Yeast infection is extremely common. Up to one in three or 35% of people have yeast infections at any time.

Yeast (candida or other fungal) infections can appear as thrush (in babies and adults), as rashes and as tinea, jock itch and ringworm. Yeasts are everywhere in the air we breathe and the foods we eat. 

Stop Recurring Candida Infections

Yeast and other fungal infections often come back again and again. But with a little careful attention to the foods you eat - you can stop the recurrences and be free of them permanently. A temporary Yeast-free diet is an essential part of the healing.

Many people misunderstand what a Yeast-free diet means and simply cut out bread and other yeast-raised foods. However a Yeast-free diet needs a little more attention and gives great results. Yeast-Free guides in the Shop

Yeast infection carries the widest spectrum of symptoms of any food sensitivity:

• Skin problems like rashes and ringworm

• Genital fungal infections like thrush (candida albicans)

• Gastro-intestinal problems: flatulence, bloating and diarrhea

• Lethargy (extreme tiredness and lack of energy)

• Headaches - and bad taste in the mouth

• Breathing difficulties

• Mood swings, memory loss, mild depression.

To compare your symptoms - look in the Symptoms Matrix

Comments: Candida - yeast infection - is known as the disease that makes you feel "sick all over". It can also be confused with other food intolerances (because the symptoms all overlap) like dairy and gluten intolerance. The Detection Diet Journal differentiates among them (free to subscribers).

Although clinical testing is available it is generally inconclusive. The most useful indicator is your history of yeast infections: vaginal, ear or throat infections, jock itch etc. 

Compare your symptoms in the Symptoms Matrix.

Comments: Yeast (fungal) infections flourish when your immune system is under stress. This can be caused by a course of anti-biotics, or an illness. However - one source of immune system stress that is frequently overlooked is another underlying food intolerance like Dairy, Fructose or Gluten intolerance. Whatever the cause - a Yeast-free diet is an essential part of your healing - Yeast-free Guides in the shop

The repeated appearances of candida, tinea or other fungal infection usually indicate a compromised immune system. Anything that weakens the immune system can trigger a yeast infection: repeated courses of antibiotics or hormonal changes. . . but read on:

Another underlying food intolerance stresses the immune system

However the most likely cause of recurring yeast infections is another underlying food intolerance like Gluten intolerance, Fructose or Dairy intolerance.

While your body battles one or more of these intolerances - your immune defences are impaired. So you have lower resistance to all kinds of infections: bacterial, viral and fungal (yeast). If you suffer from regular infections of any type - you probably have untreated food intolerance. The way to get well permanently is to find out your food intolerance using the Journal Method.

The most effective way to be free of recurring Yeast infections permanently is:

• STEP ONE: Get rid of the Yeast infection:
  
  1. 1. A prescription anti-fungal medication from your doctor - along with
     2. A Yeast-free diet for 2 - 3 weeks (no longer)
• STEP TWO: Find out your other underlying food intolerance (Journal Method) so you will never get candida infections again!

This two-pronged approach works well to rid your body of the yeast overgrowth.

Comments: Yeasts occur - by inclusion or by accident - in a wide variety of foods. So it can be difficult to eat a truly Yeast-free diet unless you understand what to do. The Yeast-Free Complete Guide is available in the Shop

Using the two-pronged approach above - you should be free of the yeast overgrowth within a week or two. So your recurring infections should stop happening. That is STEP ONE achieved.

STEP TWO is to find out your other underlying food intolerance - the one that causes the repeat performances of candida!

Remember - a yeast-free diet is always a temporary measure until your body recovers. Once the candida overgrowth is under control you can start the investigation of your other food intolerance.

Comments: The trickiest thing about a yeast-free diet is knowing about 'hidden' yeast in foods and drinks. You need to 'starve' the yeast organism so it can no longer flourish in your body. A good Yeast-free guide is an essential reference.