Candida is a term that is commonly used for the medical condition known as candidiasis; or yeast overgrowth. The condition was first identified during the 1970’s by American doctors and is now believed to effect much than 40 cardinal Americans. While it should be known that moderate amounts of candida and other types of yeast exist in all individuals without any problems, in some situations yeast begins to grow uncontrollably. When this occurs it can ravage the body and create a number of symptoms. In some of the symptoms incidental to to candida there is damage to the intestinal wall. This allows toxins to escape into the bloodstream and cause problems much as migraines, muscle aches, food allergies and difficulty in concentration.