What is Candida? It is a yeast that can lead to a yeast infection and can also become a fungus that can attack the gut. If left long enough it can cause the gut to leak out undigested foods into the bloodstream and it can also have a negative impact on the liver as it becomes overworked. Sounds nasty doesn’t it. Sadly there are so many symptoms it is not always clear what is wrong with you. You may have headaches, sleep a lot, feel depressed or have mood swings, eat more sugar, dislike smells that were fine before.
Out of the multitude of symptoms that could occur, you may suffer from low sex drive, cravings for certain foods such as sugary ones, fatigue, influenza like symptoms, headaches, feeling low, mood swings to name but a few.
Acidophilus is something that can be purchased in health stores and even some food stores. It is a pro biotic which helps fight the fungus. As well as supplementing your diet with this, you can also make changes to what you eat and drink. Avoid sweets and chocolates as sugar is not good for you. Avoid beer and alcohol.
Try to stop eating fermented foods and cut down on starchy foods and those containing yeast. All of these things encourage Candida to grow as they have the nutrients it requires to spread. Check out online cooking sites and bookshops for books that can help you find meals that are still tasty and satisfying.
A last piece of advice is to consider the environment you are giving the fungus. It thrives in dark, hot, damp areas, so make sure you take that away. Wash and dry carefully particularly after jogging on a hot humid day! Work on keeping yourself fit and healthy. If you are suffering from stress this won’t help the balance of your body, so find a way to relive stress and relax.