candida
what is candidiasis?
Candidiasis is a condition where the most common digestive yeast, Candida albicans overgrows and causes an infection that can have a systemic effect on the whole body. This can occur when the balance between yeast and good bacteria in the digestive tract is upset and Candida gains the upper hand, often as a result of immune dysfunction or disease.A decrease in healthy immune function can be caused by a number of factors, such as:
- certain medications (such as birth control pills, antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-infl ammatory drugs [NSAIDs]
- toxic metals (mercury, lead, cadmium, nickel, and aluminum)
- stress
- consuming too many refined carbohydrates and sugars.
The most common cause is due to overuse of antibiotics, without properly replacing good intestinal bacteria afterwards.
symptoms of candida infection can include any of the following:
- Bad breath
- Blurred vision
- Brain fog
- Chemical sensitivity
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Food sensitivities and allergies
- Insomnia
- Joint and muscle pain
- Persistent gas and bloating
- Recurrent bladder infections
- Recurrent vaginal yeast infections
- Sinus problems
- Sugar cravings
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