metals and hormone imbalances in their own right have been implicated in all the skin problems we originally discussed.
At this point in our program the use of vitamins and nutrients can be of tremendous help in allowing the skin to heal correctly. One does not have to search very far to find that Vitamins have a profound healing effect on our skin!
Phase 4
The purpose here is to stimulate the immune system. In order to prevent relapse of Candida or any chronic viral condition, proper immune function must be restored. After Phase I & Phase II (killing the yeast) and Phase III (restoring vitamin and mineral balance and energy) have been completed, the immune system is perfectly set up to be restored. Immune function will not come back if we have deficiencies and toxic metals as these problems can suppress the immune system. You certainly cannot restore the immune system while you have an active Candida infection. If your house was on fire (which is like having an infection) would you put out the fire or would you run into the burning house with new rugs, wallpaper and furniture, and try to “build the house back up” while it was burning down? I doubt it! Candida
Special testing may be done to measure immune function.
Why This Works!
This method has a success rate of better then 90% according to our recent surveys.
Much of the success of this approach is not in what we do but when we do it and what we DO NOT DO!
Mixing these phases’ together results in a patient that either responds slowly, does not respond at all or gets worse. Most doctors get poor results with candida because the fail to understand the interactions between candida, vitamins, hormones and toxic metals
References:
1 Trowbridge JP, Walker M. The yeast syndrome. New York: Bantam Books, 1986;301-320.
2 Savolainen J, Lammintausta K, Kalimo K, Viander M. Candida albicans and atopic dermatitis. Clin Exp Allergy 1993;23(40:332-339.
3 Savalainen J, Koivikko A, Kalimo K, Neiminen E, Viander M. IgE, IgA, and IgG antibodies and delayed skin response towards Candida albicans antigens in atopics with and without saprophytic growth. Clin Exp Allergy 1990;20(5):549-554.
4 Samuilova TL, Mokronosova MA, Krasnoproshina LI, Sdokhova SA, Sergeeva AS. Candida albicans sensitization in patients with atopic bronchial asthma and topic dermatitis [Russian]. Ter Arkh 1997;69(11):41-44.
5 Savolainen J, Kortekangas-Savolainen O, Nermes M, Viander M, Koivikko A, Kalimo K, Terho EO. IgE, IgA, and IgG responses to common yeasts in atopic patients. Allergy 1998;53(50:506-512.
6 Buslau M, Hanel H, Holzmann H. The significance of yeasts in seborrheic eczema. [German]. Hautarzt 1989;40(10):611-613.
THE HIDDEN EPIDEMIC IN NORTH AMERICAN PARASITES
By Michael Biamonte, C.C.N.
The information you are about to read in this article will shock and perhaps sicken you. This is not my opinion this data comes from World Health organizations and Health organizations here in the US.I feel that this is the most important article I have ever written! The information given herein will give you chance to recover from whatever your chronic illness is or, just feel better! Right now there is an 85% chance that you, the reader, is infected with parasites. Whether you are healthy or sick does not make a difference. In recent medical studies, it has been estimated that 85% of the North American population has at least 1 or more parasite living in their bodies. Some authorities feel that the figure is has high as 95%. Experts claim that we have more parasitic infections then some third world countries and that Africa has less of a problem than we do.
Several years ago I wrote 2 articles about parasites and worms. I estimated that 40% of the people had them. The medical profession has stated that only 5% to 10% have them. I was criticized on radio shows and in the newspapers as being an “alarmist” and a “headline seeker” for this. Well, I am now ready to admit I was wrong. The correct figure is 85 to 95 %!
The word parasite comes from Greek meaning “one who eats off the table of another.” Parasites eat and live off the food we consume, even our health supplements. They leave us the scraps. They often make us feel that we are not getting the nutrition from our food or that SOMETHING IS MISSING.
