Functional Medicine

Candida Overgrowth — Restoring Balance Naturally

Candida overgrowth affects energy, digestion, immunity, mood, and more. It is far more common than most people realize, and conventional medicine rarely tests for it. Our functional approach identifies and eliminates candida overgrowth with safe, natural protocols.

Patients must be physically located in North Carolina at the time of service.

What Is Candida Overgrowth?

Candida albicans is a yeast that naturally lives in small amounts in the gut. When the balance of the gut microbiome is disrupted — by antibiotics, a high-sugar diet, chronic stress, or immune dysfunction — candida can overgrow and become problematic. In its invasive form, it can penetrate the gut lining, contributing to leaky gut and systemic inflammation.

Why Candida Is So Often Missed

Conventional medicine typically only tests for candida in cases of obvious oral thrush or vaginal yeast infections. Systemic or gut candida overgrowth is rarely tested for, and the symptoms — fatigue, brain fog, sugar cravings, digestive issues, skin problems — are attributed to other causes. Specialized stool testing and organic acids testing can identify candida overgrowth when standard testing misses it.

Our Candida Protocol

We use a systematic approach to eliminate candida overgrowth: remove the dietary triggers that feed candida, use targeted antifungal protocols (natural and/or pharmaceutical when appropriate), heal the gut lining, and restore a healthy microbiome. This comprehensive approach addresses the root cause and prevents recurrence.

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