Candida Symptoms: Initial Diagnosis and CURE is Crucial to Your Health

Some of the Candida symptoms are:

1.               Allergies, sinus problems, asthma, chronic chest congestion.

2.               Difficulty in gaining or losing weight.

3.               Digestive problems like irritable bowel syndrome, gas, heartburn, bloating, diarrhea or constipation.

4.               Chronic fatigue and lethargy.

5.               Anxiety, depression, poor memory, hyperactivity, ADD and ADHD in children, mood swings, panic attacks.

6.               Menstrual problems, loss of sexual drive, impotence, endometriosis, vaginitis , rash on penis.

7.               Recurrent fungal infections of the skin that include problems like thrush, athlete’s foot, fungal nail infections, and ring worm.

8.               Fatigue and lethargy.

9.               Recurring UTI and prostate infections.

10.           Eye fatigue and recurring inflammation of the eye.

11.           Muscle weakness and joint pain or swelling and fever.

12.           Dry mouth and tongue or cracked or coated tongue.

13.           Pruritis or itchy skin, especially of the anus and other damp places of the body.

14.           Sugar and alcohol cravings.

Candida cure which focuses on symptoms instead of supporting healthy intestinal environment will miss the mark and actually worsen the situation. Treatment may be divided into four steps:

The anti-Candida diet is basically a sugar free, very low carbohydrate, high protein and fat diet. Sugar and sugary foods are totally eliminated as also bad fats like processed oils and hydrogenated fats. Plenty of fresh vegetables and proteins will promote a healthy immune system. Herbal antifungals like caprylic acid, aloe vera,Pau d’Arco tea, garlic, coconut oil, grapefruit seed extract, olive leaf extract, neem, apple cider vinegar, clove oil, oregano oil, etc are some products which have been found to be extremely safe and useful. To eliminate toxic build-up in the body, psyllium husk, flax seeds, alfalfa leaves, slippery elm bark may be used. Once the symptoms recede it is important to plant the beneficial probiotic bacteria back in the digestive tract. Probiotic yoghurt, capsules containing Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium help in replacing the normal gut flora.

As stress is a contributing factor in Candida infections, it is important to find a regular exercise routine that suits your lifestyle. This will help increase your circulation, enhance your energy levels and act as a wonderful stress reducer. Strengthen your immune system with a good diet, adequate sleep, regular physical activity, and emotional well-being.

With a strengthened immune system you will not only enjoy better health, but you will be less likely to be susceptible to fungal, bacterial, and viral infections. Only a holistic approach to cure Candida can be permanent.