Do you feel as though you're always getting sick? If so then odds are you are either directly or in-directly being affected by a yeast known as candida. This yeast exists in over 90% of the population, however only a fraction of that is affected negatively by it. Find out how candida could be the reason you keep getting sick and what you can do to eliminate it as a health problem.

Why candida makes people sick
Candida is a yeast (fungus) that grows in the human body, primarily in the digestive tract. In most people it will remain in a non-threatening state, much of this is due to your bodies immune system keeping it under control however. The biggest problem with candida is that it directly causes immune dysfunction. This is why people who suffer from allergies or frequent colds will actually develop candida as a result. Although ironically candida is the very cause of these colds in most cases as it acts as a constant suppressor of immune functions, namely the creation of white and T cells needed to destroy viruses and bad bacteria in the body.

So you might be wondering how does candida develop into a health threat to begin with?

There are many ways this can happen. The most common is the use of antibiotics or prescription drugs which destroy beneficial bacteria in the body that normally keeps the candida levels down. Many other medications used for mood disorders or even acne are highly damaging to the body and in almost all instance will create a candida disorder. In addition to this though a diet that is high in toxic refined flour and sugar will also induce a candida overgrowth. Amalgams in the mouth can leech mercury out and create a candida overgrowth. Any stress constantly placed on the liver will create immune dysfunction and allow candida to spread.

Symptoms common to candida
-Chronic sinus congestion, severe allergies, constantly dry and sore throat, post nasal drip and many respiratory conditions including allergies and asthma. Most people feel almost immediate relief to many of these symptoms when switched onto the candida diet and will actually achieve total relief once candida is eliminated and with it the root causes as well.

-Emotional problems such as anxiety and depression. What most people don't realize is that most of their serotonin is synthesized in their intestines by beneficial bacteria, when they have a candida overgrowth this bacteria is suppressed or destroyed. As a result beneficial feel good hormones are also suppressed.

-Digestive problems of all kinds are extremely common with candida. This includes gas, bloating, acid reflux, IBS, diarrhea and constipation. Candida wreaks havoc on your digestive system and when left untreated will continue to do further damage and create even more symptoms.