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Chronic UTIs & Yeast Infections? Think Parasites.
That chronic UTI? There's a reason why antibiotics aren't cutting it... Parasites can affect the urinary tract. Here are some of the common culprits that can be mistaken for UTI or yeast… 🪱 Schistosoma (blood flukes) This is the most well-documented parasite linked to urinary symptoms. Certain species lay eggs in the bladder and urinary tract, which can cause: 👉Burning or pain with urination 👉Frequent urination 👉Blood in the urine 👉Bladder inflammation and scarring 👉Inc
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Jul 81 min read


Connection between parasites, candida and heavy metal toxicity
Candida/parasites and heavy metals are usually interconnected. If you have chronic yeast/parasitic infections, you likely struggle with...
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Jun 25, 20241 min read


How birth control can lead to candida overgrowth
The synthetic estrogen in birth control could be contributing to candida (yeast) overgrowth & other infections. Here's how: Estrogen and...
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Sep 19, 20221 min read


Candida/Food Sensitivity Connection
Candida overgrowth can trigger your mast cells to release histamine... which can appear as chronic allergies when it's really just...
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May 7, 20221 min read
Top sources of candida infection
Candida (yeast) is a very invasive pathogen. Most of us think of candida overgrowth as a vaginal infection but it can infect any body...
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Feb 22, 20221 min read
The Candida/Parasite/Heavy Metal Connection
Candida/parasites and heavy metals are usually interconnected. If you have chronic yeast/parasitic infections, you likely struggle with...
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Aug 31, 20211 min read
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