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Yeast Intestinal Tract Cleanse

Yeast occurs naturally in our intestines and is not considered harmful unless you have a bacterial imbalance. According to the Complete Candida Yeast Guidebook, healthy bacteria in your body prevent the overproduction of yeast, but can be weakened when you are on medication. As the bacteria are weakened, yeast multiplies and causes health problems such as irritable bowel syndrome, constipation or diarrhea. To treat this condition, cleanse your body of excess yeast through colon-cleansing, vitamin supplements and dieting.

  1. Cleanse

    • When yeast production is high, it can expand to the bloodstream and lead to serious health conditions. A colon cleanse can help prevent that. Colon-cleansing kits are sold at many drugstores and natural health food stores. Colon-cleansing dietary supplements can take a week to two weeks to completely clear out toxins, according to the Complete Candida Yeast Guidebook. Colonic treatments are an alternative, faster option that quickly cleanses the colon by using an enema to flush out waste.

    Diet

    • What you're eating can prevent good bacteria from controlling yeast in your body. Yeast requires sugar found in simple carbohydrates to grow and survive, according to the Complete Candida Yeast Guidebook. To weaken the yeast, drastically reduce your sugar intake. White flour, snacks and desserts must be eliminated to control your condition. Fruit, vinegar, mushrooms and even alcohol must be eliminated to weaken the yeast. Alcohol converts into sugar and can exacerbate your symptoms. Healthy dieting options include vegetables, whole-grain bread and plenty of fish. Stay on this restricted diet for three to five months to completely rid the body of yeast.

    Vitamin Supplements

    • Probiotic vitamins can help your body restore good bacteria, which helps balance the amount of yeast. In addition to probiotics, antifungal supplements can lower your yeast levels when taken on a daily basis. This treatment is helpful when used in combination with colon-cleansing and dieting, as it will kill remaining yeast in the colon. Probiotics and antifungal supplements can be found at vitamin and drug stores, as well as health food stores. Probiotics can also be found in soy products and yogurt, in the form of live and active cultures.

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