K just DON’T use antibiotics. I was given nystatin cream and it didn’t do a damn thing. Unfortunately we have to soldier on and try to get rid of this illness   [End]
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Wow. It’s funny because since becoming sick my brain has been working hard thinking and researching on this topic. I recently came to a similar conclusion that candida causes cancer or IS cancer. It makes sense with cancer numbers rising and antibiotic use getting out of hand. The unfortunate part of having these thoughts and being sick is that I am constantly looking for symptoms in people around me. When I hear a friend or loved one complaining of certain symptoms I just want to grab them and tell them about candida. My uncle Mike died of pancreatic cancer and I’m almost certain cand ...
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I have the same thing. It’s penile thrush. A side effect of candida problems. It sucks ass but at least is generally painless. Unfortunately it’s possible to spread it through sex   [End]
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thank you for your affirming post Jerome. I will check out your old posts for inspiration. Cheers   [End]
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I think when he is referring to carbs it is simply refined grains and simple carbs.   [End]
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the sad truth is I think it is very hard or impossible to put on substantial weight while in our condition. I am a skinny guy by default (I am 6 foot tall and average 150lbs) since I got sick almost two years ago I have lost a lot of weight and am now more around 120 which I believe is as low as I’ll go fortunately. It’s just another really shitty reality of this illness. I grow so tired of hearing how thin I am from people around me when there is nothing I can do to change that.   [End]
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Thanks for your reply. I do have a question for you. Are there such fillings that are amalgam under and composite/resin on top? I have a hunch that one of my old fillings which I thought was composite actually has amalgam hiding under the surface. I have tried to search the internet for such information but it is only misleading. I am seeing my holistic dentist in early January so I will of course ask then. Also: what exactly is the problem with chelating while you still have a silver filling in and what would be the symptom that it’s being affected? thanks again   [End]
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by AC diet I meant Anti Candida. Basically what I’m going for is a diet mostly in veg with NO refined grains, NO sugars, NO alcohol, and with lean protein. I will continue eating eggs and greek yogurt but little or no dairy. Thanks for your response!   [End]
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Hey everyone. Without going into too much backstory I want to describe where I’m at right now with my health. In spring 2010 I was treated for chlamydia through my GP. She put me on antibiotics for a two week course. I retested when it was over and that came back clear. Later that year I began to have intense pains in my testis (I am a 26 year old male by the by). I decided to go to a urologist to check it out and he diagnosed epyditimis and prescribed two weeks of antibiotics. After finishing that round I didn’t feel better in regards to my urinary tract, in fact I felt worse in o ...
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. Yeah my amalgam was removed in June. Previous to that I had my root canal tooth extracted in March. My mouth is clear and I feel my body is as ready as it will be for this. The ultra mins supplement has 125 percent of my daily Magnesium and 333 percent of Zinc. Should I up that? Thanks again for your comments, I feel like this is the best place to get the best and most concise advice on the topic. And I definitely don’t want to go about it the wrong way. Please let me know if you all have any more thoughts on the process. I’ll read up on cutler more.   [End]
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Thanks so much for your reply. I will cut down immediately. I was wondering a couple things: Should I be taking ALA as well? Why not chlorella? How many days should I go on and off of the chelation meds? Thanks in advance!   [End]
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Hey there. I have just started chelating seriously two days ago. My regimen is 100mg of DMSA every 4 hrs around the clock. In addition to that I take an Ultra-Mins mineral supplement twice a day and about 6 tabs of 200mg chlorella as a binder. For my everyday supps I take 4000mg Fish Oil, two tabs of garlic, 600mg Vitamin D and a B complex. I’m just curious of this dose of DMSA is too much. From what I’ve read most people only do 45mg doses a few times a day. I haven’t had too brutal of side effects, I already feel terrible everyday because of my mercury toxicity and case of ca ...
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Cheers Jorge! Thanks for the real *hope* Next stop enemas!   [End]
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I have foul smelling PND and I believe it’s attributed to my heavy metal problem. Kinda strange though, it’s only really smelly in my right nostril. My breath isn’t too bad though   [End]
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Hey all. I just had my silver filling removed last Thursday. Since then I have been preparing my body for chelation with minerals, garlic, fish oil and chlorella. I had planned to use cilantro as my primary chelator but have read some bad things regarding its ability to cross the blood brain barrier. Dr Klinghardt recommends DMSA first and finally cilantro to clean up your brain once your body burden has been helped significantly. I was just wondering what your experience was with cilantro and chlorella protocol. A little of my background, I am a 26 yo male and had a stool test don ...
