Q. Cynthia, I believe I have an overgrowth of candida caused by celiac disease. I would like to know if smoking can contribute to this and if I should quit now or get candida under control first as I fear it may be too much to take on at once. ~Sabina

I have two specials running Friday through Monday I wanted to let you know about.

This question pertaining to many of the confusing aspects surrounding Candida was in a blog comment and since it covered a variety of issues that others struggle with, I have moved it over here so others may benefit as well.

Cynthia, I've just been recently diagnosed with the yeast infection (candida). But now I'm not to sure as to what to eat or not someone told me about the unsweetened cranberry juice, almond nuts. I must not eat cucumber skins and potatoes skins. But really what is the best way to manage. And can someone [...]

It is believed that more than 3/4s of the population may have overgrowth of Candida Albicans. This common yeast grows out of control in the body because of overuse of antibiotics and a diet high in sugar, white flour and other refined foods.

Cynthia, Just wondering what your opinion is on something I've experienced lately...

Hi there, After reading your Candida Secrets, I really value your opinion and would like to know your opinion on threelac. Also my doctor prescribed Diflucan one time pill and a probiotic called culturelle. What's your take on that? I have Celiacs and Systemic Candida. Thank you, Audrey.

I frequently get questions from people with Candida that are vegetarians like this one...

Hi Cynthia, I was curious to your thoughts of the relation of PCOS and Candida. I have been recently diagnosed with PCOS and told that my hormones are very imbalanced, and I am not making the hormone needed to ovulate. I have a 4 year old daughter and have been trying to conceive for almost [...]

Q. Hi Cynthia, After 3 months on a gluten free and very low sugar diet, including no alcohol, I thought I had it beaten. Now about every 2 weeks, it comes back and with a vengeance. sometimes I've had wine, sometimes not. I don't do sugar, but think maybe this last time, there was a [...]