The official story on what causes Crohn’s Disease is that the cause is “unknown,” according to the Mayo Clinic.
But in 2016, a team of researchers at Case Western University conducted a study that turned everything we know on its head.
The study showed, and according to many confirmed, what researchers and doctors of naturopathic medicine have believed for decades: fungus and bacteria are greatly responsible for Crohn’s disease (study here).
This time, the researchers discovered which ones in particular are the likely culprits: candida (Candida tropicalis), along with two different types of bacteria (Escherichia coli and Serratia marcescens).
The University led a team composed of international researchers which found that the “presence of [candida and two bacteria] in the sick family members was significantly higher compared to their healthy relatives,” reported ScienceDaily.
They also found that these three interact with one another and lead to inflammation.
It is not the only factor of course, as genetics plays a role, but detoxing from candida and bacteria, as well as changing dietary habits, lifestyle and our environment, three other responsible factors, are ways that we can help our bodies to heal from these problems over time.
Fungus is Responsible for Many Digestive Disorders (study)
Fungi play a role not only in Chrohn’s disease, but also many other inflammatory intestinal conditions, such as ulcerative colitis, and it contributes to obesity.
A study from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center found that having fungal issues in the large intestine is closely linked to inflammatory diseases.
“We were truly stunned to see just how common fungi are, identifying more than 100 different types,” said David Underhill, PhD, who led the study.
Now it’s a matter of identifying which ones are responsible for which disorders.
What is known is that a large number of people suffer from inflammatory disorders, an estimated 1.4 million Americans have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and many are linked to, while many more are worsened, by fungi.
Getting Rid of Candida/Fungi Naturally
Because the aforementioned type of candida has been identified as being associated with digestive disorders, detoxing from it is an important step to put the body in a state of optimal health to rid itself of disease. Candida can be persistent however, so it should be noted that treatment plans take time. Also, every body, mind and spirit is different so not every plan will work for everyone.
However, the following plan is almost certain to help if implemented correctly.
There are many different candida cleanses out there; this is one example by Dr. Josh Axe, a well known doctor of natural medicine.
Foods rich in probiotics are the first step in naturally addressing candida.
First step: Add the Following
Dr. Axe recommends introducing candida-fighting foods into the diet with healthy probiotics, such as kefirs and fermented vegetables like sauerkraut. To aid the detoxifying process, he suggests using bentonite clay. This clay helps relive digestive problems, while detoxing the body, and gives probiotics a boost.
Second step: Eliminate
While adding healthy food, it is important to at the same time eliminate sugars as much as possible, even natural ones found in grains, starches, fruit, and alcohol.
Third step: Supplement
Finally, Dr. Axe recommends adding coconut oil for its antimicrobial properties, milk thistle, Vitamin C for adrenal support, and essential oils that fight fungi: clover oil, oregano oil, myrrh oil, and lavender oil.
The essential oil blend Solaris is one of the best available healing oils for killing fungi and bad bugs in the human system.
Milk thistle’s liver cleansing abilities are legendary among herbalists and holistic health practitioners as well. The herb can be obtained from a local herbalist, health food store, or online.
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You can read Dr. Axe’s whole treatment plan here.
How to Find the Right Doctor to Help You
Finally, find a functional medicine doctor to help you with this treatment.
Functional medicine finds the underlying causes of any disease and uses a whole-body approach to treat it, which has been especially beneficial in treating chronic and autoimmune disease that other types of medicine were not able to treat.
Thanks for reading! P.S. Before beginning this or any diet, consult a doctor. Read our disclaimer here.
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