The role candida plays in chronic pain and disease is no exception. Yeast overgrowth disturbs your intestinal tract lining, allowing allergens and toxins into your circulation while your immune system becomes to weak to handle the influx. This combination is one of many variables that play a role in a diverse group of seemingly unrelated health problems – not just vaginal yeast infections. These range from PMS, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and interstitial cystitis, just to name a few. The Yeast Connection and Women's Health includes a more in-depth discussion of yeast's possible role in these serious and uncomfortable conditions and makes treatment recommendations.

Yeast overgrowth is certainly not the only cause of these conditions, or their only cure. However, identifying and rebalancing your body's natural relationship of bacteria and yeast often results in pain relief and significant changes in energy level and overall health. Track your symptoms with the printable Daily Symptom Chart to help you identify a possible yeast connection. And be sure to visit Treatment Options for ideas to rebalance your body and get relief.