30 Day Trial - No Sugar (for real) & Candida Balance Transition

[Monique7nuns]

Tomorrow I'm set to kick off the first phase - 30 days - of a Candida Balance diet (the version that works for me - I hope!)

Candida is bacteria found in everyone. It can either do good or evil depending on what type of nourishment it receives on a regular basis. Overdo sugars, grains, certain carbs and processed foods - it thinks your dead and tries to decompose your body sending your immune system into a state of perpetual whack. Eat whole, live foods like good fats, animal proteins and good carbs (veggies) then Candida works in harmony with the body and loves you back by breaking those foods down so you are well nourished - not to mention a happy healthy person.. so I'm lead to believe these days.

Currently I am probably about 70-75% in the red and in the 'red' means inflammation.. disorder, imbalance.. malnourishment and dis-ease.. to put it mildly. Gory details aside, I've learned to tolerate and live with it, but all and all.. it's not a fun place live.

The "guilty pleasure" of my life has always been sugar. My best friend and worst enemy. I'm emotionally attached and unconsciously transfixed on the stuff in ways I can't even begin to fully imagine. Hence..

Objective #1 - Bye, bye to..

Sugar - Cutting it out cold turkey. This includes it all w/one to two minor exceptions that I'll get to in a second. On the list of things I'm giving up: Processed sugar, dairy, natural sugars - honey, agave, maple syrup and all fruit. As well as all sugary veggies = most tubers (potatoes is the tough one) except carrots. Carrots (still fairly low on the glycemic index) will be my only "guilty pleasure". The 2nd Exception - Stevia in moderation.. which I've come to understand is ineffective when it comes to feeding candida overgrowth compared to the previously mentioned sugars.

Grains - I like rice, sweet corn and definitely popcorn and sometimes bread - I'll miss those I think. But otherwise I'm not as addicted to them as I am to the sugar in all it's glory.

Objective #2 - Foods to Eat..

Hello FAT. That's right fat and lots of it.. mostly in the form of coconut oil (also an antifungal to help eliminate bad candida overgrowth) good old fashioned butter (not margarine plastic) some extra virgin olive oil.. possibly macadamia nut oil and a little flax seed oil, nothing else plant derived.

Target range for fat is 156-219 grams per day. Yeah, I can imagine several people sitting there with their mouths gaping open. I'm currently under the strong impression fat doesn't make you fat - carbs do. We'll see how it effects me.

Welcome.. the rest of the nutrient breakdown

Protein: 63 g and only from animal sources.
Carbs: 31-50g only from vegetable sources.

All food will be cooked because my pancreas is currently unable to produce a sufficient amount of enzymes to breakdown raw veggies and sometimes meat. The result is wet, ineffective digestion.. therefore malnutrition. To help kick start it back to working I'll also be taking Benatine (HCL) hydrochloric acid supplements w/each meal.

There is quite a bit more to it but for here, for now and probably future updates this is about as much (or less) info as I'll include. I will get more detailed at My Organic Balance website for those who are interested.

The program that I'm using as a guide is called Bee's Candida Plan. She doesn't recommend cutting out all the "illegal" foods at once, but gradually. The reason I'm going against that advice it is because thus far I haven't been able to gradually decrease these foods - I just keep slipping up for one reason or another.. It's very frustrating as you can probably imagine. I have, however, been able to go cold turkey.

In 2004 I quit soda pop for good and 2005 I quit a low dose of the steroid prednisone, which people normally have a very hard time weaning off slowly. I look at sugar the same way.. if I can do it with those things - I can with sugar as well.

The last thing I'll mention is that this phase of the program (these upcoming 30 days) is a transition designed for my body to get used to consuming whole foods and the coconut oil. Once getting over this hump there will be another 30-40 days of the same plus adding selected supplements, natural antifungals and probiotics. By the time November rolls around I will be on the full plan which by then I'll be lovin' every minute of it religiously.. cause it's said to take a few years in order to fully restore the bacteria balance, heal and allow my immune system to get back up to speed. This didn't happen overnight so a few years of healing seems pretty reasonable in the big scope of things.

All comments and support welcome.. even though we alone are key in manifesting these personal development quests.. support is one thing you can never really seem to get enough of.

