Candida overgrowth: Is this a real health condition or a hoax?

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crischinn asked:


I did the saliva test which, if you believe what they say online, claims I have an overgrowth of candida, or some internal fungal infection. It claims this is responsible for my depression, acne, itchy skin, thrush, etc.

It can be “cured” by buying very expensive supplements.

Is this real, or an online scam to make money?

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on November 1, 2008 | Filed Under Alternative Medicine

7 Comments

jennifer_nichole3774  on November 2nd, 2008

Go to the doctor and if it is true get some Rx meds that the doctor can give you and if you have insurance it will more than likely cover. Never take anything you are unsure of.

mightyginger  on November 5th, 2008

eating ‘live’ yoghurt is good for dealing with candida in the body.and happy tummy stuff like acidophilus too

Opus  on November 6th, 2008

It is, as you suspected, a hoax.
Candida “overgrowth” is nonexistent except in patients with severe immunodeficiency. It is not seen in people who are walking around, only in the hospitals (these people are seriously ill.) This saliva “test” would probably say the same thing for everyone. I doubt it would be any different after the treatment.

Eliseo Ayala  on April 26th, 2011

You'll be told to wear this whenever it's possible and most critically at night.

Dayton  on July 4th, 2011

There are lots of options for treating Bruxism. Try avoiding caffeine as it has a tendency to cause anxiousness.

m.hields  on October 15th, 2011

Bruxism isn't a major medical concern like cancer nevertheless it may cause major issues with your teeth and mouth. Less significant cases can be dealt with with a medicine like a muscle relaxant or sleep help.

sumughan_a  on January 15th, 2012

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