Candida and burning

[Guest guest]

I did an internet search on Candida and burning, and the things that

came up were what I expected...burning in the mouth, which is from

Thrush, and burning in the urinary tract and vagina, which is what we

get from infections there that are candida related.

I am not clear about the burning feeling all over...but I do know that

women on our support group have suffered from it. They've mentioned it

is like fire in their bones, or hotness coursing through their veins.

This is more than likely a condition associated with neuropathy.

Neuropathy also causes the hands and feet to burn and be painful.

It is an irritation of the nerve endings. There can be numbness and

tingling as well.

I've had the tingling and numbness in the past, but no longer. It has

healed and I believe that those with neuropathy don't have to live with

it forever, with the right steps taken to reduce stressors in your life

and eat a healthy diet.

Here is a great article on it:

http://www.taoofwellness.com/newsletters/touch.htm

The Touch of Life and Healing

The importance of tactile sense for health and natural solutions for

neuropathy

By Maoshing Ni

Touch of Life and HealingDid you know that orphaned babies stop growing

and even die from the lack of touch and love? Similarly, researchers

have long observed that unconscious patients who are regularly touched

recover faster than those who do not receive touch. I can confirm this

through my own personal experience of being in a coma for a month, after

an accidental fall from the rooftop of our three-story house when I was

a kid. The loving touch from my parents kept me alive and fighting for

my life. So, touch literally saved my life.

Snuggle, cuddle, hug - it's good for you

Human touch is an essential part of our health and well-being.

Throughout the ages, hands-on healing has been recognized as a powerful

therapeutic technique. Human touch elicits elevated production of

endorphins, growth hormone, and DHEA, all of which lengthen your life

span. Touch also lowers levels of stress hormones which can shorten your

life. If you want to improve the quality and length of your life, heart

felt touch is the way to achieve this. Grandparents cuddling their

grandchildren, friends hugging one another, and spouses snuggling up to

each other all achieve this beneficial effect.

The stress of losing your sense of touch causes loss of tactile sense.

Touch is not only important for the receiver—it is equally important

for the giver. So, what happens when you lose your sense of touch or

suffer from neurological damage? How do you overcome or make up for that

loss of tactile sense? The loss of normal tactile sense may appear as

symptoms of numbness, tingling or burning pain. The first thing you will

want to do is look at the medication or substances you are taking. Some

types of medications can cause peripheral nerve damage such as

chemotherapy drugs, hormonal blockers or drugs to treat Parkinson

disease, while other seemingly benign substances like alcohol, nicotine

and diuretics can also diminish tactile function. The next step is to go

to your internist and rule out a more serious neurological disease or

cancer. There are many conditions that may lead to a loss of tactile

senses, ranging from diabetic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, brain or

spine cancer, to carpal tunnel syndrome, shingles and panic attacks.

Natural help to get you back in touch

Once you determine the cause of your condition, a plan of action is

necessary to start healing your tactile functions. Begin by avoiding the

medications and substances that cause or aggravate it. Obviously in some

cases these medications are a necessary part of a treatment protocol and

cannot be discontinued, but in other cases they can. Look to your diet

for natural healing agents.

Foods that help nerve regeneration and reduce inflammation include:

papaya, pineapple, cherry, grape, blueberry, dried plums, avocado,

Shiitake mushroom, asparagus, fish or flax seed oil, seaweed, and spices

like cayenne pepper, turmeric and ginger.

Foods that aggravate numbness include:

alcohol, caffeine, sugar, deep fried fatty foods, red meat, dairy

products, and icy-cold beverages and foods.

Supplements that are helpful for nerve regeneration efforts include:

vitamin B1, lecithin, chromium picolinate, and vitamin E.

Gentle mind-body exercise

Mind-Body exercise, including Chi Gong and Tai Chi has been found to be

beneficial for restoring normal neurological functions. Studies have

confirmed Chi Gong and Tai Chi's physiological effects, which include

measurable changes in EEG of the brain, EMG of nerve conduction,

respiratory movement, heart rate, skin potential, skin temperature and

finger tip volume, sympathetic nerve function, function in stomach and

intestine, metabolism, endocrine and immunity systems. In a nutshell,

these deep breathing, mind-calming meditative exercises are among the

most powerful self-healing techniques that help you balance and restore

your health naturally.

Acupuncture helps neuropathy

Over the years the doctors at Tao of Wellness have treated many patients

with varying forms of neuropathy. Side effects from chemotherapy drugs,

viral infections, post-surgical damage and diabetes are just a few

conditions that can result in neuropathy and have been treated by our

practitioners. The growing number of research studies focused on the

treatment of neuropathy with acupuncture point to what we have already

witnessed over the years in our clinic—acupuncture works incredibly

well at treating neuropathy. Please refer to our website if you wish to

read some of these studies.

The invisible touch that connects people

Tactile touch is one of the five senses, it is the sense that most gives

us the feeling of being connected with others. That connectedness and

sense of belonging, brings us joy and opens our hearts and minds. Just

as we seek to create a healthy, positive, flowing environment in our

bodies and our homes, building a human community with similar

characteristics will benefit our lives. Being surrounded by family,

friends, and associates who are loving, uplifting, and helpful to your

well-being can add years to your life. If you seek health and longevity,

surround yourself with people who are supportive and share positive

values, and above all please remember to snuggle, cuddle and

hug—it's good for you!

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