What causes a yeast/ Candida overgrowth?
• When people take a course of antibiotics the entire beneficial balancing flora in the bowels is destroyed and if we don’t replant these good bacteria then bloating and digestive symptoms become present. • Constant emotional stres • Poor eating habits including excessive consumption of foods and beverages high in sugar. • Long term use of the contraceptive pill • Incomplete digestion commonly due to rushing meals. • Overuse of certain medication like antibiotics, antacids, corticosteroids and hormone therapy (including the contraceptive pill) predispose individuals to yeast overgrowth or candidiasis. Excessive alcohol consumption. • Over consumption of sweet foods and foods high in simple carbohydrates e.g. white flour products, cakes, biscuits, refined sugar, honey, cordials, soft drinks, fruit juice and certain fruits, particularly dried fruit, can provide fuel for Candida to overgrow in the intestines. • Eating too fast.
