An overgrowth of yeast may cause fatigue, digestive distress, recurring vaginal yeast infections, sinus infections, mood swings and stalled weight loss. Candida albicans is a naturally occurring yeast that exists in everyone, but an overgrowth can wreak havoc on your system. This yeast thrives if your immune system is compromised by stress, illness, a poor diet or antibiotics. To keep ...
Read More »Yeast Infection And Sweets
A yeast infection is a very common infection of the vagina that affects most women at some time in their lives, sometimes recurring over time, according to MayoClinic.com. Also called vaginitis and candidiasis, a yeast infection develops when the fungal microorganism candida becomes too prolific in your body. While it’s not the only contributing factor in the development of yeast ...
Read More »Candida And Meat
Recently released study shows how antibiotic residues in conventionally-raised meats can go on killing beneficial bacteria. The antibiotics have no effect against the pathogenic bacteria in this study. There is nothing in the human digestive process that would eliminate the antibiotic effect either, resulting in further imbalances to our digestive flora. Another reason to eat organic, antibiotic-free meats and foods ...
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Candida albicans is termed a yeast or a yeast-like fungus, which is found in the intestinal tract of human beings. Yeast cells are much like our own cells in terms of size. Yeast cells have a capsule. Yeast display receptors (branch like stuctures coming out from the surface of the cell), much as our own cells do. In the intestinal ...
Read More »Candida And Sugars
What are the images conjured when confronted with the word ‘Candida’? Whatever it is, it ain’t often a pretty one, and anyone who has experienced a Candida overgrowth understands it ain’t a great time. At all. But why are we discussing this here at That Sugar? Well, because of sugar! If you are thinking a Candida overgrowth is a sexually ...
Read More »Vaginal Thrush And Douching
Douching is the practice of washing or flushing the vagina with water or other fluids. Vaginal douches are available as prepackaged mixes, most commonly involving water mixed with vinegar, baking soda, or iodine. Douches are available at pharmacies and supermarkets. Is vaginal douching necessary?- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that women avoid the practice of vaginal ...
Read More »Candida Lifestyle Changes
Candida is a type of yeast that is normal and present in all healthy bodies. Candida only becomes problematic when its growth gets out of control. This can happen for a variety of reasons. In my case it was overuse/overexposure to antibiotics and a high sugar/high carb diet. Here are some lifestyle changes that I recommend to anyone who has ...
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