Candida overgrowth (or Candida Related Complex) is sometimes dismissed by the medical community as an unproven, undiagnosable condition. However, nothing could be further from the truth. The fact is that there are thousands of research papers looking into Candida albicans and the various ways in which it affects us. Some of these papers look at […]
Probiotics are a great way to restore balance to your gut flora, improve digestion, and boost your immune system, but research suggests that they might have many more beneficial effects. Today’s post will cover some of the most promising insights into how probiotics might be used in the future. Recent evidence suggests that probiotics may […]
When most people think of inflammation, they associate it with conditions like arthritis and allergies. But there is also a strong connection between imbalances in your gut flora and the level of inflammation in your body. Candida albicans is connected to inflammation in a couple of ways. Firstly, the toxic metabolites released by Candida albicans […]
Probiotics are microorganisms, usually bacteria found in the human gut, which are beneficial to health. They’re also called “friendly” or “good” bacteria. They are ubiquitous and symbiotic throughout the gastrointestinal system, where they have an important and protective role. Probiotics are not just normal and helpful, but essential to prevent illness and improve function. Lactic […]
First of all, I should start by wishing all of my readers a Happy New Year, and health and happiness for the next 12 months! Now that the party season is over, January gives us a great opportunity to reevaluate our health and set some goals for the new year. It’s the ideal time to […]
We’re almost into the Winter months now, at least for those of us in the Northern hemisphere, and that means one thing that no-one’s been looking forward to – flu season! In fact, the better organized among us will soon be thinking about a trip to the pharmacy, to stock up on the various decongestants […]
One of the best ways to improve your digestion and general health is to take some good quality probiotics. But how can you be sure that those little pills you take, each containing billions of good bacteria, actually make it through to your intestines? After all, they have to get through the acidic environment in […]
We often think of microbes as single cells that can be easily targeted by drugs, alternative medicine or our own immune systems. However, the reality is much more complicated. Many of these pathogens have evolved remarkably sophisticated ways to evade our best efforts at treatment. Some of you may have heard of biofilms, especially if […]
The winter season is upon us, and for most parents this translates into the dreaded cold and flu period that their children face every year. It’s not just your imagination – children and young adolescents are more susceptible than adults to infections. Their immune systems are still immature, which greatly increases their risk of contracting […]
Hopefully you read my recent post on how probiotics can reduce the side effects of antibiotics. Over the past few years, research has shown probiotics to be an invaluable tool for medical practitioners, and awareness among the medical community is steadily growing. However this is just one of many scenarios where probiotics can complement, or be […]
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.
