Combat CandidaEating wild fermented foods is the best way to heal Candida overgrowth. Most people will try to kill the yeast. However, Candida naturally takes up residence within our microbiome and has special jobs like aiding in digestion and nutrient absorption. When the diversity in our gut disappears, then Candida has the opportunity to grow quickly. This is when the checks and balances in the microbes go away. Candida takes over. Then you get sick. You don't