19 tips to overcome a candida infection

1. A relatively common condition is a candida infection. Fungal infections can show up in different places on your body.

1. For example, a fungal infection can settle in your intestines, but a fungal infection often occurs on the skin and mucous membranes. Mucous membranes are located in your mouth and genitals.

1. Fortunately, there are a lot of things you can do to get rid of a candida infection.

What is a candida infection?

1. In this article I am going to give you tips on how to get rid of different types of fungal infections yourself. But before I give you the tips on how to get rid of a candida infection, it is important that you know what a yeast infection is and how it occurs!

1. So that you are better able to prevent a fungal infection in the future.

1. The cause of a candida infection anywhere in your body is the so-called candida yeast. This yeast normally occurs in small amounts in your intestines, mouth, skin, and also on and in your genitals.

2. The cause of a candida infection anywhere in your body is the so-called candida yeast. This yeast normally occurs in small amounts in your intestines, in your mouth, on your skin, and also on and in your genitals.

1. A nice old-fashioned term for the description of candida is a commensal, or a harmless host organism, a boarder.

1. I think this is a very striking description of the candida yeast, as long as the yeast is inconspicuously present, you will not be bothered by it and it eats the nutrients that are in your digestion.

2. I think this is a very striking description of the candida yeast, as long as the yeast is inconspicuously present, it will not bother you and it eats along with the nutrients that are in your digestive system.

1. As long as the good bacteria prevail, you will not be bothered by the candida yeast. Besides your good bacteria keeping the candida yeast under control, you also have your immune system as a backup and it can also regulate the growth of the candida yeast.

Balance disturbed

1. So as long as all preconditions are in order, the candida yeast will not expand and you will not be bothered by it. However, candida is always lurking and the moment the yeast is not controlled it will start to grow.

1. This growth of candida causes you to suffer from a yeast infection.

1. This growth can have a number of causes. Firstly, a disturbance in the balance of good and bad bacteria causes the candida yeast to multiply, so the decrease of good bacteria causes the candida yeast to grow unrestrained.

1. The cause of a shortage of good bacteria is usually a broad spectrum antibiotic treatment, this treatment kills a lot of the good bacteria and therefore the competitor of the candida yeast disappears.

1. Another common cause of, for example, a vaginal yeast infection is too low an acidity. Because the acidity falls above a PH value of about 4.5 (the more acidic, the lower the PH value), the candida yeast can also start to grow enormously.

1. On the other hand, you can also get a fungal infection if you acidify. This sounds contradictory, but it is not. Where intruders can easily enter your body, for example in your stomach or through your mucous membranes, the body has an extra acidic barrier that stops the bacteria and viruses.

1. When this acidic environment becomes less acidic, it becomes an ideal breeding ground for candida, which thrives best in a slightly acidic environment.

2. When this acidic environment becomes less acidic, this becomes an ideal breeding ground for candida, which thrives best in a slightly acidic environment.

1. On the other hand, your body functions best when the light is basic. So it is a lot less acidic in your body than in the aforementioned barriers.

1. The moment your body becomes more acidic, the ideal slightly acidic breeding ground for candida arises.

1. So in certain places in the body the acidity must be as high as possible (with a low PH) to form a barrier, in other places in the body the acidity is lower than the candida yeast prefers.

2. So in certain places in the body the acidity must be as high as possible (with a low PH) to form a barrier, in other places in the body the acidity is lower than that the candida yeast prefers.

1. There are several causes that cause your body to become acidic, in the first place your body will become acidic when your liver, kidneys and lungs function less well. These are the organs with which your body can regulate acidity. A big factor in this is of course age, the function of your organs just diminishes as you get older.

1. There are also a lot of lifestyle factors that can lead to acidification.

1. A third important factor that contributes to getting a fungal infection is of course a reduced resistance. The moment your resistance weakens the regulating function of your immune system will decrease and the candida yeast will have the opportunity to multiply

1. The causes of a reduced resistance can be found in an underlying condition. A reduced immune system can be the result of a shortage of vitamins or essential nutrients, but a lack of a good night's sleep can also affect your immune system.

1. All causes that can lead to acidification can also lead to a reduced resistance, especially stress is a very big factor in your immune system.

Fight fungal infection with fungicidal food

1. On the first plate you can tackle the candida yeast by eating foods that the candida yeast cannot tolerate, the so-called fungicidal food. This is food that naturally contains anti-fungal components.

1. Not only humans have to contend with fungi, plants also get sick from fungi.

1. These plants have developed all kinds of substances to get rid of fungi, a plant cannot wash itself or just move around, so a plant has to rely on substances that ensure that fungi do not survive on those plant.