SYMPTOMS OF PARASITES:
• INABILITY TO GAIN OR LOSE WEIGHT
• CHRONIC CANDIDA
• YEAST INFECTIONS
• CHRONIC SINUS OR EAR INFECTIONS
• URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS
• ITCHY EARS OR NOSE
• ANAL ITCHING, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT
• DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS
• GAS AND BLOATING
• DIARRHEA
• MUCUSY STOOLS
• HEMORRHOIDS
• CONSTIPATION
• IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
• GRINDING TEETH WHILE SLEEPING
• HEART PAIN
• NUMB HANDS
• PAIN IN THE NAVEL
• PAIN IN THE BACK,THIGHS OR SHOULDERS
• ARTHRITIC PAINS
• BURNING IN THE STOMACH
• BED WETTING
• DROOLING WHILE SLEEPING
• ANY MENSTRUAL COMPLAINT
• CYSTS AND FIBROIDS
• EATING MORE AND STILL BEING HUNGRY
• ALL SKIN PROBLEMS
• FORGETFULNESS
• DEPRESSION
• CHRONIC FATIGUE
• CHRONIC VIRAL SYNDROMES
• PROSTATE PROBLEMS AND SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION IN MEN
• WATER RETENTION (mostly from tapeworms)
• CRAWLING FEELING UNDER THE SKIN
• FLOATERS
• LIVER/GALLBLADDER TROUBLE
And the list goes on and on. We must now be realistic. If 85% to 95% of the population, healthy or sick, has parasites, any illness can be suspected as having as its cause, parasites! In the book ANIMALS PARASITIC TO MAN, by Geoffrey Lapage, he states; “There is no part of the human body, nor indeed, any part of the bodies of the hosts of parasitic animals in general, which is not visited by some kind of parasitic animal at some time or another, during their life histories”
TWO TYPES OF PARASITES
There are 2 types of parasites. There are large ones referred to as worms and small ones that require a microscope to see. The large worms while in an immature form can travel through your blood stream and infect any organ, gland or part of the body. Depending on the type of worm, they can grow anywhere from several inches up to many feet in length. They can lay thousand up to millions of eggs each day.The eggs stick to the walls of our intestines and can be microscopic in size.These large worms are called HEMINTHINS or INTESTINAL NEMATODES. The fish tape worm is the largest of the human tapeworms and can reach up to 33 feet in length or more! Beef and pork also have tapeworms.
The small ones travel through your blood stream like bacteria or virus.They reproduce by dividing themselves much like bacteria do. They to can invade any cell in the body.These small ones are caused PROTOZOA.
PARASITE TESTING IS 1% ACCURATE.
You may be asking yourself, “How could a parasite be living in my body?.” Well, the purpose of a parasite is NOT to make itself known. THE ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY written by Thomas J. Brooks states, “Tapeworms are among the oldest parasite of the human race. Indeed, some species have become so well adapted to live in the human intestine that the host (man) may be entirely symptom free!” It is now being considered that perhaps 50% of all cancer, diabetes, asthma, arthritis and heart disease comes from parasites! That is a horrible and shocking possibility to face. That we, as a country, could be infested with disease causing parasites and not know it makes no sense. However, let’s examine some facts. It has been determined that the average hospital or lab is only able to catch 20% of the actual cases. Over 1000 species of parasites can live in your body and there are tests available only for 40 to 50 types.This means that your doctor, should he decide to test you, can only hope to find 5% of the parasites that can be tested for at a accuracy rate of 20%. We are automatically missing 80% and have only a 20% chance of finding the remaining 5% that we can test for.
This ends up being a 1% accuracy.
I recently sent 5 patients to 3 different labs in New York City for parasite testing all within the same 1 week period. They all went directly to the labs and gave fresh stool samples. All 3 results on all 5 patients came back completely different. None of the labs were able to find the same parasites.
In a separate incident I had 3 patients collect stool samples. These patients saw live worms crawling in the sample so they rushed to the labs with the samples. THE RESULTS WERE NEGATIVE! And these were 3 different labs.
The Merck manual, which is studied by all of our physicians, suggests that human specimens should be collected for 3 days in a row or one every other day. Yet the Merck Veterinary Manual states that up to 10 samples may be needed!
It further states that when looking for parasite eggs in the stool to confirm diagnosis: “The counts may be negative or deceptively low in the presence of large numbers of immature worms; even when many adults parasites are present”.
This confirms that parasite testing is very inaccurate. This is why we can have such an epidemic and it is going unnoticed.