[BalancedExistence]

I must say I was nodding away to everything you wrote until you mentioned cooking your vegetables because your pancreas is currently unable to produce a sufficient amount of enzymes to breakdown raw veggies and sometimes meat. According to my information if you're pancreas is not functioning very well then cooking your food, especially the vegetables, and over-cooking meat will kill the living enzymes that are in those foods which naturally help you digest them. If you eat raw vegetables you will get most of the enzymes you need for digestion from the vegetables themselves. One of the reasons why frying or microwaving food is bad is because it kills the enzymes and your pancreas has to then work extra hard to produce it's own enzymes for the digestive process.

For the 100% vegetable people - good quality organic meat is full of living enzymes until it is over cooked. Only then is it "dead".

Aside from that your program and thinking looks 100% what I've read and done in the past. It does work and it does take time. I had chronic migraines for nearly 14 years because I was allergic to yeast and bread among about 100 other things. Once I did what you are going to do I sorted the problem for good and am no longer allergic. I'm sure you know your natural anti-fungals but I must say I found olive leaf extract to be good and so was the organic extra-virgin coconut oil you’re going to take.

For anyone who thinks eating fat makes you fat - check out how the body actually stores fat. The only process by which that happens is through insulin. So called because it "insulates" the body by storing fat. Insulin uses carbohydrates to do this, not fat. Contrary to popular belief you cannot get fat from eating fat. I personally eat (yes slice up and eat) organic butter, organic coconut oil, and any fat on the cut of organic meat I eat and I have zero problems with my weight. Check out the photos of me on my blog if you don't believe me.

Best of luck Monique7nuns.


Stephen

[Monique7nuns]

Hi Stephen..

Thanks for the encouragement and the advice. I stopped by your site briefly and am impressed to see that you have found what I also feel is traditionally solid and balanced nutrition. It's inspiring to read that this type of yeast detox worked for you. I'm a ways away from adding other anti-fungals, but I'll keep the olive leaf extract in mind. Cloves seem to also be a wonder herb as I've read in the Candida support group I'm in.

Regarding cooking the food.. when it comes to digestive disorders and enzyme production me eating raw veggies is virtually pointless. Why? To be blunt, they come out pretty much how they went in. Lettuce, carrots, seeds, skins.. not to mention the stomach pain I experience. ugh! Cauliflower and broccoli are really big no-no's as well.. for me those raw or even cooked are like suicide.

In combination w/protein (which I'm not overly cooking.. nor am I overly cooking the veggies) and plenty of good fats, lemon and HCL.. I'm getting way more nutrient value than I would if they were raw.

I have in the past juiced raw veggies. There a great 'green lemonade' recipe out there that is quite a green powerhouse. When I drank it, enzymes were jumpin.. but juice isn't recommended w/the program I'm currently on.

In the future, I think I'll be able to digest raw veggies, but until that healing takes place.. I'll be cooking them

[Monique7nuns]

DISCLAIMER: This a journal of the first 30 day phase of a Candida Balance diet largely based on Bee's Candida Plan - the version I am creating for me. I strongly encourage those embarking on health quests like this to cater it to their individual situation.

I am tired and sore. Getting up at 5:30 according to schedule and being behind in sleep contribute to that, but then instead of going back to bed like I wanted.. I told myself that I'll catch up naturally when the time is right.

So it was up at 5:30 to roll through a morning wake up routine that includes oil pulling, tongue scraping, teeth brushing, electrolyte hydration, breathing, Qi Gong, Rebounding, Egg Drink - drinking, walking and stretching outside, dry skin brushing, showering and coconut oil moisturizing. All this before 9 am is pretty good for me. I was about a half hour ahead of schedule so I got a little computer time in.

At 10am I ate chicken, mixed veggie medley and onion made in butter w/a HCL and a little Salt-Lemon Electrolyte.

From there it was about 2 too many hours of work. I blame that on the headache I developed there.

At around 2PM I had spinach and roast beef which was surprisingly good w/two HCL's and a little Salt-Lemon Electrolyte drink.

When I got off work I was spent. My neck was so tight and stiff it gave me one of my famous neck stress headaches from hell.

