NATURAL APPROACH TO CANDIDA ALBICANS

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Candida albicans is a fungus (or yeast) which naturally occurs in our digestive systems. When we are healthy and have the right balance of good gut bacteria, this yeast doesn’t cause any harm- in fact, candida may actually help with the absorption of different minerals and aid in digestion. In cases of prolonged stress and bad dietary habits, we notice a decrease in good bacteria in our guts. This allows for the opportunistic Candida to grow out-of-control and cause havoc to our bodies resulting in what is known as “Candida overgrowth” or Candidiasis.

WHAT CAUSES CANDIDA OVERGROWTH?

  1. Prolonged use of antibiotics
  2. Prolonged stress
  3. Diets high in wheat, dairy and sugars
  4. High alcohol intake
  5. Oestrogen dominance
  6. Progesterone deficiency

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CANDIDA OVERGROWTH?

  1. Chronic fatigue or constantly feeling tired
  2. Fibromyalgia or chronic muscle aches
  3. Nail and/or skin fungal infections
  4. Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as bloating and alternating diarrhea and constipation
  5. Autoimmune diseases may be worsened due to inflammation. Such autoimmune diseases include multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis or ulcerative colitis.
  6. Irritability
  7. Frequent urinary tract infections
  8. Vaginal thrush infections
  9. Itchy ears
  10. Strong cravings for foods high in sugar, wheat or dairy

HOW DOES THE CANDIDA DIET HELP TO TREAT CANDIDA OVERGROWTH?

The candida diet is a diet which eliminates all dairy, wheat, gluten and sugars. Candida depends on these foods to get energy and thrive, so therefore by eliminating these foods we help to “starve” the candida while killing it using various herbal supplements and homeopathic remedies.

WHAT IS CANDIDA “DIE-OFF” AND WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

Candida die off occurs when the candida begin to die and in response, release various toxins in the body. This process is usually short lived and symptoms experienced are similar to those which occur during detoxification processes:

  1. Headaches
  2. Fatigue
  3. Nausea

WHAT IS THE NATURAL APPROACH TO TREATING CANDIDA OVERGROWTH?

Treating candida overgrowth is a lengthy process and requires a large dietary intervention. The diet usually needs to be followed for a minimum of one month in order to “starve” the candida. Other interventions include homeopathic remedies addition of homeopathic remedies, to treat the gastrointestinal symptoms caused as a result of the candida overgrowth. Various herbs and supplements are usually also included into the treatment protocol such as zinc, oregano oil or capsules and vitamin Bs to effectively “kill” the candida while they are “starved” by the diet. For effective results it is always highly recommended to treat the candida overgrowth with the guidance of a registered homeopath, dietician or other medical professional.