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the danger behind root canals is VERY real. if you are experiencing poor health it should be your first step to get your tooth looked at by a holistic dentist. Here are some posts by me concerning my root canal tooth. http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1919445#i   [End]
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I just wanted to share this and let everyone know that I am having my root canal tooth extracted this coming thursday. here are my two original posts concerning my health and root canal concern: http://curezone.com/forums/am.asp?i=1863470 http://curezone.com/forums/am.asp?i=1895052 I am -still- experiencing poor health and went for a consultation a week ago with a terrific holistic dentist by the name of Dr. Svetlana Yesin here in San Francisco. She took x-rays and confirmed infection in my tooth. Said my only real option if I want to make ANY progress getting healthy is to h ...
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I just wanted to bump this and let everyone know that I am having my root canal tooth extracted this coming thursday. I am -still- experiencing poor health and went for a consultation a week ago with a terrific holistic dentist by the name of Dr. Svetlana Yesin here in San Francisco. She took x-rays and confirmed infection in my tooth. Said my only real option if I want to make ANY progress getting healthy is to have it removed. She referred me to an oral surgeon named Dr. J. Reed Rayher and he echoed her sentiments even saying ”Dr. Yesin doesn’t like Root Canals much, does she?” S ...
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Sounds like symptoms of OCD to me. Not in the traditional sense of the word either. I mean you are having obsessive thoughts about things or situations that you know deep down you don’t agree with. Since ”coming down” with candida sickness I have felt slightly similar trains of thought. I do believe OCD like symptoms are a part of this illness. All that said, if you really think something’s under your skull you should definitely get it checked out. No matter the outcome you can get that stressor off your mind. Hope this helped.   [End]
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I totally feel you. This illness is one of the hardest things to communicate to anyone. And in addition no one can really know what you feel, the extremity of it. My parents thought it was all psychological when I first tried to explain it to them. And when I presented them with information about bad root canals they looked at me as if I was crazy. I don’t have any advice for you, but be thankful to have the companionship of your husband and that extra bit of support. Being a single guy one of the toughest hurdles I’m facing is dating and relationships. It’s hard to even want to be a part ...
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Thanks for your reply Mike. While it is a modern root canal I have a couple of concerns. Chiefly that since my immune system is so squashed by whatever problems I’m having that my root canal could still be leaking microscopic tiny tiny nastiness into my body making it impossible to heal. Secondly, and I don’t think I brought this up on the forum before, after having the initial crown placed it felt very uncomfortable to me. I was constantly rubbing my tongue against the back of it. I made an appointment and had my dentist shave the top of it down a bit. Now what I’m thinking is that too ...
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Thank you so much for your reply! I will do the right thing and seek out a cavitation specialist. I just really have this ultra gut feeling that it is my dead tooth that is keeping me in this sad state of health. I’m in the Bay Area so I think finding someone in this area of holistic dentistry won’t be much of a problem. Do you also have root canals Angel?   [End]
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Hey everyone and a pre happy and healthy new year to you all. I just got back from a cleaning at my regular dentist whom I have been seeing for more than 10 years. I came to him with concern about my root canaled front tooth. He took a fresh x-ray and told me he didn’t see anything wrong with it. No infection present. I still feel like it is my main problem and what is giving my body so much grief. That in addition to my candida like symptoms and constant problems with my kidneys and reproductive organs. While the tooth isn’t ”infected” I still feel it can be leaking nasty poisonous bac ...
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That’s a tough spot to be in. Cipro was what put me in this horrid state though. It’s not all on cipro, but it was what opened pandoras box. I would try to find any other way around taking it.   [End]
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I drink coffee everyday. It definitely effects me a little more intensely so I try to keep it to one cup. I wouldn’t recommend it if your feeling really ill though. It’s not good for your Gi tract and colon. I only started with it again because my problems don’t really lie in my intestine. Most people say to run away from coffee altogether. I honestly don’t think it’s that awful for you. I recommend trying some rooibos tea. I’ve found a brand with ginseng that offers a terrific pick me up. Also rooibos is just really tasty!   [End]
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Yeah.my thoughts exactly Eric. I think I must have a slight candida problem though as I do occasionally feel bloated/distended. Also I have an annoying athletes foot problem. As well as pesky penile thrush. However these could be proliferating since my body iis so bogged down by metals/root canal bacteria. Hopefully with time we can learn to differentiate between the two. I really feel though that my problems with my head are very much having to do with my teeth.   [End]
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I followed protocol from www.thecandidadiet.com mainly. One week detox fast with liver flush. Expelled a lot of parasites I had. Four weeks of strict mostly veg diet. Salads, lots of broccoli, kale, asparagus. Chicken, sardines and occasionally salmon Then six or so weeks expanding diet with brown rice, a little red meat, quinoa, sweet potatoes occasionally. Celery and almond butter :) Pretty much have been sticking to an AC diet since then (it’s been six months) Supplements and antifungals At least two garlic cloves a day Two tablespoons of coconut oil a day Rotating o ...
