Although most people know what it means to be lactose intolerant, few are familiar with the condition known as yeast intolerance.
A person who has this condition has a high volume of yeast production in one's body, known as candida.
Candida is a yeast genus that grows in the moist areas of the body, such as the mouth, vagina and intestines.
Our bodies have an army of beneficial bacteria that prevents candida from thriving.
However, when the body fails to keep it in check, the person then develops yeast intolerance and may result in candidiasis or thrush.
It is being considered that disorder, such as abdominal discomfort, soreness, itching and disturbed bowel function may be caused by a high incidence of candida infection in the stomach and intestines.
A person may be prone to candidiasis depending on one's health and diet.
Candida thrives on diets high in simple sugars and yeast.
Fermented foods, such as cheese, yogurt and alcohol are also candida-friendly.
A weakened immune system can also trigger the abnormal growth of the fungi.
Candida is likely to flourish when a person uses antibiotics.
This is because it kills the good bacteria as well which supposedly keeps the yeast from flourishing.
Other health conditions, such as hormonal imbalance, stress, and poor nutrition are likely causes of yeast infections as well.
Without the proper nutrition, the body's immune system is weakened making it hard for it to fight off yeast infections.
A high intake of foods and drinks rich in sugar and yeast can make a person prone to yeast infections.
In order to avoid or treat candidasis, a person must avoid such foods and drinks on which the fungi thrive.
Doctors can also prescribe drugs to cure candida, such as Nystatin.
Yeast intolerance has a range of symptoms depending on which part of the body the fungi are thriving in.
Bloating, excess gas, diarrhea, headaches, mouth ulcers or a flurry tongue may be experienced.
If a person is yeast intolerant, the best way to eliminate the symptoms or to keep the infection at bay is to follow a yeast-free diet until the symptoms go away or even for the rest of one's life.
Cheeses, yogurt, caffeine and foods high in yeast and sugar is eliminated in a candida diet.
Following such a diet for three months is recommended before re-introducing high-yeast foods to give time for the body to attain the right balance of yeast production in the stomach.
Suffering from yeast intolerance can be quite painful and annoying.
But it doesn't take much to treat it.
By following a yeast-free diet, one's body can regain control in the production of natural bacteria that will help fight off the yeast infection.