Candida albicans are a type of yeast and fungus that can live and proliferate in our bodies, instigating a cascade of health imbalances. The overgrowth of candida can mimic IBS symptoms, cause skin issues such as acne or eczema, allergies, PMS symptoms, yeast infections, UTIs, anxiety, depression, hormone imbalances, joint pain, and a weakened immune system…just to name a few. The antifungal supplements can create what we refer to as a “healing crisis” or “die-off effect,” which essentially means you get worse before you get better. Candida albicans can produce up to 79 different toxins in your body—including neurotoxins1. As these pathogens die, you may feel a variety of symptoms including increased brain fog, nausea, skin breakouts, irritability, and fatigue. I had heard from multiple people that when you do the candida diet, you’d better send yourself out into the woods alone…and, well, they weren’t kidding. Here are the seven most important things I learned from following this diet for two full months: Do you suspect you may have candida overgrowth? Check out these 10 classic signs of a candida imbalance or healthy habits that could be making your candida worse.
