Candida infection in your gut: Adjust your diet!
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You may be thinking, what exactly is a candida infection? Candida is a yeast that resides in small amounts in your mucous membranes (mouth, intestines). The work of this yeast is to support digestion. However, when the balance is disturbed and there are large numbers of candida yeast in your intestines, you will experience symptoms.
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Normally your immune system and the good bacteria themselves maintain the balance. However, there are several factors that can greatly increase the candida population:
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The different terms explained briefly
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45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
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The most well-known isolated microorganism is the Candida Albicans that resides in your mucous membranes in normal quantities. Keeping the population under control is essential to whether or not you have a candida infection.
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Candidiasis is the general term to describe that you have become ill from the candida microorganism. Candida is also associated with oidomycosis, moniliasis or candidios. The vast majority of people get candida and that's what this article will be about.
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Schematic:
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40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
8 symptoms you may be experiencing
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A candida infection is not always recognizable. This is because the symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. Below is a list of the most common symptoms of a candida infection:
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As you can see, the symptoms are quite varied. In particular, a huge craving for sugar is a common symptom. If you think you are suffering from a candida infection but you are not sure, have yourself examined by a specialist. A blood test can determine whether there is candida overgrowth.
What can you do?
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The most effective treatment against candida infection in the gut is aimed at stopping the overgrowth. The first step is to restore your gut flora so that no more toxins are released into your bloodstream.
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15 minSide dishtraditional olive oil, curry powder, wheat flour, coconut milk, sambal oelek, chicken broth tablet, water, fresh mango,curry sauce with mango -
30 minMain dishtraditional olive oil, lean ground beef, frozen Mexican wok vegetables, salsa sauce mild, taco shell, grated young cheese, creme fraiche,Mexican vegetable in tacos -
95 minMain dishmaize chicken, lemon, coarse sea salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thyme, zucchini, tomatoes (small to), black olives without pit,provençal chicken with zucchini and tomatoes
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Restoring your intestinal flora is primarily done by following a diet low in carbohydrates. This is also called an anti candida diet and is quite effective in stopping a candida infection.
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However, with diet alone it can take a while before the balance is restored. That is why you can also supplement the diet with anti-fungal agents such as oregano oil, caprylic acid and probiotics. Some supplements contain all of these components, so you can get rid of a candida infection much faster.
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However, too fast is certainly not recommended. When candida yeast is killed too quickly, you can suffer from candida symptoms. This means that too many toxins are released into your blood at one time, so that the liver can no longer take it.
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20 minSide dishEggs, lettuce, parsley, olive oil (extra virgin), tarragon vinegar, salt and freshly ground pepper,lettuce with egg dressing -
15 minSmall dishbaking flour, peanut oil, flat leaf parsley,ar'nabit mi'li -
15 minAppetizerScottish salmon fillet, butter or margarine, fresh dill, creme fraiche, dry white wine, arugula lettuce melange, pan tostado,baked salmon with white-wine sauce
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Candida that off symptoms
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The best strategy is to start with a balanced candida diet first. Then follow the diet and slowly start taking probiotics and anti-fungal agents. Because the last thing you want is to have candida symptoms that may cause you to quit the diet.
Tips to get candida under control
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Once you have mastered candida, it is recommended to prevent recurring infections. Now you do not have to follow the candida diet permanently. However, integrate some good parts of the diet such as not too much refined sugar and processed foods.
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Below are some tips to keep candida infections away:
What's next?
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Almost everyone gets a candida infection from time to time, it can certainly be difficult to identify as the symptoms vary a lot. The best way to treat a candida infection (in addition to medication) is to follow an anti candida diet. This in combination with probiotics and possibly anti-fungal agents to speed up recovery.
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Don't forget that diet can make all the difference to prevent recurring intestinal infections!
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Do you have any good tips against a candida infection in the intestines? Let me know by leaving a comment below!