Candida

Candida Albicans is a naturally occurring yeast which lives in our gut aiding our digestion. When an overgrowth of candida occurs (for example, through the use of antibiotics, an unhealthy diet, stress and the contraceptive pill) an array of unwanted symptoms can occur. The toxins produced from an overgrowth of candida "and the damage done to the gut lining can cause a devastating list of apparently unrelated symptoms that commonly include fatigue, abdominal bloating and pain, food sensitivities and cravings, but also range from athlete's foot to depression, IBS to recurrent thrush and cystitis to a damaged immune system" (The Practical Guide to Candida, J McWhirter).

During your Colon Hydrotherapy treatment, the therapist will discuss your diet and how to remove those foods creating an imbalance in the gut flora. This will include the elimination of any processed foods, foods containing sugar, any alcohol, mushrooms and any fermented foods and vinegars. Whilst you are having your treatment, anti-fungal preparations will be used in the water helping to kill off some of the candida immediately.

Information will be given about foods which will feed the yeast and foods which will starve the yeast. You will be sent home with anti-candida supplements to starve the candida and others to help heal and repair the gut and to allow implantation of the probiotics. We understand that the "die-off" symptoms can be quite severe at this time and we are here to support and encourage you throughout this time.