Candida is the common term used to describe a group of yeast called Candida Albicans that commonly affect the skin. This yeast normally lives in small numbers in the body, residing in the throat, mouth, and intestinal tract. The body’s immune system normally controls this yeast’s population, but if the good bacteria in the system are killed by antibiotics or if the immune system is weakened, Candida will increase and infection could occur. This yeast can potentially create holes in the intestinal tract, allowing it to enter the blood stream and make its way to an organ where it can emit in excess of 70 different toxins. Some of the common infections that are a result of the proliferation of this yeast are vaginal yeast infections and oral thrush.

Thrush is a common infection that’s caused by a fungus called Candida. While it is normally found in the mucus membrane that lines the tongue and mouth, it can also infect the vagina and skin. Because this fungus is able to travel through the blood stream, it can also affect the heart valves, intestines, and throat.