Guest guest Report post Posted August 5, 2001 , 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 5, 2001 , 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 5, 2001 , 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.? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 6, 2001 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 8, 2001 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. > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 14, 2001 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 15, 2001 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 > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 15, 2001 > 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 16, 2001 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 15, 2001 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 > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 15, 2001 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 16, 2001 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 16, 2001 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 19, 2001 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/ > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 19, 2001 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/ > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 29, 2002 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 29, 2002 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 30, 2002 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 8, 2004 > > 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 27, 2005 -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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 3, 2006 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 > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 18, 2006 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 18, 2006 , " 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 18, 2006 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: > > Is anyone familiar with candida? DO you know how to detox for it?? > > > Monique > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 19, 2006 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 All-new Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites