Candida in Women - 5 Golden Rules to Help Cure Candida Naturally
By: John Cielo
Submitted: 2010-10-20 08:40:58 | Word Count: 508
Candida in women is very nasty and has real consequences if allowed to keep recurring over time. So you need to do everything in your power to prevent recurring Candida damaging your health.
The problem is that many present-day medications for Candida just address the local symptoms, not the root causes, or triggers, for Candida. These are things like, antibiotics overuse, steroids, lowered immune system, stress, diets high in sugar and carbohydrates, obesity, yeast products, contraception, etc.
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So, even if you are taking drug-based medication for your Candida, there are natural 'golden rules' you should follow to increase your chances of curing your Candida permanently.
Here are 5 of the most useful 'golden rules' that you should follow in order to cure Candida in women, or in men, for that matter.
Rule # 1 - Avoid Sugar
The Candida albicans fungi, that causes your infection, loves sugar because it is it's favorite food to help it grow. Remember to avoid artificial sweeteners, and, foods and drinks that contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) as well.
Rule # 2 - Reduce Antibiotics Where Possible
Antibiotic overuse can kill-off your body's good bacteria. This is one of the main causes of depleted friendly bacteria that then allows the Candida fungus to over-grow into an infection.
You need to handle this carefully, because your doctor obviously prescribed antibiotics for a good reason. Make sure that, before changing any medication, you check with your doctor first.
Rule # 3 - Reduce Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates, especially the refined carbohydrates in much of our food nowadays, are reduced to sugars when our digestive system breaks them down. See Golden Rule #1.
Rule # 4 - Avoid Yeast Products
Candida albicans is a yeast-like fungus which can leak into your bloodstream. Your immune system may then trigger an antibody reaction, which can make you yeast-intolerant. So avoid all food and drinks that contain yeast. Always read the labels closely.
Rule # 5 - Help Build Up Your Immune System
This is crucial. Ways to achieve this step include taking probiotics and even natural yogurt. You will want to do this carefully, because it's important to ensure you take only natural, certified probiotics. And the yogurt should be un-sweetened, with no fruit or other additives..
By following these 5 golden rules for Candida in women, or men, you'll be in a much better position to cure your Candida and start to get your life back again. But there's even more to do (see below).
