This post is in response to a very reasonable question: what is Candida?
Candida albicans is a kind of yeast, and we’re all born with it in our bodies. Ususally, our intestinal and vaginal flora keep it in check, but under excessive stress, auto-immune disorders, high sugar consumption, or antibiotics, Candida gets out of control. Antibiotics [...]
Archive for July, 2007
Candida albicans
Posted in Health on July 28, 2007 | No Comments »
Kombucha: My New Superfood
Posted in Health, tagged candida, kombucha, Probiotics on July 27, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Okay, “superfood” may overstate things a bit, but I am really excited about Kombucha and its many health benefits. My naturopath introduced me to it for the purpose of fighting Candida (see below for other uses). He told me to start drinking a few ounces three times per day. Great. Where do I find it? Is [...]
