The body's natural defense against fungal and yeast infections is the production of friendly bacterial flora that keeps it in check. But when fungal growth exceeds the body's ability to control it, yeast infection develops. This can happen when you are weakened by illness or upset by stress.
Antibiotic use can actually kill the friendly bacteria that otherwise controls fungal outbreaks.
ASK JUDY a question by email . Judy Rotz is a symptomologist and the founder of Innercleanse 2000. Visit us often to see Judy's alternative health articles and health tips. Under normal conditions it sparsely populates the intestinal tract. However, If the healthy environment of your body is altered, the candida organism flourishes and illness results.