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# Naturopathic Candida Treatment

Approach to Treating Candida with Naturopathy

## What is Candida?

Candida is a term often applied to when a patient has an overgrowth of detrimental yeast species that can proliferate throughout your digestive system. This can result in a weakened immune system, digestion, chronic vaginal yeast infections, liver and bowel function issues and can lead to skin rashes.

There are approximately 150 species of yeast in and on the human body. The most prevalent type is Candida albicans however people can get many types of yeast. This fungus usually inhabits the mouth, intestines and vagina and sometimes skin.

Candida / yeast is kept at a low level by  having a good amount of good bacteria that also make their home in the intestines, bowel and vagina. Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacteria bifidus are the well studied predominant friendly flora that inhabit our bodies but there are many, many more. Similar to the bacteria in yogurt these bugs make acetic acid, lactic acid and bacteriocins to help regulate the intestinal pH, enhance immune system controls and help maintain gastrointestinal health. They are also known to inhibit overgrowth of candida, help reduce food intolerance, provide important nutrients such as vitamins and lower cholesterol by preventing its absorption. Unfortunately many things will reduce the volume of good bacteria we have: alcohol, processed food (low fiber diets), antibiotic use (although sometimes necessary), high stress, high sugar / refined carbohydrate diets, the list goes on.

## Signs of Candida/Yeast Overgrowth

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## What Causes Candida?

Candida is caused by an opportunistic microflora which over proliferates in the body when the conditions are right, such as an acidic, damp and sugary environment.

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## Effects of Candida Overgrowth

Over time a persistent intestinal overgrowth can result in Candida invading the mucous membranes lining the gastrointestinal tract, particularly in the lower intestines and colon. This process severely interferes with normal mucosal health and produces microscopic holes in the membranes allowing yeast, bacteria, undigested food particles, pollen, environmental pollutants and other material to enter the bloodstream. This condition is known as “leaky gut syndrome”.

If this complaint is not addressed it may contribute to further complications such as:

## How do you Diagnose Candida?

Dr. Smith uses a stool test that diagnoses whether there is an overgrowth, but also identifies exactly what strain(s) is present so that the correct antifungal medicine can be prescribed. She doesn’t treat based on symptoms alone as there are many conditions which can cause this long list of symptoms and the treatment takes time, major (temporary) diet changes and appropriate medications (either botanical or conventional or both).

## What is the Natural or Functional Medicine treatment approach for Candida?

To address Candida successfully, you need to adhere to a number of steps simultaneously in order to make sure the candida has no way of surviving. Again, first and foremost we must isolate what species has overgrowth with diagnostic testing so that we succeed in killing it with the right medicines. However, diet also plays an extremely vital role:

## Lifestyle factors for Candida

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## Natural remedies for Candida

## Diet Tips

THE PROCESS

## How to get started

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## 01

#### BOOK A CONSULTATION

If you're on the fence about jumping into your naturopathic health journey, feel free to book a free 10-minute consultation call with me.

## 02

#### PERSONAL ASSESSMENT

Your initial health assessment is your first appointment which is one hour. We will discuss your medical history, family medical history, lifestyle, discuss your goals, review any lab work you may have sent ahead of time, do a deep dive on your concerns and order lab work if necessary. Then I provide a comprehensive strategic plan which may include nutrition and exercise changes, herbs or supplements, and hormone replacement therapy or other prescriptions as indicated and referrals if indicated.

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#### FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENTS

In your follow-up appointments, we will go over any changes you have noticed and make adjustments accordingly to your plan, and do refills as required.  These visits vary in length and this depends on what is requried.