Candida is the most common fungi in the microbiome. Several factors, including antibiotic exposure, can lead to its overgrowth and colonization in the gastrointestinal tract. Brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, depression, mood swings, insomnia, carbohydrate cravings, and gastrointestinal symptoms (especially constipation) are common symptoms. Children with candida overgrowth are often diagnosed with ADD.
In this episode, I will discuss 10 factors that can make it difficult to move beyond candida overgrowth, including:
Low zinc
Mold toxicity and metal toxicity
High blood sugar
Lack of movement and exercise
High stress & catecholamines
High cortisol
High estrogen
Poor gut motility
Low digestive enzymes, stomach acid and bile acids
Low beneficial bacteria
For the referenced previous podcast episode on candida:
Candida, Carb Craving & Brain Symptoms
https://courtneysnydermd.substack.com/p/candida-carb-craving-and-brain-related-fde
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Candida - Barriers to Healing