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Outward Symptoms of Fungal Overgrowth
Thrush (thick white coating on the tongue)
Vaginal yeast infections
Fungal skin rashes like tinea versicolor and ringworm
Toenail fungus
Bloating and IBS
Fatigue and brain fog
Hi Friends,
We’ve all been there… we needed antibiotics for one reason or another. But over the years in my practice, I’ve seen just how far-reaching the consequences of antibiotics can be—especially on the gut microbiome. One of the most common complications I see is an overgrowth of yeast called Candida.
➡️ Watch the short video above for a quick, illustrated look at how this can happen inside the gut.
And with the holidays just around the corner, sugary treats are everywhere. If you’re noticing stronger-than-usual sugar cravings… did you know those cravings might actually be coming from your gut?
Candida and fungal organisms feed on sugar and carbs.
So when they overgrow, they can hijack your cravings and make you reach for sweets far more often than you normally would.
Here’s the hopeful part:
I’ve helped hundreds of patients recover from Candida and SIFO using a clear, step-by-step protocol that addresses the root cause. And I’m making that same protocol available for you to download below.
If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, bloating, sugar cravings, or any of the outward signs of fungal overgrowth—skin rashes, dandruff, thrush, or recurrent yeast infections—I hope this newsletter gives you clarity, confidence, and a roadmap to healing.
Many of you are already familiar with SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth), which causes gas, bloating, and IBS. But did you know there’s a similar condition driven by fungal overgrowth? It’s called SIFO (Small Intestine Fungal Overgrowth). The symptoms often look identical to SIBO, but with additional clues like skin issues or stubborn yeast infections.
This is one of the reasons SIBO treatment has such a high failure rate with traditional antibiotics—because antibiotics don't treat fungal overgrowth. So if someone has both SIBO and SIFO, the fungal side continues to wreak havoc.
The good news?
The herbal antimicrobials I use for SIBO are also incredibly effective for Candida and SIFO. It’s one of the most powerful and holistic strategies we have.
👇 Download my Candida Protocol below for the exact steps, supplements, and diet I recommend to help patients reclaim their energy, gut health, and freedom from sugar cravings.
Download Dr. Rajsree's Candida Protocol (PDF)
References:
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If you’re working on calming Candida or sugar cravings, warm and nourishing meals make all the difference — and this one is perfect for our rainy weather! This simple chicken soup is packed with two microbiome-supporting superfoods — kale and cabbage — to help restore balance, support detox pathways, and keep you satisfied without sugars or grains.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground organic chicken
2-3 cartons of organic chicken or vegetable broth (32 oz each)
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
1/2 medium cabbage, chopped
5 large kale leaves, deveined and chopped
Olive oil
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
In a large soup pot, sauté the onion with a few tablespoons of olive oil on low to medium heat.
After a few minutes, add the carrots.
After a few minutes, add the ground chicken and season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp curry powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp chili powder. Drizzle a little more olive oil to moisten the chicken.
When the chicken is well cooked, add 2-3 cartons of organic chicken or vegetable broth. Add the chopped cabbage and kale.
Add an additional 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Cover and bring to a boil on high heat. Then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Enjoy! This soup is also nice with an optional squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Thank you for reading this week's newsletter! If you or someone you know struggles with sugar cravings, bloating, or stubborn gut issues, Candida overgrowth could be the hidden cause. Please share this with a friend or family member who may benefit—restoring gut health starts with awareness!
Warm regards,
Rajsree Nambudripad, MD