According to schedule I was going to do yoga at 5 followed by meditation. I was looking forward to it but then decided that sleep and relaxation might help alleviate the pain.. and it did, thankfully. I'll take another stab at it tomorrow. I believe the yoga habit will go a long way to help my spine (and the rest of my body) detoxify and heal.

For dinner I grilled an Angus burger, a slice of onion w/home made catsup and fried carrots in butter. And two HCL's with Salt-Lemon Electrolyte drink.

Right before 2 I was hungry for the roast beef and spinach. I felt much better after I ate. Otherwise I didn't feel hungry the rest of the day. The protein really filled me up. The portions weren't very big either - just over about a cup total I'd say.

Nutrient Totals
Fat: 91gTarget: 156-219
Protein: 88gTarget: 63
Carb: 55gTarget: 31-50

Regarding Sugar.. I added a very small pinch of powdered Vit C Ascorbic acid crystals to the Salt-Lemon Electrolyte. I couldn't taste it at all and I'm not sure if it was enough to make a difference. 1 tsp of it equals 5000g with a target of 4000g per day.. something I intend to build gradually.

There was a point at work where the smell of the bread started to become a little intoxicating. It reminded me of coconut oil for some reason, although very far from it.

Emotional sugar crutch baggage.. there was/is a part of me that feels like because of the extra time spent at work I "deserve" to eat something "good".. like one of those freshly baked rolls I was smelling all day. When I get like this I think it's pretty important to take note of it and remind myself of why I'm doing this then stop thinking about it period.

Another thing I am vaguely aware of is that part of the reason for the headache and tension in my body now is because I'm not really breathing well. It's become habitual for me to take short shallow breathes when I'm starting to get stressed out.

Die Off Symptoms from Candida detoxing
I think it's too early overall BUT from applying a pretty light layer of coconut oil today, my skin has been pretty itchy. There are numerous benefits of using coconut oil as a moisturizer to which I will discuss in a later post. I may also attribute the headache to a little die-off but still probably too early.. feeling there pain there is pretty typical.

Overall I'm glad I made it through.. I feel like this is a good start and that I'm well prepared. I think once I catch up on sleep, this will start to be a whole new ballgame. Based on the number of times I have to use the facility tonight, I'll be able to get a better idea of how it's going to go..

I'm hoping these updates will be a little more organized in the future. This one feels pretty scattered.. but for now I'm calling this good. I just want to go to bed and fall asleep til 5:30 tomorrow - straight through!

[Monique7nuns]

what occurs to me these past two days is how out of touch I am with my body. I have a detailed list of my symptoms that I may post soon.. or not. I’m not sure it’s something I want to share, but if/when I do it’ll be with a before picture of me.

Waking up at 5:30 has been fairly easy to do. While I haven’t been sleeping through the night yet, I have been sleeping more soundly, more deeply and I like it. I still get tired during the day, but I think it helps me sleep sounder at night.

The morning routine is going really well. I like having that structure to run through. It’s a good way to start the day.. opposed to getting sucked into the computer for an hour or so, something I’ve become used to doing. When the spirit moves me I’ll go into more detail about it.

Since the routine has so much more movement, I’m noticing where the aches are just a little more. With my neck and upper back, for instance, the more I try to work the kinks out the worse it feels the rest of the day. On the other hand if I ease through the pain gently and the knots work out naturally.. well, I haven’t gotten to that point, but that’s the goal. I’ve done it in the past and the result was less pain.

Qi Gong, walking and stretching are great.. doing them has also been a reminder of just how tense I am - all the time. I haven’t done the yoga at 5 everyday, but I did yesterday and it was the same thing. I’m tragically tense because I hold so much stress in all these different areas of my body. It is going to take some serious discipline to unlearn this pain.

It and Bee’s Egg Drink/Smoothie are the highlight of the morning. I’m graduating the smoothie, starting with 1 egg, 1 tsp coconut oil, 1 tsp butter, 1/2 cup water and a pinch each of cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. At the end of this transition, I’ll be up to 3-4 eggs twice a day. It’s a really good natural protein shake.. I’d probably feel comfortable dubbing it as ‘the original’ protein smoothie. And honestly, when the raw eggs are blended like that with the fat and hot water (which slightly poaches them) you’d never know your drinking raw eggs unless someone told you.. it’s that good.. and thankfully so considering how much I’ll be drinking.

