Gut Check: The Surprising Signs of Yeast Overgrowth (And What to Do About It) with Carolyn Dean

Episode Highlights With Carolyn Yeast is normal, yeast overgrowth is not What to know about yeast The introduction of penicillin and how this affected yeast How yeast can turn into a mycelial yeast that pokes holes in the small intestine Yeast produces 78 known toxins in the body It's possible to have enough yeast overgrowth that produces alcohol byproducts that it will make a person fail a breathalyzer test How dentistry comes into play and common dental things used contribute to yeast overgrowth The difference between SIBO and yeast overgrowth and why yeast is almost always present if there is How hormones come into play and why magnesium is so important The lesser known symptoms of yeast and why things like rashes can be a good sign The thyroid, yeast, and magnesium connection and how supporting magnesium and managing yeast can improve thyroid health How hormones, including birth control pills, can lead to yeast overgrowth Unique protocols for supporting the body in beating yeast overgrowth and getting back into balance The immune system is so affected by yeast that with yeast overgrowth it's easy to develop other infections and conditions How parasites come into play and why fixing yeast also helps the body eliminate parasites Her protocol for addressing yeast without stressing the body out Importance of food based vitamin C and ascorbic acid Yeast overgrowth and mineral deficiency are directly related to autoimmune disease and she explains how! Resources Mentioned RnA ReSet Pico Silver supplement Flora Revive supplement The Yeast Connection - book