Yeast – Candidiasis is a condition in which Candida albicans, a common form of digestive yeast, grows out of control and causes infection. Candida albicans are the most common :: digestive :: yeast and can become problematic in the body when they proliferate.

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS to Candidiasis: Systemic candidiasis can occur when the balance between yeast and bacteria in the digestive tract is upset and Candida gains the upper hand. This condition often develops as the result of immune dysfunction or disease, both of which can upset the ratio of beneficial to harmful bacteria in the ::  gastrointestinal :: tract. A change in the intestinal pH level may also result in candidiasis.

A decrease in healthy :: immune :: function can be caused by a number of factors, including certain medications (such as birth control pills, antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]); toxic metals (mercury, lead, cadmium, nickel, and aluminum); stress; and consuming too many refined carbohydrates and sugars. Most holistic experts agree that the alarming rise in the number of people with Candidiasis is due primarily to an increase in the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics.