10 Signs You Have Candida Overgrowth and What You Can Do to Resolve It

One may ask, What on earth is candida?

Candida is a fungus, which is a form of yeast, and a very small amount of it lives in your mouth and intestines. Its main job? Helping out with digestion and nutrient absorption.

But when overproduced, candida can break down the wall of the intestine and penetrate the bloodstream — releasing toxic by-products into your body and causing leaky gut. This can lead to many different health problems, from digestive issues to depression, including the inability of married couples making a baby.

You can imagine how serious it is. That's why having a sound knowledge of its signs and getting an earlier treatment even before marriage can save one the headache of childlessness after marriage.

Each of the following signs could be a pointer that one is battling with candida overgrowth:

1. Skin and nail fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot or toenail fungus

2. Feeling tired and worn down, or suffering from chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia

3. Digestive issues such as bloating, constipation, or diarrhea

4. Autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, lupus, psoriasis, scleroderma, or multiple sclerosis

5. Difficulty concentrating, poor memory, lack of focus, ADD, ADHD, and brain fog

6. Skin issues like eczema, psoriasis, hives, and rashes

7. Irritability, mood swings, anxiety, or depression

8. Vaginal infections, urinary tract infections, rectal itching, or vaginal itching

9. Severe seasonal allergies or itchy ears

10.Strong sugar and refined carbohydrate cravings

Treatment for Candida

If after a medical test, one is diagnosed of candida overgrowth, treatment can be effected through any or combination of the following:

• Switching over to low-carbohydrate diet, as sugar is what feeds yeast.
• Take some anti-fungal medication, such as Diflucan or Nystatin, for at least a month, as may be prescribed by your doctor.
• Eliminate inflammatory foods
• Use other recommended supplements; coconut oil is good in this case.

Wishing you a good return to normal health.