Not so much done today. Still not feeling so hot. After some more extensive reading, I understand why.
Which is why I'm writing so much about this. Just figuring this process out, so I can figure it out as far as I can and control it.
Seems my assessment for some time of repeated bouts of starvation syndrome have been very accurate. To be more precise, I have been malnourished for quite some time now. This is due to the combination of Celiac disorder and subsequent Candidiasis. (The first makes one prone to the second.)
The healthy bacteria in the intestines reside in the cilia of the intestines. Those bacteria keep fungi (Candida) at bay. However, gluten intolerance flattens the cilia. With full-fledged Celiac disorder, the cilia can actually be destroyed. The effects from that means no place left for healthy flora to reside. In addition, the cilia is how nutrients are absorbed into the body. Flattened cilia have reduced capacity to absorb nutrients. Destroyed cilia have no ability to absorb nutrients.
Enter Candida. Without enough healthy bacteria to control it, Candida overgrows and you have Candidiasis. Once it overgrows, it coats the intestinal walls and blocks absorption of many nutrients, especially B vitamins. In addition, it releases potent toxins. Most notably acetaldehyde. This is the same toxin formed by the metabolism of alcohol and is responsible for hangovers. In turn, this toxin blocks the function of many nutrients (especially B vitamins).
So, reduced absorption of nutrients at two levels followed by neutralization at a third level.
The end result at that level is reduced capacity for energy production at the cellular level.
Not done yet. Acetaldehyde also causes changes to the red blood cells, reducing their ability to transport oxygen and nutrients to the capillaries, including the nerve cells of the brain. It actually reduces the ability of red blood cells to enter the capillaries. It also reduces the capacity of red blood cells to carry oxygen. This is after Candida releases carbon dioxide into the bloodstream, which displaces oxygen. Some side effects of this are reduced tolerance to temperature extremes and slowed healing time. It can also cause permanent neural damage and atrophy of capillaries. Peripheral capillaries and nerves can regenerate but the damage can also occur to brain cells.
Not done yet. If you take medication or a program (like I've put myself on) to reduce the Candida in your system, on dying, the yeast cells release massive amounts of these toxins, causing an amplified effect. Multiple sources I've read state this can last for 1-7 days.
A short list of side effects from all the above would include reduced immunity, slowed reflexes, depression, anxiety, slowed learning, chronic fatigue, reduced temperature tolerance, reduced activity tolerance, respiratory problems, exaggerated allergic response, foggy thinking, poor memory, body aches, reduced muscle mass, nerve and brain damage, chronic dehydration, reduced libido, prostate inflammation, hormone imbalances.. and that's without mentioning the digestive problems.
So, I think I have a grip on the problem and what I need to control it. I just really hope I don't wind up with any more digestive problems beyond this or I will seriously cry.
Which is why I'm writing so much about this. Just figuring this process out, so I can figure it out as far as I can and control it.
Seems my assessment for some time of repeated bouts of starvation syndrome have been very accurate. To be more precise, I have been malnourished for quite some time now. This is due to the combination of Celiac disorder and subsequent Candidiasis. (The first makes one prone to the second.)
The healthy bacteria in the intestines reside in the cilia of the intestines. Those bacteria keep fungi (Candida) at bay. However, gluten intolerance flattens the cilia. With full-fledged Celiac disorder, the cilia can actually be destroyed. The effects from that means no place left for healthy flora to reside. In addition, the cilia is how nutrients are absorbed into the body. Flattened cilia have reduced capacity to absorb nutrients. Destroyed cilia have no ability to absorb nutrients.
Enter Candida. Without enough healthy bacteria to control it, Candida overgrows and you have Candidiasis. Once it overgrows, it coats the intestinal walls and blocks absorption of many nutrients, especially B vitamins. In addition, it releases potent toxins. Most notably acetaldehyde. This is the same toxin formed by the metabolism of alcohol and is responsible for hangovers. In turn, this toxin blocks the function of many nutrients (especially B vitamins).
So, reduced absorption of nutrients at two levels followed by neutralization at a third level.
The end result at that level is reduced capacity for energy production at the cellular level.
Not done yet. Acetaldehyde also causes changes to the red blood cells, reducing their ability to transport oxygen and nutrients to the capillaries, including the nerve cells of the brain. It actually reduces the ability of red blood cells to enter the capillaries. It also reduces the capacity of red blood cells to carry oxygen. This is after Candida releases carbon dioxide into the bloodstream, which displaces oxygen. Some side effects of this are reduced tolerance to temperature extremes and slowed healing time. It can also cause permanent neural damage and atrophy of capillaries. Peripheral capillaries and nerves can regenerate but the damage can also occur to brain cells.
Not done yet. If you take medication or a program (like I've put myself on) to reduce the Candida in your system, on dying, the yeast cells release massive amounts of these toxins, causing an amplified effect. Multiple sources I've read state this can last for 1-7 days.
A short list of side effects from all the above would include reduced immunity, slowed reflexes, depression, anxiety, slowed learning, chronic fatigue, reduced temperature tolerance, reduced activity tolerance, respiratory problems, exaggerated allergic response, foggy thinking, poor memory, body aches, reduced muscle mass, nerve and brain damage, chronic dehydration, reduced libido, prostate inflammation, hormone imbalances.. and that's without mentioning the digestive problems.
So, I think I have a grip on the problem and what I need to control it. I just really hope I don't wind up with any more digestive problems beyond this or I will seriously cry.
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