This best-selling book from leading naturopathic doctor Leon Chaitow is now in it's 5th edition. Regular updates since first publication over 10 years ago mean this book contains all the latest information on illnesses related to the common yeast Candida Albicans.

Dr. Chaitow writes in a very engaging style and provides a wealth of information on how Candida Albicans can cause disease and is connected to a host of conditions such as fatigue, PMT, thrush, and allergies. Being a licensed naturopathic physician, the author backs up each of his claims with research evidence without confusing the average reader.

The book contains information on drug-free treatment options for overcoming illness resulting from imbalances of Candida Albicans in the body. This section is not as extensive as it could be but will still be very helpful to most.

Although this book is not the most comprehensive on the subject it is a very good introduction from a well educated and knowledgeable author.

This title was written by a health writer in collaboration with a medical doctor who has treated thousands of patients for 'Candida Related Complex'. Having been first published in 1996 this book is more upto date than some other well known titles on the subject. This gives it the advantage of covering newer developments such as specific diagnostic tests and treatment options.

The book covers the subject of candida and illness comprehensively, describing the history of the condition, what it is, how it occurs, risk factors and what can be done about it. Also included are listings of support groups and organizations, doctors who treat Candida related illnesses, and sources for foods and supplements useful for those on an anti-fungal diet and treatment regime.

Especially worth a mention is the section that includes the experiences and views of people who have personally experienced candida related illness. With an illness where there is no universally accepted medical advise, the experiences of others can be particularly insightful.

Candida-Related Complex: What Your Doctor Might Be Missing is certainly up there with the best on the subject of Candida/yeast related illness and I would certainly recommend it.

Along with The Yeast Syndrome by John Parks Trowbridge, M.D. this book is one of the most important titles on yeast related illness. Like Trowbridge's book, The Yeast Connection was wrriten over 20 years ago but remains a must read today for those suffering from unexplained symptoms and illnesses. The late Dr. Crook should be applauded for bringing the role of yeast in chronic illness to the attention of thousands. He is the most well known figure in this respect.

The Yeast Connection is written in a simple style without any unnecessary medical jargon although there is a significant amount of repetition throughout. Perhaps this is intentional and for the benefit of those of us with no concentration or short-term memory, both common yeast related problems! In any case, this book provides all the important information regarding how yeast can become a problem through antibiotic and hormone use, the different symptoms that may result, and finally what can be done about it through dietary changes, antifungal medications, and various nutritional and herbal supplements.

The Yeast Connection is not as in depth as The Yeast Syndrome so is not my personal top pick on the subject but it remains an important book and a very worthwhile read for those new to the subject.

This is the first book I read regarding Candida/Yeast related illness and it really opened my eyes and convinced me that this was something I needed to explore further in relation to my own health problems. I had been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome 6/7 years previously and having had no help from the medical profession up to that point I felt I had to explore all the possibilities for myself. Although this book was first published in 1986 it is still the most comprehensive title on the subject in my opinion. It provides the most detailed scientific and medical information whilst remaining easy to read. The Yeast Syndrome includes detailed questionnaires to help determine if you might have a yeast problem before moving on to a comprehensive 4-stage diet and antifungal plan to restore health. The author provides extensive listings of foods with their carbohydrate content and allergy potential. Finally the book contains sections describing the connections between yeast and other illnesses including multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) and mental illness.

If you suspect that yeast/Candida may be causing your health problems or you are suffering from various vague and unexplained symptoms then I can't recommend this book highly enough, especially as you can pick it up for next to nothing!