Candida (or candida albicans) is a yeast-like fungus that lives in the body, mainly in the intestine, mouth, throat and genital area. It's quite normal, and doesn't cause any problems unless it becomes out of balance, where it can affect the immune system. When the candida does get out of balance it travels through the bloodstream to other parts of the body, resulting in symptoms that are many and varied.
There are several things that can cause candida albicans to spread in this way, including stress, poor diet, medications (particularly antibiotics and oral contraceptives).
The most effective candida treatment includes several things:
Candida overgrowth is also known as candidiasis. It can be quite difficult to detect because it can infect various parts of the body, resulting in many different symptoms, including things like constipation, diarrhea, colitis, muscle and joint pain, sore throat, depression, arthritis, to name just a few. Once identified, however, if all of the above areas are included in the candida treatment, it is possible to restore a healthy balance and eliminate the symptoms.
Many people suffer from candida overgrowth and yet are not aware that this is the cause of the symptoms they are experiencing. Candida treatment is not something that is often recognized by many medical doctors, and yet once the candida is addressed, symptoms often disappear.