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Candida Problems

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The problems with candida can occur when a yeast known as candida albicans grows out of control. Candida is naturally found in our gut and although it is a parasite and serves no useful purpose, it is fairly harmless a lot of the time. It's the same organism that causes thrush and athletes foot. Candida can multiply at extraordinary levels, (wine and beer makers will know this) and this too can cause problems to our health if an overgrowth happens in the bowel.
Overeating of processed carbs makes the perfect environment for candida to grow, so does diabetes, nutritional deficiencies and a weak immune system. Some medications such as the contraceptive pill and other hormones, antibiotics or steroids can cause an overgrowth of candida. A
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