I'm sorry I can't get the picture to post from my phone so I'll tell you what it says. Steroids damage gut flora. In addition, they have a strong immunosuppressive ability, which makes the body vulnerable to all sorts of infections. For example it is known that a course of steroids is almost invariably associated with fungal overgrowth in the body. Particularly Candida species. This is quoted from Gut & Psychology Syndrome. In my research diet plays an important role in healing. Sugars and carbohydrates should be avoided because it feeds the yeast. There is a long list