Researchers have discovered a strong link between depression and yeast overgrowth in those individuals who have used antibiotics for long periods of time, experience persistent, unresolved digestive problems, have used birth control pills or who have recurring vaginal yeast infections.
At one time during his career, Dr. Crook had made the same discovery. Now, the results are beginning to be replicated by other researchers.
Just review this downward spiral of yeast overgrowth and the emergence of the symptoms of depression. It’s pretty amazing.
You’re feeling not quite well, suffering in some mild form from the symptoms we’ve come to learn indicate a yeast infection. Not recognizing the problems for what they are, they only get worse. This causes a more severe Candida overgrowth. This means you’re craving more sugar and more carbohydrates — the worst thing for your body.
Of course, not knowing what exactly is going on, you cave in to these cravings. And as a consequence, your diet spins ever faster out of control.
The next thing you know, you’re developing some nutritional deficiencies, feeling bloated, lethargic, mid afternoon crash, white furry coating on the tongue followed by a series of changes to your hormonal system, such as polycystic ovarian disorder. For women PCOD (Polycystic ovarian disorder) is driven by the increase of simple sugar. Where does it end?
This last development only weakens your immune system even more. This produces a flood of brain chemicals, which eventually disturb the normal balance of your mood-regulating chemicals in your brain.
And this only increases your anxiety and depression.
This may not be exactly how your traditional allopathic physician views depression and yeast. He would tell you there’s no scientific connection. But the evidence of individuals who suffer from both is overwhelming.
Furthermore the fact that a vast majority of individuals are relieved of their depression once they begin an anti-yeast regimen is extremely impressive.
The best part about this regimen — there’s no adverse side effects. In fact, it’s probably one of the best and healthiest diets around.
Yeast overgrowth has yet to be scientifically proven to be the cause of many ailments most of us complain about on a daily basis. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s not the cause. As long as yeast has not been ruled out — it’s still a possible diagnosis.
But don’t expect your conventional doctor to discover this. You may have to dig a little deeper for a more natural, holistic healer to help you.