Yeast infections, often caused by an overgrowth of Candida, are more common than most of us realize and can affect various parts of the body (not just the ones we think of first! When your body’s natural balance of bacteria and yeast is disrupted—due to factors like diet, stress, antibiotics, or a weakened immune system—yeast can thrive, leading to symptoms like itching, digestive issues, fatigue, emotional imbalance, and recurrent infections.
YEAST & CANDIDA AT A GLANCE
- Can affect various areas including the digestive tract, mouth, genitals, and even the skin.
- May be a hidden health issue, often lingering until a cleanse or targeted approach is taken
Candida, a type of yeast that naturally exists in small amounts in the human body, plays a role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem within the gut and other mucous membranes. However, when this balance is disrupted, candida can overgrow, leading to a variety of health issues. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and holistic approaches to addressing candida overgrowth is essential for restoring harmony to the body.
SYMPTOMS OF CANDIDA OVERGROWTH
When yeast grows unchecked, it can manifest through a wide array of symptoms, including:
- Digestive Issues: Bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation.
- Skin and Nail Problems: Fungal infections such as athlete's foot, toenail fungus, or skin rashes.
- Fatigue: Persistent tiredness that doesn’t improve with rest.
- Brain Fog: Difficulty concentrating, poor memory, or mental fatigue.
- Oral Thrush: White patches inside the mouth or on the tongue.
- Recurrent Genital Infections: Itching, burning, or discharge often associated with vaginal yeast infections.
- Food Cravings: Particularly for sugar or refined carbohydrates.
CAUSES OF YEAST OVERGROWTH
Candida overgrowth in the digestive tract and beyond can be triggered by several factors, including:
- Diet: High sugar and refined carbohydrate consumption feeds candida, allowing it to thrive.
- Antibiotic Use: Broad-spectrum antibiotics can disrupt the balance of gut flora, reducing beneficial bacteria and giving candida room to overgrow.
- Stress: Chronic stress weakens the immune system and alters gut microbiota composition.
- Weakened Immune System: Conditions like diabetes, autoimmune disorders, or chronic illnesses can compromise the body’s ability to keep candida in check.
- Hormonal Imbalances: Pregnancy, hormonal contraceptives, and hormone replacement therapy can influence yeast growth.
When candida proliferates in the gut, it can cause issues downstream – leaky guy, recurrent genital infections, mood issues, weakened immunity, and more. Too much yeast can compromise the intestinal lining, allowing undigested food particles and toxins to enter the bloodstream, leading to inflammation and immune responses.
The gut-brain axis means that imbalances in the microbiome can influence mental health, potentially leading to anxiety or depression, irritability, brain fog, or other mental and emotional imbalances.
THE FUNGALS & CLEANSING
Candida also produces metabolic byproducts that can burden the liver and immune system. This makes cleansing a wonderful way to kick out the yeast and help bring your body back into balance.
Cleansing plays a crucial role in rebalancing the body and reducing fungal overgrowth. By detoxifying the body and improving gut health, a cleanse can starve yeast of the sugars and processed foods on which it feeds.
Cleansing can help address yeast overgrowth by supporting the body’s natural detox pathways. Liver and colon cleansing can remove toxins and waste products that burden the system, while a simple gut reset—such as a NingXia Reset and consuming easily digestible, nutrient-dense foods—can help rebalance the microbiome and reduce candida levels.
WAYS TO RESTORE BALANCE WHEN DEALING WITH YEAST
- Eat a diet rich in antifungal foods—like garlic, coconut oil, and apple cider vinegar.
- Cut out refined sugar and alcohol.
- Take a high quality probiotic like Life 9. Consider increasing your intake of probiotics and fermented foods to rebuild the gut flora.
- Add oils such as Cassia, Oregano, Lemongrass, and Thyme to your routine to support the body’s fight against yeast, strengthen the immune system and promote a healthy gut microbiome.
- Cleanse regularly, starting with the colon or an easy superfood reset like the NingXia Reset. Consider adding NingXia Greens to your NingXia Reset for targeted gut support.
For those who experience frequent yeast infections or suspect a Candida imbalance, incorporating cleansing into your routine can be a game-changer. Not only does it tackle the root cause of fungal overgrowth, but it also boosts your body’s natural defenses. This keeps yeast in check and promotes better overall health.
Remember, balance is key—a healthy body is one where good bacteria flourish and yeast stays in its rightful place! One simple place to start is with the 14 Day NingXia Reset with NingXia Greens powder!
If there were one supplement or habit you could add to your routine, Sulfurzyme would be it! This incredible wolfberry-infused sulfur powder does so much - supports overall wellness, bolsters joint health, aids the immune system, supports normal metabolic function and healthy circulation, and promotes bone, hair, and skin health. Talk about a supplement powerhouse!
