Candida and Stuttering

[superman]

hi all,

I've been investigating the relation between candida and stummering. There is allot of evidence that points to candida being (atleast)in part responsible for stuttering.

Please read the following http://www.copperleife.com/craig/health/stuttering_allergies_2.htm You will find this most enlightening.

Further evidence i have found related to Candida which causes an increase in dopmaine and the fact that stutterers have increased dopamin levels.
Another coincidence?


-----------------Candida releases toxin Cetaldehyde ~
http://www.positivehealth.com/permit/Articles/Regular/butlin44.htm
Under most conditions Candida albicans grows as budding yeast, almost
identical to bakers' yeast, and will settle in the intestinal tract.
However, if the bacteria and pH are out of
balance, the Candida will multiply and transform into an invasive fungal
form. It does this by producing mycelia, root like filaments, which
penetrate the lining of the digestive tract to gain access to the blood
stream. Once in the blood stream it can create problems in the body's
organs - the liver, kidneys, heart, spleen, lungs and brain. It can also
cause leaky gut syndrome and allergies, urinary tract and skin infections,
hormonal disturbances, and aches and pains in the joints and muscles.
Candida is able to release up to 79 toxins into the system, one of which is
called acetaldehyde which reacts with the neurotransmitter dopamine

----------------Cetaldehyde (toxin) and its effect on dopmine levels ~
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7632171&dopt=Citation
The toxic effect of acetaldehyde on brain oxidative capacity and dopamine
metabolism has been investigated in rat brains after a single
intraperitoneal injection of acetaldehyde (5 mmol/kg) and the results
compared with those from chronically ethanol fed rats. Acetaldehyde was
present in rat brain 120 hr after a single dose of acetaldehyde, confirming
that it is able to cross the blood-brain barrier. Brain catalase increased
significantly after acetaldehyde or chronic ethanol administration although
there were no other significant changes in the total brain activity of
superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase or glutathione reductase.
Dopamine turnover was increased in both experimental groups. The acute dose
of acetaldehyde reduced the ability of the rats to relearn a computer visual
discrimination task.



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Until tomorrow,

-=superman=-

[superman]

Back again.

Ok found more evidence between the link between candida and anxiety.


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Anxiety and Candida

There are some indications that Candida overgrowth can contribute to anxiety.

1. Low dose Salmonella toxins have been shown to induce anxiety in humans.

2. Hypoglycemia is a common consequence of Candida overgrowth. When blood sugar dips too low, there is a release of adrenaline to bring the blood sugar back up. This can trigger a panic attack in susceptible individuals.

3. Imbalanced hormones are associated with Candida overgrowth. Often thyroid and progesterone are low and estrogen is relatively high. This hormone balance tends to increase epinephrine (adrenaline). Elevated epinephrine can cause anxiety. Low thyroid, low progesterone and high estrogen also contribute to hypoglycemia.

references

1. Reichenberg A, Yirmiya R, Schuld A, et al: Cytokine-associated emotional and cognitive disturbances in humans. Arch Gen Psychiatry 2001, 58:445-452. (Low dose Salmonella toxin induced anxiety, depression, and memory impairment. Psychological changes were correlated with the increase in IL-1, IL-6, and TNF.)

2. Aronson, LP, Dodman NH - "Thyroid Dysfunction as a Cause of Aggression in Dogs and Cats." Presented at the 43. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Veterinarmedizinischen Gesellschaft Fachgruppe Kleintierkrankheiten 29-31 August 1997 in HCC Hannover, Germany, where he cited references Whybrow PC. “Behavioral and psychiatric aspects of thyroto-xicosis” and “Behavioral and psychiatric manifestations of hypothyroidism.” In Braverman LE, Utiger RD (eds) Werner and Ingbar's The thyroid: a fundamental and clinical text (7th edition). Philadelphia. Lippincott-Ravm 1996:696-700 and 1996:866-870.

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Now here is an article on a man who beat stuttering by inhibiting epinephrine (adrenaline).

here's a sample of the article:

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There has been recent research regarding neurotransmitters and stuttering which has confirmed my original theory of stutterers having a chemical imbalance. After making a discovery regarding Dopamine and chemical imbalances, I stumbled upon a cure with the help of my personal physician. I understand that no universal cure has been found but I have found a medical cure that worked for me and makes logical sense.
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Will post more when i have time again. Happy reading!