Thrush / Yeast Infections / Candida
Understanding and treating one of today's most common health challenges
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A Modern Epidemic
Recurring thrush - also known as Candida or Yeast (fungal) infections has become a modern-day epidemic. Up to 1 in 3 people suffer from it at any one time. While Candida normally lives in the human body, eating the wrong foods or certain drugs can send everything out of balance.
🔍 Causes
🍞 Dietary Factors
Starchy foods, bakery goods, some fruits, cheeses, and sweets provide a perfect environment for yeasts to flourish.
Visit our nutrition guide for detailed information on foods to eat and which ones to avoid.
💊 Medications
Also frequently caused by antibiotics overuse, steroids like prednisone, birth control pills, or other forms of estrogen.
🩺 Associated Symptoms & Conditions
🧠 Neurological
- • Headaches & migraines
- • Moodiness & fatigue
- • Memory problems / "brain fog"
🫁 Gastro-intestinal
- • Nausea & bloating
- • Diarrhea
- • Flatulence
⚖️ Metabolic
- • Intense cravings
- • Weight gain
- • Fluid retention
- • Hormone imbalances
🛡️ Immune System
- • Frequent colds & viruses
- • Mouth ulcers
- • Recurring fungal infections
- • Genital thrush, jock itch
- • Tinea, ringworm
- • Skin, nail, mouth infections
Additional Connection: Even bladder control problems are linked to yeast infections.
📖 Also refer to: A Guide to All Symptoms of Yeast Infections
🔗 The "Yeast Infections & Obesity" Link
The Vicious Cycle
Fungi need sugar to create their preferable acidic environment. They create this environment by releasing chemicals that trick the body into thinking blood sugar is low, causing intense carb cravings.
This leads to fatigue, brain fog, and intense food cravings for sugary/high-carb foods that promote yeast growth - creating a vicious cycle that can only be resolved by dietary changes and introducing foods that help balance internal yeast.
More on Weight Control →🥗 Nutritional Strategies
✅ Recommended Foods & Beverages
Vegetables & Proteins
- • All green vegetables
- • Cabbage & raw tomatoes
- • All protein (except pork)
- • Organic eggs & fish
- • Almonds & nuts (except peanuts)
- • Almond butter
Oils & Beverages
- • Coconut oil (anti-fungal)
- • Organic olive oil
- • Unsweetened almond milk
- • Unsweetened kefir (yeast killer)
- • Green tea & peppermint tea
- • Plenty of water
🧄 Garlic: The allicin in garlic is a well-known anti-fungal that kills candida.
❌ Foods to Avoid
- • Caffeine & coffee
- • All dairy products
- • Sugar & flour
- • Carbohydrates
- • Fruit
- • Carrots
- • Peanuts (aflatoxin contamination)
- • Dressings, ketchup, mustard, mayo
- • Antibiotics (when possible)
Note on Onions: Can irritate intestines, especially with leaky gut syndrome. However, raw onions offer antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal benefits for those who tolerate them.
💊 Helpful Supplements
Probiotics: Take supplements containing acidophilus and bifidum. These strains release anti-fungal enzymes and alkalinize the body.
Other useful supplements: Berberine, garlic, oregano, undecylenic acid, and plant tannins.
🌶️ Powerful Spices
According to research, regularly consuming these spices can reduce internal candida by 61% in two weeks:
🥥 Coconut Oil: Proven Anti-Fungal
Research shows the medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil kill candida yeast. Caprylic acid, found in coconut oil, has been used successfully for yeast infections, especially for patients with adverse reactions to antifungal drugs.
University Research Findings:
- • Capric acid: Causes fastest and most effective killing of Candida albicans
- • Lauric acid: Most active at lower concentrations
- • Combined effect: All medium chain fatty acids work together
2007 Nigerian Study Conclusion: "Coconut oil was active against Candida species at 100% concentration compared to fluconazole. Coconut oil should be used in treatment of fungal infections in view of emerging drug-resistant Candida species."
🍎 Apple Cider Vinegar: pH Balance
Apple cider vinegar destroys microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It has been proven to inhibit the growth of gram-negative bacilli, Pseudomonas, and Candida. The acidic nature makes the digestive tract environment unpleasant for germs and fungus.
How it works: ACV lowers blood's natural alkalinity, bringing it closer to a healthy acid state. A naturally acidic digestive tract discourages bacteria and is less likely to grow yeast and fungus.
💊 Common Medical Prescriptions
Typical prescriptions include: Nystatin, Diflucan, or Sporanox, which may need to be taken for a month or more to eliminate the yeast.
🩺 Vaginal Yeast Infections
Natural Treatment
Douche: Add 2 capfuls of 3% hydrogen peroxide in warm distilled water once to twice a week to remove even chronic yeast infections.
⚠️ Important Note: Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is on the rise. Since symptoms like discharge and itchiness resemble yeast infections, many doctors fail to screen for this condition. Untreated, it can result in pelvic inflammatory disease.
Women with stubborn infections or yellow/green discharge should be tested for trichomoniasis, which is generally curable with oral prescription medication.
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