What Are the Common Causes of Candida Overgrowth?
• Repeated antibiotic use is the most common cause of yeast overgrowth. A healthy intestinal bacteria balance suppresses the overgrowth of yeast. When antibiotics destroy this healthy flora, candida is free to proliferate. • Birth control pills and cortisone drugs commonly cause candida overgrowth as a side effect. • Over-consumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates greatly affects the balance of good flora in the intestinal tract. The lack of good quality food in ones diet compromises the immune system, which helps yeast and parasites to flourish. • Vaginal yeast can be transmitted from an infected partner. • Higher progesterone levels seem to enhance yeast growth, so women with candida may see increased symptoms premenstrually or during pregnancy. How Can One Get Rid of Candida? • CHANGE the diet to one that will not encourage growth of candida. Eliminate fruit and fruit juices, sugar, honey, fructose, maple syrup, cheese and dairy products. Soy sauce, mushrooms, breads with yeast,
