Stop Feeding the Yeast

• One of the greatest obstacles in ridding the body of an overgrowth of yeast is diet. A diet that is high in carbohydrates makes it very difficult to get rid of a yeast overgrowth in the body, because Candida yeast feeds off of the sugars found in a high-carbohydrate diet. Some foods that should be avoided when trying to get a yeast overgrowth problem under control include: processed foods, breads, sweets, caffeine, fruits, nuts, preservatives, alcohol, chocolate and vinegar. These foods may need to be eliminated from your diet entirely until the yeast has been under control for several months and then you can slowly add the foods back one at a time and see how you do.
  
  

Kill the Yeast

• There are some herbs that work to kill the yeast that is present in the body. One of these herbs is olive leaf extract, which is a natural antifungal. Olive leaf extract is also an excellent antiviral and can be used on a long-term basis. Most naturopaths recommend taking 500 mg three times per day, with meals. Caprylic acid is another herb that can be taken to kill candida yeast and should be taken by starting with 350 mg taken three times daily, with meals. This should be increased to two capsules three times each day over the next couple of weeks on this regimen. Oil of oregano is also an excellent yeast killer, which can be taken in 150 mg doses twice daily.
  
  

Nourish the Gut

• There are a variety of foods available that can nourish the gut and prevent future yeast overgrowth once the yeast has been brought under control. Probiotics are an excellent choice to add to your diet for a healthy intestinal tract. The probiotics can be taken in the form of pills or can be consumed in drinks and even yogurt. Fermented foods, such as sauerkraut, also help feed the good bacteria and help it to establish a presence in the gut, which prevents the yeast from taking over.