1.
Natural Support
for Candida
Fungal Infections
By Dr. Alex Rinehart, DC, MS, CNS
Article Link: Natural Support for
Candida Infections

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• Chronic Fatigue
• Fibromyalgia
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Candida vaginitis
• Yeast infections (men &
women)
Candida-Associated Conditions
•Thrush
•Interstitial Cystitis
•Athlete’s foot
•Ringworm
•Jock Itch & more

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• Hidden, unrecognized food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances
• Recent or recurrent use of antibiotics or anti-fungal medications
• Chemotherapy and radiation
• High intake of sugar and starch leading to insulin resistance and high
fasting blood sugar
• Immune system suppression from stress, anxiety, depression or
certain medications such as long-term use of prednisone
Causes of Candida overgrowth

4.
• Not all fungus is bad for us
• Medicinal mushrooms such as Reishi or Cordyceps
• Molds, such as penicillin
• Fungi harbor powerful defense strategies that we have
leveraged for our own antibacterial and commercial uses
• Opportunistic fungal infections like Candida spp. can
contribute to a variety of long-term health problems (see
next slide)
A Fungus Among Us

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• Autoimmune symptoms
• Mental Fog/Difficulty Concentrating
• Weight gain/Resistance to weight loss
• Low Thyroid Function
• Poor Liver Detoxification
Long-term Consequences of Underlying Yeast
Overgrowth

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• High stress
• High use of medications (antibiotics especially)
• Fungus contaminated shots
• Poor health from other medical conditions
• Preventative actions
• Eat a low-sugar, low glycemic index diet
• Probiotics
Lifestyle Triggers of Candida Overgrowth

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• Coenzyme Q10
• Botanicals and their active ingredients
• Thyme, Cayenne pepper, Oregano, Clove, Tea Tree oil, Orange essential oils
• Grape Seed Extract
• Coptis root, Oregon grape, Indian barberry (berberine-containing herbs)
• Bee propolis
• Allicin from Garlic
• Medium Chain Fats: Caprylic acid and Monolaurin (disrupts candida
biofilm too)
Natural Supplements for Candida

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Get Nutrition Tips from Dr. Alex Rinehart
DR. ALEXANDER
RINEHART, DC, CNS
Owner, DrAlexRinehart.com
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Natural Support for Candida Fungal Infections
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