Candida Yeast Infection
Symptoms and Support

Quick Self-Assessment

• • Often feel tired or have low energy?
• • Food sensitivities or allergies?
• • Nail fungus, athlete’s foot, or jock itch?
• • Recurrent vaginal yeast infections?
• • History of broad‑spectrum antibiotic use?
• • Strong cravings for sugar or sweets?
• • Frequent gas, bloating, or indigestion?
• • Cravings for refined carbs (bread, pasta)?
• • Birth control pill use for 6+ months?
• • Brain fog or mental fatigue?

If 5+ answers are yes, consider following the steps below and consult a healthcare provider for testing and personalized care.

Four Steps to Manage Candida Overgrowth

1. Modify the diet
   Stop feeding yeast. For 2–4 weeks minimize simple sugars (table sugar, corn syrup, honey, fruit juices), refined grains (white flour, white rice), and alcohol. In severe cases temporarily limit fruit, starchy vegetables, and high-glycemic grains. Many people also remove high-yeast or mold foods (aged cheeses, beer, bread) while cleansing. Follow a low‑glycemic, whole‑food plan with healthy fats — coconut oil (caprylic acid) can be supportive.
   
   
2. Support digestion & gut health
   Improve digestive function (stomach acid, enzymes) to create an environment that discourages yeast. Consider digestive bitters before meals, targeted digestive enzymes with meals, and protease between meals. Address intestinal inflammation and "leaky gut" if present.
   
   
3. Use antifungal support
   After dietary and digestive groundwork, reduce yeast with antifungal herbs or supplements (e.g., pau d’arco, targeted Candida formulas such as: Yeast Fungal Detox or Candida Clear
   
   
4. Repopulate friendly bacteria
   After a cleanse, restore beneficial microbes with fermented foods (yogurt, raw sauerkraut, miso) and a quality probiotic supplement to support long-term balance.