1. We eat these plants again to be able to enjoy the fungicidal components.

1. Garlic has been known for thousands of years to have health-promoting properties. These properties have been researched and confirmed by the scientists. Research  (1) shows that garlic has strong anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

1. This is because garlic is full of allicin, the substance that gives the garlic its characteristic scent. The allicin from garlic directly attacks candida when you eat it. So despite the fact that you can smell a lot from your mouth, garlic is still the number 1 in the fight against candida.

1. Another good source of allicin that will make you stink a lot less is onion. Research has also shown that onions have strong anti-fungal properties and that eating a lot of onion prevents the growth of candida in the gut. (2)

1. An extensive study from 2004 in which several types of candida yeasts were investigated on how poorly these yeasts are resistant to coconut oil, it has been found that especially the candida albicans, the major cause of fungal infections, can be effectively combated with undiluted coconut oil.

1. The reason coconut oil is such a powerful candida killer is because of the high amounts of lauric and caprylic acids. (3)

1. Cranberries also have a natural fungicidal effect. Eating cranberries doesn't just help against candida in your digestive system. Research has shown that the anti-fungal properties of the cranberries are still intact even if the substances have been processed into urine.

1. So your urinary tract will also benefit and not just your intestines! (4)

1. Ginger has also been known for thousands of years to have health-promoting properties. But recent studies also show that, for example, an extract of 10% from ginger can even be used as an anti-fungal agent against candida albicans, among others.

1. So if you ever suffer from a yeast infection it is a very good idea to add some fresh ginger to your diet much more often, it is a very strong natural anti-fungal agent that is still tasty also! (5)

1. Especially the large amounts of unsaturated fatty acids, olive oil has a double effect. First, the unsaturated omega three fatty acids strengthen your health and your immune system. On the other hand, olive oil also has specific anti-fungal properties and in this way also tackles the candida yeast directly.

1. The big advantage of olive oil is that you can also consume it a bit more generously, unlike coconut oil where you really have to limit the intake to a spoon or two.

1. Olive oil is full of polyphenols that also have an anti-fungal effect. (6)

1. And it doesn't necessarily have to be olive oil to enjoy its anti-fungal properties, of course you can also just eat olives!

Prevent fungal infection by strengthening your intestinal flora

1. It is also important that you help your own healthy intestinal bacteria, because the more good bacteria you have, the more difficult it is for the candida yeast to multiply.

1. The best way to strengthen your own intestinal flora is to take food with so-called live cultures, the probiotics.

1. These are mainly bacteria of the lactobacillus acidophilus strain. These bacteria are important for a good intestinal function, these bacteria also ensure that the candida yeast does not get the upper hand, the more acidophilus bacteria the less room there is for candida!

1. A very good source of good bacteria is low-fat organic yogurt. Because yogurt is made on the basis of fermentation and at a relatively low temperature, it is full of live bacteria.

1. Especially if you are not a big yogurt eater then a cup of Kefir is a good alternative. Kefir is also full of probiotics and it is much easier to drink. The taste is also less strong than that of buttermilk.

1. A glass of old-fashioned buttermilk also contains enough live cultures to promote your gut flora.

1. For those who find the fermented milk products a real attack on the taste buds, there is of course also such a thing as drinking a green smoothie to boost your resistance! If you suffer from a candida infection it is quite an attack on your body, especially then it is important to get enough important nutrients.

1. Think of a green smoothie largely based on vegetables! So not too much fruit!

Prevent Candida infection by removing the fuel for the fungus

1. Another tactic is to avoid that which serves as fuel for the candida yeast. A candida yeast can really only thrive on sugar.

1. On the other hand, we can also get our nutrients from fats, proteins and more complex carbohydrates.

1. So you can let the candida yeast starve. The great thing about this diet is that it is not only bad for the candida yeast, it is also the right diet for your health.

1. Together with the saturated and trans fats, it is the reason that we have so many health problems, we eat way too much sugars. So much so that we disrupt the normal healthy proportions of the intestinal flora.

1. And the funny thing is, the more unnatural the sugar the better the candida yeast thrives and the worse it is a good fuel for the human body.

1. Often it is the hidden sugars that cause you to take in too many sugars. No one would sprinkle a few large spoons of sugar over the chicken leg on their own, you just don't.

1. Yet this is what you eat when you add those tasty sauces to the chicken.

1. Especially the fear of fat and therefore mayonnaise is another reason to add different sauces to the chicken. In short, it is all full of sugar! Also the ketchup! So ignore all those sauces.

