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Candida? This is How to Deal with It
Candida albicans is a type of yeast that lives naturally on our skin, mucous membranes, and gastrointestinal (GI) tract. In fact, there are nearly two dozen types of Candidaspecies that live in our bodies.
This type of yeast, which I will refer to simply as Candida, normally does not cause harm, and in fact is beneficial to the body. However, when there is an overgrowth of yeast it can lead to infection, most typically affecting the mouth, throat, or vagina.
In order to treat a Candida infection, it is possible to prescribe allopathic medications, such as fluconazole or mycostatin, but these only serve to keep a current infection at bay, and do not generally provide a cure unless taken for a long period of time.
Long-term use of these drugs may cause liver damage, as well as nausea and skin rashes (Buckle, 2003). A holistic protocol that involves food and lifestyle changes rebalances the yeast back to a healthy state. It also provides a healthier option with long-term beneficial effects. I will describe what it might entail.
More on Candida albicans
First, let me tell you more about the yeast. Candida albicans is a single-celled organism that wouldn’t survive outside of a host, such as a human body.
