Is Candida Making You Fat?
September 8, 2009 by Jennifer
Filed under Candida Symptoms
You already know that Candida can leave you feeling sluggish and low in energy, and having negative effects on the digestive system. Did you know that Candida can also stop you from losing weight. Those suffering from the Candida Albicans fungus often find that losing weight is particularly difficult.
Every year millions of people attempt to lose weight, only a small fraction will succeed and keep that weight off. The Candida fungus may be to blame for some of those who have failed. By treating the Candida and restoring the balance within your body you will solve the problem at its source. Many people who have tried a program to eliminate their Candida have found that weight loss is an unexpected side effect.
Are The Symptoms of Candida Albicans Making You Gain Weight?
The symptoms of Candida such as fatigue, bloating and gas can often make staying committed to a diet difficult. It is also quite possible that your appetite is considerably out of whack. Sticking to a diet and exercise program in any circumstance is difficult, but when you are tied down with the negative emotions and physical symptoms of Candida it is near impossible.
If you are suffering from Candida you are likely craving sugar and carbohydrates, natural feeders for a yeast infection. Not only does this inflame your Candida but this will increase your weight gain. The problem with these kind of foods is that the more you eat, the more you will crave. The increase of the Candida fungus will call for more sugar, and in turn you will consume more. It’s a dangerous cycle.
Cure Your Candida and Lose Weight
If you think you are putting on weight because of a Candida infection, or are unable to lose weight for this reason, then there are many treatment options available. One of the best things you can do is cut out sugar and white flour from your diet. Although this will be difficult, the rewards will be great. To read more about the Candida Diet, check out this earlier post.
As your Candida infection decreases, you will go through a brief period where you actually feel worse. This is a kind of detox and the feeling is only temporary. As your Candida disappears you’ll start to feel yourself again, expect a boost of energy and of course, weight loss.
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