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How to Do a Candida Cleanse

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Candida, a yeast that occurs naturally in the human body, can grow unchecked if certain bacterial balances aren't maintained. It can cause many health problems. Performing a Candida cleanse by taking herbal supplements along with a healthy diet can possibly help you alleviate allergies, mood swings, fatigue, skin infections, yeast infections and immune system issues. Follow these steps to find out how.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Foods that help fight Candida infections, like yogurt, kefir and apple cider vinegar
  • Probiotics and antifungals
  • Computer with Internet access
  • Candida cleanse products
  • High-fiber foods

    Plan Your Candida Cleanse

  1. Step 1

    Discuss with your doctor the possible causes for an overabundance of Candida. High-sugar diets, oral contraceptives, antacids, smoking, diabetes and long-term use of antibiotics can all lead to a Candida infection.

  2. Step 2

    Plan to do your Candida cleanse over several months. An effective long-term solution to Candida involves taking over an extended length of time both anti-fungal supplements and probiotics in-between colon and liver cleanses.

  3. Step 3

    Commit to reducing sugar in your diet when you do the Candida cleanse. High-sugar diets can definitely complicate a Candida infection. Limit alcoholic beverages, as well as foods that are high in carbohydrates.

  4. Step 4

    Learn more about the ideas behind Candida cleanses at the "Colon Cleansing Zone" Web site (see Resources below).

  5. Step 5

    Decide upon a specific Candida cleanse program. Understand that some Candida cleansing programs can be fairly expensive because of their length. You can do some comparison shopping among Candida cleanse products at sites like "NexTag" that have shopping engines (see Resources below).

  6. Do Your Candida Cleanse

  7. Step 1

    Begin with a colon cleanse for optimum results. High-fiber foods, raw organic vegetables, whole flaxseeds and the herb cascara will help to ready your body for the Candida cleanse. Fruit should be avoided entirely because of its natural sugar content. Also avoid anything that contains yeast, like bread.

  8. Step 2

    Alternate between a program of antifungal remedies and probiotics throughout the Candida cleanse. Antifungals should be used for 2 weeks. Probiotics should be used for another 2 weeks. This procedure should be repeated for 3 months.

  9. Step 3

    Chew your food thoroughly during the entire cleanse. Undigested food can contribute to an increase in Candida.

  10. Step 4

    Eat foods that contain the kinds of bacteria that help to control Candida, including unsweetened yogurt, kefir, apple cider vinegar and sauerkraut.

Tips & Warnings
  • Before engaging in any fasting or cleansing program, you should always discuss any health issues with your doctor, especially if you're being treated for a specific medical condition.
  • Get medical treatment immediately if you suffer side effects like severe gastrointestinal pain, dizziness or disorientation.

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peterpan56 said

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on 5/16/2008 Make sure that you have an Candida infection before you start a cleanse.
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