Infection of the skin or mucous membranes by any species of Candida, a genus of yeastlike fungi, but especially of Candida albicans, commonly part of the normal flora of the intestinal tract and other areas of the body.
Diet:
Sugar-free and yeast-free diet, low in carbohydrates for a month, then add back a few foods at a time. Eat vegetables, fish, chicken, meat, yogurt.
Nutrients:
Acidophilus, caprylic acid, garlic capsules.
Herbs:
Goldenseal.