You may not even know
it, but you could have Candida infection symptoms. The list of candida
symptoms is very lengthy and could prompt you to look at this common
problem more closely:
- abdominal gas and bloating with frequent stomach pains and digestion problems
- headaches and migraines
- skin problems (skin infections, eczema, psoriasis, acne)
- obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- excessive fatigue and constant tiredness
- cravings for alcohol or sweets, sugars and breads
- anxiety
- vaginitis
- rectal itching
- inability to think clearly or concentrate – foggy brain
- hyperactivity
- mood swings
- diarrhea
- constipation
- itching
- depression
- sinus inflammation
- pre-menstrual syndrome
- dizziness
- persistent cough
- ear aches
- low sex drive
- muscle weakness
- irritability
- learning difficulties
- sensitivity to fragrances and/or other chemicals
- cognitive impairment
- thrush
- athlete’s foot
- sore throat
- indigestion
- acid reflux
- chronic pain
Candida is a yeast that occurs naturally in the human body in the lower bowels, vagina and skin. It normally co-exists with “good bacteria” called Bifidobacteria and Acidophilus in a strong immune system.
When there is a weakened immune system an overgrowth will probably occur or if an unhealthy amount of sugar and carbohydrates is being consumed. A high consumption of sugar and simple carbohydrates actually feeds the overgrowth of the yeast.
Antibiotics can also bring on an overgrowth and cause Candida infection symptoms. Antibiotics can kill off the healthy bacteria needed to keep the body safe from many illnesses and conditions. These problems can actually take place after years or even decades after the antibiotic has been taken and when they appear can depend on dietary habits. Once an overgrowth occurs it can be the cause of numerous health conditions.
This yeast overgrowth, which is quite common, is generally overlooked by the traditional medical establishment. The Candida infection symptoms are very similar to other conditions. Alternative physicians, however, recognize the seriousness of this condition, and tend to treat the illnesses more effectively with their non-conventional methods.
People who believe in the conventional drug-oriented approach of traditional medicine will be the consumers of numerous medications in later life, because their immune defense has been destroyed from the consumption of antibiotics.
Antibiotics have become one of the most commonly prescribed drugs around the world and make lots of money pharmaceutical companies and the medical establishment. They make for continual customers and more profits, which is almost impossible for them to stop manufacturing and prescribing them.
There are natural methods, which can also take care of Candida infection symptoms and their resulting maladies and even more importantly don’t destroy the body’s first defense, the immune system.
Garlic and coconut oil, for example, can be helpful with Candida infection symptoms but often they’re not nearly enough. A deep Candida cleanse is necessary to get to the root of the real problem.