How Does a Candida Cleanse Work?
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What is Candida?
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Candida albicans is a fungus that is normally present in the human body. It is found predominately on the skin and in the mucous membranes. Presence of the fungus is not a problem unless it is allowed to multiply to abnormal amounts. When there is an overgrowth of candida in the body, a person can develop thrush, a genital yeast infection or a skin rash. In rare cases, a candida infection can affect the blood stream and vital organs. People who are taking antibiotics or who have low immune systems are more prone to candida infections.
What is a Candida Cleanse?
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A candida cleanse is a treatment used in alternative medicine to rid the body of excess candida. Unlike conventional medicine which uses anti-fungal drugs, a candida cleanse uses herbs and probiotics to cure the candida infection.
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How a Candida Cleanse Works
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There are numerous brands of candida cleanse products available for purchase online and in health food stores. Candida cleanse products which are sold in kits that provide all the needed ingredients can be purchased. Or the individual ingredients listed in the following steps can be purchased. There are a four parts to a candida cleanse.
1. DIET: Sugar and carbohydrates are eliminated from the diet during the candida cleanse. This includes natural sugars such as fruit. Alternative practitioners believe that candida albicans feed off of sugars. Carbohydrates are also eliminated because the body turns them into sugar.
2. CLEANSE: Fiber supplements are taken to cleanse the colon and promote better digestive health. Psyllium is a popular ingredient in colon cleansing products. Colon cleansing fibers are taken daily for one week to three months.
3. ANTI-FUNGAL: After the colon cleanse, natural anti-fungal herbs are taken to kill off excess candida albicans. Oregano oil is a popular herbal anti-fungal agent. Herbal anti-fungals are usually taken for two weeks.
4. PROBIOTICS: After the herbal anti-fungals are taken, probiotics are taken to increase the good bacteria in the body. Good bacteria helps to prevent candida from growing out of control. Probiotics are found in yogurt and in supplement form. Probiotic supplements can be purchased from health food stores and some drug stores. Probiotics are usually taken for two weeks.
When Should a Candida Cleanse be Done?
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Some alternative health practitioners recommend doing a candida cleanse several times a year as a preventative measure. Other alternative practitioners recommend doing a candida cleanse when there is a symptom of a candida infection. Alternative doctors attribute a wide variety of disorders to candida infections, including digestive disturbances and fatigue.
Disclaimer
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This article is not meant to act as, diagnose or replace medical advice. Before beginning any treatment, it is recommended that the advice of a health care professional be sought.
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