Candida

[Guest guest]

, Cara Frank <herbbabe@e...> wrote:

 

>

> Acidophilus nourishes the yin of the intestines, by reestablishing

> intestinal biosis- repairing the mucosal lining.

 

that's an interesting take. But since the condition of candidiasis is

a dampheat condition in most cases, I am not sure that makes sense to

me. From a western perspective, acidophilus is definitely some sort of

supplement. but other western supplements, such as enzymes would be

more likely categorized as qi regulators or herbs to disperse food

accumulation. If the acidophilus cultures actually inhibit or destroy

the yeast, which are often manifest in a dampheat environment of the

intestines, then perhaps the acidophilus functions more as a medicinal

to clear dampheat from the intestines. The results of acidophilus

therapy seem more in line with this, when one considers the symptomatic

changes that occur. I also do not think of acidophilus as really

affecting the mucosa, per se. Kefir may do this because it is dairy,

but the microorganisms themselves do not change the mucosa, do they.

In fact, naturopaths use other substances to correct the leaky gut.

Acidophilus actually seems more dynamic in nature rather than

substantial,in other words,it exerts an action rather than building a

tissue.

 

[Guest guest]

, Cara Frank <herbbabe@e...> wrote:

 

>

> what herb would be similar: cool, clears DH. regulates the qi. moistens

> dryness?

>

> Cara

 

 

hu huang lian, a potent anti-candida herb clears xu heat, dampheat and

is good for abdominal distension from childhood nutritional impairment

(gan ji). I'm not sure I would call acidophilus a qi regulator anyway

-- does it symptomatically relieve bloating and distension. And while

the aromatic bai zhu may have direct action on enzymatic function, I am

not sure huang qi, dang shen and ren shen do. they seem to work more

on endocrine and immune systems. However, herbs like mai ya, gu ya and

shen qu all actually contain enzymes. so even if the other tonics

cause enzymatic action in the GI tract, they do not contain enzymes

themselves.

 

Similarly, by clearing dampheat, acidophilus may facilitate the

rebuilding of mucosa that has been damaged by heat without necessarily

nourishing yin directly itself (like huang bai's use in replenishing

jing - indirect). I certainly do not dispute the importance of warm

damp transformers herbs like cang zhu in candida, just think there is

usually heat as well. In fact, er miao san is important in these

cases. However, we both agree that acidophilus is cooling, so that

point is moot here. The question is whether it nourishes or clears.

Many dampheat clearing herbs have a soothing effect on inflammation,

but that does not make them tonics.

 

[Guest guest]

, Cara Frank <herbbabe@e...> wrote:

 

>

> so then is bai zhu really a tonic- or just a digestive strengthener?

> >

>

> Cara

 

good point. bai zhu does both and also clears damp. so acidophilus

does not have to do one or the other. I'm just not sure the case is

strong for it being a tonic at all. For instance, is acidophilus

moistening, does it treat nightsweats, hot flashes, dry skin, etc.?

 

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/4/01 4:17:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time, writes:

 

 

 

Has anyone found herbs alone to be effective? Have you confirmed this

with stool culture?

 

In the early 80s OHAI press published research on the subject in their journal.

Yes, herbs alone can work. Yes, it was confirmed via culture on several cases. It depends on all the factors necessary for case management such as a clear understanding of constitution, the degree of pathology, and the rest of the case.

 

 

Do most use acidophilus?

 

 

Or biffidus (if not breast fed), and especially adding fructos oligo sacharides (FOS). Also, Shen Chu has a similar effect due the fermented component.

 

How would we identify the need for acidophilus from a purely TCM

perspective?

 

How 'bout if we don't? It's a product of microscopy. Just kidding. How about the association between leaky gut and Li Dong Yuen's theories plus the fact that he often puts Shen Chu in his formulas? How about Wei Qi? Or the relationship between Ying and Wei? Zheng Qi? Gui Zhi was one of the herbs found effective by OHAI press back in the 80s....this points to Xiao Jian Zhong Tang, and especially Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang. Now at this point you are probably saying this guy is nuts; the Yi Tang will aggravate the yeast. You are right, it will. Replace the Yi Tang with FOS.