WHAT THEY DO AND WHERE THEY ARE
Parasites eat and eliminate wastes every day. They not only eat our food, BUT MANY OF THEM EAT HUMAN TISSUES. They also can eat the protein coating on your nerves. Endo limax nana is a parasite that has been found to eat the calcium off our bones causing forms of arthritis. Entamoeba Histolytica can get into the liver, the lungs and the brain. Immature forms of a worm called ROUND WORM, ALSO KNOWN AS ASCARIS, CAN GET INTO OUR LUNGS AND MAY CAUSE ASTHMA. Many cases of chronic anemia can be from a parasite called HOOKWORM, also known as NECATOR AMERICANUS meaning AMERICAN MURDER. This parasite attaches itself to the lining of or intestines and bites into our blood vessels. It is capable of drinking an enormous amount of blood everyday. Hemoglobin levels as low as 15% of normal have been found in people with chronic hookworm disease.
Experts now feel that even seizures may be caused by parasites or even worms that can get into our brains! Recently in her book, THE CURE FOR ALL DISEASES, Dr. Hulga Clark speculates that Diabetes can be caused by a worm called a FLUKE which can get into the pancreas and cause it to malfunction. Many researchers, including myself, have seen this to be true! Recently the TV show “60 Minutes” highlighted a story of many children who had bloated bellies and had died of unknown causes. It was found upon autopsy that these children had died of DOG HEART TAPE WORMS. Tape worms that these children had picked up from dogs and had infected their bodies.
It is now being considered that heart disease and heart attacks may be higher in dog owners as these owners have had their hearts infected by these worms. This condition has been confirmed by autopsy. Another type of roundworm is called whip worms.They inject a digestive fluid into our colon which turns the tissue of our colons into a liquid which the worm then sucks up. Pinworms have recently been found in the uterus, vulva and the fallopian tubes of some of my female patients. This is because when the worm travels to lay its eggs, it can get lost on its way back to the colon. In other words, it travels out of the colon, out of the anus into the vaginal area and gets lost on its way back. It’s no wonder women can get rid of their vaginal infects. Worms can be crawling out of the anus carrying bacteria and candida right into the reproductive areas. And to make matters worse they do this at night while your asleep. Sound unbelievable? Do you get rectal itching that is worse at night or that ever wakes you up at night? Well guess who’s coming to dinner!
Dr. Norman Stoll, a former worm expert at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, estimated in 1940 that over 644 million people were infected with roundworms. We now believe that figure has at least doubled!!
Parasites release toxic wastes. These wastes are actually their feces and urine. Parasite urine is practically pure ammonia. Parasite wastes stress the kidneys, liver and immune system.
I HAVE RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT THE WASTES THAT PARASITES RELEASE DESTROY FRIENDLY BACTERIA ALLOWING CANDIDA TO GROW. I NOW FEEL THAT PARASITES ARE THE MAJOR REASON FOR CANDIDA AND THE MAJOR REASON WHY CANDIDA EITHER COMES BACK OR NEVER GOES AWAY, NOT ANTIBIOTICS, WHY? WE ARE BEING EXPOSED TO PARASITES EVERYDAY, ALL DAY. HOW OFTEN ARE WE EXPOSED TO ANTIBIOTICS?
This doesn’t mean that antibiotics have no involvement in chronic Candida, they surely do exactly what we always suspected. HOWEVER, PARASITE EXPOSURE IS DAILY!
In 1979, a British study reported on 600 former prisoners of war from WWII. These men had been stationed in the far EAST. Thirty years after the war, 15% were still infected with a parasite called STRONGYLOIDES that they had contacted during the war. THIS MEANS YOU COULD HAVE EATEN MEAT 10 YEARS AGO AND STILL BE HOSTING TAPEWORMS AND OTHER PARASITES THAT WERE IN THE MEAT.
HOW DO WE GET PARASITES? Well if 85% to 95% of North Americans have parasites they must be very easy to get! The primary way is from our food and water. Over 50% of our food and water is infected. And organic food because it is grown with animal manure may be worse than commercial food.
In her book, THE CURE FOR HIV AND AIDS, Dr. Hulga Clark points out that much of the food we eat, the personal care items we use like shampoo, hand lotions and commercial cleaning solutions are high in solvents. The two most common solvents are BENZENE and PROPYL ALCOHOL. These solvents cause the microscopic eggs from parasites to hatch quickly in our bodies. Many years ago, before we were exposed to these chemicals, the parasite eggs would pass through our bodies leaving us safe. The eggs of parasites are microscopic and are the real danger. They can be passed sexually, through shaking hands, walking barefoot, eating or drinking from someone else’s glass, bottle, can, fork etc., swimming in polluted lakes, rivers or streams, even by going to the beach.