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Like everyone’s said. Check yourself for metal toxicity. Your testimony sounds like mine. I thought for sure my problem was candida but am quickly discovering amalgam and my root canal are the true culprit.   [End]
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I see, but if my root canal job is infected then I should remove it right? It doesn’t make sense to me to keep something in my head if it’s poisoning me. This will be a tough choice as it is my front tooth   [End]
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Yeah I figured the ”margin” had some role in this. In fact after I got the back of my tooth shaved down, on my next visit the dentist remarked ”hmm, were gonna have to take another look at that...”. Unfortunately I couldn’t make my set appointment and I’m here now putting this 1000 piece puzzle together. I should have known better than to have him shave it down but I had no idea the cauldron of bacteria brewing under it in my dead tooth. I wasn’t even aware root canals were even the slightest bit unhealthy until a month or so ago. Thanks for your pro input Do you think I should have ...
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Ya ive had my filling for 15 years or more and my canal for at least 10. I’ve read that when antibiotics knock out your flora it brings the bacteria and issues with metal in your mouth to the forefront. I think my health was hampered after I got my new crown and then when I took about a months worth of Cipro that was the twist of the dagger. Fortunately I don’t think candida is the main problem here and hopefully it’s a very minuscule one. I’ve been pumping my body with probiotics since may and eating healthy as well as exercising four times a week.   [End]
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Pun intended my friend. Haha and yes I do mean a silver mercury amalgam. I’m definitely getting that suc*** switched out. It baffles me how dangerous root canals can be but at the time I thought nothing of it. In my defense I was 15 years old haha. This whole health journey has widened my eyes on not only my body but especially on the perils of the healthcare system.   [End]
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I didn’t actually know what tmj was but I looked it up. I definitely went through a bit of that lasting a couple day. This was back in may and I thought it was the onset of an ear infection.   [End]
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I think the material you’re referring to is meant to be scooped out after the tooth is pulled. I’ve read that it’s a crucial part of finishing the operation. Making sure nothing toxic is left behind. So yeah I will definitely make sure they finish the work truly and completely and I’ll certainly share my results. Thanks for all your input :)   [End]
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Well, I will have to consult with the bio/holistic dentist I plan on seeing. I’m definitely thinking extraction is my only good option. Don’t need to have this dead tooth in my head anymore poisoning me to possible death. Here is an extremely uplifting (and recent) blog post I found when I searched for info on my specific tooth. http://moldrecovery.blogspot.com/2011/06/story-of-tooth-8.html So I think I will probably go for what she got. A removable tooth. All depending on what my naturopath and dentist recommend. It really seems the best option. As long as I can boost my immune ...
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Yeah its amazing how connected things are in your body. Especially your teeth! With this info I think I have a sure thing here. Even down to the specific of it being my right kidney ( it’s felt inflamed consistently all year) prostate (urologist diagnosed prostatitis) testis (epidytimis). I can’t wait to be healthy once more. Something I’m curious about though is the fact that my vision in my right eye markedly worse as well as my hearing in my right ear... I wonder if those are connected as well. By the way my problem tooth is no. 8   [End]
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WOW. I just discovered this... It’s extremely telling. http://www.secretofthieves.com/tooth-chart/tooth-meridian-08.cfm   [End]
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Interesting. My bite isn’t what bothered me per se. It was moreso the feeling of my tongue against the back of my front tooth. The base of the crown was kind of fat and not like my other one at all (concave). I fear that having my dentist shave it down a bit opened up an orifice in which bacteria that are in my root canal under the crown are draining rapidly into my body. It is definitely a lot of head type problems. I have trouble concentrating and fidget a lot. My eyes are super sensitive to light and I see lots of eye floaters. I’m not taking any meds. The last time I did was cipro ...
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I’m suffering what I thought was candida but through research am quickly discovering that my root canal could be to blame. After taking a couple rounds of antibiotics I got really ill and generally downtrodden. I have lymph nodes in my neck that are constantly swollen. As well as pressure on my face and a bit on my head. Ringing in my ears is another as well as brain fog/OCD symptoms. One of the worst symptoms I have is hair loss. I have thin hair as is but it’s ridiculous the amount of shedding I do. I also taste a nasty sewagey kind of taste sometimes. This is a source that is most te ...
