Candida
How to regain control of your fungal infection and get back your life.
ABOUT CANDIDA
Candida is an infection caused by an overgrowth of the Candida fungi, the most common being Candida albicans. Candida is a natural part of the digestive tract and In its symbiotic state, it benefits the host by aiding digestion and nutrient absorption. One of the biggest misconceptions is that Candida is a “Women’s” problem which is untrue and can affect women, men and children.
CAUSES
Overuse of Antibiotics/ Birth Control Pill/ Use of Acid Blocker /Motility Issues / FoodSensitivities / Gallbladder Issues / Poor Enzyme Secretion/ Excessive Ultra Processed Foods / Excessive Fat in the diet Leaky Gut / Excessive Exposure to Stress
Candida Symptoms.
- Loose Stools
- White tongue
- Constipation
- Brain fog
- Panic Attacks
- GERD
- Stomach Distension
- Low sex drive
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- White Tongue
CANDIDA TREATMENT
To effectively treat fungal infections, it’s vital to ascertain what is causing it. At the Integrative Nutrition Clinic, we will assess your health history, environment and lifestyle and with best in class diagnostic testing we will be determine the source of your fungal infection. After we have a better understanding of the root cause of your issue, we can give advice and a treatment plan to cure your fungal infection permanently. Our approach can include
- Identify and address underlying factors in your lifestyle (e.g., poor diet, poor stress management, or general health (e.g., diabetes mellitus, chronic use of OTC medications) that may be contributing to Candida albicans overgrowth.
- Reduction of Candida albicans populations using natural anti-fungal supplements
- Increase “good” bacteria populations to improve the eco-system of the gut.
- Prevention of recurrence by optimizing immune system function using targeted supplements and nutrition.
- Improve digestive function so all areas of digestion are optimized.
CANDIDA TESTING
There are a number of ways we can look to test for Candida. All of them have their limitations. Symptoms, a detailed history are an important part in indentifying if Candida is a problematic current infection.
- Patient history and physical exam – diet, lifestyle, recent antibiotic use, etc.
- Antibody and antigen levels in blood for Candida.
- Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis
- Swabs obtained from skin, nails, or oral or vaginal mucosa may be examined under a microscope for Candia
- Organic Acids Test
We can help you optimize your health so you can feel your best again
APPROACH
Our team of integrative nutritionists will create a personalized nutrition plan aimed at minimizing the food sources available for Candida, utilizing a whole-food, low-carb strategy that includes nutrient-rich foods while lowering the dietary glucose content.
We will recommend specific form of probiotics that compete against yeast on the gut wall in addition to specific natural antifungal supplements to help reduce Candida overgrwoth and restore microbiome balance.
Yout practitioner will suggest specialised Candida tests that can include stool, blood and urine depending on symptoms and where your practitoner thinks the Candida is in the digestive tract.
Continued stress triggers has a negative impact on the digestive tract and can contribute of Candida and other pathogneic micro organisms. In addition to diet and supplements, we will look to recommend lifestyle changes to take into account stress managment techniques.
