There is a normal amount of yeast fungi inside the body, and usually, they are not really considered toxic, except when they multiply too fast that an infection occurs.
One of these yeast fungi is Candida, which thrives on moist areas and surfaces, such as the intestines, the vagina, the skin, and the mouth.
There are nearly 150 species of Candida, 10 of which are hazardous to the human body and can cause infections, if not kept at a manageable level.
Candida toxins enter the bloodstream through the bowel wall.
The most common of these toxins is acetaldehyde, a prime waste product of the yeast fungi, which is easily transformed by the liver into alcohol.
A healthy bowel would have a balanced environment, which has more friendly bacteria (about 95%) and less pathogens (15%), which include Candida Albicans.
The healthy bacteria, also called probiotics, keep the yeast fungi in check, but it is when there is a proliferation of the Candida Albicans that the balance is disrupted and an infection results.
From a simple, single cell, this candida fungi can multiply into large colonies, and can send out toxins into the bloodstream, thereby creating various diseases in the human body.
Common Candida Overgrowth Symptoms Some of the most common candida overgrowth symptoms include frequent migraines, sleeplessness, flatulence, a feeling of being bloated and general fatigue.
Usually, a person with candida overgrowth symptoms would often feel cravings for sugar, which feed the yeast fungi.
There are other symptoms such as itching, redness in the affected area, acid reflux, chronic pain, indigestion, frequent irritability and anxiety.
If the infection occurs in the vagina, there is often intense itchiness and a yellowish-white discharge is often noticeable.
There can also be a burning sensation during urination, menstruation or sexual inercourse.
It is estimated that about 75% of all women around the world would have a yeast infection at one point or another, while about 40% - 45% would have recurring yeast infections all throughout their lives.
Men can also be infected with yeast infections, especially during unprotected sex.
This infection can be prevented by wearing condoms during sexual intercourse.
The most common symptoms of yeast infections in the male genital area is a burning sensation or tenderness at the tip of the penis.
Sometimes, red rashes may also appear in the genital area.
Candida infections are highly transmittable through sexual contact.
The fungi can also migrate from one part of the body to another, and candida overgrowth symptoms can occur in one part of the system (like the digestive system) one day and on another area (like the skin) the next day.
Treating Candida Overgrowth Symptoms The best way to treat candida overgrowth symptoms is to keep your immune system healthy and stay on a diet that is low in sugar and yeast.
By following a yeast-free diet, the overgrowth of the yeast fungi will be minimized, and the infection will be avoided.
Small changes in your lifestyle and diet, such as doing regular exercises, eating fresh fruits and vegetables, drinking enough water and getting enough sleep are simple, easy to follow ways to prevent yeast infections.
Practicing daily hygiene is also necessary to keep your body healthy and resistant to the Candida fungi, as well as to all other forms of infections.