Will

[Guest guest]

Todd and all,

 

Among the many functions that gut flora perform (and it's said that we each

have about 2 pounds of them in the intestines, more of them than there are

cells of our body - sort of an organ in itself?) is that their byproducts

include short chain fatty acids(notably butyric, but also acetic and

proprionic acid) which are in fact food for the enterocytes. Thus this

speaks to it's having a " yin " function. There is quite a bit to the science

of gut microflora and i recently found a nice article on it on Medscape

(where you can do the usual sign-up thing for free). You can download the

article for printing too. Here is the abstract and url:

 

 

PROBIOTICS

The concept of orally taking mixtures of microorganisms for improved

health is not new.

Am J Health-Syst Pharm 58(12):1101-1109, 2001

http://womenshealth.medscape.com/40290.rhtml?srcmp=wh-071301

<a href= " http://womenshealth.medscape.com/40290.rhtml?srcmp=wh-071301 " >

Read it Here</a>

 

 

 

 

Cara Frank <herbbabe@e...> wrote:

>

> >

> > Acidophilus nourishes the yin of the intestines, by reestablishing

> > intestinal biosis- repairing the mucosal lining.

>

> that's an interesting take. But since the condition of candidiasis is

> a dampheat condition in most cases, I am not sure that makes sense to

> me. From a western perspective, acidophilus is definitely some sort of

> supplement. but other western supplements, such as enzymes would be

> more likely categorized as qi regulators or herbs to disperse food

> accumulation. If the acidophilus cultures actually inhibit or destroy

> the yeast, which are often manifest in a dampheat environment of the

> intestines, then perhaps the acidophilus functions more as a medicinal

> to clear dampheat from the intestines. The results of acidophilus

> therapy seem more in line with this, when one considers the symptomatic

> changes that occur. I also do not think of acidophilus as really

> affecting the mucosa, per se. Kefir may do this because it is dairy,

> but the microorganisms themselves do not change the mucosa, do they.

> In fact, naturopaths use other substances to correct the leaky gut.

> Acidophilus actually seems more dynamic in nature rather than

> substantial,in other words,it exerts an action rather than building a

> tissue.

>

 

>

>

>

>

> Chinese Herbal Medicine, a voluntary organization of licensed healthcare

practitioners, matriculated students and postgraduate academics specializing

in Chinese Herbal Medicine, provides a variety of professional services,

including board approved online continuing education.

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

If the gut has minimal bacteria and lots of

> yeast, using herbs that kill yeast will also kill bacteria and the

> abnormal balance will be maintained (i.e. relatively high yeast and

> relatively low microflora). While there are traditional fermented foods

> that contain microflora (yogurt, miso, sauerkraut), these have not been

> shown very effective at recolonization.

>

> Has anyone found herbs alone to be effective? Have you confirmed this

> with stool culture?

 

herbs can be effective for a time. but it's the nature of yeast to multiply

and conquer, so you have to be persistent. there has to at least some

dietary adjustments. and bitter cold herbs like huang lian are too cold and

drying for the long haul. formulas such as qing shu yi qi tang ( li dong's

version) address many of these issues beautifully.

>

> Do most use acidophilus?

 

yes, lots

>

> How would we identify the need for acidophilus from a purely TCM

> perspective?

>

> How would we classify acidophilus in TCM?

>

 

Acidophilus nourishes the yin of the intestines, by reestablishing

intestinal biosis- repairing the mucosal lining. I used to feel that it was

warm in nature- and more yang in function- but I reversed my opinion a

couple of years ago.

I often recommend using Kefir to nourish the yin in this way. and it works

better than yogurt. check out the Body Ecology Diet for more of this info.

I feel it creates positive dampness. Every person needs beneficial bacteria

in their gut: every culture has- well cultured veggies- sauerkraut, pickles,

miso, natural yeasts.

 

Cara

[Guest guest]

on 8/5/01 3:58 PM, at wrote:

 

> , Cara Frank <herbbabe@e...> wrote:

>

>>

>> Acidophilus nourishes the yin of the intestines, by reestablishing

>> intestinal biosis- repairing the mucosal lining.

>

> that's an interesting take. But since the condition of candidiasis is

> a dampheat condition in most cases,

 

right- so acido. clears Yang Ming heat ( we use it for diarrhea and

constipation).

 

I am not sure that makes sense to

> me. From a western perspective, acidophilus is definitely some sort of

> supplement.

Yes- it seems like it has a qi regulating effect.

 

but other western supplements, such as enzymes would be

> more likely categorized as qi regulators

 

actually, I feel that many Sp tonics are enzymatic; in fact all herbs that

strengthen the spleen ( as opposed to tonifying the e qi) are enzymatic) bai

zhu first and foremost.

