The Myers Way Episode 4: A Functional Medicine Approach To Candida
May 13, 201357m 28s
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Show Notes
[Originally published on May 13, 2013]
Intro- What on earth is Candida?
- Candida is a fungus, which is a form of yeast, a very small amount of which lives in your mouth and intestines.
- Its job is to aid with digestion and nutrient absorption, but when it is overproduced it breaks down the wall of the intestine and penetrates the bloodstream, releasing toxic byproducts into your body and causing leaky gut.
- This can lead to many different health problems ranging from digestive issues to depression.
- What are some of the most common symptoms?
- How can there be so many symptoms for candida?
- Do certain foods cause candida to bloom? Why?
- What is the relationship between carbohydrates and candida?
- What are the tests for candida?
- How quickly can candida come back? Is it necessary to retest often?
- Dr. Myers’ three means to deal with candida: Diet, herbal remedies, and medication.
- What are useful supplements to treat candida?
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