Candida diet

Candida albicans is a yeast which usually resides in the body in the digestive tract and vagina. Levels of Candida are kept in failure by the immune system and beneficial probiotic bacteria in the body.

If probiotic bacteria are killed by antibiotics or the immune system is weakened, yeast Candida can grow unchecked.

Local infections such as thrush, skin infections and vaginal infections yeast in women can lead.

People with the immune system is severely weakened, such as those against cancer or AIDS, can develop systemic Candida infection, systemic candidiasis called serious health problem.

Some alternative practitioners believe that invaded albicans yeast candida in the intestine is responsible for yeast syndrome which translates by symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, mood swings, sinus congestion, depression, little memory and concentration and cravings of sweets.

The yeast Candida excess in the intestine is then thought to cross the intestinal wall causing yeast and other unwanted particles to be absorbed by the body. It is believed that absorbed yeast particles activate the immune system, resulting in allergic hypersensitivity to Candida.

This yeast syndrome, popularized by William Crook, MD, in his 1983 book the connection of yeast, is regarded as very controversial. More conventional doctors believe that this syndrome is arterial by holistic and many disagree with the validity of the diagnosis.

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Take the yeast of the Candida screening Quiz some alternative practitioners use diet to solve invaded Candida. For example, Dr. Crook recommends Candida with invaded people follow some diet guidelines: avoid sugar. According to Dr. Crook, sugar promotes growth of yeast. Daily total carbohydrate intake is often limited. For example, in the first two to three weeks on the diet, carbohydrate intake may be limited less than 60 grams per day, depending on the age, health, activity level and extent of food sensitivities. Low carbohydrate foods such as meat, chicken, Turkey, seafood, non-starchy vegetables and certain nuts are highlighted instead. As symptoms fade, total carbohydrates in the diet is often gradually increased. Avoid foods containing any type of yeast. This includes fermented foods such as bread made with yeast, cheese, tomato paste, of fungi and beer. Mr. Crook believed that Candida with invaded people are also allergic to other fungi, not all experts estimate that this restriction is necessary.

The length of time on a Candida diet depends on the length of time, have been symptoms and severity of symptoms. The General level of health is another important alternative practitioners recommend a treatment plan.

People who do not respond to diet often report that must be a minimum of four weeks before any improvement is noticeable. For many, it can take months. As soon as there is sufficient improvement in symptoms, practitioners suggest slowly reintroduce the list restricted in diet foods.

Another important element of the plan of Dr. Crook is the use of herbs and supplements, or in some cases, prescription drugs, to reduce the amount of the yeast Candida in the body.

Alternative practitioners usually recommend starting small amounts and supplements and gradually increasing. In addition, a temporary worsening of symptoms called a reaction of Herxheimer or mass mortality of yeast, may occur. It is thought to result in the yeast Candida are killed and they release toxins and protein fragments that trigger an immune reaction of the immune system. Natural remedies for Candida

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