 

.. Kefir may do this because it is dairy,

 

yes, as I said: Kefir nourishes non-pathological dampness. It is an

essential part of recovery from candidiasis.

 

but why don't we talk about Wu Mei- anti parasitic, generates fluids.

or the whole family of herbs that use fragrances to transform dampness: cang

zhu e.g.. these herbs treat a dimension of candiasis that bitter cold herbs

and drugs can't reach.

 

 

> Acidophilus actually seems more dynamic in nature rather than

> substantial,in other words,it exerts an action rather than building a

> tissue.

 

I used to feel that way too. I now feel that acidophilus is more calming and

soothing. it is this action that allows that gut to calm down and function

more normally.

 

what herb would be similar: cool, clears DH. regulates the qi. moistens

dryness?

 

Cara

>

 

[Guest guest]

> hu huang lian, a potent anti-candida herb clears xu heat, dampheat and

> is good for abdominal distension from childhood nutritional impairment

> (gan ji).

 

Actually, off the cuff: che qian zi covers many of these functions. plus

it's soothing- too help repair the gut wall.

 

I'm not sure I would call acidophilus a qi regulator anyway

 

I was just thinking of how it helps resolve constipation.

 

 

> -- does it symptomatically relieve bloating and distension. And while

> the aromatic bai zhu may have direct action on enzymatic function, I am

> not sure huang qi, dang shen and ren shen do. they seem to work more

> on endocrine and immune systems. However, herbs like mai ya, gu ya and

> shen qu all actually contain enzymes.

 

I was only trying to expand the idea of what we think of as enzymatic.

 

In fact, er miao san is important in these

> cases.

 

good example

 

However, we both agree that acidophilus is cooling, so that

> point is moot here. The question is whether it nourishes or clears.

> Many dampheat clearing herbs have a soothing effect on inflammation,

> but that does not make them tonics.

 

so then is bai zhu really a tonic- or just a digestive strengthener?

>

 

Cara

[Guest guest]

For instance, is acidophilus

> moistening, does it treat nightsweats, hot flashes, dry skin, etc.?

>

 

>

>

>

 

No- moistening in a local application way. like slippery elm and bai ji

use mucilage to sooth irritation- but the application is direct, not

systemic, per se,

Cara

[Guest guest]

Candida is a symbiotic organism.

It is necessary for many things, among them chelating and removing toxic

metals from the body..

It only becomes a problem when it overruns its position in the body.

It thrives and multiplies in the absence of good bacteria [probiotics] and

when it is fed it's favourite food [sugar].

The attitude or addiction toward refined carbohydrates sets you up for the

overrun and then destroying the probiotics by bad diet and attitude removes

it's checks and balances.

The physical things should bring it under control, but the mental state that

brings you to your food addictions and unhealthy Gastro-intestinal paradigm

sets you up for it.

Get your diet alkaline, avoid all refined carbs [ carbs with fiber removed],

take your acidophilus, and avoid getting your gut in a knot from anxiety

and worry, and the candida should get back into balance.

rusty

 

-

<kates

 

Friday, September 14, 2001 10:31 PM

Candida

 

 

> Hi,

>

> I'm wanting to know if anyone has any theories or ideas about what

> the emotional or mental causes for candida are? Ive got it and I've

> really only tackled it from a physical point of view with diet,

> homeopathics and drugs. Which isn't my usual approach.

>

> Kate

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you Rusty. Everything so far you've described, Ive done. But...my

stomach is still in knots through stress and worry. Thats the last thing I

have to tackle, a whole new frame of mind about my life. LOL

 

Kate

 

At 03:51 15/09/2001 -0700, you wrote:

>Candida is a symbiotic organism.

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Kate:

 

Well, as has already been stated, candida itself is benign. An

overgrowth of candida is what we commonly think of as a " yeast

infection " . This can occur anywhere in the mucous membranes; usually

it is in the mouth, bladder, vagina or bowels.

 

Like diabetes, there is a correlation with the body's rectification

with sugars and alcohol. There is also a connection with overgrowth

and destruction of natural flora that keep candida in balance.

 

Candida deals on a base level with the sacral chakra to a degree,

but more specifically with the solar plexus and ego/defense. So

energetically, emotionally, look to two things:

 

1. How am I dealing with the sweetness of life? Am I

embracing/accepting of goodness and love? Do I feel I don't deserve it

on some level?

 

2. Am I being overly defensive? In my efforts to protect myself and

create boundaries, am I destroying my relationships with my friends,

family or lover?

