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Lake Forest Ph: (949) 770-7301San Clemente Ph: (949) 493-934423672 Birtcher Dr, Unit ALake Forest CA 92630665 Camino De Los MaresSte 203A San Clemente CA 92673
Yeast Infection-Candida
Conditions SERVICES
What is Candida overgrowth?
Candida overgrowth is a type of fungus or yeast which grows in the human body, especially in warm and moist areas like the mouth, stomach, intestines, skin, and vagina.
Causes of Candida overgrowth:
- Antibiotics
- High carbohydrate/sugar diet
- Alcohol
- Oral contraceptives and corticosteroids
Symptoms of Candida overgrowth:
- Abdominal gas
- Headaches, migraines
- Insomnia
- Excessive fatigue
- Genital or urinary tract infections
- Low sex drive
- Poor concentration, poor memory, learning disabilities
- Hyperactivity
- Digestive issues
- Itching
- Acne, eczema, skin and nail fungus
- Depression, mood swings, anxiety
- Sinus infections
- Earaches, dizziness
- Persistent cough
- Cravings for alcohol or sweets
- Oral thrush
- Vaginitis (burning, itching, discharge)
- Pre-menstrual syndrome
Yeast Infection Causes
Reasons could be:
- Long term antibiotic treatment
- Diet high in refined carbohydrates and sugars
- Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages
- Silver amalgam fillings in your teeth
- Chlorine and Fluoride exposure
- Medications such as oral contraceptives and corticosteroids.
What are the Symptoms?
Symptoms include:
- Abdominal gas
- Headaches, migraines
- Insomnia
- Excessive fatigue
- Rectal itching
- Low sex drive
- Poor concentration, poor memory, learning disabilities
- Hyperactivity
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Itching
- Acne or eczema, athlete’s foot
- Depression, mood swings, anxiety
- Sinus inflammation
- Sore throat
- Ear aches, dizziness
- Persistent cough
- Cravings for alcohol or sweets
- Indigestion
- Thrush
- Vaginitis (burning, itching, discharge)
- Pre-menstrual syndrome
Treatment:
Dietary changes including reducing carbohydrate intake and eliminating refined sugars are used to treat yeast infection. Probiotics and natural herbal and antifungal medications also to help balance the gastrointestinal microflora present in yeast infections.
