Monday September 8 / 2008

Monday September 8 / 2008

2:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.

12:13: As summer winds down, yellow jackets and other stinging insects are out in full force foraging for food at fall fairs, picnics and football games. The chance of getting stung – and possibly suffering an allergic reaction – is greater now than at any other time of the year.
Guest: Dr. Susan Waserman, an associate professor of medicine at McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine and past president of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

12:20: The number of Canadians diagnosed with arthritis is on the rise, dramatically. At the same time, the country is facing a shortage of arthritis medical specialists.
Guest: Jo-Anne Sobie, Executive Director of The Arthritis Society’s Ontario Division.

12:35: Have your kids been having trouble getting to bed at a decent hour in the last week? Or, are they finding it hard to get out of bed in the morning? Let’s find out how to get back into the swing of things when it comes to sleep.
Guest: Dr. Peter Powles, Respirologist, St. Joseph’s HealthCare Hamilton.


12:45: Rexall Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Irene.

Candida;

Candidiasis is an infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida fungi especially Candida albicans. These fungi are found almost anywhere in the environment, and some may live harmlessly alongside with the abundant native species of bacteria that normally colonize in the mouth, the gastrointestinal tract and vagina. In these situations the overgrowth of Candida is prevented by the presence of the native bacteria and by the body’s immune defenses. If the population of the native bacteria is decreased, Candida fungi can multiply enough to cause symptoms.

Conditions caused by Candida;
• Oral
• Intertrigo ( inflammatory skin disease involving body folds)
• Vulvovaginitis
• Diaper rahes
• Paronychia
• Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis

Some of the most frequent Candida symptoms:
• Abdominal gas
• Headaches
• Migraines
• Excessive fatigue
• Cravings for alcohol
• Anxiety
• Vaginitis
• Rectal itching
• Cravings for sweets
• Inability to think clearly or concentrate
• Hyperactivity
• Mood swings
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Itching
• Acne
• Eczema
• PMS
• Ear aches
• Thrush
• Sore throat
• Acid reflux
• Athletes foot

There is a variety of causes of Candida but the two leading contributors are a diet high in refined foods and the overuse of antibiotics. Taking acidophilus on a daily basis is one of the best defenses against yeast overgrowth and a healthy colon. During any treatment people may experience a temporary worsening of symptoms as the fungi die off. This is a normal part of the healing process. Candia is a really an insidious tricky yeast and once you have overgrowth it can be extremely difficult to get under control. It takes a lot of patience education and persistence.


Blog Reporter Nadine Janacek Rexall #0202