We are so fortunate to live in a time when healthcare is advancing so quickly. Treatments for diseases like cancer and diabetes are progressing on almost a daily basis, and we are more likely than ever before to recover from serious illnesses. However, there are some areas in which medicine has taken a backward step […]
Do you feel like you’re constantly stressed out? Long term stress is much, much more than an emotional issue. It can play havoc with your cortisol cycle, weaken your immune system, and leave you vulnerable to opportunistic infections like Candida overgrowth. I’ve written about some different methods to reduce stress before, including using lists, getting […]
One problem that many Candida sufferers struggle with is a lack of energy. There are many ways to improve this, starting with addressing the Candida overgrowth itself. But today, I’m going to take a look at how you can improve your energy levels by exposing yourself to natural light. Some of our ancestors may have […]
Are all fermented foods good for your health? This is a question that often comes up when people begin to overhaul their diet and introduce foods they may not have tried before. The category of probiotic foods includes things like sauerkraut, apple cider vinegar, kombucha, kefir, and yogurt, along with foods like kimchi or kvass that […]
Stress is something that is becoming more and more prevalent, as the personal and professional demands of contemporary society increase almost by the day. We all know that stress can make us irritable and tired, but this is only one part of the problem. Research over the last ten years has shown how stress can […]
There is a clear and well-established link between chronic stress and gut health. Continued exposure to stressful situations can change the composition of your gut flora, affect your digestion, and lead to conditions like Candida overgrowth. By reducing your stress levels, you can not only boost your immunity and reduce the chance of Candida overgrowth, […]
Is there a connection between gluten sensitivities and Candida Related Complex? They tend to appear together, and in fact gluten sensitivities are extremely common among Candida sufferers. But is this correlation or causation? Can a disturbed gut flora and Candida lead to gluten sensitivities? In today’s article, I’m going to explain the connection between these two […]
New research has found that organic produce contains fewer pesticides and has higher levels of many antioxidants and nutrients. The British Journal of Nutrition, one of the most respected food science journals, has published results showing that organic produce contains up to 17% more nutrients than conventionally produced foods, and significantly less pesticide residue. What […]
It would be fair to say that the world is more preoccupied with dieting than it has ever been before. There has been a severe spike in issues such as obesity and diabetes, in addition to chronic gut-related conditions like Candida overgrowth. has led to a desire to be much more aware of what we […]
I spend a lot of time discussing the role that excess sugar plays in physical health, particularly in relation to digestive health and Candida. But there is an increasing amount of evidence to suggest that a diet high in natural and added sugars may play a role in psychological disorders too. In recent times, there […]
If you're looking for a more comprehensive Candida treatment plan, check out the Ultimate Candida Diet program, written by Lisa Richards and Dr Eric Wood. This plan is based on the latest research into Candida Related Complex, and contains everything you need to know to beat your Candida overgrowth.
