How to Cure Candida on the Inside

Candida is a type of microorganism, or flora, that naturally exists in the human digestive system. Some people experience an overgrowth of candida due to use of antibiotic use or a poor diet. When candida becomes overgrown, it can crowd out the more beneficial bacteria that aid in digestion and help prevent some diseases. An overgrowth of candida can also cause multiple health problems such as headaches, digestive problems, sinus problems, difficulty sleeping, cloudy thinking, vaginal yeast infections and more. Changing your diet is crucial to killing excess candida and bringing the digestive system back into balance.

Things You'll Need

• Vegetables, such as broccoli, asparagus, cabbage, cucumbers and zucchini
• Garlic
• Onions
• Meat
• Fish
• Eggs
• Yogurt
• Anti-fungal nutritional supplements

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Instructions

• 1

  Avoid foods that feed candida and contribute to its growth. Sugar is one of the main food sources for candida, along with simple carbohydrates such as pasta, bread and pastries. Quit drinking fruit juice, soda and other drinks that contain sugar or artificial sweeteners.

• 2

  Eat foods that inhibit the growth of candida. Strive for a diet high in low-carb and high-fiber vegetables such a broccoli, asparagus, cabbage, cucumbers and zucchini. Try to eat a garlic and onions whenever possible as they have natural anti-fungal properties.

• 3

  Include some protein in every meal. Meat, fish and eggs are excellent sources of protein. Yogurt is also high in protein and has the added benefit of containing probiotics, which help repopulate the digestive system with beneficial bacteria.

• 4

  Eat organic as much as possible. This includes organic eggs and grass-fed, organic meats.

• 5

  Avoid coffee, milk and cheese, which also help create an environment in which candida can thrive.

• 6

  Avoid fruits for the first two weeks. As your symptoms begin to resolve, you may begin adding fruit back into your diet, especially fruits that are lower in sugar such as green apples and berries.

• 7

  Drink plenty of water to help flush toxins out of your system.

• 8

  Stay away from products containing yeast, such as alcohol and mushrooms.

• 9

  Take a supplement designed to kill yeast. Look for ingredients such as olive leaf extract, garlic, black walnut and other anti-fungal substances.

• 10

  Quit taking birth control pills or other synthetic hormones, which can disrupt the balance of bacteria in the digestive system.