Actually eating the meals is going to require some creative cooking.. which can also be simple. For my first meal this morning I threw butter and dark meat chicken into pan, heated it up a little and sprinkled a bunch of Celtic sea salt on it - delicious. Today I stocked up on beef, chicken and pork as well as some more veggies. Veggies aren’t my favorite thing.. so making them taste good is a challenge.

There are certain condiments I’ve been cutting corners with.. like prepared mayo and ketchup that have sugar (!) and vinegar in them. So.. I’m going to take another stab at home made mayo - the first batch wasn’t so great. I’ll also try home made ketchup to add to burgers. The naturally sweet tangy-ness of the tomatoes goes really well with hamburger.

Cultivating the awareness has also honed in on emotional issues very quickly. It’s ironic how the change of weather today symbolizes a certain shift of consciousness. It’s a little hard to explain, but the change feels very real and positive. Along those lines, I’m coming to realize more that as great as the location of where I’m at is.. I love being in the middle of nowhere.. the energy here isn’t conducive to making positive changes. Which means I have to settle in my own place soon.

The focus then need to turn more to my finances and saving. Once the opportunity presents itself, I’m making the arrangements and I’m leaving. The alternative location keeps running through my mind like crazy. It’s where the ceramics community is and where I feel I should be.

One of the exercises in creating accountability is to keep this journal going and to record what I eat in Fit Day. I feel the most resistance to do these things for some reason. Accountability should, I feel, first begin on a personal level, but I think by sharing it as well, a bit of scrutiny or support from strangers can be imagined or created. I have to admit that this isn’t starting from the point of wanting to record the process in order to help others.. it’s starting out as something to help myself.

Well.. then again, perhaps my focus here at the beginning does need to be on just creating the accountability for myself.. to give myself a confidence kick in the butt to get me through each day just a little better.

[btw, keeping my website updated with this really sounded good in theory, but it's too much work. lol. At the end of the day my energy is spent and the last thing I want to do is fool around with it. Chances are the full posts will be on this blog: My Organic Balance.]

[BalancedExistence]

Originally Posted by Monique7nuns

Hi Stephen..

Thanks for the encouragement and the advice. I stopped by your site briefly and am impressed to see that you have found what I also feel is traditionally solid and balanced nutrition. It's inspiring to read that this type of yeast detox worked for you. I'm a ways away from adding other anti-fungals, but I'll keep the olive leaf extract in mind. Cloves seem to also be a wonder herb as I've read in the Candida support group I'm in.

Regarding cooking the food.. when it comes to digestive disorders and enzyme production me eating raw veggies is virtually pointless. Why? To be blunt, they come out pretty much how they went in. Lettuce, carrots, seeds, skins.. not to mention the stomach pain I experience. ugh! Cauliflower and broccoli are really big no-no's as well.. for me those raw or even cooked are like suicide.

In combination w/protein (which I'm not overly cooking.. nor am I overly cooking the veggies) and plenty of good fats, lemon and HCL.. I'm getting way more nutrient value than I would if they were raw.

I have in the past juiced raw veggies. There a great 'green lemonade' recipe out there that is quite a green powerhouse. When I drank it, enzymes were jumpin.. but juice isn't recommended w/the program I'm currently on.

In the future, I think I'll be able to digest raw veggies, but until that healing takes place.. I'll be cooking them

The yeast detox certainly does work. A while back I went up to my property where there is no one else around nor any shops within about 60km. I had to eat what I took with me. For a week I ate protein and fat almost exclusively and took natural anti-fungals. If fat made us fat I should have put weight on. Instead I lost a little and I don't have that much to loose. I had been on an anti-fungal program for a while before doing that. It was a sort of last push to clean my body out.

On the digestion issue the research I have in front of me suggests that your problem is caused from inflammation and food intolerance. You've likely got a disbiosis and should be taking a probiotic if you aren't already. I'm sure you're digestive problems will clear up at the pace your yeast problem clears up. From my own personal experience with fungus infection I would suggest the yeast infection and the inflammation are clearly connected.

Best of luck and keep posting about how you are doing. I for one am interested.


