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Why is yeast dangerous?

Yeast overgrowth is not only a symptom of a suppressed immune system, it is also a cause of it.   Many of the symptoms of Candida overgrowth (it can not be eliminated) are similar to those with HIV infection such as fatigue, foggy thinking, vision problems, muscle aches, skin rashes and other serious conditions.

Candida Questionnaire

  1. Have you taken repeated or prolonged courses of antibacterial drugs?
  2. Have you been bothered by recurrent vaginal,  prostrate or urinary infections?
  3. Are you bothered by hormone disturbances, including PMS, menstrual irregularities, sexual dysfunction, sugar craving, low body temperature or fatigue?
  4. Do you feel "sick all over," yet the cause hasn't been found?
  5. Are you unusually sensitive to tobacco smoke, perfumes, colognes and other chemical odors?
  6. Have you taken prolonged courses of prednisone or other steroids; or have you taken "the pill" for more than 3 years?
  7. Do some foods disagree with you or trigger your symptoms?
  8. Does your skin itch, tingle or burn; or is it unusually dry; or are you bothered by rashes?
  9. Are you bothered by memory or concentration problems? Do you sometimes feel "spaced out"?
  10. Do you suffer with constipation, diarrhea, bloating or abdominal pain?

Are you Female     or Male 
  CALCULATE MY SCORE 
 

      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 almost certainly yeast connected.

     Scoring for men: If your score is 7 or more, your health problems are probably yeast connected. If your score is 10 or
     more, your health problems are almost certainly yeast connected.

 
Adapted from The Yeast Connection Handbook, 1977, William G. Crook, M.D.
This questionnaire is for educational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for proper medical advice.

For more information:

 Check out the Candida Page for more information.

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