Yeast infection is extremely common. Up to one in three or 35% of people have yeast infections at any time.
Could this be you? Check your symptoms in the Symptoms Matrix (you must register first)
Yeasts are everywhere in the air we breathe and the foods we eat. Yeast-sensitive people improve dramatically on a Yeast-free diet; see The Healing Program for details.
Yeast infection carries the widest spectrum of symptoms of any food sensitivity: : skin problems like ringworm, gastro-intestinal problems, lethargy, headache, breathing difficulties, mood swings. Look in the Symptoms Matrix (you must register first).
Candida - yeast infection - is known as the disease that makes you feel "sick all over". It can also be confused with other food intolerance like dairy and gluten intolerance. The Detection Diet will positively identify your food intolerance. See The Healing Program.
How is Candida identified?
Diagnosis
Although clinical testing is available it is generally inconclusive. The most useful indicator is the patient's history of yeast infections: vaginal, ear or throat infections, jock itch etc. Find your symptoms in the Symptoms Matrix (you must register first).
Yeast infection can appear with hormonal change like pregnancy, hormone therapy or the contraceptive pill. For a clear identification use the Detection Diet in The Healing Program.
How did I get Candida?
Causation
The appearance of Candida can indicate stress or a compromised immune system.
Anything that weakens the immune system can trigger a yeast infection: the Pill, stress, poor diet, repeated courses of antibiotics, hormonal changes.
A yeast infection can often be a real indicator of stress in a person otherwise unwilling to acknowledge such a situation. To narrow down the possibilities, look in the Symptoms Matrix (you must register first).
How is Candida treated?
Treatment
For Yeast infections a combination of yeast-free diet and anti-fungal medication is the best way to go (refer to your healthcare professional for medications.)
Yeasts occur - by inclusion or by accident - in a wide variety of foods. So it can be difficult to get Yeast-free. You need a comprehensive guidebook like the Complete Guide to Yeast-free in The Healing Program.
When will I be cured from Candida?
Prognosis
For most people a yeast-free diet is a temporary measure until the body recovers.
Once the Candida overgrowth is under control you can resume a normal diet.
The hardest thing about a yeast-free diet is knowing about 'hidden' yeast in foodstuffs, beverages and medications. That's why you need access to a comprehensive guidebook The Complete Guide to Yeast-free in The Healing Program.
Yeast Infection
The Candida yeast organism is normally kept in check by the human immune system. But sometimes, particularly when the immune system is compromised it will multiply rapidly and overwhelm our systems leading to a variety of unpleasant symptoms – collectively known as Candidiasis or yeast infection.
Candida is opportunistic. That is, it takes over when mechanisms that usually keep it in check are temporarily weakened.
Hormonal changes in the body, as with hormone therapy, pregnancy and the contraceptive pill can trigger a yeast infection in people whose immune systems are under challenge, eg stress. Repeated courses of anti-biotics can also be a trigger.
Many patients report the additional neurological symptoms: mood changes, memory loss and co-ordination difficulties. See the Symptoms Matrix (you must register first).
Beating Candida
If you are sure you have a Yeast sensitivity problem, a Yeast-free diet is central to your recovery.
If you are not sure, the Detection Diet (in The Food Intolerance Healing Program) is the best way to get a positive identification.
You must be vigilant about avoiding yeasts in foods, drinks and medications. That's why you need a comprehensive guide like The Complete Guide to Yeast-free, in The Food Intolerance Healing Program.
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