Candidiasis has become very
prevalent in modern society. The increased incidence of
Candida-related problems has been due to overuse of
antibiotics, poor dietary habits, stress of modern day
living, and toxins from our food and
environment.
Read more
about Causes of Yeast (Candida)
Infection
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:
· Starving
the Candida by eliminating sugar and simple
carbohydrates.
·
Building
up the immune system with a healthy
diet.
·
Kill off
the Candida overgrowth with
antifungals.
·
Replace
the good bacteria in the digestive
tract.
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.
