Some organic acid tests check for the presence of D arabitol, which may indicate overgrowth of intestinal microbes such as Candida albicans or other yeast fungus species.

While many women might run to the chemist at the first sign of a yeast infection, Pabla recommends using garlic or natural yoghurt to cure the infection and goldenseal root for any itchiness.

I recall one patient who was at that point no more than a skeleton encased in shrinking skin, unable to speak, his mouth crusted with candida that was resistant to the usual medications.