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Hey just was wondering if you feel any better yet? I’m suffering what I thought was candida but through research am quickly discovering that my root canal could be to blame. After taking a couple rounds of antibiotics I got really ill and generally downtrodden. I have lymph nodes in my neck that are constantly swollen. As well as pressure on my face and a bit on my head. Ringing in my ears is another as well as brain fog/OCD symptoms. I had the canal done about ten years ago and had a ”permanent crown” placed on it just a couple years ago. Just curious if you have any feedback for me and h ...
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I’ve read it’s easy for nasty bacteria to build up in root canals and under crowns. I have both on my front tooth and am going to ask about it very soon.   [End]
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So as I sit here in my candida misery my filling is smoking like that into my body?! That’s bloody terrifying   [End]
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Thank you for posting this. When I get back from my vacation I am going to address my amalgam filling as well as my root canal. Im sure they are culprits in this awful illness I suffer day in day out.   [End]
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Ya well I had the root canal and a temporary cap. Then I got my crown put on last year. My candida problem came when I was put on 10 days of cipro twice   [End]
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I too am curious about this topic. I have one amalgam in my molar as well as my front tooth. I broke it 12 years ago skateboarding and had to get a root canal and subsequent crown. I’ve been dealing with candida symptoms since January So bump!   [End]
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Awesome. Thanks for the reply max. Maybe I’ll up my dose to three capsules a day. Couldn’t hurt I guess...   [End]
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Yes. Mine has been shedding quite a bit for several months now. It’s one of my least favorite parts of Candidiasis. Especially considering I’m only 25 and had been wearing my hair long for a while now (I’m a dude). I’ve been taking biotin to countertact it and was actually wondering if anyone had any advice on anything extra I can do to stop the shed. I appreciate any and all suggestions.   [End]
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Yeah man. If I spend just 20 mins reading on my deck I’ll get a burn going on my arms. The burn itself tends to stay for longer I’ve noticed as well. Not to mention all the squinting I have to do around sunlight. I feel like an effing vampire or something.   [End]
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I like what you have to say on many levels. Generally speaking though it’s just plain bad to spend all your waking hours worrying about your health, thinking about nothing about ”getting back” what you once had. More importantly we can enjoy our experiences outside of illness and put living to the fullest ahead of everything else. It’s hard, but I’m starting to realize I need to turn my focus away from health and look forward to something, anything else! Interesting post   [End]
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I was a everyday smoker for about two years before starting to feel ill. Then once I was sick getting stoned made me feel more paranoid and generally anxious so I laid off it a bit. I thought on it later and I think what was making me so anxious was that I didn’t know what was wrong with my body and I feared the worst. One of the most stringent effects weed has is making our bodies and nerves extra sensitive. This leads to feeling all your candida induced physical maladies all the more. I think if you can conquer your anxiety over being well in general though weed is a wonderful th ...
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Yeah that was my line of thinking as well... After my first week of detox I started taking an anti parasite product called Parastroy. In it were bits of all the things you stated. The Parastroy was a three week course which I’m hoping did the trick for wiping out the nasties. I want to get a test done to check if any more exist. I have heard they are rather trick to rid yourself of. The good news is I’ve been putting on weight again. I average at about 150, dropped to 125 then after fasting to around 120. I want to say I’m around 130 plus now. The weightloss was hard on my as I am 6 ...
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Ah, that’s correct. I didn’t get the candida immune complexes but the other. I told my doc I was afraid I had systemic candida so it’s a wonder why she didn’t order the proper one.   [End]
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Thanks Jorge, I actually did have the antibody test you spoke of. It came back negative for candida my my bloodstream. My GP also tested my vitamin d level. Which was in a sad state. I’m a pasty 25 year old :) I read parasite can wreak havoc when you’re low on D and can make you low on D. So there isn’t a stool test to check for yeast? Or is it not reliable because there is candida in everyone’s gut more or less?   [End]
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Hey all. So ive been following an anti candida diet for about 8 full weeks now. More specifically I’ve been following the one featured on thecandidadiet.com. I was so convinced candida was my problem but as the weeks wore on I’m not so sure. I originally got tested for yeast in my blood stream and thankfully the test came back negative on that. After my weeklong detox fast I passed a bunch of worms in a few different BMs. These gave me an answer for all the weight I’ve lost since january when I started to feel really ill. The reason I am doubtful about candida is that ive been takin ...
