Not Feeling Well But Don't Know Why? Yeast Overgrowth in the Gut Affects Men and Women

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Yeast overgrowth is a health concern that is thought to be a woman’s problem. This is simply not true. Both men and women can have an intestinal flora imbalance that results in yeast overgrowth. Another popular misconception is that yeast overgrowth is a local problem confined to a woman’s body. This is also not true. Yeast overgrowth is a systemic problem that can affect any human regardless of gender. Also, women can have yeast overgrowth and never manifest a localized symptom.

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Candida albicans is the yeast that commonly lives in the mouth, throat, intestines, and genitourinary tract of most humans. It is a normal part of our intestinal flora that is kept in balance by a healthy immune system. When the natural balance of flora is altered, colonies of yeast will flourish throughout the body producing many adverse physical and mental symptoms.

Common symptoms of yeast overgrowth include gas and bloating, indigestion or heartburn, chronic fatigue, sugar/carbohydrate cravings, blood sugar swings, food sensitivities, insomnia, prostatitis, PMS, endometriosis, urinary tract infections, headaches, allergies, memory loss, arthritis, eye problems, sinusitis, and fungal infections such as athletes foot and fingernail/toenail infections.

The cause of yeast overgrowth is usually related to a combination of one or more of the following: use of antibiotics, use of steroid hormones and immunosuppressant drugs, use of birth control pills, improper diet, and exposure to environmental chemicals.

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July 10, 2009