Natural Remedies to Help Fight Candida
Tackling Candida overgrowth usually involves two key steps: limiting the yeast’s food supply and introducing antifungal support.
1. Adjust Your Diet
Candida feeds on sugar and refined carbohydrates. Making dietary changes can significantly slow its growth.
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Reduce Sugar and Carbs: Temporarily cut back on sweets, fruit, white bread, and pasta.
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Increase Healthy Fats: Include sources like extra virgin coconut oil and olive oil, which may help inhibit Candida.
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Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of filtered water to help your body flush out toxins.
2. Add Probiotics
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that support a balanced gut microbiome. This is especially important if you’ve recently taken antibiotics, which reduce both good and bad bacteria. A high-quality probiotic supplement can help your body keep Candida under control.
3. Antifungal Foods and Supplements
Certain natural substances have antifungal properties that directly target Candida:
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Coconut Oil: Rich in caprylic acid, which can damage Candida cell walls. Take 3–4 tablespoons of organic extra virgin coconut oil daily, or use a caprylic acid supplement.
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Garlic: A potent antifungal. Crush fresh garlic, let it sit briefly to activate allicin, then eat it raw or take in capsule form.
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Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV): Helps rebalance body pH. Add 2–3 teaspoons of raw, unfiltered ACV to a glass of water and drink 2–3 times daily.
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Oil of Oregano: Contains carvacrol and thymol, powerful antifungal compounds. Only a few drops diluted in water are needed. Because it can also reduce beneficial bacteria, pair it with probiotics.
