What Is Candida?

Candida albicans is a single celled yeast that is impossible to keep out of the body. Normally, it does no harm, because it is kept in check by beneficial bacteria (probiotics) like acidophilus . These bacteria, however, can be destroyed by birth control pills, antibiotics, steroids, coritsone drugs, chlorinated water, poor diet and extreme stress . When this occurs, Candida can grow out of control and cause symptoms of candida and yeast infection. Candida causes problems by releasing extremely acidic toxins into the bloodstream. These toxins trigger many discomforts, including localized (primarily vaginal) itching, depression, irritability, dizziness, unclear thinking, difficulty focusing, extreme fatigue, loss of memory, gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, extreme weight gain or loss, etc. More than 100 million Americans are thought to suffer from Candida overgrowth.