HOW TO TREAT CANDIDA
April 20th, 2009If there is little or no improvement on the diet, then it may be because there is a general yeast sensitivity, due to candidiasis. Continue with the diet as before, but cut out all yeast-containing foods. These are listed in Table 6.
It is sometimes claimed that the Candida derives nourishment from yeasts in food, but this is not the case. The reason for avoiding yeast is simply that you may be sensitive to it. The distinction is important, because if you are very sensitive to yeast, even the smallest amount can make you ill, so scrupulous avoidance is necessary, especially at first.
If there is a partial reponse to this diet, then it is a positive sign, and you should consider going on to Step 4. If there is no reponse at all, the most likely explanation is that Candida is not a factor, and it might be a good idea to try an elimination diet instead at this point, if food intolerance is suspected. But keep in mind the possibility that Candida is the culprit – some cases of candidiasis need far more stringent treatment than that described so far.
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