Archive for ‘Candida Research’

Some Cancers linked to Candida?

By admin, 27 March, 2010, No Comment

cancer and candidaDr. T. Simoncini, an oncologist in Rome, Italy has hypothesized that many cancerous tumors are the result of Candidiasis.  Simoncini  believes that most of the medical world is on the wrong track when it comes to cancer research.  While there is some genetic evidence for some types of cancers, he believes that on the whole this attempt to explain the cause of all cancer has failed.

As the doctor researched cancer patients and their lab results he noticed a shocking correlation.  In the majority of biopsies taken of cancerous tumors there where Candida cells mixed in with the cancer cells.  Also medical records show that cancer patients are often diagnosed with some form of candidiasis as well.

Dr. Simoncini, also correlates his hypothesis to the plant word. It is accepted that all plant tumors are caused by fungus. When a plant is attacked by a fungus it reacts by forming a cellular mass around the fungus.  He believes that this is the same with humans. When Candida is able to invade certain tissues, the body reacts by forming tumors.

Not only does the doctor believe he has found the cause of cancer, but he also believes he has found an effective treatment.

Candida Infections May Be Hereditary

By admin, 27 January, 2010, 3 Comments

candida-linked-genetics-heredityAlthough there has been some evidence that suggested chronic yeast infections or candidiasis “runs in the family”, there has never been much scientific evidence until recently.

Researchers in the Netherlands and the UK, working independently, have discovered two genetic mutations that seem to cause people to have a higher rate of fungal infection which is usually caused by Candida.  The genetic mutations involve missing proteins that basically help the body’s immune system to recognize fungal cells as threats.

In people with the mutations the immune system doesn’t recognize fungal cells as foreign which allows Candida cells to grow unchecked resulting in chronic infection and even system wide infection in severe cases.

This sheds a lot of light

Candida Surrenders to Pumpkin Skin

By admin, 15 November, 2009, No Comment

pumpkin-fights-candidaYou may think differently about the great pumpkin after reading this article.

Researchers in South Korea have discovered fungal fighting properties within the skin of pumpkins. During their studies they isolated a protein from the rind called Pr-2. This protein has been effective in killing Candida albicans, which is the most common cause of human infection.