Treat Candida Overgrowth with Functional Medicine

 

Suffering from fatigue, gut symptoms, genital rash or itching, brain fog, joint pain, and more? 

There is a chance that you might have candida overgrowth.

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What is candida?

Candida is a type of yeast that lives in your mouth, intestines, and skin. It helps in the digestion and absorption of nutrients. 

What is candida overgrowth?

When the candida is higher in the body, it disrupts the intestinal wall and penetrates into the blood vessels releasing toxic substances into the body.

Then, this can cause various yeast infections or skin infections.

 

 

People tolerate candida in small amounts, but once an overgrowth of yeast occurs, it can cause uncomfortable symptoms and sometimes dangerous complications.

It can cause symptoms varying from digestion problems to stress.

What causes candida overgrowth?

Candida is one of the necessary yeast that lives in the body helping with various body functions. But sometimes when the optimal balance of these microbes is disrupted, problems start to occur.

So, the most common cause is by destroying the good bacteria balance by taking antibiotics, steroids, stress, or poor overall lifestyle.

When this good bacteria reduces in the body, the candida can grow uncontrollably in large amounts as it is fed by sugars and carbs.

Eventually, the overgrowth of candida or candidiasis causes inflammation and infection in our body leading to multiple problems.

So, the primary causes of candida overgrowth include -

• Medications - Antibiotics, some steroids
• Diet - High sugar, simple carbs
• Compromised immunity - through infections or through medications like steroids
• Stress
• High alcohol intake

Being aware of the most common risk factors like the above is highly important in treating candida overgrowth. Because, only if the root cause of your candida problem is identified, it can be treated to completely heal your body off the candida issues.

And that is exactly what Functional Medicine does. Identifies what causes your candida overgrowth and cures that cause.

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Candida Symptoms

Candida overgrowth is often accompanied by symptoms that are very common. And because of these common symptoms, candida problems are missed.

The symptoms of Candida Overgrowth includes -

1. Gut symptoms of constipation, diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain
2. Skin, vaginal and nail fungal infections
3. Feeling fatigued or tired
4. Sugar cravings
5. Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
6. Irritability, mood swings, depression, anxiety
7. Difficulty losing weight

How do you know you have Candida Overgrowth?

The above-mentioned symptoms can indicate that you may have Candida Overgrowth. But how do you know you have Candida OVergrowth for sure?

A few tests can indicate if you have Candida problems and help you get treatment as soon as possible.

• Blood test -

A blood test can indicate if there are any antibodies that your body has produced against candida. These tests can measure the antibodies that can confirm if you have candida overgrowth.

IgG, IgM, and candida complex are the antibodies that are tested for candida overgrowth.

However, sometimes if your body is immunocompromised, antibodies may not be properly formed. So, the blood test may be negative even if there are candida overgrowth problems in your body.

• Stool test -

In the functional medicine approach, various types of stool tests can be done. This can be able to identify candida overgrowth.

In stool test, culturing of candida fungus will be done. So, there is no dependency on antibodies or the immune system functioning.

• Organic acid testing -

Organic acids in the urine are tested for the presence of metabolites of candida overgrowth like pyruvate, lactate, and acetaldehyde.

This organic acid testing can help determine the amount of yeast in your body and where it is located too.

 

Read more about candida overgrowth symptoms and treatment here.

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Functional Medicine Treatment for Candida Overgrowth

Once you have identified that you have a candidiasis problem then various treatment options are available to get rid of this issue completely.

Your functional medicine doctor may prescribe you some natural supplements to start with.

In the Functional Medicine approach, in addition to reducing the candida overgrowth, the root cause will also be treated. This ensures that the candida doesn't overgrow again.

Candida Overgrowth diet

As a part of Functional Medicine treatment, dietary changes are also suggested. Though there are no specific foods that are proven to improve your candida overgrowth condition, certain foods are known to feed the candida. So, eliminating these foods can help you keep the problem in check.

Foods to avoid for Candida Overgrowth diet include -

• Sugar
• Processed food and fast food
• Alcohol
• Caffeine
• Sugary drinks & soda pops

Also, it is very important to eat a well-balanced diet which is preferably plant-based.

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Supplements for Candida Overgrowth

One other component of Functional Medicine Treatment for Candida Overgrowth is to take proper supplements to aid your body to heal properly.

The supplements that play a very important role in treating candida overgrowth include -

• Oregano oil
• Thyme
• Caprylic acid
• Probiotic called Saccharomyces Boulardii
• Garlic in form of Allicin

 

However, it is very important to consult a Functional Medicine doctor before taking any supplements by yourself.

Also, you need to remember that candida is very difficult to treat, so most of the time you need to work with a well-qualified functional medicine doctor who is experienced in treating underlying candida problems.  Most of the time it requires Complex protocols that not only includes advanced diets but also advanced supplements to help get rid of candida. Also, be aware that Candida supplements can cause several die-off reactions so again another important reason to work with a functional medicine provider who can help you navigate the candida treatment. 

A functional medicine doctor can identify the root cause of the problem and devise a treatment plan according to your body needs.

 

Facing any of these symptoms? 

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Candida Overgrowth Treatment with a Functional Medicine Doctor

As a functional medicine and integrative medicine expert, I will follow up on your symptoms, analyze the root cause, and provide an exhaustive treatment to improve your overall health. From candida diet plans to supplements that will help you to eliminate candida from your system completely.

It's not just any quick fix for your symptoms but the complete cure for the cause.

 

 Treat candida overgrowth with functional medicine