Yeast Infections are normally kept in check by bacteria that also live in symbiosis in the gastrointestinal tract and other systems in the body, however at times our bodies become imbalanced (usually as a result of diet, and a yeast infection can occur)
Home Treatment
Yeast outbreaks are primarily the result of consuming foods that create a dark, moist environment in which the fungi can spread. Dietary extremes, including meat, chicken, eggs, and other strong animal foods, as well as sugar and refined sweets, milk and light dairy foods, tropical vegetables, too much fruit and juice, polished grains and flour, create the underlying acidic condition that weaken the blood, lymph, and other body fluids and accelerate the spread of potentially harmful yeast, bacteria, and viruses. Antibiotics are often a contributing factor, either as a result of over medication or through consumption of beef, chickens, and other animal foods that are produced with antibiotic-laced feed. AIDS patients, in particular, are at high risk for candida because of past or present antibiotic use or lowered natural immunity.
Candida Yeast Diet,
To prevent or relieve candida, all extreme acid producing foods must be discontinued, especially sugar and simple carbohydrates, vinegar, spices, and stimulants. Avoid all flour products, oil, fruits, and raw salad until the condition improves. Whole grains contain lignans and other phyto chemicals that naturally suppress yeast and other anaerobic growth and will help restore beneficial microorganisms in the intestines. Candida patients are generally told by their physicians not to eat bread and other foods containing yeast since fermentation fosters the growth of enzymes, bacteria, and other microorganisms. However, miso, shoyu, natto, and other naturally fermented foods in the standard macrobiotic diet that are made with salt usually can be eaten in small volume. Overall these foods will contribute to alkalinizing the blood and helping reduce the spread of undesirable yeast. In contrast, the fermented foods that underlie the condition are made with vinegar, wine, spices, or mushrooms. However, several macrobiotic seasonings and fermented foods that do not have much salt should be avoided until the condition improves. These include brown rice vinegar, umeboshi vinegar, young miso (white, yellow, or red varieties), tempeh, and amasake. Noodles may be eaten twice a week if well cooked in vegetable soup, but be careful because these are a flour product.
For both candida and oral thrush, eat a centrally balanced diet. Home remedies may be helpful such as sweet vegetable drink and a hip bath and douche. Kinpira soup and ojiya are also especially good for candida and each may be taken several times a week.
Candida albicans,