Candida lives in everyone and produces no symptoms unless the environment (body) has been compromised. When the delicate balance of yeasts and bacteria in the body is disturbed Candida Albicans can occur. Yeast grows laying down roots, (mycelial growth), and leads to food and chemical intolerances which put pressure on the body and may suppress the immune system.
Candida symptoms may include
- Acne, rosacea and skin rashes
- Allergies or sensitivities (eg. food, chemical, smoke etc)
- Athlete’s foot
- Bloating
- Body aches, muscular pain
- Concentration impairment, brain fog, poor memory
- Constipation (leading to haemorrhoids)
- Chronic fatigue, extreme persistent drowsiness; sense of hopelessness
- Cystitis
- Depression, anxiety, irritability, mood swings
- Diarrhoea (extreme including mucus or blood)
- Dandruff
- Ear infections (recurrent); sensitivity or fluid in ears
- Heartburn
- IBS
- Joint discomfort and swelling
- Loss of balance, lack of co-ordination
- Menstrual problems and pre-menstrual tension
- Migraine and headaches
- Numbness, tingling and weak muscles
- Rectal discomfort and itching
- Sore throat (recurrent) and nasal itch or congestion
- Sugar cravings
- Thrush and vaginitis
- Tongue coating, soreness of gums, bad breath, dry mouth
- Weight gain
- Wind, belching or abdominal noises