The causes of yeast infections are well known to modern science. The two most important factors are overuse of antibiotics and a poor diet.

Normally, the human digestion system is colonized by a variety of microorganisms. This gut flora performs a number of important functions in digestion. It also helps maintain a healthy balance between useful and harmful microorganisms. The use of antibiotics destroy the beneficial bacteria in this mix, and the less beneficial microorganisms such as Candida to flourish.

Doctors tend to over-prescribing antibiotics for a wide range of diseases, but a side effect of treatment of these diseases is the destruction of the intestinal flora. This creates a good environment for Candida infection.

The second important factor in Candida infections is a poor diet high in sugar and simple carbohydrates. Excessive consumption of sugary foods promotes the growth of Candida yeast. Avoid too many foods with a high proportion of other yeasts such as bread, cheese and mushrooms, for obvious reasons!

These are the two most important risk factors for Candida infections, but there are a number of which are breeding grounds for candida through the production of hormone and / or pH imbalance or by weakening the body's immune system.

These risk factors are:

- Birth control pills and synthetic estrogen
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Menopause
- Stress and lack of sleep
- Use of corticosteroids
- Excessive consumption of alcohol, cigarettes and other intoxicants
- Nutrient deficiencies and food allergies
- Insufficient physical activity
- Sexual transmission
- Diabetes
- HIV / AIDS infection