The Guide To Candida

THE GUIDE TO CANDIDA by CandidaStore.com ABOUT CANDIDA Candida Albicans is a fungus that grows inside your gut. Normally it is kept under control by the healthy bacteria that live there, but sometimes the balance in your gut changes and the Candida can start to spread. A Candida overgrowth releases all kinds of toxic byproducts into your system and causes a wide variety of unpleasant symptoms. Candida is widespread Studies have shown that 70%o of people have Candida Albicans in their gut. That 211 million Americans! means Recurrent yeast infedions Fatigue Brain fog Symptoms of Candida Headaches Digestive problems overgrowith Weakened immune system Candida Byproducts (these are what the Candida cells release into your bloodstream) Candida has 79 different byproducts, here are the most important: Acetaldehyde (a neurotoxin that causes fatigue and brain fog) H Ethanol (a form of alcohol that overloads your liver) Uric acid (causes joint pain) o CAUSES OF CANDIDA OVERGROWTH Most people have some Candida colonies in their gut, but sometimes lifestyle choices and other factors can allow them to expand too rapidly. Sugar consumption Candida cells feed on sugar. Sugary soft drinks Antibiotics and desserts give your Candida just what it needs Antibiotics destroy the 'good bacteria' that live to expand throughout your gut. Each American in your gut and prevent the Candida colonies consumes 30 teaspoons of added sugars and from expanding. sweeteners per day! The contraceptive pill The main ingredient in the contraceptive pill is estrogen, which is known to promote the growth of yeast cells Stress Stress raises your blood sugar level AND damages your immune system by weakening your adrenal glands TREATMENT There are three important elements in any Candida treatment. Diet, Probiotics & Antifungals. DIET Here are some key dietary changes that will help you to stop feeding your Candida overgrowth: Foods to Eat Foods to Avoid Non-starchy vegetables (e.g. broccoli, eggplant, onions, spinach) Processed carbs (e.g. white bread or white pasta) Live yogurt cultures Foods with added sugars (e.g. fruit juice or soft drinks) Fresh cuts of meat (no processed meat) Alcohol (e.g. wine, beer) Non-glutinous grains (e.g. brown rice, quinoa, buckwheat) Starchy vegetables (e.g. potatoes, carrots, yams) Processed meats (e.g. lunchmeat, bacon, smoked meats) PROBIOTICS Probiotics are the 'good bacteria' that line your gut. They help with digestion and prevent infections from spreading. Replenishing your colonies of probiotic bacteria will help to reverse your Candida overgrowth. Here are 3 reasons why: Probiotics 'crowd out' the Candida yeast Probiotics boost your immune system Probiotics regulate your gut acidity ANTIFUNGALS Antifungals work by destroying the cell walls of the Candida cells. Natural antifungals work best because they have fewer side effects than prescription drugs. Here are some examples of good natural antifungals: Oregano Oil Grapefruit Seed Extract Caprylic Acid Visit CandidaStore.com for more information on how to beat your Candida overgrowth! Research studies used in this infographic Pathogenic significance of intestinal Candida colonization (2004) USDA Dietary Assessment of Major Trends in U.S. Food Consumption, 1970-2005 (2008) Antifungal activities of origanum oil against Candida Albicans (2001) Oral Citrus Seed Extract in Atopic Eczema: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies on Intestinal Microflor (1990) In vitro antimicrobial properties of coconut oil on Candida species in Ibadan (2007) Disclaimer This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease