Intestinal yeast has the potential to cause major health problems.
Unfortunately it is not an obvious condition, so can be difficult to diagnose and treat until it starts to present in different symptoms.
There are various ways to treat the problem in both the short and longer term.
Candida is a substance which is naturally produced by our bodies.
It is actually a yeast and is part of the plant family that encompasses fungi and mold.
About 150 different types of candida are known to exist although hardly any cause human infection.
The most common one is called candida albicans.
Although it is naturally produced, our immune system produces 'good' bacteria that works to keep it under control.
It is likely to occur in several places including the mouth, throat, vagina, and nail beds.
However, it is most prevalent in the digestive tract.
When there is an occurrence of candida albicans overgrowth, this turns to intestinal yeast and can then become infected.
This intestinal yeast feeds on carbohydrates and refined sugars so these need to be limited in your diet to ensure that no more yeast is produced.
These are obviously very common food ingredients so it may take a sizable dietary adjustment to avoid all these products.
Symptoms of Intestinal Yeast Intestinal yeast can actually have a large impact on your whole body.
Some people report feelings of chronic fatigue especially after they have eaten.
This is probably to be expected as you may have inadvertently supplied the yeast colony with a serious boost of refined sugar and carbohydrates.
You may also have some type of gas, constipation, bloating, stomach cramps, and heartburn.
These are symptoms that you can easily relate to intestinal yeast but there are also other symptoms that could appear that might not be so obviously tied to the condition.
You may even find that you react more to allergies and any intolerance.
You could even develop severe PMS and even impotence.
Some of the other symptoms which are not obviously related to intestinal yeast include mood swings, memory loss, brain 'fog', prostate problems, and a reduced tolerance to alcohol.
Assessing Treatment As the symptoms of candida begin to develop, such as sore patches of skin or a cottage cheese like discharge, the initial reaction is find an over-the-counter product that will quickly alleviate the various problems.
This can work well in the short term but it does not address the underlying issues that have caused the symptoms.
The yeast infection will remain in your body and it is likely to return in the future.
It is likely to be even worse when it does reappear as your immune system will be weaker.
It is therefore important to identify and then remove the root cause of the intestinal yeast.
This can be achieved by adjusting your diet and eliminating foods that encourage the candida.
You might end up developing cravings for the food types that you deny yourself, but it will work to kill off the candida in a short space of time.
To counteract any possible side effects, you should use some probiotic supplements that work to fill the space in the gut wall (left by the dead candida) with 'good' and 'friendly' bacteria.
Adjusting your diet provides a longer term solution for addressing intestinal yeast issues.
If you want a quick fix, look at the various home remedies that are available like using honey, yogurt, garlic and calendula.