Candida is a genus of yeast that lives in the gut. If an overgrowth occurs, it can lead to a serious condition called candidiasis.
Candidiasis symptoms can include chronic fatigue, thrush, abdominal bloating, depression and, at worst irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
It affects both men and women and can be easily cured by following a low-carbohydrate diet and taking nutritional supplements which stem the overgrowth of yeast.
Candida albicans is a kind of fungus which normally lives harmlessly in your gut, being kept in check by gut bacteria like Acidophilus.
Sugar entering the gut is fermented by Candida, which produces carbon dioxide and alcohol. Carbon Dioxide will lead to bloating and flatulence, whereas the alcohol can irritate the lining of your stomach, leading to spasms and poor digestion, constipation or diarrhoea.
Candida will also spead through the body, releasing more toxins.
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I’ve suffered from Candidiasis since I was 12 (1969). I didn’t know that’s what it was of course. Just thought I was lazy and didn’t feel well.
I had a few periods where it was treated, then I seemed to forget I had it and kept on with my dysfunctional life. (I plead brain fog as my excuse.)
I’m 55 and ready to live a life of feeling well. I don’t know what that’s going to look like, and I’m afraid of failure and of giving up my favorite foods (sugar, bread, wine).
Off we go!
Hi folks
My therapist anti-candida specialist is:
Alison Manos tel: 0208 771 4026
assmanos@tiscali.co.uk http://www.alisonmanos.co.uk
She also tests for allergies as well as giving excellent anti-candida herbal treatment and diet recommendations (she lets u eat fruit!)
Tess
Forgot to mention Alison Manos practices in London.
Sorry for delay in giving this info due to husband being very ill.