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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 Mares,Ste 203A San Clemente CA 92673
Yeast Infection-Candida
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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 for Candida overgrowths 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 of Candida?
Symptoms of Candida 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 for Candida overgrowth:
Dietary changes include reducing carbohydrate intake and eliminating refined sugars.
Probiotics and natural herbal and antifungal medication to help balance the gastrointestinal microflora.
