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in Blog· Digestive Health

Is candida the culprit?

Candida albicans, or yeast, can be a potential cause of fatigue, headache, sugar cravings, brain fog or recurrent infection. Having many courses of antibiotic over a lifetime can also lead to overgrowth of this yeast. What is candida? And how do you know if it a problem for you?

Candida is a fungi that lives on the skin, gastrointestinal tract, mouth and mucus membranes of most people in moderate amounts. It is a part of the microflora population of bacteria and yeast that help keep the gastrointestinal tract balanced and healthy. Good bacteria is essential for life and is important for immune response to outside bacteria and micro-organisms. When the good bacteria become out of balance with the bad is when symptoms can occur.

One way to determine if candida may be an issue is to first evaluate your symptoms. Additional ways to check include blood or stool testing. In the event that candida overgrowth is present, there are three lines of attack in eradicating the overgrowth and restoring GI balance.

First, restore balance. There are a number of fantastic herbal anti-fungals that do this quite well. Along with the herbal support, a diet void of refined carbohydrates, yeast, and sugars will “starve” candida so that the anti-fungals can do their work in killing the overgrowth. The final component is to restore normal flora using a probiotic. Probiotics have a blend of good bacteria that can replenish the good guys.

This type of yeast overgrowth is poorly documented in current literature. There have been several small studies looking at candida overgrowth and chronic fatigue syndrome. I have found that this can be a very real issue for many people and that starting with the diet and gut can be the foundation for healing a variety of health concerns.

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Do you take supplements? How did you decide which Do you take supplements?  How did you decide which ones were right for you?  One of my favorites that can benefit many is black elderberry. Have you heard of it? 
 
This powerful herb helps: 
Reduce inflammation
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The second bullet point highlights why elderberry is SO important to take in winter months. Our immune systems are getting back up to speed this season after two years! Elderberry is well researched and shown to be an effective supplement for fighting bacteria and viruses. 

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If you are what you eat, what are you? I actually If you are what you eat, what are you?

I actually used to obsess over what I ate. That wasn’t a long term solution for good nutrition, so I’ve learned how to eat what makes me feel good and is health promoting. 

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The winter blues hit everyone differently. You mig The winter blues hit everyone differently. You might find yourself looking to food or sleep for comfort while the weather changes your sleep and mood.

While you can’t change the weather, here’s some proactive steps you can take to battle the blues: ❄️

🥕 Eat Your Veggies. Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you need to eat heavy, high fat processed foods. Explore recipes like hearty vegetable soups, roasted vegetables, and omega 3 rich foods. 

🏂 Go Outside. Exercise inside is fantastic, but don’t let that keep you from a brisk walk outside. 

🤗 Keep Social. Social interaction is important for your mood. Make sure to keep your social engagements even if you don’t feel like leaving your house. You will be glad you did.
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