Are you struggling with Candida? Here are Simple ways to kick Candida. 

70% of the population is struggling with Candida and don’t even know it! Do you struggle with gas, bloating, fatigue, depression, anxiety, excess mucous, or environmental allergies? These are just a few symptoms. Unfortunately, the signs are similar to so many other health issues, but the underlining root of these issues may be coming from the overgrowth of bad bacteria in your gut. 

Candida is a bacteria we all need in our bodies. However, like everything, you don’t want too much of these critters cruising through your gut.

I was suffering from severe sinus problems (post nasal drip) that were becoming unbearable! After almost a year of research and numerous Dr. visits I concluded this 25 year, the undiagnosed problem was Candida. Unfortunately, the Dr.’s had no idea what was wrong with me. Some said GERD, some said Allergies. The point is I had to take my health into my own hands and get to the root cause. 

My journey has been long but in this experience, I hope to help others free themselves from this internal invasion.

Candida actually assists our bodies with nutrient absorption and digestion when at normal levels.

When candida overgrowth happens, there are many symptoms you might experience. Fatigue, bad breath, sinus infections, depression, weight retention, and yeast infections just to name a few. Some underlining risk factors if not treated are Diabetes, Cancer, Asthma, thyroid and adrenal dysfunction. All conditions that add weight to the midline and aid in irritability not to mention a life of medications and pain. 

So how did you actually get Candida?

Well, research has shown, excessive stress, Alchohol 🙁  sugar consumption, and coffee are contributors. Being that Candida is a bacteria, antibiotics have been known to aid in the overgrowth of candida as well. Sadly, our meat is full of antibiotics so if we are not buying grass-fed organic beef or chicken then we are consuming antibiotics on the regular.

So here are two easy way’s to see if you have Candida

1)  According to researchers and Dr’s, take a look at your tongue. If you see a white film or coating on it, it’s called thrush. Thrush is an overgrowth of yeast and also visible signs of Candida. Make sure to look at this first thing in the morning before water intake and coffee. If the tongue is pink you’re probably ok but still may not be in the clear and I suggest to move on to the spit test anyway. 

2)  Take the spit test! ( Been found to be highly accurate)

Grab a 1/2 glass of water and spit in it every morning for 6 days. (This must be done in the morning before coffee or anything enters the body.) Next, watch the saliva for the next hour and look at what happens. 

Your Saliva will either sit on top of the water, have legs that slowly sink down or sink completely. If you have legs, you have signs of Candida. If your Saliva sinks, you have a tremendous overgrowth of Candida, and If your saliva floats your levels are normal.

Why you should take the steps to get rid of it

Candida reeks havoc on the body. The yeast that builds up in the body causes excess mucus creating a DAMP environment in the body. ( Think of Mold in your home and how damaging it is if it is not eliminated.) This is very similar to what happens on your insides.

Some symptoms you may have are, sinus infections, bloating, gas, chronic yeast infections, and dry skin. Humm sounds like way too many people out there if you ask me. In my case, my sinus started affecting my breathing ultimately creating more anxiety.

The simple steps I followed to get rid of Candida

This is not going to be easy! Let me tell you, I fought actually doing this for so long. It wasn’t until I saw my Dad really suffer from cancer that I started to take this seriously.

First! Eliminate all simple sugars and processed foods! Boooo I needed help because I was so conditioned to eating Mac n cheese and quick easy meals that the thought of actually cooking terrified me. So I signed up for a weekly meal plan that took excuses away from me. I so needed that!

Cut the Dairy until you are healed, then slowly add it back in to see if the protein is a problem for your digestion.

Do a Bone Broth Cleanse. You can make your own or purchase bone broth from various sources. I like this one from The Flavor Chef. It’s easy and delicious and I discovered it from Christa Orecchio, a woman who is extremely knowledgeable on the Candida topic and I trust completely.

Take a Multi Stran Pro-Biotic. I love the one by Ora Organic. I also liked Dr Axes and Plexus.

Take antifungals. There are so many supplements you can take but I really needed simple so I used Oil of Oregano and Wow that stuff is potent. You can almost feel it burning the bacteria. Good Stuff!

Ok, there you go, just a few simple ways to kick Candida and get your mojo back. I know I say simple, but I assure you it’s not easy! I know first hand how hard it is to overhaul your diet but I encourage you to try. To be able to have energy, be happy, free of stress, relieve chronic illness, and have a flat belly again are all motivators to gain your internal strength back. Good luck beauty!

Stephanie