Candida, What it is, and How to Get Relief

Candida is a yeast-like fungus, which is commonly present in your intestines. Its growth is usually limited by your immune system and by your micro flora, the "good" microbes lining in your digestive tract.

Candida can become problematic when the  immune system is weakened, resulting in intestinal candidiasis. This overgrowth can become systemic leading to thrush in the mouth and throat, vaginal infections, and skin eruptions.

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Common symptoms include:

fatigue

bloating

gas

diarrhea and/or constipation

recurring bladder infections

depression

What increases the risk of Candida overgrowth? The most common factors:

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Repeated use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, and/or steroids like prednisone

Diet high in sweets

Alcohol

Chronic stress

Diabetes

Weakened immune system

How is Candida treated? A comprehensive approach is necessary to reduce the overgrowth of Candida organisms. The risk factors listed above must be reduced as much as possible, while supporting immune, digestive, and liver function. Since yeast feeds on carbohydrates, a food  plan must be followed that starves yeast of its main fuel, simple sugars.There are several herbs that have been found effective in reducing Candida overgrowth. Probiotics are also used to compete with Candida in the intestines, resulting in a re-balancing of the micro flora.

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         Herbs and supplements for use in treating Candida:

        Berberine: is  an alkaloid that can be found in barberry, and goldenseal as well as in             a few other plants. It is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, and can be taken as a                           supplement. It should not be used by children, pregnant, or lactating women.

        Garlic : has many medicinal properties, it is an antioxidant, antibiotic, and anti-fungal.           It can be eaten raw or taken as a supplement.

        Oregano: is an anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial. Medicinally it is generally                   used as an oil, which can be encapsulated.

         Peppermint: is an anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. It interacts with some             medications in in-vitro and animal studies.

        Thyme: is an antibiotic, and anti-fungal. It is generally used as an oil, which can also             be encapsulated.

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