My son was diagnosed with candida some years back, and instead of constant probiotics, or trying to "kill" the candida, I finally chose a chinese herbal formula. This is the best of all! It normalized bowel movements and other positive results. The formula (capsules) contains, if I remember correctly, Ginseng Root, Cinnamon Bark, Fennel Seed, Cardamom, Atractylodis, Pinellia, Licorice, Orange Peel, Poria Cocos, Mint. This formula greatly improves digestion & assimilation - a problem with people who have too much candida in their gut. Because most of the herbs in this formula are "warming" and sweet in flavour, they would probably benefit someone who craves sweets.

I know it sounds like I am trying to sell something, but I am not, just telling it like it happened for my child.