Symptoms of a Candida infection may include:

• frequent stomach pains and digestion problems
• skin infections and other problems
• foggy brain or trouble concentrating
• constant tiredness and/or exhaustion
• anxiety
• mood swings
• obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
• anger outbursts
• irritability
• headaches
• intense cravings for sugars, sweets and breads
• itchy skin

Woman Eating Yogurt

One of the main causes of Candida overgrowth is a weakened immune system.  High carbohydrate intake is another strong factor.  Stress is another strong risk factor.  Stress can cause your immune system to break down, which can be one of the major causes of Candida overgrowth.

Grapefruit seed extract, Oil of Oregano and plain yogurt tend to be very effective in not only combating Candida overgrowth, but also preventing it.  ThreeLac is another effective treatment for Candida.  It is a combination of three types of lactic acids, which create an environment within your body to kill off the Candida virus.  When searching for yogurt, look for live-cultured yogurt.  It should specify this right on the packaging.  You should be eating 8 ounces of yogurt a day in order to fight Candida.

Grapefruit seed extract is absolutely excellent for fighting Candida.  The first time you take it, you may feel dizzy and out of sorts.  Keep in mind that this is absolutely normal.  This is a condition known as Candida Die Off.  It occurs when large amounts of the Candida begin to die off.  When this happens, they release toxins within the body as a result of them dying off.  You can flush out these toxins by continuing to drink water.

Candida has symptoms similar to being lactose intolerant.  It’s important to get yourself checked out by your family doctor if you are treating your symptoms at home and nothing is improving.  The problem with Candida is that our bodies need a certain amount of it in order to stay healthy.  Unfortunately, if Candida becomes overgrown, this can cause all sorts of problems for us.  That’s why some colon cleansers are made to specifically fight Candida overgrowth.

Candida overgrowth can be a recurring problem for both men and women.  Though a man and a woman can pass a Candida infection back and forth through sexual intercourse, you do not need to develop an infection from sexual intercourse or poor hygiene alone.  You can also develop an infection because of the foods you eat (or don’t eat) and your personal chemical makeup.  It is important to remember that Candida is an infection, which if left untreated, can make you feel generally bad and out of sorts.  An infection is serious no matter what type of infection it is and should be taken and treated seriously and aggressively.