1. Same goes for ALL processed foods, do you think your ox sausage contains only raw beef? Not so, to please your candida yeast there is even dextrose in the beef sausage, how unnatural do you want it?

1. Of course you can recognize sugar by the terms sugar, syrup or syrup, but the food industry knows that consumers keep an eye on the ingredient lists. Because the manufacturers are obliged to put on the labels what is in the product, the manufacturers try to mislead you by describing artificial sugars with difficult words in the hope that you do not recognize them

1. You also have the E numbers that allow you to recognize the added sugars. This is a list that you should actually learn by heart, namely E950 to E969!

1. E420Â Â Sorbitol (syrup) E421Â Â Mannitol E422Â Â Â Glycerol

1. The rest of the added sweeteners are classified under E950 to E969.

1. E950, Acesulfame-K E951Â Â Aspartame, E952Â Â Cyclamic acid, sodium cyclamate and calcium cyclamate E953Â Â Isomaltitol E954Â Â Saccharin E955Â Â Sucralose E957Â Â Thaumatin E959Â Â Neohesperidine DC E960Â Â Steviol glycosides E961Â Â Neotame E962Â Â Acesulfame E964Â Â Polyglycitol syrup E965Â Â Maltitol (syrup) E966Â Â Lactitol E967Â Â Xylitol E968Â Â Erythritol E969Â Â Advantame

Specific tips against vaginal yeast infection

1. About three quarters of women have had a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their life. That is almost impossible, because everyone carries the candida yeast and everyone sometimes suffers from a reduced resistance.

1. Another common cause of a yeast infection is that the acidity of the vagina is disturbed, this can be caused by using soap when washing the vagina, but sex can also be a cause of a disturbance of the acidity.

1. There are a number of natural tips that you can apply specifically in addition to the general tips above if you suffer from a vaginal yeast infection.

1. Soap disrupts the natural balance of the vagina. So although it may sound strange, your vaginal hygiene will benefit better if you don't use soap but instead just wash with lukewarm water. That way, the acidic barrier will be maintained or, in case of a vaginal yeast infection, the acidity will be more quickly rebalanced.

1. Research has shown that the antibacterial and anti-fungal effect of tea tree oil is also visible at the cellular level. In plain English, tea tree oil damages the cell walls of the candida albicans yeast.

1. The advantage of tea tree oil is that it has no influence on the acidity.

1. In rare cases you may be allergic to tea tree oil, so you should test this before using your tea tree oil. You can easily test this by applying a little tea tree oil to the skin.

1. By putting one or two drops of tea tree oil on a tampon you can safely and even more importantly dosed the tea tree oil. (7)

1. Coconut oil can also help your vagina to restore its balance. You can also get the coconut oil in soluble capsules that you can easily insert. Coconut oil has a very strong anti-fungal effect and it does not affect your acidity, ideal!

1. Because with a vaginal yeast infection you want to have the probiotics in your vagina that kills the candida fungus, but you don't want any other things in your vagina that can affect the acidity or perhaps for extra bacteria to worry about, I advise you to use probiotic capsules instead of yogurt.

1. Sometimes capsules are simply better, a vaginal yeast infection is such a situation.

Specific tips against male fungal infection

1. Besides the coconut oil and tea tree oil that also work well for men with a fungal infection, as a man you can use something coarser because you don't have to worry about the acidity as much.

1. Hydrogen peroxide kills the fungal infection. Of course you have to be careful with this stuff and it must be a maximum of 3% strong. Apply a maximum of three times a day with a cotton swab and then let it soak in well.

Specific tips against rashes

1. You can equally well apply all the above tips for a fungal infection on the skin. An additional reason that you suffer from a fungal infection in certain places on your skin is because it is extra warm and moist in those places, so under your arms or breasts, between your legs and in your buttock or your navel are all of those places on your skin where it can be extra sweltering.

1. In addition to all the candida-killing ointments, it is therefore important that you let the irritated areas air out as much as possible. A good tip is to wear cotton underwear instead of synthetic fabrics.

Finally ..

1. First, you should try to support your body as much as possible by not counteracting it with alcohol, cigarettes, trans fats and sugar. In addition, it is important that you ensure that you are not exposed to too much stress.

1. Did you know that exercise can reduce your stress?

1. In addition to all those healthy habits that should protect you against fungal infections in the long term, you can use a lot of natural remedies that have a very strong anti-fungal effect.

1. These fungicidal ingredients actively destroy the candida yeast, along with shutting off the fungus' fuel supply and restoring proper acidity to the right acidity are the first three major hits you hit the candida fungus can serve.

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