Candida OVERGROWTH
the most common problem I work with
You don't have to live like this anymore
Candida and other fungi/yeast can be a healthy part of normal gut flora. When balanced with healthy bacteria such as lactobacillus, Candida may not cause any problems.
However the women I see in clinic commonly present with either:
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vaginal thrush (yeast infection)
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unexplained digestive and mental/emotional symptoms
It is common for me to witness the distress that this overgrowth can cause. If you're suffering with recurrent Candida, then you know it can become a very persistent and devastating condition.
If you're ready for a breakthrough with
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vaginal yeast infections,
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gut problems, or
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SIFO (small intestine fungal overgrowth)
you've come to the right place!
STOP Letting Candida Control Your Life, Your Relationships, and Your Confidence
you've got a vaginal yeast infection?
You've been dealing with this for months (maybe years).
You're tired of canceling dates, avoiding intimacy, and feeling like your vagina has betrayed you.
Here's the truth no one's telling you: restrictive diets and endless medications aren't the answer.
Herbal medicine as part of a holistic treatment is.
let's get real
You're reading this because you're exhausted. Exhausted from:
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Making excuses to avoid sex
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Feeling ashamed of your own body
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Watching friends enjoy wine while you sip water
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Wondering if you'll ever feel normal in a relationship
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Being told "it's just something women deal with"
I'm here to tell you: this is NOT your new normal.
You don't have to choose between having candida or having a social life.
You don't have to put your love life on hold indefinitely.
Do you experience any of these common symptoms of Candida?
DIGESTIVE SYMPTOMS:
bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, gas, abdominal pain
VAGINAL SYMPTOMS:
itching, cottage cheese-like discharge, redness, swelling, pain, skin changes
ENERGY:
persistent low energy levels, dizziness, joint pain
ORAL THRUSH
white coating on tongue
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS:
Anxiety, brain fog, poor concentration, mood swings, irritability
SUGAR CRAVINGS and difficulty losing weight
ALLERGIES
Itchy eyes, itchy ears, seasonal allergies
SKIN
fungal nail infections, itching, dermatitis, acne, athletes foot
Remember: you don't have to be experiencing all of these symptoms to be suffering from a Candida overgrowth.
testing for Candida
The only way to be sure that you have Candida is to test for it.
Happily, we have very accurate methods of testing.
I offer a comprehensive stool analysis called GI Map. This stool test will uncover any Candida while also testing for your levels of healthy bacteria.
I also recommend a VAGINAL MICROBIOME PANEL for women with vaginal thrush. It's important to test because other vaginal conditions can have very similar symptoms.
Would you benefit from a more holistic treatment of Candida infections?
There are several steps that I employ to help you to overcome a Candida overgrowth:
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support with food choices
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immune support using herbal medicine
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antifungal treatment using herbal medicine
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support with healthy microbiome balance
other factors that should be considered on a case-by-case basis:
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hormonal imbalance (including perimenopause)
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resolving other infections that are causing you to take repeated amounts of antibiotics
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healing leaky gut
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support for the emotional toll of Candida using flower essences
The KEY to a FULL RECOVERY from Candida is to understand the length of time that this fungal infection must be treated. I often warn women that we may work together for 3 months or up to a year before we can retest to see if Candida has resolved and healthy balance has been restored.
My clients don't need to fear sugar forever
The "candida diet" is broken. It's based on outdated thinking that if you starve the yeast, it dies. But here's what actually happens:
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You become nutritionally depleted
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Your immune system weakens
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Your social life disappears and you become unhappy
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The candida adapts and survives anyway
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The moment you eat normally again, it comes roaring back
My approach: Use targeted plant medicines to eliminate the overgrowth while STRENGTHENING your body's natural defences and eliminating sugar cravings. Then your vagina can handle normal amounts of sugar because it's healthy and balanced.
My clients enjoy wine dates, birthday cake, and normal social eating while maintaining their vaginal health.
Ancient wisdom meets modern microbiome science
why plants succeed where pharmaceuticals fail
I've spent over a decade studying how herbal medicines work WITH your body's natural ecosystem, not against it.
Pharmaceuticals can be like using a sledgehammer - destroying everything in their path - plant medicines are more gentle and precise.
Your vagina is designed to heal - when you give it the right botanical support.
The plants I use have been healing women's intimate health for thousands of years. Now we understand the science behind why they work so beautifully.