SULFURZYME AT A GLANCE
Supports joint health and normal range of motion
Supports recovery time of joints after exercise
Supports bone health
Supports normal metabolic functions and circulation
Aids the immune system
Supports hair and skin health
Available in capsules and a powder for easy use
If you have skin, hair, nails, or joints (and we hope you do), you are likely not getting enough high-quality dietary sulfur. Weak and brittle nails, hair that doesn't grow or isn't healthy, joints that are painful, and skin issues can all be giant billboard signs telling you that you need more nutrition in this area. Skin that is ultra-sensitive to the topical use of oils can be another telltale sign. Sulfurzyme is one supplement that can do so much to help you benefit from everything else you are doing with oils and supplements and healthy habits!
KEY INGREDIENTS
Ningxia wolfberry fruit powder: an antioxidant-rich superfood also known as the goji berry that helps support overall wellness, immunity, joint, skin, and hair health
MSM: dietary sulfur that bolsters the joints, aids the immune system, and helps support normal metabolic function, circulation, and bone, hair, and skin health
FIVE HEALTH BENEFITS OF MSM:
Helps Treat Arthritis Symptoms: As a supplement, it's common to pair MSM with glucosamine and other joint-supporting ingredients, like Chondroitin, in a single formula. Controlling inflammation, and providing sulfur are conventional methods of supporting joints and assisting those suffering from Osteoarthritis conditions. Arthritis Research UK alone references several MSM trials for osteoarthritis.
Makes Skin Healthier: Hair, skin, and nail cells all contain large amounts of keratin, which contains sulfur and needs it to stay strong. Boosting keratin production helps you fight back in the battle against aging, protects you against wrinkles, stretch marks, and sunburn, and helps the skin heal faster.
Eases Menstrual Cycle Pain: Menstrual pain is usually caused by the swelling of the fallopian tubes, the ovaries, or the womb as it prepares itself to house an egg. Cramps can occur either while the lining is constructed or while it is falling away. MSM can reduce that swelling and soothe the pain caused by the inflammation.
Helps Treats IBD: There are studies that prove MSM is effective in supporting the fight against certain inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's Disease and Colitis.
Improves The Immune System: MSM helps to reduce swelling and soothe inflammations. Oxidative stress can lead to pain and discomfort and can lead to the progression of other diseases. That sulfur in MSM helps fortify the muscle and soothe the stress on the joints leading to better muscular function all around. It also contains antioxidants that help tackle the free radicals that damage your immune system!
"What makes this product different from the other products is the exceptional purity of MSM we use. This pharmaceutical-grade MSM in Sulfurzyme is light years away from the low-grade material imported from Asia. Unfortunately, a great deal of the MSM sold in the U.S. originates from Asia. I believe that the key ingredient that makes Sulfurzyme so effective is the Chinese Wolfberry. With over 18 amino acids and 21 minerals, the wolfberry is one of the most nutrient-dense foods known. Few people realize that in order for us and our pets to properly metabolize the sulfur in MSM, the body requires minerals like molybdenum. When these are missing, MSM does not work as well. This is why wolfberry is so important."
D. Gary Young, founder of Young Living
PRODUCT OPTIONS
Sulfurzyme Powder
Sulfurzyme Capsules
FAQ
I'm allergic to sulfa-containing medications. Can I take Sulfurzyme?
Yes. The sulfur compound in sulfa medications is loosely attached to the drug molecule and can therefore come off easily to cause allergic reactions. The sulfur atom in Sulfurzyme is securely located in the middle of the MSM molecule so that it can be utilized by the body as it needs. We do recommend trying just a little first to see how you specifically react!
Can pregnant and nursing women take this supplement?
Most believe it is safe and beneficial for both mother and baby. Please do your own research and make a decision based on what you feel is best as the mother.
Can kids or pets take this supplement?
Yes! And with great benefit. The powder version is easy to slip into other foods or drinks.
What's the difference between the power and the capsules?
The only difference is that the powder contains Stevia as a sweetener to enhance the taste and then each contains the needed other ingredients to stabilize it in each form. It's a preferred method of ingesting for most people.
TO USE
For the capsules: Take 2 capsules, once daily, one hour before or after meals.
For the powder: Mix 1/2 teaspoon with juice or distilled water and take twice daily, one hour before or after meals. Keep in a cool dry place.
FAVORITE RECIPES
Unicorn Juice
1-2 oz NingXia Red
1 teaspoon Sulfurzyme Powder
2-3 drops Lime Vitality essential oil
Water
Other great add-ins: Inner Beauty Collagen, NingXia Greens
Daily Glow Up
4oz NingXia Red
1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
1-2 tsp Sulfurzyme
Water or organic orange juice (sparkling, mineral, plain)
Optional: 3 droppersful of Mineral Essence
Add NingXia Red and water/juice to a glass, then add collagen and mix with a handheld milk frother. Pour over ice (if desired) and enjoy!
Coconut Lime Adrenal Cocktail
6-8 oz organic coconut water
1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
2 tsp Sulfurzyme
½ tsp pink Himalayan salt
½ fresh lime, juiced OR 3 drops Lime Vitality
Crushed Ice
Mix coconut water, salt, lime, and collagen with a handheld frother. Add ice and enjoy!
