Infertility and Candida…like the terrible duet on Karaoke Night!

For so many couples, having a baby comes really easy and is just a natural process, but for others it is a real struggle. If you are one of those who struggle, it can be really stressful on the relationship and put a lot of strain on both spouses.

Unfortunately, infertility is on the rise and much of it has to do with our unhealthy lifestyles but most importantly our diets. Apparently, a zinc deficiency has been linked to infertility in both sexes. There are many ways to up your intake of zinc, for example, green leafy vegetables, nuts and certain fish.

Stephanie Fritz, The Essential Midwife, is often asked ” How can essential oils help with infertility?”. She responds by stating that there has been a rise in fertility issues of the last couple of decades, and she feels it has to do with candida overgrowth in our gut. By cleaning up our diets and resolving the candida issue, we would help many women who are on the rollercoaster of infertility…and not the fun kind! Infertility definitely wreaks havoc on one’s emotional state of well-being, sometimes to the point of depression.

Many women might say ” But i don’t ever get yeast infections.”  Fact – You do not need to have a vaginal yeast infection to have a candida/yeast overgrowth. Candida lives in the gut!

There are MANY symptoms of candida overgrowth that does not include vaginal thrush.

1. Depression

2. Fatigue

3. irritability

4. Poor Memory

5. PMS

6. Skin problems

7. Headaches

8. Bloating

9. Heartburn

10. Indigestion

11. Coughs

12. Joint Pain

13. Nasal congestion

14. Sinus infections

These are just to name a few!

Now I know I have probably described most of the world’s population but then again look at the worlds population…we are not doing ourselves any favours!

When you have a candida overgrowth in your body, it weakens your immune system and a weakened immune system just opens up the doors for all major diseases. If you didn’t know, yeast is a fungus and a fungus needs a host to feed off, in this case it’s you! This fungus then disrupts your endocrine system (producing all your hormones) and both your thyroid gland and ovaries are very sensitive to yeast. Yeast is also very sneaky, it mimics a lot of things trying to hide in the body.

HOW TO CHECK FOR CANDIDA OVERGROWTH

There is a test you can do at home, which is the saliva test. When you wake up in the morning, before you have put anything near your mouth, work up some saliva and spit into a glass of water. Wait 15-30 minutes and look through the side of the glass. If there are strings coming down from your saliva, or if the water turned cloudy, or if your saliva sunk to the bottom

…you may just have yeast or candida overgrowth.

HOW TO FIX THIS

There are a few ways to combat the overgrowth and yes, you guessed it, essential oils is one of them. Oregano, in particular, is potent when it comes to fungus and yeast infections. In fact, further research has shown that Oregano oil contains two naturally occurring antimicrobial agents named Carvacrol and Thymol. These agents work to fight Candida overgrowth by reacting with the water in your bloodstream, which effectively dehydrates and kills Candida yeast cells…can i get a Amen!!!! Unlike antibiotics and over the counter medication, Oregano essential oil does not kill any good bacteria, only the bad.

There are a few ways to use the Oregano oil to rid your body of the candida overgrowth. Remembering that Oregano oil is a “hot” oil it is important to remember to use with caution. The first way to use the Oregano oil is to add 2 drops to an empty veggie capsule 3 times a day for 10 days, then discontinue use for 10 days. Like antibiotics, you need to finish the “course of oil”. Consistency is key!

You can also make up a rollerbottle by adding 10 drops to a 10ml rollerbottle and topping with a carrier oil of choice (i prefer Fractionated Coconut Oil). Roll this mix under your feet for 10 days then discontinue for 10 days, as stated above.

You can also put a couple of drops into a little mixing bowl with a carrier oil and rub on the stomach and over the uterus. If any skin sensitivity occurs, add more carrier oil to the area and rub off. IF you do suffer from skin sensitivity then just continue use by rolling under the feet or in the veggie caps. I would personally not attempt to put it in water and drink it, as i have stated before, it is a “hot” oil and i would not want to be responsible for you mouth being on fire!

Probiotics is also so important in the health of our guts. I only wish that more people knew about needing PRE-biotics too. Doterra have created a wonderful product called PB Assist which is a capsule that contains both prebiotics and probiotics in a double-encapsulated capsule. This means that your stomach juices dissolve the first part and that does what it needs to do to prime the gut for the probiotics, and then in they go and fire away. I love using this product and as the name suggests, it really does Assist in a healthy digestive system. I use these alongside the Terrazyme capsules. Did you know that when you hit around 30 years of age, your stomach just slows down completely with producing natural digestive enzymes. That is why i use the Terrazyme capsules, natural digestive enzymes in a pill…winning!

One thing to remember when you are doing any sort of detox is that there will always be a “die-off” and in this case it can be quite a toxic one. Fungus is not pretty and neither are it’s side effects, so when you are getting rid of it you really need to be supporting your body well. In other words –

1. Eat healthy (raw)food

2. Avoid sugary food and drinks

3. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER

4. Gentle exercise to sweat out toxins but not too heavy as your body is going through a lot to heal. A sauna is a great way to sweat out all the gunk!

5. Lemon oil in your water all day long is a great way to flush out the system and just give you the little pep in your step that you will need.

6. Stress Less. I know this is hard in today’s society but practice meditation, yoga and mindfulness. Self care is just so important. Remember, you are priming your body for the creation of a little person. Take care of yourself!

7. Use calming and uplifting essential oils, for example. Balance, Cheer, Hope, Smart/Slim&Sassy, Wild Orange (any citrus for that matter), On guard. The list is endless but just find one that resonates with you and use it as your go to. Your body can’t function properly under stress and anxiety, so use the oils to support you in these times.

8. Last but not least, you need to clean up your environment. Stop using toxic cleaning products, perfumes, cosmetics. Eat raw and organic. Cut down on processed food. Ditch the pharmaceuticals for a while and try natural medication that actually works with your body and not against it!

This post was written mainly for women struggling infertility, but Candida overgrowth can and does affect so many people around the world, men and women! So please spread the word, “raise” the awareness about yeast (sorry i couldn’t resist), and let’s fight this fungus! xoxo

What do you call bacteria that likes to party?

A fungi

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