Candida 101

Causes of Imbalanced Flora:

Some of the many things that can cause or exacerbate an imbalance in GI flora include:

  • A diet high in refined carbohydrates

  • Alcohol abuse

  • Antibiotic use

  • Chronic stress

  • Chronic toxicity

  • Food allergies

  • Hormonal imbalance

  • Low immunity

  • Mercury toxicity

  • Parasitic infection

  • Poor digestion

  • Synthetic hormones

Unfortunately, once candida or bacteria have a strong hold, they can promote the original cause of overgrowth. For example, an antibiotic is taken to overcome infection, allowing yeast or other bacteria to proliferate, weakening immunity and making you more susceptible to future infection. If an antibiotic is taken again, it further promotes overgrowth and further weakens immunity, and the cycle continues in a downward spiral of decreased immunity and repeat infections. In the same way, a diet high in refined carbohydrates breeds yeast and bacteria, and once these proliferate, you begin to crave the very foods they feed on. I think of this as the bad guys “ordering out”.

Symptoms of Candidiasis or Bacterial Growth:

  • Recurrent vaginal or urinary infections

  • Feeling mentally inconsistent

  • Recurrent jock itch or athlete’s foot

  • Chronic fatigue

  • Constipation or soft stool

  • Sensitivity to chemicals

  • Low tolerance for alcohol

  • Nervous system imbalance

  • Lactose intolerance

  • Imbalanced hormones

  • Abdominal distention (yeast makes you rise, just like in bread)

  • Memory loss

  • Rectal Itching

  • Recurrent ringworm

  • Gut cramping or diarrhea

  • Chronic heartburn

  • Severe PMS or night sweats

  • Respiratory problems

  • Loss of libido

  • High cholesterol

  • Bloating and gas

  • Irritable bowel, colitis or Crohn’s

  • Vaginal discharge

  • Food or environmental allergies

  • Depression

  • Skin rash or itching

  • Impotence

  • Prostatitis

  • Coughing & wheezing

  • Lowered immunity

  • Cancer

  • Toenail fungus

  • Dandruff

Call us today to schedule a consultation to be tested for this possibility. You can also schedule online with either Francie or Caitlin here.

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