CANDIDA

What is it?

• Yeast-like organism that is present at birth - it resides in the intestinal tract

• Yeast is an integral part of life - it is present in food, air and on exposed surfaces

• Yeast can become "Candidiasis" - which is a yeast overgrowth

Causes of yeast overgrowths

1. Weakened/Impaired Immune system

2. Hormonal imbalance

3. Improper diet

4. Lack of friendly bacteria (Dysbiosis)

Diagnosis

• Common symptoms are:

Dietary Recommendations - Avoid the following:

• Dairy

• Sugar and sugar containing foods - yeast grows on sugar and starches

• Gluten grains - yeast is fed by gluten grains.  Some people must remove corn, rice and potatoes from their diet because of the starch content.  Remove barley malt and other malt products from the diet.

• Packaged and processed foods especially meats as mold builds up on foods during the drying, smoking and curing process.

• Moldy foods such as cheeses, nuts, fruits and fruit juices

• Fermented foods such as vinegars and alcoholic beverages

• Check supplements as yeast is the basis for many vitamin and mineral preparations.   Tryptophan is often derived from yeast. 

Check out this information on the sugar content in some common foods.

Interested in further reading?   Visit one of the areas below or our list of books on the subject of Candida.

Parents of Allergic Children Articles

Interview with Dr William Crook.  This article is about microbial metabolites in Autism and other developmental disorders.

Candida - by Keith Jassy

Ask Dr. Lieberman. Yeast and Candida.  

FOS -(Fructo-Oligo-Saccharides)

Ear Problems In Children and the Yeast Connection by Dr. William Crook, M.D.

Modified Candida Regimen for children up to age 12.

Sugar Content of Popular Foods

Yeast Questionnaire - find out if your child has a yeast overgrowth

Candida Survey - give some ideas as to what works for you.

Detoxification

Immunodeficiency, gastrointestinal Candidasis, wheat and diary sensitivity, abnormal urine arabinose, and autism: A Case Study

The microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract by William Shaw Ph.D.

Mastering Food Allergies - Yeast Related Mental Disturbances.  Interview with Richard G Jaeckle

Yeast Connections (Web site links)

Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Dr Lieberman - Charleston, North Carolina. 

Candida - Frequently asked questions.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Or Chronic Mercury Poisoning?  Mercury and candida issues.

The Great Plains Laboratory Inc - Overland Park, Kansas.

Dr William Crook - famous for delivering information regarding the links between candida and health concerns.

Candida Yeast Infections/The Yeast Free Page

The Candida Page

FAQ - Candida

Candida Information - by Dr Stoll

Leaky Gut Syndrome - by Dr. Stoll

Leaky Gut Syndrome - by Sherry Rogers

Leaky Gut Syndromes - Breaking The Vicious Cycle

Leaky Gut Syndrome - by Dr. Regan Golob D.C.

Helping Stressed Stomach or Leaky Gut Syndrome

Yeast Yet Again! - Information from the COEM website

Anti-fungals At A Glance - Information from the COEM website

Good Bacteria Controls Intestinal Ills

Disclaimer

Note: The opinions of individual group members do not constitute medical advice, nor should they be construed as representing the organization as a whole. Since each child's allergic experience is truly unique, parents must rely upon their own personal medical and nutritional advisors, in evaluating the information shared by any support group member. Parents are cautioned to consult qualified medical professionals before embarking upon any dietary or nutritional program.

Parents of Allergic Children does not endorse any particular dietary or nutritional method, nor any particular medical or nutritional practitioner.