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Some simple Home Remedies for Candida Depression *NEW*
 

There are a few home remedies for Candida which can prove to be helpful in overcoming the misery of depression that often accompanies candida.  Depression and Candida often go hand in hand, It has taken modern medicine years to diagnose Candida Albicans infections and It still goes undiagnosed and untreated far too often today.  

Candida Albicans is a microscopic fungus or yeast that often infects the mouth, skin and intestinal tract. It can cause a whole host of health issues, and those people with weakened immune systems are particularly suseptible.

 Some of the symptoms of Candida:

•       Fatigue:  Intense debilitating fatigue is often reported.

•       Depression:  People will often feel depressed and are overwhelmed mentally.

•       Toe nail and fingernail fungus.

•       Chronic joint and muscle pain.

•       Sinus discharge and infection.

•       Skin rashes.

•       Urinary infections.

•       Fluctuation in weight.

Some of the best treatments for Candida and the depression associated with it are quite natural and inexpensive items you can find in any store such as:

•       Yogurt:  Yogurt high in probiotic is a natural way to normalize your intestinal flora. Natural Yogurt contains flora that is beneficial to maintaining a healthy intestinal tract and the candida don't like this!

•       Garlic: Garlic is one of the best known home remedies, it's a powerful natural anti-biotic which inhibits the growth of many types of fungus, including Candida.  Burp free garlic pills should be part of your supplement regime         if you suffer from Candida, again the nasty little yeast do not get on well in the company of garlic.

•       Water:  Yes that's right water, you need to drink plenty of mineral water (at least 6-8 glasses a day) to flush out the many toxins that the Candida creates when it has reached an overgrown state. This is vital because its         these toxins that can often cause the depression you may be experiencing, so drink drink drink !

•       High strenghth cod liver Oil: contains higher levels of Omega-3 nutrients which has been shown to help maintain a healthy state of mind as well as keeping your joints supple and flexible.

•       Excercise: a little gentle exercise and fresh air is great for boosting mental and physical well being; if you are feeling tired all the time keep it simple - a short walk for 20-30 minutes a day will work wonders.

These are just a few simple things you can do from home to help treat basic Candida infection and mild depression, however, If you believe you may have a serious Candida infection which does not clear up easily you should consult your doctor immediately. He or she can perform tests that will determine if you have Candida or something else which may need further treatment and investigation.

 
Friday, 03 September 2010

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