Common Causes of Candida

Here are some common causes of candida. Are you aware that you may be eating the foods that cause candida and not even know it?

This website on Candida and Candida Albicans will help you. Find out why conventional medicine can’t solve the problem.

Causes of Candida

• Antibiotics – Antibiotics do not kill candida yeasts. Taking antibiotics for a urinary infection, sinus infection, chest or any other infection throws your body's natural flora balance out.

  Antibiotics kill all bacteria...the good bacteria along with the bad bacteria. This is a potential cause of candida.

  Antibiotic use can cause a vicious cycle. Repeated courses of antibiotics may be then become necessary.

  Perhaps you have already experienced this?

• Vaccinations - The Mercury that is in vaccinations can weaken the immune system and leave the body vulnerable to many disorders.
• Birth control pills – Women who take birth control pills are more susceptible to yeast related imbalances.
• Refined foods - Eating a lot of refined and processed foods have ingredients that we need to be wary of. Sugar and yeast are two important ingredients to avoid. containing yeast.

• Amalgam Fillings- Amalgam is an alloy containing mercury. It is low in cost, easy to apply and lasts a long time. Esthetically, it is not very attractive. The toxic level of mercury is very high both for our bodies and the environment. Some countries have banned the use of mercury.

• Pesticides - Pesticides used in the foods that we consume, weaken the immune system and leave the body vulnerable.
• Alcohol Consumption - Some Alcoholic beverages contain a lot of sugar and yeast. Both Sugar and Yeast feed an already candida condition.
• Chemicals in our food and environment

Foods that Cause Candida

• Sugar is the 'big' one to be aware of. Learn more about sugar addiction. Sugar literally feeds candida yeast.
• Processed foods contain additives such as yeast, monosodium glutamate MSG and citric acid.
• Alcohol - wine is fermented and beer is brewed with a great deal of yeast.
• Caffeine - coffee and tea have mold that collects on the beans and the leaves during the drying process.
• Condiments - Vinegar, mustard, mayonnaise, pickles, soy sauce, tamari and rice vinegar are fermented. Avoid these.

• Dairy products contain milk sugar.
• Mushrooms are fungi.

All fungus is not bad. There are many edible mushrooms.

When starting a new eating regime to rid the body of candida, it is best to stay very 'simple' with your diet. Take a look at these pages to find out more about a candida diet and find some great candida recipes.

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