One of the most rewarding and enjoyable aspects of my work is the creation of completely individualised herbal medicines. This is where the real transformation happens. Unlike the one-size-fits-all approach of conventional medicine and over the counter natural remedies, I work with herbs to create two distinct healing formulas, each with it's own purpose.
your herbal remedies
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Your oral formula
Your first custom blend is a liquid herbal medicine that I craft based not just your symptoms, but your stress patterns, sleep quality, hormonal rhythms, and how your body processes and eliminates what no longer serves it.
This oral herbal formula works from within. Some plants in your blend might be working to calm your nervous system, while others support your liver in clearing excess hormones. Some may be strengthening your immune defences or reduce sugar cravings, while others work to restore harmony to your gut.
2. Your vaginal botanical blend
Your second formula is created specifically for vaginal use, and this is where the real magic of personalised medicine shines. Based on exactly what your microbiome testing reveals, I select herbal medicines that speak directly to your unique imbalances.
Every herb within this blend is chosen with intention. If your testing shows certain bacterial overgrowths, I'll select plants that have been used for centuries to restore microbial harmony. If inflammation is present, I'll work with gentle, cooling botanicals that soothe and heal tissues. If your protective bacteria need encouragement to flourish, I'll choose herbs that create the perfect environment for them to thrive.
This isn't guesswork - it's the combination of ancient plant wisdom with modern diagnostic precision. Your vaginal blend is as unique as the mix of microbes living within you.
The synergy of dual healing
What makes this approach so powerful is how these two formulas work in partnership. Your oral formula addresses the deeper patterns and systemic imbalances, while your vaginal blend provides targeted, local healing exactly where you need it.
This is why women experience not just symptom relief, but transformation that lasts.
Common yeast infection issues I see:
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Your test results come back clear even though you know you have an overgrowth
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Treatments work for a while but then your symptoms return as soon as you stop the treatment.
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You get vaginal symptoms every time you have intercourse.
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Your Candida flares at the same time every month.
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Even one glass of wine will cause a flare in your symptoms
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You don't know what to eat and you're too scared to go out with friends for fear of eating or drinking the wrong thing
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You get symptoms after every course of antibiotics.
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You wonder if your UTI's are linked to the Candida
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You're starting to doubt yourself, worry about your relationships, and your self esteem has been affected.
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You've been treated for SIBO but your symptoms keep coming back
Working with Simone Jeffries
Simone is a naturopath with a major focus on women's hormonal health, digestive wellness, and intimate health conditions.
Based on Sydney's Northern Beaches, she combines her technical background and analytical skills with over ten years of dedicated women's health practice.
Simone holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy), has studied holistic Candida treatments with Dr Moira Bradfield.
Women outside of Australia can work with Simone through the online My Vagina clinic.
As a member of ANTA and certified wellness coach, she provides evidence-based, compassionate care for women seeking support with menstrual irregularities, perimenopause, gut health, recurrent UTIs, and vaginal conditions.
Work with Simone to feel empowered, supported and inspired.
The consultation process
Step 1: Initial consultation
Start with an intake questionnaire and a comprehensive one-on-one consultation with Simone Jeffries.
During this appointment, Simone will take a detailed health history to understand your specific health challenges and goals.
Step 2: Customised plan
Simone will provide a personalised health plan for you based on your first consultation. You will then be able to order customised herbal remedies and supplements. The detailed health plan will also include food and lifestyle tips.
Step 3: Ongoing support
Simone provides regular follow up consultations to monitor your progress and make changes to your prescription and protocol as needed. Follow up ensures your health plan remains current, for you to achieve the best possible results.
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10 signs that your
Candida is Complicated
This handout was created to help you understand why your vaginal Candida infections might be hard to clear.
Have you been treating your thrush or yeast infection for months or years and it just keeps coming back?
I get it! I've worked with hundreds of women just like you to help you understand what's keeping you stuck in the cycle and find a way to clear the infection.
Ready to reclaim your intimate confidence?Let's end the yeast infection cycle together!
I'm not interested in managing your symptoms.
I'm here to help you heal completely.
In our consultations we will:
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uncover the root causes that keep you stuck
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create your personalised herbal medicine protocol
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plan comprehensive testing to reveal the whole picture
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set realist timelines based on your unique picture
Put an end to thrush and yeast infections - your healing starts today!
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