Candida is a yeast that occurs naturally within the colon. Although it serves no actual purpose, it usually forms no threat to our bodies either. However, a bad diet or the weakening of the immune system can cause the yeast to grow out of control, which can cause negative effects to various parts of the body. The yeast will form tendrills that burrow into the intestinal wall and release spores that are scattered through the body via the bloodstream. These spores will then burrow onto another organ, and repeat the process. This explains the wide variety of symptoms that are associated with candida at different locations on the body.
The most common candida symptoms include:
itching,
acne,
eczema,
depression,
sinus inflammation,
hyperactivity,
mood swings,
diarrhea,
constipation,
excessive fatigue,
anxiety,
vaginitis,
rectal itching,
inability to think clearly,
abdominal gas,
irritable bowel syndrome,
headaches,
migraines,
PMS,
dizziness,
poor memory,
persistent cough,
earaches,
low sex drive,
muscle weakness,
irritability,
learning difficulties,
multiple chemical sensitivities,
cognitive impairment,
fibromyalgia,
thrush,
athletes foot.
Many sufferers of a yeast infection can experience any number of the above symptoms, and they can often vary from day to day.
Yeast thrives on sugar, so one of the main causes of candida is a poor diet that is high in sugar. Simply cutting down on sugar content won't make these symptoms go away though. If you are already suffering, you'll need expert advice on diet and other cures.