14 Causes of Candida Overgrowth

Are you familiar with the causes of Candida overgrowth?

If you landed on this page, I am pretty sure that you aren't as familiar as you would like to be.

But don't worry, I am here to help!

So what causes candida and yeast infections?

It is hard to say, but we do know some of the most common causes.

You can look out for and avoid some of the things I am going to list, but others are sometimes impossible to avoid.

Here are the 14 common causes of candida:

1. Alcohol & Drugs
   Alcohol and drugs (pharmaceutical drugs included) often cause various problems in the human body. For example, excess alcohol consumption can destroy good bacteria. Beer also contains maltose, maltose is a sugar that yeast cells love.
   
   
2. Allergies
   If you have food, environmental and/or chemical allergies, you might be more prone to developing a Candida infection.
   
   
3. Antibiotics
   Antibiotics are one of the main causes of Candida overgrowth. Antibiotics can alter the balance between good and bad bacteria in your body. This can give Candida the green light. So avoid overusing antibiotics!
   
   
4. Chemicals
   Some people who suffer from Candida or yeast infections also have multi-chemical sensitivity (MCS), which can affect the immune system.
   
   
5. Diabetes
   Diabetes can impair the immune system and its ability to respond to microbiological threats. This increases the likelihood of developing a Candida overgrowth, especially in men.
   
   
6. Diet
   An unhealthy diet has been linked to disease many times. Sugar for example weakens your immune system. Stick to organic whole foods and include plenty of fresh raw fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts in your diet.
   
   
7. Douching
   Vaginal douching can wash away the good bacteria in the vagina. These bacteria keep Candida under control, and when they are removed, Candida can grow.
   
   
8. Exposure
   Yeast infections can be transmitted through sexual and non-sexual means, however this is believed to be very unlikely.
   
   
9. Hormones
   Women who take birth control pills are more likely to suffer from yeast infections than those that aren't on the pill. The main reason is because the hormones can affect intestinal bacteria.
   
   
10. Hygiene Products
    Most deodorants, perfumes, soaps and shampoos today contain potentially dangerous chemicals and additives. This is especially true for women who tend to use genital soaps.
    
    
11. Immune System
    Conditions and treatments that weaken the immune system will make it easier for a Candida infection to occur. For example cancer and HIV.
    
    
12. Parasites
    Many believe that parasites don't exist in our modern society, but most people have parasites in them, believe it or not. They can be worm-like or microscopic, both can destroy friendly bacteria.
    
    
13. Stress
    If you're overly stressed, your body can release a hormone called cortisol. Elevated levels of cortisol not only suppress your immune system, but it also raises your blood sugar, not good!
    
    
14. Tap Water
    Almost every country uses chlorine in their tap water. High chlorine content has been found to destroy friendly intestinal bacteria and by now, you and I both know that this can lead to an increased chance of getting Candida.

Getting rid of Candida can be done in multiple ways. You can try traditional methods or you can go for home remedies for Candida.

The natural methods have often been proven more effective as reported by people. They are also cheaper and easier on the body.

How to Cure Candida Naturally

There are many ways to cure Candida, and the things that get recommended over and over again are over-the-counter medications such as creams and pills.

These might work for you, or they might not. The thing about them is that they do not cure the underlying cause, so in most cases the anal yeast infection will keep coming back.

If you're worried, then by all means go and see your doctor or natural health practitioner.

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