Have you ever suffered from symptoms like headaches, fatigue, mood swings, poor concentration or sweet cravings? If so, and you don't know why, there's a good chance you might have too much of a yeast named Candida Albicans in your gut.
To eliminate Candida from your system, you need to do a Candida Cleanse, basically just a colon cleanse but with a strict diet once you have finished your cleanse.
Candida is not something that you 'catch' like a virus, so what really causes it? It was only recently recognized by the medical community, so the research so far is limited. However, the consensus is leaning towards four or five medical and lifestyle factors that seem to be at fault.
The most common culprits in an outbreak of Candida are antibiotics. A full course of antibiotics can destroy the yeasts and microorganisms in the small intestine. Without competition, the fast-growing Candida yeast then quickly multiplies and comes to dominate the other organisms in your gut.
In other sufferers, an outbreak of Candida can be traced to the contraceptive pill. The stomach is a delicate organ, containing a precise mixture of microorganisms and yeasts that help process and digest food. They depend on the right balance of chemicals to support them, but this equilibrium can be thrown off by the hormonal imbalances caused by the Pill.
Everyone's experience is different, but a basic Candida treatment plan involves these three stages.
1. Detox with a colon cleanse
2. Reduce your Candida population
3. Repopulate your intestine with 'good' yeasts and bacteria
There are a wide variety of supplements, herbs and over the counter remedies that can help with your Candida.
After the cleanse you need to change your diet to prevent the Candida from reappearing.
Foods to Avoid include:
Aged Cheese, Alcohol, Chocolate, Mushrooms, Vinegar, Glutenous Foods, Sugars, Honey, Syrups, Breads, Cakes, Muffins,
Melons, Peanuts
Foods to Eat include:
Vegetables, Proteins, Live Yogurt Cultures, Nuts and Seeds, Non-Glutenous Grains, Green Algae
If you can manage all that, then you're well on your way to defeating Candida. Good luck!
