There are lots of reasons why Candida may manifest and Sugar is right up there. Excessive alcohol and caffeine consumption, lack of fresh fruit and veg and a leaky gut are some of the cited causes.
It manifests in your body as thrush. If you have a white coated tongue, headaches or brain fog, these are common signs.

Candida Albicans is a fungus that grows inside your gut. Normally, it is kept under control there by the healthy bacteria that lives in there , but some times the balance in your gut changes and the Candida can start to spread. A Candida overgrowth releases all kinds of toxic byproducts into your system and causes a wide variety of unpleasant symptoms.

Symptoms of Candida overgrowth-
1) recurrent yeast infections
2) Fatigue
3) Brain fog
4) Headaches
5) Digestive problems
6) Weakened immune system
7) Oral thrush
8) Recurring genital and urinary tract infections
9) Chronic sinus infections
10) Nail and fungus infections

Causes of Candida overgrowth
1) High sugar consumption- Candida cells feed on sugar. Sugary soft drinks and desserts gives your Candida just what it needs to expand throughout your gut.

2) Antibiotics- Antibiotics destroy the good bacteria that live in your gut and prevent Candida colonies from expanding.

3) Stress- It raises your blood sugar levels and damages your immune system by weakening your adrenal glands.

4) The contraceptive pill- The main ingredient in the pill is estrogen, which is known to promote the growth of yeast cells.

TREATMENT
The best way to treat Candidiasis is prevent recurring infections is to address the underlying cause.
The food you eat plays an important role in maintaining the balance of “good” and “bad” bacteria in your gut.
Refined sugars, carbs and high-lactose dairy products can encourage Candida and other “bad” microorganisms to grow .
Eating too many of these foods may promote infection if you have a suppressed immune system.
On the other hand, certain foods have specifically been shown to encourage “good” bacteria to grow and inhibit the growth of Candida.
The following foods have been shown to help fight Candida infections:

• Garlic: Garlic contains an anti-fungal substance called allicin, which has been shown to act against Candida yeasts in animal and test-tube studies .
• Coconut oil: Coconut oil is high in lauric acid, which has been shown to fight Candida infections in multiple test-tube studies .
• Curcumin: Test-tube studies indicate that curcumin may kill Candida yeasts, or at least reduce their growth .
• Xylitol: In one test-tube study, xylitol helped fight Candida, decreasing its ability to stick to a surface and cause infection .
• Aloe vera: Aloe vera gel may inhibit the growth of Candida in the mouth and prevent infections .
• Pomegranate: A test-tube study indicated that the plant compounds in pomegranate are beneficial against Candida yeasts .
• Kombucha: Kombucha tea is rich in tea polyphenols and acetic acid, both of which have been shown to kill Candida in test-tube studies.
• Probiotics: Probiotics like Lactobacillus  may reduce Candida growth and protect against infections .

Unfortunately, dietary changes may not always do the trick, in which case antifungal drugs are the most common form of treatment.
Candida is typically not life-threatening, but if left untreated, it can spread and eventually reach the bloodstream.
Once the fungus is circulating throughout the body, it can affect vital organs like the brain and heart and cause more serious complications, including death .

Summary: Limiting your intake of refined sugars and carbs may help prevent Candida overgrowth. In the case of an infection, certain foods, probiotics and antifungal drugs can help.

The Bottom Line

Candida is the most common cause of fungal infections in humans.
Several key symptoms can help you determine whether you have an overgrowth of Candida.
The most common signs of infection include oral thrush, recurring genital yeast infections, digestive issues and fungal infections of the skin and nails.
It’s important to treat candidiasis early to prevent it from spreading and causing more serious complications.

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