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New York Times: Stomach Bug Crystallizes an Antibiotic Threat April 13, 2009
Our Sponsor, Peter Simon
A warm welcome to our well known sponsor, Peter Simon, a nationally acclaimed photographer, photojournalist, author, music historian, instructor, and the son of Richard Simon, co - founder of Simon & Schuster. Peter, through his talents, is capturing the imagery and story of a silent epidemic, which is affecting nearly 30% of the world population. It is by no accident that Peter landed with us here. Fate brought him here with a job to do, a job that is truly Peter's specialty. He has personally suffered for over 10 years from a condition caused by taking too many antibiotics, known as systemic candida. Read More about Peter
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Candida Symptoms
- GI Tract problems, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation, Diarrhea
- Extreme Tightness in the Shoulders and Neck
- Bronchitis/Build up of mucous, feels like a bad cold/allergy that won't go away
- Flu-like symptoms
Pain in the Joints and Muscles - Hyperacidity, Acid-Reflux
- Blisters in the mouth, tongue, throat
- Unrefreshing Sleep
- Back Pain, Discomfort, Problems
- Thyroid Disease
- Adrenal Failure
- Irritable Bladder Syndrome
- Localized Yeast Issues: Oral Thrush, Vaginal Yeast Infection
- Prostrate Problems
- Fibromyalgia
- Skin Sensitivity in the Sun: Skin Swelling
- Bloated Stomach/Abdomen
- Fatigue, an Incapacitating Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Sensitivity to Chemicals
- Weight gain (Over time you may start to look like the Pillsbury Dough Boy)
- Cravings for Sugar, Carbs, and possibly Alcohol
- Inflammation/Swelling
- Whitish-like Coating on Tongue
- Aversion to being Touched or Jumping
- Crawling Skin
- Menstrual problems including PMS and Endometriosis
- Recurrent Yeast infections
- Recurrent Ear infections
- Rashes and Dry, Flaking skin
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Acne
- Skin Discoloration and/or Blotchiness
- Allergies and Sensitivities to noise/sound, foods, odors, chemicals
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- CFIDS (Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction)
- Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)
- Lupus
- Hypothyroidism
- Leaky Gut Syndrome
- Crohn's Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Celiac Disease
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Atopic Eczema
- Alcoholism
- Autism
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Tinea Versicolor
- GI Dysbiosis
- Adrenal Dysfunction
- Rosacea
- Psoriasis
- Macular Degeneration
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Lactose Intolerance
- Gluten and/or Casein Intolerance
- Meniere's Disease
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Irritability
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Recurring Obsessive Thoughts
- Personality Changes and Mood Swings (irrational rage or crying for no reason - fear of talking to people, any kind of confrontation, isolation)
- BiPolar Disorder (Candida is a bi-polar look alike)
- Paranoia
- Short-term Memory Loss
- Problems with Concentration
- Brain Fogginess
- Shortness of Breath
- Dizziness and Balance Problems
- Sensitivity to Heat and/or Cold
- Alcohol Intolerance
- Gluten and/or Casein intolerance
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Painful Gas and Abdominal Bloating
- Low-grade Fever or Low Body Temperature
- Numbness, Tingling and/or Burning Sensations in the Face or Extremities
- Dryness of the Mouth and Eyes
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Projectile Vomiting
- Anemia
- Weight changes without changes in diet
- Light-headedness
- Fainting
- Muscle Twitching and Muscle weakness
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Low Sex Drive and/or Numbness in the Genital area
- Chronic Sinus Problems and Headaches including Migraines
- Chronic Dental Problems
- Visual disturbances may include blurring, sensitivity to light and eye pain.
- Chills and Night Sweats
- Dandruff
- Jock and Rectal itching
- Chronic Athlete's foot
- Chronic Toenail and Fingernail fungus
- Ringing in the Ears
Glenn Halvorsen
Treasurer
Glenn is the Treasurer of our non profit, and is one of many who was treated with round after round of antibiotics for lyme disease. Wtih so many rounds of antibiotics, Glenn's immune system was compromised, and he began his next health challenge with his new health issue: Candida. While trying to kill lyme disease, his doctors created a new lifetime health issue, systemic yeast, also known as systemic Candida.
Glenn is presently a union iron worker, fitness trainer, and massage therapist. Someone once told Glenn "Once you hit 30 it's all down hill from there." A few months after turning 30, he went to see doctors on many occasions complaining of extreme fatigue, unable to concentrate, and pain throughout his body. Being in excellent physical shape, he felt his doctors never really paid much attention. He told his doctors he could barely get out bed in the morning and something must be wrong. His doctors always said nothing is wrong.
Several months later while watching the news, Glenn saw a segment on Lyme disease showing a bulls eye rash which he remembered having on his body. They gave a list of symptoms and he had most of them. He went back to his doctors to tell them he believes he has Lyme and wanted to be tested. He was put on many different antibiotics, and still complained about symptoms so he was put on more antibiotics. Some of the symptoms cleared but others got worse.
A coworker at the spa where he was employed as a massage therapist, who was also a nurse, told him about Candida. She was from a geographic area where Lyme disease was common, and everyone in her family had Lyme disease. She knew that treatments for Lyme disease often cause Candida. He stopped taking the antibiotics and started eating yogurt and taking probiotics.
This all occured back in 1990, and Glenn believes many doctors didn't really know how to properly treat Lyme disease at that time, but was surprised that doctors never told him about Candida or to take probiotics. After suffering all these years, having some good days and some bad, Glenn would like to see people to be aware of the problem of the overuse of antibiotics. He hopes that this site might help people so they would not have to go through what he did.
As sick as he was, Glenn purchased his own hyperbaric chamber, and uses it routinely to maintain his health. Eating the wrong food can bring on another episode of a candida reaction, and he found this to be a way to recover quickly.
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