A holistic approach addresses the whole body instead of a localized area. This is important to understand in addressing any health issues you may encounter. Fungus and yeast are present on our body in small amounts but when it takes over, it can ruin your health in more ways than one. Candida albicans is the other name given to this fungus overgrowth and when present in large quantities can cause serious issues. If you experience any of the below symptoms, you may have a yeast overgrowth:

• White spot on your nail that continues to grow • Brittle white-yellowish nails (nail fungus) • Athlete’s foot • Recurring vaginal yeast infections • Thrush • Fatigue or lack of energy • Brain fog • Low mood • Loss of appetite or feel full after a few bites • Bellyaches • Feeling bloated • Weight gain

Yeast or fungal overgrowth releases mycotoxins in the circulation, causing many of the above symptoms and using localized treatments will fail in over 75% of cases. In order to rebalance fungal issues, an overall approach must be taken to eradicate it once and for all. If you’ve heard that “we crave what the body wants”, in this case, candida needs sugar to thrive and survive and I am not only talking about the white crystallized sugar but also all grains, whole or processed. In this case, what you eat does matter.

Taking antibiotics will make matters worse and anti-fungal medications do not take care of the systemic problem, you must address the root cause and depend on the intensity of your symptoms, dealing with candida isn’t a quick fix. It involves:

• A diet change • Supplementation to eradicate fungal overgrowth • Probiotics to reinforce the good guys • Patience as it usually takes 3-6 months

As a Certified Holistic Cancer Practitioner, I regularly see clients who will have thrush after chemotherapy and radiotherapy, as it is a side effect of these treatments. This is also yeast overgrowth and will cause an overabundance of toxins to an already compromised immune system. The same is true with toenail fungus, athlete’s foot or yeast infections but to a lesser degree, nevertheless causing digestive issues in many cases. Rebalancing the internal environment is the holistic approach I always follow as well as addressing it locally with remedies such as essential oils containing natural anti-fungal properties.

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