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To Yeast or Not to Yeast
Dr. Betsy Meshbesher
Candidiasis, the condition caused by a yeast-like fungi called
Candida, derives its name from the Latin, candidus, which literally
means, "glowing white." Candida Albicans is a small
oval-shaped species that is the most common cause of candidiasis.
Reference 1.
With the diagnosis of Candida Albicans , the patient is often warned that they must
not have any yeast or products containing yeast. The original
source of this misinformation is unknown. If you study microbiology
- you'll find that under NO circumstances does yeast feed on yeast.
Any microbiology book will support this.
There are over 200,000 species of fungi all around us and over
50,000 types of unicellular fungi called yeast. Whatever the case,
one type of species of yeast, DOES NOT feed or feed upon another
type of yeast. To avoid all yeast supplements because one may
have candida, is WITHOUT scientific support - and to do so makes
about as much sense as restricting ALL potassium from the diet
since potassium cyanide is a poison. References
2,3.
Brewer's yeast, being the most comprehensive, and Rice Polish
are the leading natural food sources of the B complex factors,
including the important B1.
Synthetic B1 is made from coal tar, and coal tar comes from coal.
Coal is good to burn and generate energy, but it is not a good
food. Synthetic B1 is seen on labels as Thiamine Hydrochloride
(HCL) and Thiamine Mononitrate. Reference
4.
A report from the Korean War is enlightening: A medical columnist
writing in a Pennsylvania newspaper following the above said conflict,
told of this experience as the medical officer in a North Korean
prisoner-of-war camp. He said his fellow prisoners were becoming
totally debilitated with the classical B1 deficiency disease,
beriberi.
From the International Red Cross, he obtained synthetic B1, in
the form of Thiamine Hydrochloride. He administered the Thiamine
HCL to most ill prisoners, but no change was seen; and they continued
to worsen.
Finally, he procured some Rice Polish, which is a natural food
source of the vitamin B complex. Rationing the Rice Polish out
to the very ill POW's did the trick, and their beriberi symptoms
abated. Obviously, the body does know the difference. Reference
5.
In the synthetic fractional form, as little as 2 mgs per day
can mess up body function and therefore be poisonous. Ten mgs.
per day have been reported as capable of causing meningeal irritation
- irritating the coverings of the brain.
In laboratory animals, just twice the minimum daily requirement
of synthetic B1 causes infertility in the offspring. Synthetic
vitamins given to laboratory animals reduces their lifespan about
10%. Natural complex vitamins support life; they do not reduce
lifespan. Reference 6.
From this research information, you can quickly realize the importance
of intelligent selection when choosing nutritional supplements.
Reference 7. Brewer's yeast
provides natural B complex factors and for some persons represents
the only good source of vitamin B in their diet. A real shame
to lose it!
The Candida organism most likely to produce candidiasis is influenced
by antibiotic therapy, diet, pregnancy, endocrine disorders, defective
immunity and pH. Reference 8.
By the way, the primary food source of Candida is sugars, not
yeast, per se.
References:
- Candidiasis, Richard P. Murray, D.C., 1986, Biomedical Health
Foundation.
- The Bizarre Syndrome, Richard P. Murray, D.C., Feb 1986, Journal
of the National Academy of Research Biochemists.
- Dear Patient, Richard P. Murray, D.C., Journal of the National
Academy of Research Biochemists.
- Ibid.
- Natural vs. Synthetic, Richard P. Murray, D.C., 1987 Biomedical
Health Foundation.
- Dear Patient, Richard P. Murray, D.C., Journal of the National
Academy of Research Biochemists.
- Candidiasis, Richard P. Murray, D.C., 1986 Biomedical Health
Foundation.
Side Note:
In the past, Candida Albicans has tended to be a "scape
goat" for when a particular health problem doesn't respond
to generally accepted therapies. The well-known "Chronic
Fatigue" took its place and is also commonly defaulted to
when there isn't any easy answer to symptoms.
These two "dis-eases" in many cases are nothing more
than a series of symptoms that are associated with a weak immune
system. The immune system is being radically affected to the point
that there is increasing evidence that there will be a modern-day
"Plague" that will devastate this country.
This isn't difficult to foresee, especially with all the environmental
and health factors at work. The point is, only right education
and PRACTICES will be able to change any potential health future
you may be headed for. If you are having problems NOW, think what
it could be like when a weakened immune system comes across any
"Superbugs" that already exists?
NOW is the time to address any potential health deficiency you
may have. When there is an increase in the number of sick and
diseased people, there is a huge Reservoir
for Disease Organisms to breed in. This is the scariest aspect
of it all.
Check out our Symptom Chart for
some answers to a Candida Problem!
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