Most of us women know about yeast overgrowth.
This is by no means a fun topic, but it’s, well…there.
Another common key in of yeast infection is oral thrush, an inflammation of the mouth and throat.
Yeast overgrowth can affect the entire body, as well, leading to an array of health problems.
How is a yeast infection different from candida?
Most people are familiar with yeast in some form.
In cooking, it is a leavening agent that you might buy in little packages at the grocery store.
Yeast in your microbiome
Every body has some yeast in and on it.
It’s found in oral cavities, the digestive tract, and even on the skin.
In a healthy biological system, the presence of helpful bacteriakeeps yeast in balance1.
Post-antibiotic yeast infections occur because antibiotics kill off more than just the harmful bacteria in your body.
They also kill beneficial bacteria.
The result is often candida overgrowth.
People withchronic yeast overgrowth2present with multiplesymptoms3.
How do you know if you have candida?
A strict candida diet can be difficult to follow, but you will get the results you need.
This includes eliminating gluten, dairy and fruit and sticking primarily to meat and non-starchy vegetables.
and see if symptoms alleviate.
Controlling candidathe yeast-diet connection
Diet plays a significant role in yeast control.
For example, rely on raw fruits and vegetables, as well as unprocessed, gluten-free whole grains.
If you do eat meat, choose locally raised, antibiotic-free animal products.
The other way to keep yeast in check is by supporting growth of the beneficial bacteria in your intestines.
I also recommend taking an excellent probiotic twice a day.
These supplements contain live organisms that take root in your intestines to support digestive health and control yeast overgrowth.
Yeast can wreak havoc on your health.