Recent surveys have found that livestock inspectors might be missing as many as 1/2 of the parasite infected animals that go to slaughter.
Dr. Brooks claims that “eggs are readily transported through the air and it is not uncommon to find them in every room in the house…..complications are much common in women then men.” We get parasites from our pets. Anyone who is sick or has a health problem should try to remember when it started and when they got their pet. You may find it was around the same time. Every time that your pet licks their anus they are putting thousands of parasite eggs are their tongues. When they go and lick you those eggs are going right onto YOU! The link between a sick child and a new puppy is seldom realized.
WHAT YOU CAN DO Make sure that you wash your hands several times a day and especially after going to the rest room or if around animals. Never let your pets sleep in your bed or lick you on the mouth.Always wash yourself after a pet licks you.
Cook your meat and fish until it has no visible pink and is getting dry. I’m sorry, but that’s the way it is. Do not leave food out over night. The longer food sits out, the quicker the incubation period for parasites can begin. Always wash or peel raw fruits and vegetables. RAW FRUITS AND VEGETABLES CAN BE BIGGER SOURCE OF PARASITES THAN MEAT!!.
Do not allow yourself to remain constipated. If your bowels do not move at least 2-3 times a day read my article on constipation. Go to your doctor or a clinical nutritionist and get it corrected. The longer your feces stays in your digestive tract the greater a chance you have for parasites to grow.
THE LOST PRACTICE OF DE-WORMING
Prior to the 1930’s it was very common that people would take castor oil, mineral oil or some type of herbal mixture to clear themselves of parasites. Each ethnic had their own way of doing this. This was done every six months, once a year or with the change in seasons. In this way, people kept themselves clear of parasites. Medical doctors in the 1800’s would commonly supervise the de-worming of their patients every 6 months, or once a year. Could this be where the traditional 6 month or annual check-up comes from?
In Europe, the medical community still recommends that you de-worm yourself, your animals and pets every six months. However, in North America we have lost this basic part of our personal hygiene because we have been fooled by our inadequate parasite testing and our modern technology. We couldn’t believe it could happen to us, its only in third world countries. Well, surprise! Whether healthy or sick, you have an 85 to 95% chance of having parasites! If you are healthy, your body is handling the damage and poisons produced by these parasites and they are not producing disease your body. However, they may begin to produce disease at any time, depending on your life style, diet, and level of stress.
PARASITE ELIMINATION
On a program that works and is effective, it takes at least 3 months to eliminate the majority of parasites. We have reports of patients still eliminating parasites in their stools after 5 months on the parasite program.
I am now recommending that all my former patients, current patients and everyone in this country be on a parasite maintenance program. I have designed many parasite elimination programs. Many have been effective; however, they were very hard for people to do. The amounts of products required and the frequency of doses made it difficult for people to do. Also, I found that people would get reinfected easily. A few months ago I learned of a company that was distributing A 600 YEAR OLD Eastern recipe containing 11 herbs. I have put myself, family and friends on these products and have been amazed at the results. While I felt fine and consider myself quite healthy, I was amazed at how much better I felt after a few weeks on these products. These products are safe and can be used every day for the rest of ones life to stay free of parasites. They need to be taken only once a day and only a few capsules are needed. At higher doses they are the most effective and the simplest parasite cleansers I have ever used and I have used over 1000 products that were suppose to eliminate parasites.
YOU CAN RUN, BUT YOU CAN’T HIDE!
Regular de-worming is nothing new. People have been doing it for thousands of years. Ask your parents or grandparents and they will undoubtedly be able to tell you about it. I believe that the single most undiagnosed health challenge in the history of the human race is parasites. You must educate yourself, your family and friends on this matter as they may be suffering needlessly and help is right on your health food store’s shelf! Michael Biamonte holds a Doctorate of Nutripathy, a Degree in Natural Healing, and a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition. He is affiliated with the International Academy of Clinical Nutritionists and the International Academy of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine. He is listed in “The Directory of Distinguished Americans” for his research in Nutrition and Physiology.