 

A child with thrush might also be dealing with a trust issue or poor

self esteem. And infants, in addition to having their own issues, are

also highly empathic... they reflect and absorb the vibrations in

their environment naturally and it can make them happy and peaceful or

conversely sad and ill.

 

Work to balance yourself to avoid overgrowth of candida. Practice

meditation focusing on being open and relaxed. Focus on having

resilient and semipermeable boundaries, that allow love and goodness

in while filtering negativity.

 

Avoid junk food and alcohol, and try alternatives to antibiotics if

you find you are prone to candida whenever possible. Consume foods (or

supplements if you are lactose intolerant) that will replenish your

flora, such as lactobacillus in buttermilk and yoghurt. Don't get too

extreme with your diet, but know that your GI tract is irritable and

bland may be better for a while until it mends.

 

Superficially, try tea tree oil preparations or a weak rinse of apple

cider vinegar. Keep the areas clean and don't scratch. I know candida

can be a miserable experience... I've been aggravated by it myself in

the past.

 

Blessings,

Crow

 

, kates@i... wrote:

> Hi,

>

> I'm wanting to know if anyone has any theories or ideas about what

> the emotional or mental causes for candida are? Ive got it and I've

> really only tackled it from a physical point of view with diet,

> homeopathics and drugs. Which isn't my usual approach.

>

> Kate

[Guest guest]

Thanks Crow for all that information, most of it's applicable to me,

especially the mindset and emotions. I have more an upset with my stomach

and bowels. Aggravated by food. Ive been off sugar, yeast and dairy for the

past 5 months and what was once a sacrifice is now a way of life. I havent

taken antibiotics for about 20 years, but apparently the damage can already

have been done. I could have had candida all my life with varying symptoms

and not known it. I seperated from my husband 2 years ago and the

subsequent stress of bringing up 2 boys on my own has tipped it over the

edge. But this candida is forcing me to take hold of a lot of areas of my

life that I didn't manage very well before, namely my diet and my emotional

needs. Ive just started taking nystatin which Ive heard great reports

about, and been supplementing with colloidial silver, grape seed extract,

acidophilus and started taking hydrochloric acid to help digest. Im

certainly tracking along the lines of eat right for your blood type with

that supplement.

 

Thanks for all your wisdom, I really wanted to know what this meant for me

spiritually and emotionally. And you described my issues to a T.

 

Kate

[Guest guest]

Peg,

I don't remember seeing this... I know I was getting

email hit & miss sometimes it would take hours to get

anything...are you sure it got thru? I know I

reposted cause I never saw my original posts...

 

It seems to me that garlic and echineachea are good

for this and I think ginger...but maybe someone else

on the list knows better than me.

 

Suzi

 

--- P Mahan <bogduck wrote:

>

> I sent an email to the list several days ago saying

> I

> had candida. I am sad to say I never got one reply.

> WHY

> Peg

>

>

>

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> Donate cash, emergency relief information

>

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>

>

[Guest guest]

I never saw this email either. Internal cleansing and acidophilus

with bifidus is very helpful here. Also maintaining a yeast free diet

which is quite a challenge with all the products on the market today.

 

namaste, Cathy

 

 

 

 

 

herbal remedies, Suzanne Nottmeier <suziesgoats>

wrote:

> Peg,

> I don't remember seeing this... I know I was getting

> email hit & miss sometimes it would take hours to get

> anything...are you sure it got thru? I know I

> reposted cause I never saw my original posts...

>

> It seems to me that garlic and echineachea are good

> for this and I think ginger...but maybe someone else

> on the list knows better than me.

>

> Suzi

>

> --- P Mahan <bogduck> wrote:

> >

> > I sent an email to the list several days ago saying

> > I

> > had candida. I am sad to say I never got one reply.

> > WHY

> > Peg

> >

> >

> >

> > Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help?

> > Donate cash, emergency relief information

> >

> http://dailynews./fc/US/Emergency_Information/

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

With my experiences of thrush in my mouth from medications, I have

taken Acidophilus and GSE with success. Warning, the Grapefruit seed

extract does NOT taste good...but it works great. After taking it

only once in one day....the following day the symptoms were

diminishing, and after having pain in my mouth for two weeks, that's

pretty darned good. I was finally able to eat again. I decided to

deal with the awful taste and take it again until it completely

cleared up, which was only a matter of days (that along with taking

the acidophilus). I haven't had a problem since then (August) and up

until then, I was getting it pretty regularly.

 

I think it would help to know what kind of symptoms you are

experiencing to be able to give you a better remedy. Are you having

a 'female' type problem...is it in your mouth...

