Yeast is a single cell organism related to mould and fungi which lives all over the body on all the mucous membranes and line the gastro intestinal tract. Yeast is prominent in the colon where bacteria assists digestion and the manufacturing of some B vitamins. Around 80% of this bacteria, lactobacillus acidophilus, is considered friendly. The remaining 20% is represented by yeast and is known as Candida albicans. Yeast will proliferate in the body and when regulators are disturbed yeast multiplies. Growth is kept under control by friendly lacto bacteria in our gut and a healthy immune system, where imbalance occurs a yeast infection can arise. A yeast infection has many faces; candidosis, thrush and monilia, the infection can result in various
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It is therefore important to treat the cause by other methods by preventing yeast growth, stop feeding the yeast, support a healthy immune system and create a favourable environment within the bowel.
A nutrition and lifestyle treatment plan should be considered, when considering lifestyle improvements this should include reducing stress levels, reviewing work, home and personal relationships which may be causing underlying stress. Begin to include light exercise and relaxation or homeopathy.
A low sugar, low yeast diet should be considered with the aim of avoiding foods with high sugar and yeast for at least one month. Fruit should be avoided in the first few weeks, due to the high content of natural sugars. Food labels should be checked for hidden sugars and yeast content. MSG should be avoided and where possible limit red meat to avoid antibody and steroid residues. The diet should be high in fibre to increase the absorptive surface of food in the gut and hasten …show more content…
This can be achieved by increasing fresh vegetables, oatbran, linseeds and pulses. Digestive enzymes should be taken with breakfast and dinner and using a vitamin B complex with zinc and vitamin C will aid recovery. 2 capsules of Garlic and Evening Primrose Oil at breakfast and dinner. Lactobacillus acidophilus capsules or found in some yoghurts should also be taken as these promote growth of healthy bacteria.
Promoting good nutrition and a healthy balanced lifestyle should improve the immune system over time and begin to overcome any yeast
It is therefore important to treat the cause by other methods by preventing yeast growth, stop feeding the yeast, support a healthy immune system and create a favourable environment within the bowel.
A nutrition and lifestyle treatment plan should be considered, when considering lifestyle improvements this should include reducing stress levels, reviewing work, home and personal relationships which may be causing underlying stress. Begin to include light exercise and relaxation or homeopathy.
A low sugar, low yeast diet should be considered with the aim of avoiding foods with high sugar and yeast for at least one month. Fruit should be avoided in the first few weeks, due to the high content of natural sugars. Food labels should be checked for hidden sugars and yeast content. MSG should be avoided and where possible limit red meat to avoid antibody and steroid residues. The diet should be high in fibre to increase the absorptive surface of food in the gut and hasten …show more content…
This can be achieved by increasing fresh vegetables, oatbran, linseeds and pulses. Digestive enzymes should be taken with breakfast and dinner and using a vitamin B complex with zinc and vitamin C will aid recovery. 2 capsules of Garlic and Evening Primrose Oil at breakfast and dinner. Lactobacillus acidophilus capsules or found in some yoghurts should also be taken as these promote growth of healthy bacteria.
Promoting good nutrition and a healthy balanced lifestyle should improve the immune system over time and begin to overcome any yeast