This is not just another book on Candida albicans with 90% of it being case histories. What this book is, is a manual of my experiences describing how I treat Candida successfully. I do not recommend self-diagnosis or self-treatment, but seeing that Candida is such a problem, and so few doctors know an effective treatment, and people are trying to treat themselves anyway, I thought a book with specific guidelines would be of benefit. I do recommend that you see your physician to let him know what you would like to do, in case you have any questions that he/she can answer.

This book is concise and to the point, based on my experiences from treating countless cases of individuals infected with this infamous yeast. In reading this book you will obtain an understanding of the problems and solutions to treating PCC (Polysystemic Chronic Candidiasis). You will learn a quick easy screening method to determine whether Candida may be the problem. I will tell you what has worked for my patients, what has not worked, and the all-important diet, including some recipes and suggested menus. After reading this book, you will have received an effective method of screening for and treating PCC.

Polysystemic Chronic Candidiasis is the condition of a yeast (Candida albicans) over-growth. Candida is a strain of yeast present in most every human body, in fact it prefers the human host over any other. Candida is also known as moniliasis or thrush. Just because Candida is present in most everybody does not mean it is a problem. Because it is not, unless the organisms start to grow beyond their normal amounts. The immune system keeps this overgrowth under control. But if for any reason the immune system becomes depressed, or through the use of antibiotics, birth control pills, steroids (such as prednisone) it then cannot control the growth of the yeast; so now we get an overgrowth, which can and does cause a variety of problems.

Candidiasis will affect individuals differently. One may have gastro-intestinal disorders while another may have respiratory, problems and still another may have dermatological manifestations (skin rash).

I have seen Candida manifest itself in a variety of different conditions. The treatment I use has been successful in four to six weeks in about 75% or more of the cases, sometimes even sooner. Most of the other 25% require longer treatment.

Another problem many people with candida have is not enough stomach acid to keep the candida from recurring as soon as they go back to a regular diet. Also without sufficient stomach acid you do not digest protein or calcium sufficiently. Calcium helps muscles relax so they are not so tense. Tense muscles may make getting a restful sleep more difficult. If you have these problems you may need:

Parathyroid support - the parathyroid helps in the absorption of calcium and helps regulate stomach acid production.

Betaine Hydrochloride - until the parathyroid kick in sufficiently to take over the production of stomach acid.

Preacidified calcium (liquid) - use liquid calcium citrate until digestion and absorption is improved then maintain with a tablet form of calcium & magnesium (preferably in the citrate form) from a health food store.

Or

Calcium and Magnesium oratate

We have become aware that some web sites are trying to sell hundreds of dollars worth of supplements to treat candida. We have found that this is NOT necessary. Also, the case that is on the web about curing candida in a month's time is being said that this is the exception to the rule. On the contrary, it is the rule. Some people with a more severe case or who have had it for extended periods of time, then the treatment may take longer.