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Candida is a type of yeast. It lives on and inside of the human body. It’s harmless unless it becomes unbalanced. An overgrowth of Candida, known as candidiasis, can cause infection of the: mouth, throat, skin, vagina, brain, eyes, heart, bones, or blood. Poor diet, stress, and the frequent use of antibiotics are common causes of candidiasis. Individuals with a weakened immune system and or/diabetes are more susceptible to developing this type of infection. There are many natural remedies for Candida overgrowth. Here are three of the most powerful natural foods for fighting candidiasis naturally.

Barberry

Berberine is the powerful component of barberry that helps kill Candida and boost the immune system. In test tubes, berberine has been shown to hinder bacterial growth. Barberry is particularly helpful in treating vaginal, bladder, and urinary tract yeast infections, because it also minimizes inflammation, which in turn soothes tenderness and pain. It’s also used to eliminate infection and inflammation of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. This potent herbal extract has also been used in the treatment of hypertension, tachycardia, and various neural disorders. Recent research indicates barberry has antioxidant properties that may help prevent certain types of cancer.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is useful against a myriad of ailments. One of its most useful applications is its ability to stop growth and replication of Candida. This trendy oil contains caprylic acid, capric acid, and lauric acid; fatty acids, all of which, have been found to be effective against Candida yeast. Coconut oil’s effectiveness against Candida lies in the structure of these fatty acids which allows it to attack the membrane of Candida yeast. It basically pokes holes in the wall of the yeast cells leaving the interior disorganized, shrunken, and useless. Additionally, unlike other anti-fungal treatments, coconut oil can kill Candida yeast without leading to the development of more resistant Candida strains.

Garlic

Garlic has largely been used as an effective natural anti-fungal. One study found that aqueous garlic extract inhibited the growth of Candida Albicans. Additionally, an article by Huntington College of Health Sciences stated,”Research has clearly shown that garlic has anti candida activity, inhibiting both the growth and function of Candida Albicans.” Allicin and alinase are the two compounds in garlic responsible for its anti fungal ability. When garlic is chopped or crushed, these two compounds combine to form ajoene, which is the agent responsible for garlic’s anti fungal effect. The precise mechanism in which it fights fungi is not clear. However, scientists believe it works by disrupting the cell walls of the Candida cells, much like other anti fungals.

Sources for this article include:
http://umm.edu
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
http://www.livestrong.com
http://www.theCandidadiet.com

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