by Gloria Gilbčre, N.D., DAHom, Ph.D.
 YOUR TONGUE:
a communicator of health
Most of us have heard of a condition called thrush, generally associated with a painful oral infection in infants. Most people do not consider, however, that the tongue is the “dipstick” of the body. Regardless of age, when a white coating appears on the
tongue, it is generally an indicator
of a condition known as
oral candidiasis caused by overgrowth
of the fungal microorganism
known as Candida. This
white coating is an indicator of an
invading microorganism that compromises
the immune system and is a
major contributing factor in digestive
disorders, ADD/ADHD, many forms of
depression, chronic fatigue, brain fog and
allergies, and generalized immune system disorders,
to mention a few.
Candidiasis does occur without other oral symptoms.
However, in acute cases with oral manifestations, there is pain
and burning in the mouth, throat and many times, a “bad”
taste. Everyone has small amounts of this parasitic-type
fungus in the mouth, vagina, digestive tract and skin. When
the immune system is strong, health-enhancing bacteria prevent
the fungus from weakening one’s natural defenses.
However, when we have a weakened immune system from use
of antibiotics, or a diet high in carbohydrates and sugars, the
fungus is “fed” and subsequently causes the overgrowth of
health-depleting bacteria and eventually chronic disorders that
are rarely attributed to yeast overgrowth.
What you can do to eliminate yeast overgrowth:
- Brush the tongue daily, not just the teeth.
- Limit consumption of carbohydrate foods such as rice, pasta and breads to three to four servings daily (one serving equals 1 slice of bread, or half-cup cooked rice or pasta); these carbs convert to sugar.
- Stay away from high sugar fruits like bananas, pineapple or any dried fruits. Fruit should be consumed once daily and counted as equivalent to half-cup serving.
- Drink plenty of purified water.
- Replace health-enhancing microorganisms in the intestinal tract with multistrain complexes of acidophilus and bifidus (probiotics).
- Maintain healthy intestinal ecology by performing periodic colon fiber cleanses along with daily fiber supplementation to act as “brushes” of intestinal plaque—just like you have your teeth cleaned to remove dental plaque through prophylaxis.
- Perform periodic herbal Candida yeast detoxification to assist in not only ridding the body of excessive yeast, but also as a preventive measure so the yeast doesn’t have the opportunity to become a serious health threat.
Detox protocol if tongue is coated:
Perform an herbal cleanse for one month,
along with dietary changes, and repeat routine
in three months, then follow maintenance
protocol.
Detox protocol for maintenance:
Perform an herbal cleanse for two weeks every three months to
prevent overgrowth, especially if under stress, taking birth control
pills, NSAIDs (like Ibuprofen™) or cortisone drugs.
Note: If taking an antibiotic, it is recommended you perform
the protocol for one month, rest a week and repeat.
Caution: For children under age 12, it is suggested that you seek
professional assistance.
To locate a retailer of CandaCleanse™, the product used and
recommended by Dr. Gilbčre, containing an herbal multisystem
approach to assist the body in ridding itself of common
yeast, contact Mt. Capra Products toll-free at 1-800-574-1961 or
log onto www.mtcapra.com.
Gloria Gilbčre is a traditional naturopath, homeopath and
doctor of natural health. She is internationally respected as an
authoritative influence in the causes, effects and drug free
solutions for fibromyalgia, leaky gut syndrome, chronic fatigue
and chemically induced immune system disorders. She is
author of I was Poisoned by my body, Invisible Illnesses, Nature’s
Prescription Milk, and talk show host of “Health by Design with
Dr. G.” heard weekly on www.healthylife.net. For more information,
visit her Web site at www.drgloriagilbere.com.
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