Candida is a benign, yeast-like fungal organism found in small amounts in the digestive tract, and also the vaginal tract in women. Our bodies normally keep Candida in check, but sometimes this form of yeast can overgrow and contribute to many health problems.  When the yeast overgrows, the immune system becomes suppressed, allowing the Candida to overgrow even further and become firmly entrenched in the lining of the digestive tract. Candida competes with the cells of the intestines and robs the body of vital nutrients.  Candida also produces numerous toxins in the body. This leads to an over burdened immune system. Restoring the immune system is one of the first steps to take in ridding the body of a Candida overgrowth. Correcting the diet is highly beneficial in treatment, in particular the elimination of dairy, sugar and white flour products. These products all may lead to further growth of Candida. Factors that contribute to an overgrowth of Candida include;

Candida causes a wide range of symptoms in the body, some of which may include:

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