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November 12, 2024 21 mins

Hey friend,

 

Today, I’m talking about the #1-holiday gut issue affecting women in perimenopause and menopause and how to curb or prevent a flare-up.

 

Yep, I’m talking about candida.

 

I can’t tell you how many women reach out to me every January regarding another yeast infection they’ve tried everything to get rid of…but, like an unwanted family member at Thanksgiving…just keeps coming back! 

 

(🙋🏼‍♀️Been there; got the t-shirt!) 

 

That’s because the holidays are one of the most sugar- and stress-filled times of the year–and a veritable breeding ground for yeast.

 

And although candida shows up most commonly in the form of a vaginal yeast infection, its “silent” symptoms can show up in our bodies in a lot of other ways including acid reflux, IBS, arthritis pain, sinus infections and allergies, anxiety, depression, uncontrollable cravings for sugar and refined carbohydrates–and, yes, even fatigue or rapid weight gain.

 

Join me in Part 2 of my discussion on candida where I’ll unpack:

  • 3 reasons why the holidays can lead to a candida outbreak

  • The difference between regular sugar cravings and candida-induced sugar cravings

  • Why candida could be the hidden cause of your fatigue or sudden weight gain

 

Plus, I’ll share five candida diet tips for keeping yeast at bay this holiday season (including the biggest candida culprits in your kitchen!)

 

If you want to know which cocktails are safe to ring in the New Year or the two sweeteners that won’t feed your candida when you’re craving sugar, this episode is for you!

 

Next Steps:

 

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my Hormone Symptom Profiling Assessment and find out>> https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

 

Free Call! Discover the root cause of your Perimenopause and Menopause symptoms>> https://bit.ly/hormoneclaritycall   

 

EP 46 | Too Embarrassed To Ask? The Truth About Candida, Yeast Infections, And Hormone Imbalance (Part 1) https://pod.fo/e/27eb3d

 

EP 17 | The Hidden Cause of Hormonal Weight Gain in Women Over 40–Adrenal Fatigue https://pod.fo/e/243891

Become An AYTM Podcast Insider https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

 

Email Me monica@monicalanetopete.com

 

*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.

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