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Interesting concept. When I first suspected I had candida I had bloodwork done. I was D deficient but fortunately had no candida in my blood. Vitamin D as you know aids the immune system in huge ways. That said I’m gonna try to get as much of it as possible with your theory. I think you’re on to something   [End]
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Great article, but I found the closing sentence hilarious.   [End]
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Hey there! I am a fellow candida sufferer and fellow uti sufferer as well. I’m thrilled to hear of using mms to help with epidytimis because I am currently having a hell of a time in my day to day putting up with that constant dull pain. I wanted to let you know that when I started my candida diet a month ago I too passed worms. It was during the detox phase where I was only eating psyllium and veg broth. It came as an enourmous surprise to me and explained why I had lost 20 plus pounds in four months. So I’m guessing these maladies are linked in some way. Again thank you for the mms ti ...
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Well, I did exaggerate a bit. I would moreso say a constant discomfort. It kills me having that pain though and not being able to address it immediately. I would say however, I have been feeling much more spirited since I started the diet. A week before I was actually on vacation in London and it was so hard to even enjoy it (though I did immensely). I was walking around for hours a day with joint pain in my left knee. I was staring at galleries feeling spaced out, yawning constantly, feeling dizziness, feeling tired and wanting to go back to the hotel for a nap when I had just started ...
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Hey bud. I’m pretty much in the exact same boat as you. Only I’m 25. The look of the penile thrush I can deal with. But the dwelling pain in my groin from prostatitis/epidytimis/candida is truly hell. Unfortunately as far as I know we can only suffer it while practicing our anti candida campaign. I have only felt die off recently (as far as I know). And I don’t partake in sugary foods, save a few items with questionable sugar content like a small glass of pomegranate juice. I haven’t noticed discomfort from it though. Thing I figure though is that your candida ridden body is more th ...
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I personally gave it up. Before I diagnosed myself with candida overgrowth I was sucking down about 4 cups a day. The stud really does a number on your colon apparently. So I haven’t had a cup for almost a month. I will return to it in moderation in the future though. I love it so. You should check out this link for more info: http://drlwilson.com/ARTICLES/COFFEE.htm I guess black tea is always a smarter option for a morning beverage. If you’re looking for a tasty herbal tea I reccommend Chai Rooibos by Yogi. I currently have an addiction to it   [End]
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Wow, thank you for that resource. There’s a wealth of info on there. One of the hardest things about an anti candida campaign to me though is having to hear all this contradicting information. I’m glad I love sardines though. Been eating tons of them. Most of my greens intake has been raw though. Definitely gonna have to step up my cooked veg. I am relieved to see that animal protein in great for yang because I don’t think I could do this diet without plenty of those. I had a delicious ribeye for dinner tonight   [End]
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Hey there, So I am concurrently treating my athletes foot with nystatin cream two times a day. It appears to be getting a little bit better. Its been about 2 weeks since I started. My question is is this a futile effort if I have candida overgrowth? Or can I really make a difference toward it? It got pretty gnarly on my right foot so I’m just thinking whatever I can do to help is good. Thanks   [End]
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Thanks! I’ll look into that. There’s another product I was looking at called urinary cleanse and flush. It’s by Natures Secret. I got a 2 dollar off coupon for it with my parasite cleanse. I’m loving the hot bath thing doc Jeff. I followed it up with a cold shower. So refreshing!   [End]
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Thank you for your quick response! I had a blood test done with my GP for systemic yeast, I think it was called the immunoglobins. She said there was no sign of one. So it’s just an overgrowth? Different names for the same thing? I’m going sometime this week to offer a stool sample for parasites. Until then I’m gonna keep going hard on my anti candida campaign. And keeping up with my parastroy regiment. I had a secondary question actually. Since I am suffering a uti right now is there really nothing I can do to rid myself of it until my candida problem is squashed and my immune s ...
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I wanted to note that up until detox I had never had stool that seemed abnormal. And no diarrhea. I also never found any of the candida mucus I have heard of in my stool.   [End]
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Hey Dr Jeff, Here’s a rough breakdown of my candida tale thus far: Began feeling really ill with the common associated symptoms of candida back in January of this year. Fatigue, depression, anxiety etc. What brought me to my knees though was pain in my testis. Which after seeing the urologist turned out to be epidytimis. He gave me a full course of cipro to treat that and yes the pain in my testis went away. However, new problems arose. I started getting generalized abdominal pain as well as pressure in my prostate and groin area. I called the doctor and he prescribed more cipro over ...
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