 

Kim

 

herbal remedies , " ourjenuk2003

<jem_starr@m...> " <jem_starr@m...> wrote:

> Hi, Could anyone recommend a herb that would be effective for

> Candida. Many thanks, Jen

[Guest guest]

Garlic and Acidolphilus and an intestinal cleanse.

Suzi

"ourjenuk2003 <jem_starr" <jem_starr wrote:

Hi, Could anyone recommend a herb that would be effective for Candida. Many thanks, JenFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

[Guest guest]

Jen, you should probably change your diet and eliminate all starchy foods such as bread, rice, etc. Yeast loves that stuff. Doc's Panther Piss formula is in the files to help rebalance your body to the correct alkaline/acid ratio. Intestinal Cleanse #1 should kill them yeastie varmits . Call Doc if you have other intestinal problems, as IC1 would not be indicated then.

 

Janet

 

-

ourjenuk2003 <jem_starr

herbal remedies

Sunday, December 29, 2002 9:59 AM

[herbal remedies] Candida

Hi, Could anyone recommend a herb that would be effective for Candida. Many thanks, JenFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

[Guest guest]

>

> Here's an article I have on Candida.

> Carol

>

> Candida: An In-Home Anti-Fungal Program

>

> When you want to fight candida and eliminate the fungus-like yeast,

> you have to address it with a variety of weapons. Certainly friendly

> bacteria is one of those weapons, but the trick is in how much you

> take. A good anti-candida program is to spend 2 to 3 weeks taking all

> the right supplements in large quantities.

 

One would indeed need large quantities of probiotics if one went that

route; up to 200 capsules daily are calculated to be required to

populate the colon fluorish alone if the bacterial population was

only 50% incorrect.

 

And eating probiotics doesn't address the fact that feeding the

culture is what allows it to proliferate and outcompete on the

crucial bowel lining position, to proliferate and drive down pH and

thus other bacteria and candida, and also produce bacterocins to kill

off competing organisms. Then there's the short chain fatty acid

production, b-vitamin production and anti-cancer enzyme production.

 

The key is to allow probiotics to proliferate; a static culture does

not produce the benefits an active culture does. To get the

probiotics to proliferate you feed them a prebiotic, preferably one

that will not also feed some bad bacteria and yeasts. This would be

sugar-free, FOS-free inulin. Inulin would make the expensive high-

dose probiotics unnecessary, but if one wants to use probiotics,

you'd still need to feed them. The optimal inulin dose is about 12

grams daily.

 

regards,

 

Duncan Crow

[Guest guest]

-Candida is simply a yeast infection. Women all know about yeast

infections! My husband is a nurse and so I am deferring to what he has

told me over the years. There is naturally occuring yeast in your

intestines, vagina, and mouth. Your body will make bacteria to keep

this yeast in check. When your body is not able to keep the yeast in

control you get a yeast infection. I have gotten yeast infections from

simply eating too much refined sugar in my diet! Yeast can cause not

only an irriting discharge and thrush in the mouth but you can also

pass it to a sexual partner as well. Too much yeast in the body causes

uncontrollable diarrhea which causes the body to not absorb nutrients

which leads to even more health problems including suppressing the

immune system. Too much yeast can also harm fertility in women. I have

gotten yeast in control by taking acidophillis and eating yogurt daily

which contains the good bacteria to keep the yeast in control. Also I

have greatly reduce the refined white sugar in my diet. I have not had

any yeast problems since. If you have a vaginal yeast infection make a

yogurt douche. Make sure the yogurt has absolutely no sugar, food dye,

fruits..etc. Just plain yogurt. Some people will never have a yeast

overgrowth but some people do and it can be difficult to control

depending on many factors. Personally I believe that yeast overgrowth

occurs because of all the garbage we eat and take into our bodies. I

really don't recommend the prescription one day cures or creams because

I have found that your body can become reliant on the chemicals and

there are side effects as well.

-- In herbal remedies , " samanthaspooler "

<samanthaspooler> wrote:

>

>

> what do you know of candida? And what to do about it?

> Samantha

[Guest guest]

Hi James --

 

Have you checked the archives?

 

There is an enormous amount of information there.

 

Look for anything about strengthening the spleen.

 

Helen

 

Helen Driscoll

 

 

On Aug 3, 2006, at 2:19 AM, simyboye wrote:

 

> Hi there, I'm new to this group so a big aloha to everyone!

