Kathleen Kalaf's Atlantic Journey to Wellness Raises Awareness of Systemic Candida and Gains Sponsorship of Renowned Photographer P...( SEA BRIGHT N.J. Aug. 11 /- An i...),Health

SEA BRIGHT, N.J., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- An insidious illness is stealing the vitality of millions of men, women and children. Its varied symptoms so closely mirror those of other conditions, it is frequently misdiagnosed, causing further complications. To make matters worse, most doctors don't know they could prevent the condition, known as systemic Candida, with just two words: Take probiotics.

Now Kathleen Kalaf, founder and president of the non-profit organization Atlantic Journey to Wellness (http://www.atlanticjourneytowellness.org), is determined to raise awareness of the devastating effects of and treatment for systemic Candida. And renowned photographer, author and music historian Peter Simon, whose sister happens to be Carly Simon, has pledged his support to help spread the word. Peter has been a systemic Candida sufferer for over two decades.

Systemic Candida, or chronic Candidiasis, is an overgrowth of the yeast Candida, which is normally present in healthy bodies. Most commonly, Candida grows out of control, taking on the properties of a fungus, and invades a person's mucous, blood and nervous systems following prolonged antibiotic use. Other common causes include nutritional deficiencies and the use of birth control pills or steroids.

In Simon's case, repeated courses of antibiotics caused his 20-year bout with systemic Candida. After living with memory problems, depleted energy, depression and indigestion for a few years, Simon diagnosed himself with systemic Candida. Simon now strictly avoids the foods that exacerbate the condition, though he still has good days and bad days. It is because of his own struggle that Simon agreed to sponsor Atlantic Journey to Wellness.

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