What is Candida you might ask?

Candida albicans is a yeast, a type of fungus which grows within the mouth, intestines, and skin. In small amounts, this fungus is harmless to our body and leads to no symptoms.

The problems arise, however, when there is an overgrowth of Candida, which leads to infections. This is typically referred to as Candidiasis, which can be caused by a variety of factors:

• Antibiotics: Sometimes antibiotics are necessary to fight an infection or kill unwanted bacteria in ...