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Candida Yeast Infection Diet Advice

Candida albicans, a yeast fungus that normally exists in balance with other micro-organisms in the body, can sometimes get out of control. We all have intestinal candida and when everything is in balance, candida helps maintain our immune system by controlling unfriendly organisms. But if the body's balance is upset candida fungi may multiply and promote the development of toxins which can cause a range of unhealthy conditions.

If the body's balance is upset, candida fungi may multiply and promote the development of toxins which can cause a range of unhealthy conditions, like: abdominal pain, asthma, bladder infections, energy loss, burning/puffy eyes, fatigue, food cravings, hay fever, headaches, heartburn, hyperactivity, insomnia, migraine, mouth infections, rashes, sore throat, thrush and thyroid failure.

Just as there is no simple diagnosis or test for Candida, there is no simple treatment. Stopping the growth of the fungus and driving it out of the tissues are the goals of a multilevel treatment that includes:

-Immediate elimination of antibiotics, birth control pills and other hormone-altering substances.
-A diet designed to stop feeding the yeast.
-Medical use of antifungal agents, which permeate the intestines and helps destroy Candida throughout the body.
-Strengthening of the immune system through supplementation.

The Candida diet is dependent on the severity of the infestation, typically it includes a list with foods to eliminate, to reduce, and to emphasize. In addition, each level has its recommended nutritional supplementation.

Foods to Eliminate:
Sugar in all forms, including honey, except occasional whole fresh fruit.
Most breads and commercial baked goods.
All alcoholic beverages. Mushrooms.

Food to Reduce:  Whole grains and starchy vegetables until symptoms lessen.  Fruit and diluted fruit juices, which may cause yeast to grow.

Food to Emphasize:  Eggs, fish, chicken, turkey, seafood, lamb, and veal.

Supplements for Candida Diet:  Continue to take for one month after symptoms stop.  Yeast-free multi-vitamin/mineral, 1000 milligrams vitamin C, two times a day  Lactobacilus acidophilus tablets to increase intestinal bacteria

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