As Candida
is a living organism and needs food to grow it would
seem elementary and logical that one of the ways of
curing Candida infection would be to starve the
Candida.
The
favourite food of Candida is sugar, so the more sugar or
simple carbohydrates you eat, the more rapidly the
Candida will grow. Hence the first thing that is
eliminated from the diet is sugar in all its forms. The
Candida diet is basically a high fat and protein diet
with very low carbohydrates and that too only complex
carbohydrate. As the Candida demand more food, the
craving for sugar increases but if you can manage to go
without sugar for three days, the battle is as good as
won.
Generally, positive results are seen after
about a month. But an important point to keep in mind is
that as the yeasts die they release toxic substances and
protein fragments which exacerbate symptoms. But this is
only the body’s reaction to the foreign substances.
Along with starving the Candida, you need to improve
your health and get your immune system back on track.
The efficiency of the immune system depends on the
proper biochemical balance in the body which can be
obtained by adequate supply of vitamins, minerals,
enzymes, intrinsic factors etc. So, what you need to eat
is as important as what you need to
avoid.
The
duration of the Candida diet depends on the history and
severity of the symptoms and general health and varies
from one person to another. Usually, it is recommended
that the patient stay on this program for a month, then
if satisfactory progress has been made the diet may be
moderated at that point. Foods may be gradually added
and withdrawn if symptoms worsen or
recur.
The
Candida diet is actually a minimum dietary standard for
a healthy body. Yeasts thrive in an environment that is
acidic and poorly oxygenated. Eating more fruits and
vegetables alkalizes the body whereas proteins and
starchy foods are acid foods. Exercise improves
circulation and ensures oxygen reaches all parts of the
body. By incorporating the diet modifications,
exercising, reducing stress, adding supplements and
probiotics as lifestyle changes will go a long way in
healing the body.
The
Candida diet guidelines are relatively easy to follow
but require a little discipline and the benefits of
increased health and vitality far outweigh any hardship
that they may cause. After all to affect a permanent
cure, the ultimate goal is not just relief
of symptoms but a total feeling of wellness, in the
body, in the mind, and in the spirit. The powerful all
natural holistic treatment can do that.
