Candida Infection: How Can Ayurveda Help Me Manage It? - #16322

I’ve been struggling with a candida infection for a while now, and I’m really getting frustrated. I’ve read some about candida and its impact on the body, and it seems like my symptoms match what I’ve seen online, but I’m wondering if Ayurveda has any suggestions for treatment that can help me feel better. It all started a few months ago when I began noticing some unusual symptoms. At first, it was just a bit of fatigue, which I thought was related to stress. But then, I started getting digestive issues, including bloating, constipation, and a general feeling of heaviness after eating. I also began to feel this persistent itching in areas like my skin, especially in warm places like between my toes and around my groin. Then, I started to notice some white patches on my tongue, which really worried me. I went to my doctor, who diagnosed me with a candida infection. The doctor put me on an antifungal medication, and while it helped a little, I’ve been reading about how the medication doesn’t always fix the root of the problem. After the treatment, I felt okay for a short while, but then the symptoms returned, especially the digestive issues and fatigue. I know that candida can be linked to diet, stress, and even lifestyle, so I’ve been trying to pay more attention to what I eat. But despite eating a clean, anti-fungal diet (cutting out sugar and carbs), I still feel like I’m not fully healing. I’ve been hearing a lot about Ayurvedic treatments for infections like candida and I’m wondering if Ayurveda can offer a more holistic approach to managing the infection. Can Ayurveda help balance my gut flora naturally and strengthen my digestive system to fight the candida? I’m particularly curious about any herbs or natural remedies in Ayurveda that target candida infections. I’ve read about neem, garlic, and turmeric being helpful for gut health and infections, but I’m unsure how to incorporate them effectively into my routine. Additionally, I’m dealing with a lot of stress, which I’m sure is affecting my immune system and making it harder to recover. Does Ayurveda have any treatments or lifestyle suggestions that can help with stress management? Could these help reduce my candida symptoms as well? Has anyone else dealt with a candida infection and found relief through Ayurveda? What kinds of treatments worked best for you? I’m really looking for something that can help me get my gut and immune system back on track.