The Herbal Treatment of Candida albicans Overgrowth

Written by Deborah Grant Wednesday, 18 August 2010 14:44

Candida albicans is a yeast-like fungus, which normally resides in the body without any problem. However, diet or overuse of antibiotics and the contraceptive pill can cause this yeast to grow out of control and cause many health problems.

The overgrowth is found mainly in the digestive tract and/or vagina, causing thrush. Candida albicans can be quite prolific in its growth, given the right environment. Its roots can pass through the gut wall and it can thereby enter the bloodstream and when this happens, the overgrowth become systemic. At this point, the patient may experience lots of unpleasant symptoms including feeling very unwell, having allergic reactions to certain foods, having a foggy brain and severe tiredness. There can also be skin problems.

Symptoms of Candida overgrowth may include:

If you have a history of recurrent thrush and would like to rid yourself of the yeast overgrowth, it is important to be tested to ascertain the extent of the overgrowth so that treatment can be tailored to meet your unique needs. It is also important that patients are retested to ensure that the yeast population is within healthy limits.

Testing (non-invasive) is particularly important if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. If this is the case, you should definitely be clinically monitored and the prescription will take into account your circumstances. It is very important to note that some anti-fungal products that can be bought over the counter or online, are dangerous when taken during pregnancy or while you are trying to conceive. You may not be aware that your baby will inherit your gut flora, initially when going through the birth canal and then it is topped up through breastfeeding. So you can see how extremely important it is to give your baby the best start in life by passing on a healthy gut flora. This can be achieved through testing and treatment at The Hale Clinic.

If you feel that your overgrowth is minor, then you may be interested in the approach that Deborah uses at The Hale Clinic. The supplements must be of the highest quality to ensure that this gut imbalance, which has the potential to create many health problems, is dealt with effectively.

Needless to say, a strict anti-Candida diet must accompany the treatment. There are many anti-Candida recipe books so browse a good bookshop and you will find a large selection.

If you would like a consultation with Deborah, call for an appointment.

Testimonial for the Herbal Treatment of Ringworm, Oral Thrush, Colic and Eczema in a Baby, whose Mother had Candida Overgrowth

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