How to Treat Candida Naturally

Candida is a yeast infection that is called thrush when it is in the mouth, but it can appear as diaper rash or a vaginal yeast infection. It can appear after antibiotics kills beneficial bacteria along with harmful bacteria. It can be treated naturally with good results.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Lactobacillus acidophilus
• Bifidobacteria
• Beneficial diet ingredients

1. Eliminate foods that contain sugar and yeast, which feed candida. Also avoid mushrooms and molds, vinegar and other fermented products, including alcohol or soy sauce. Other foods to avoid include dry roasted nuts, most commercial soups, white flour and bacon and other pork products.
2. Reduce the amount of starchy vegetables and whole grains until symptoms improve. Limit your consumption of fruit and diluted fruit juices because the sugar content may cause yeast to grow. Use only small amounts of nuts, seeds, beans and other legumes.
3. Eat eggs, chicken, turkey, seafood and lamb. Eat all vegetables except corn and potatoes. Focus on cabbage, raw garlic, onions, broccoli, turnip and kale. These vegetables all inhibit the growth of candida.
4. Take a yeast-free multi-vitamin, vitamin C (1000 milligrams 4 times daily is effective), 100 micrograms selenium, 400 IU dry Vitamin E and extra beta carotene daily. These should improve the body's immune system. Take lactobacilus acidophilus and bifidobacteria in recommended quantities to repopulate the intestines with good bacteria.
5. Try antifungal herbs or herbal remedies specifically for candida. These contain ingredients to slow or eliminate the growth of fungus or yeast.
6. Eat yogurt daily to increase lactobacillus acidophilus. Once the candida has been cured, continue to consume the yogurt. It can't hurt you and has other benefits.

Tips & Warnings

• Fresh fruit, which contains sugar, can be eaten sparingly.
• Avoid B vitamins while treating candida.