>

> I have been suffering from Candida for the last 16 years. I've had all

> the tests and only discovered it about 8 weeks ago. I have very little

> energy, about 3 out of 10 so always very tired.

>

> Does anyone know what I can do to help the recovery along? Obviously my

> diet has changed and I'm taking supppliments to help. And is there

> anthing else I can be doing, any drills etc.

>

> Thank you in advance for your help and advice.

>

> Love and light

>

> James

>

>

 

[Guest guest]

Candida is basically an overgrowth of yeast that we normally have in our

bodies. It can cause infections and can also be the cause of sugar cravings

(Candida thrives on sugar). I have seen a Candida Detox. I don't have it

here at home, but at my office. However, I know it is primarily get rid of

starches. Apparently, it's difficult to detox. If I get a chance, I'll

look it up again.

 

Martha

 

 

 

On Behalf Of hrd2hldrls

Monday, October 16, 2006 10:06 AM

 

candida

 

 

Is anyone familiar with candida? DO you know how to detox for it??

 

 

Monique

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

, " hrd2hldrls "

<hrd2hldrls wrote:

>

> Is anyone familiar with candida? DO you know how to detox for it??

>

> Monique

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Monique!

Yes I went on the anti-candida diet for quite a long while. It is a

major and semi- permanent diet change. Here are some good links.

 

http://www.mwilliamson.com/yeastdiet.htm

http://www.ei-resource.org/anti-fungal.asp

http://www.yeastconnection.com/fighting_diet.html

 

Candida is caused by yeast, so some of these links are for " yeast

elimination " diets. The basics- to completely eliminate any sugars

and

yeast in your diet to prevent the growth of candida in your system

(sugar feeds the candida- all sugars, including fruit sugars). I

followed the diet on the first link, plus took garlic supplements

and

acidophilous. It worked! But it is a major life change, but 2 years

of

taking antibiotics for candida in the ears didnt work, so i was

ready

to try anything. There are lots of unoffical associated problems

with

candida- not recognized by doctors, but if you have other chronic

health problems theres a possibility that the candida might be a

contributing factor.(The diet helps with a condition i have,

Hidradenitis Suppurativa- untreatable by doctors except through

surgery and antibiotics) The yeast elimination diet cleared up my

whole system, and I'm still sugar-free today, and for the rest of my

life.

 

Hope this helps.

Trinity

[Guest guest]

Hi Monique,

 

You need to remove the cause. I've recently found out that

excessive mercury levels in the body cause candida overgrowth.

Candida also feeds on sugar and likes a body with an acidic

environment.

 

Here are my tips. Some are based on what I learned when working for

a holistic doctor (she also used homeopathy):

 

-Eliminate sugar and fruits except for a few berries or sour apples.

Candida will move into the inner organs if completely deprived of

sugar in the digestive tract.

-Eliminate dairy which will prevent nutrients from being absorbed

and create an acidic environment.

-If you feel you need bread eat sprouted grain bread instead of

other breads. Keep to a minimum.

-Take a probiotic that has all the beneficial bacteria. There are

13 lactobacillus bacteria. Read you labels! Most contain only a

couple of them so you will never see full results.

-Eat lots of veggies and greens.

-Garlic kills yeast. Eat daily if possible or take garlic capsules.

-Caffeine creates an acidic environment so avoid. Use herbal anti

yeast teas.

-Eat grains like millet or short grain brown rice.

-A colonic or two may be beneficial to get this started. If you

can't get that done, enemas are the next best thing that you can do

at home.

-use coconut oil for cooking or in smoothies or take a spoonful

before meals.

 

We have had problems with Candida for many years and finally kicked

it with two things. We fixed our bowels with In-Liven probiotic

superfood (www.goodskinforlife.com) and eliminated the toxins,

particularily mercury was a problem in my daughter's body, with

liquid zeolite (www.detoxqueen.com). I have many files on these. If

you like I can email them personally.

 

The more of those tips you use, the faster the candida will be

gone. If it is very severe you may have to eliminate grains

entirely.

 

Sharon

 

 

, " hrd2hldrls "

<hrd2hldrls wrote:

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> Is anyone familiar with candida? DO you know how to detox for it??

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> Monique

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[Guest guest]

Another way to kill 'em little buggers dead is to follow this protocol:

 

1. 1 T Olive oil

2. 1 capsule B-5

3. 1 capsule zinc

 

Do this 3x/day for a week or two and you'll start seeing a difference.

 

Good luck!

 

Meli

 

 

 

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