Have you recently seen a doctor for any of these symptoms?

• Exhaustion
• Cravings for sweets or starches
• Bad breath or body odor
• Persistent cough, sore throat
• Brain fog
• Mood swings
• Joint pain
• Loss of sex drive
• Chronic sinus and allergy issues
• Gas, bloating, heartburn or constipation
• Weak immune system/repeated infections

If so, chances are good that tests were done but nothing was found.

You may have been given some type of medication (pain relievers, antibiotics, acid reducers, antidepressants, etc.), or advised to go on a diet, or maybe even told that it’s all in your head!

But I’d be willing to bet that your problems continued or even got worse, right?

Well, there's a good reason for that.   

The reason is that a whole slew of seemingly unrelated symptoms can be caused by yeast (Candida) overgrowth in your body.

And all the drugs in the world won't touch it.

That's why your symptoms keep coming back!

Here is what you must know about Candida and how to finally get it under control.

Candida—from Gizmo to Gremlin

Yeast (Candida) is always present in your body, and it does serve a valid function--killing certain harmful bacteria in your intestinal tract.

As long as you have a healthy gut microbiome, Candida is kept under control and does what it's supposed to do.

The problem arises when Candida grows out of control--then this relatively harmless yeast becomes a fungal monster that can make you very sick.

There are about 154 different species of Candida, but Candida albicans is usually the culprit that causes most health problems.  

A fungus on the warpath

When Candida transforms from yeast to fungus, it eats away at your intestinal walls and makes them too porous.  This allows the Candida, plus any poorly digested food molecules, toxins and wastes in your intestinal tract to seep into your bloodstream.

This can lead to rashes, food sensitivities, brain fog, skin/nail infections and genitourinary infections in both men and women.

In addition, two toxic substances - ethanol and acetaldehyde - are produced, which hamper your red blood cells' ability to flow into your capillaries, and can lead to migraines, muscle aches and fatigue.

These toxins also impair your white blood cells' ability to function (making you more susceptible to infections), and can also trigger allergies, skin rashes, acne and slow healing.

A Candida self-assessment

The important thing to realize is that once you have symptoms, that's a sign Candida is already out of control in your body…so fighting it becomes vital.

Here's a self-assessment to see if Candida may be a problem for you:

Have you:

• Taken a long course of antibiotics, or multiple courses over a short period of time?
• Suffered from persistent prostatitis, vaginitis or other genital infections?
• Taken birth control pills?
• Taken steroids like prednisone?
• Been treated for cancer with chemotherapy or radiation?
• Craved bread, sugar or alcohol?
• Been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS or an autoimmune condition?
• Frequently felt fatigued, lethargic, dizzy or disconnected?
• Suffered from poor memory or concentration, loss of sexual desire or mood swings?
• Suffered from constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, bloating or gas?
• Had foot, hair or body odor that persists after bathing?
• Noticed a white coating on your tongue?
• Had persistent bad breath, nasal congestion, rash in your mouth or sore throat?
• Suffered from persistent cough, chest pain or wheezing?
• Experienced frequent urination or burning with urination?
• Had persistent toenail or fingernail discoloration?

As you would suspect, the more “Yes” answers you have, the more likely Candida is an issue for you.

How to help stop Candida overgrowth

If you suspect Candida is wreaking havoc in your body, here are ways to help:

Avoid sugars and refined carbohydrates

Candida yeast thrive on sugar and refined carbohydrates. So when you avoid these foods in your diet, you deprive Candida of the food source it needs to multiply.

This includes ALL sources of sugar and refined carbs like soda, sweetened drinks, sports drinks, pastries, pasta, bread, white rice, cereals, snack chips, crackers, tortillas and many condiments (like ketchup and barbecue sauce).  Read labels carefully as sugar is a hidden ingredient in most processed foods.

Focus instead on eating good carbohydrates like vegetables and legumes. 

In addition, although they can be very healthy, fruits are high in sugar and whole grains can feed Candida too, so they are best avoided until you have Candida under control.

Support a healthy flora balance

A healthy diet low in sugars and refined carbs is vital for achieving and maintaining a strong population of friendly intestinal flora.  

But for many people, it’s not enough—especially if you’ve already got the challenges of Candida running rampant in your system. 

That’s when a top-notch probiotic supplement like Super Shield multi-strain probiotic formula can be a much-needed boost for your body.

Two of the 13 powerhouse probiotic strains in Super Shield, Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus acidophilus, have been shown to be extremely effective in fighting Candida!

And Super Shield's 11 other potent strains support L. rhamnosus and L. acidophilus in keeping your microbiome in a healthy balance, ready and able to keep Candida in check, fend off harmful bacteria, and protect against leaky gut.

Use coconut oil

Coconut oil can effectively fight Candida due to its antimicrobial properties, plus it’s a good stable fat for cooking.

Pay no attention to the “dietary” advice recently parroted by a certain mainstream medical association saying coconut oil should be avoided.  They are funded by the vegetable oil industry, so you know where their bread is buttered. 

Vegetable oils are unstable and stir up inflammation in your system, and inflammation is a major contributing factor to heart disease!  So the fact that these oils are recommended, while a good stable fat like coconut oil is demonized, is lunacy. 

Talk to your doctor

If you are on birth control pills, steroids or antibiotics, talk to your doctor about alternatives. 

For example, once you get your gut microbiome in healthier shape with dietary improvements and Super Shield, that will encourage better immune function, so you may not even need antibiotics anymore.

Plus if you get enough anti-inflammatory Omega-3 essential fatty acids by eating oily fish and using a fish oil formula like VitalMega-3, your need for steroids may be lessened or eliminated.

If your doctor is unwilling to discuss your concerns or answer your questions, find one who will.  Look for a doctor who practices integrative medicine—combining modern medicine with alternative measures to create the best possible care for you!

If you suspect Candida has been secretly affecting your health, or want to help keep it under control, now is the time to face that fungal monster and minimize its harmful effects on you!

I bet you’ll see a huge difference in how you feel very soon.

To your health,

Sherry Brescia