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candida diet
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this is a support forum for people interested in, undergoing, or have undergone the candida diet.
what is candida?
Candida albicans is a yeast and a fungus. It exists naturally in small amounts in everyone's intestines. It is also responsible for yeast infections in women.
Overgrowth of Candida in the digestive tract or mucous membranes, called candidiasis, was popularized by William Crook, MD in his 1983 book, The Yeast Connection. It is also known as candida-related complex, polysystemic candidiasis, and chronic candidiasis. While some doctors dismiss candidiasis as a "fad" diagnosis, an increasing number of doctors and naturopaths are recognizing that Candida can be a serious health concern.
What are the symptoms of candida overgrowth?
Candida is believed to contribute to many troubling and vague health problems including:
* chronic yeast infections, with classic symptoms of itchiness, burning, and abnormal discharge
* digestive symptoms, such as irritable bowel syndrome, gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or heartburn
* respiratory allergies, such as sneezing, congestion and/or wheezing
* food allergies
* chronic fatigue
* nervous system symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, poor memory and/or poor concentration
* menstrual irregularities, such as severe premenstrual tension and/or irregular menstruation
* skin rashes
It is not clear how many or which symptoms are required to make a diagnosis.
What are the risk factors for candida overgrowth?
* Use of broad-spectrum antibiotics
* Use of oral contraceptives
* Diets rich in yeast-containing foods or refined sugars
* Pregnancy
from:
The Candida Diet, Your Guide by Cathy Wong, N.D.
good things to eat/reasearch when going ot the diet are:
stevia! it's sweet, but does not contain sugar of any kind!
vaginapagina is a great resource for info on how to treat/prevent yeast infections as well!
your moderator is:
sillyboho
what is candida?
Candida albicans is a yeast and a fungus. It exists naturally in small amounts in everyone's intestines. It is also responsible for yeast infections in women.
Overgrowth of Candida in the digestive tract or mucous membranes, called candidiasis, was popularized by William Crook, MD in his 1983 book, The Yeast Connection. It is also known as candida-related complex, polysystemic candidiasis, and chronic candidiasis. While some doctors dismiss candidiasis as a "fad" diagnosis, an increasing number of doctors and naturopaths are recognizing that Candida can be a serious health concern.
What are the symptoms of candida overgrowth?
Candida is believed to contribute to many troubling and vague health problems including:
* chronic yeast infections, with classic symptoms of itchiness, burning, and abnormal discharge
* digestive symptoms, such as irritable bowel syndrome, gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or heartburn
* respiratory allergies, such as sneezing, congestion and/or wheezing
* food allergies
* chronic fatigue
* nervous system symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, poor memory and/or poor concentration
* menstrual irregularities, such as severe premenstrual tension and/or irregular menstruation
* skin rashes
It is not clear how many or which symptoms are required to make a diagnosis.
What are the risk factors for candida overgrowth?
* Use of broad-spectrum antibiotics
* Use of oral contraceptives
* Diets rich in yeast-containing foods or refined sugars
* Pregnancy
from:
The Candida Diet, Your Guide by Cathy Wong, N.D.
good things to eat/reasearch when going ot the diet are:
stevia! it's sweet, but does not contain sugar of any kind!
vaginapagina is a great resource for info on how to treat/prevent yeast infections as well!your moderator is:
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