subject: A Candidiasis Diet as a Method of Treatment [print this page] A Candidiasis Diet as a Method of Treatment
A candidiasis diet or yeast free diet is one of many methods of treatment for a candidiasis infection but, just how effective is it? Compared to other forms of treatment a diet is definitely a long term cure and prevention. There would have to be some consultation with your doctor or health practitioner before you embarked on the diet. The severity of the infection would also play a major part in weather the diet would be beneficial.If you are in pain then it may be better to clear the infection with drugs and then start the diet as a means of preventing further outbreaks. With vaginal and skin infections this may be the best course of action. A systematic infection which is much more serious will require drugs and possibly surgery. A diet in this case could weaken the body even further.Candida yeast is known as yeast because of the way it reproduces. It has the characteristics of the yeast we use in bread but it is technically a fungus. Normally the beneficial bacteria will keep it under control where it acts the same as yeast. At the yeast stage it will absorb sugar and carbohydrates, from the food you eat, to grow. This is an obvious reason why to initially remove sugar from the diet at any sign of infection.Other foods suggested to remove are vinegars, other fermented foods, cheese and mushrooms because they are difficult for the digestive system to deal with. Generally the diet is centered around fresh food, fresh vegetables, fresh meat and fresh water. Logically, this is what the digestive system was designed to deal with.The introduction of processed food, and chemicals used in food production, is bound to cause long term problems for many people. This also includes pesticides in farming and, growth hormone and antibiotics used with farming meat and fish. Have you ever thought why kids seem so much bigger today. If possible you should always use organic or home grown food.It should take around 6 - 8 weeks for any diet to be truly effective. Normally in the first weeks there will be some constipation and fatigue as the body tries to clear out the toxins. You may find that you have food cravings and you want to eat sweet food like chocolate or biscuits. This is quite normal but you have to resist the temptation, it's only the yeast sending messages. Celery, cucumber and white cabbage are good substitutes for snacks.Overall if the conditions are right then there is no reason why you shouldn't use a yeast free diet. The benefits of removing excess sugar and chemicals from processed food from your diet can only be good. The body produces enough acid on its own to digest food so by not adding extra any healing should be much quicker and will also reduce any stomach pains you may get.If you are thinking about a diet as a solution then you do need to look at your personal circumstances. If you have, or are part of, a family how it will impact on them. Some may see the general benefits of the diet while others may not. Your work load will have to be considered as well, shift work is always difficult when you are trying to set a new routine. You will need to consult with everyone who may be involved including your doctor.