Stephen

[Monique7nuns]

I’m still doing the regimen.. not as well - I’ve made a modification to eat bacon (it has a little sugar in it) and corn chips (grain w/no nutritional value). The additional salt (and probably the sugar too) in the bacon and the crunch of the chips are satisfying cravings. My alternatives to ice cream.

My mood is a roller coaster.. I start off optimistic and feeling fairly ok.. and by the end of the day I’m crabby. I have low energy and I’m feeling a lot of resistance with negative issues coming out of the closet making me want to seek comfort in food..

but I’m still doing it.

[Monique7nuns]

Originally Posted by BalancedExistence

The yeast detox certainly does work. A while back I went up to my property where there is no one else around nor any shops within about 60km. I had to eat what I took with me. For a week I ate protein and fat almost exclusively and took natural anti-fungals. If fat made us fat I should have put weight on. Instead I lost a little and I don't have that much to loose. I had been on an anti-fungal program for a while before doing that. It was a sort of last push to clean my body out.

On the digestion issue the research I have in front of me suggests that your problem is caused from inflammation and food intolerance. You've likely got a disbiosis and should be taking a probiotic if you aren't already. I'm sure you're digestive problems will clear up at the pace your yeast problem clears up. From my own personal experience with fungus infection I would suggest the yeast infection and the inflammation are clearly connected.

Best of luck and keep posting about how you are doing. I for one am interested.


Stephen

That's great it only took a week.. is that how long it took total? I'll have to become better acquainted with your website to see what you've been doing.

I'm not sure if you're familiar with Bee's Candida Plan or not but it's what I'm using a guide and the time line on it after the transition period (which I'm setting at 60 days) is 2-3 years per Hering's Law of Cure.

Regarding my situation.. yes on the inflammation. I haven't yet posted my "list of health woes" nor a before picture yet, but one of the main issues is w/digestion challenges.. chronically so. I have in the past taken probiotics, but not currently. According to the plan, they as well as other things like fat, supplements, antifungals and probiotics are introduced gradually. The full plan is being on everything.. food put what I just mentioned.

I may make an exception though with the superfood sauerkraut since I'm almost out of Betaine HCL & Pepsin (enzymes) to aid digestion.

Right now I'm at the very beginning stages and for me to just get through these 30 day would be huge. I plan to do it all gradually. Thanks so much for showing interest. From the looks of your site, I see you have provided a great deal of good information.. I'll have to be checking it out soon.

Btw, I don't remember all of what i've written in this thread so far and some of this may be a repeat. Please excuse me for that. I think I'm beginning to experience what they call 'brain fog' - the ultimate excuse for forgetfulness. lol

[Monique7nuns]

During the day I think of things I want to write but then by the time I sit down I can’t remember half of it… and then I get to fight with this old computer and wordpress gremlins.. no wonder I don’t like updating this stuff. bitch and moan, bitch and moan..


And that reminds me, I think I’m beginning to experience what they call “brain fog”.. This morning going into work I felt it. I have to drive a little ways on an old highway to get there and driving always makes me very relaxed to the point of falling asleep. So I got to work and felt tired but also very spacey, like I couldn’t focus on anything. At the same time I felt pretty good so I was happy. It was strange, like being high.


On today’s menu: 2 Egg Smoothie; Egg/Bacon Rings; Roast Beef and Spinach; Butter Chicken and Potatoes. Extra - corn chips
Baked Bacon & Egg Rings

Roast Beef and Spinach



From cutting a larger majority of the sugar and grains out.. increasing fat, proteins and complex carbs

1. my stomach pains have significantly decreased.
2. In the morning, I’m hacking up some major phloem - it’s thick enough to make me gag. It’s pretty gross.

Signs of Detox

1. increased acne
2. major itching - From dry skin brushing before shower and the coconut oil I’m putting all over thinly - my skin is a lot softer.. but then after 5pm I start itching pretty much until I fall asleep around 10 or so. And it’s insane itching.. especially on my forearms. I’ve experiences something like this a few years ago and my poor arms look like they’ve been through a war from all the freckles and scars. The last thing I want to do is make it worse, but damn.. it’s just crazy itching. I’m pretty sure it’s a reaction to the coconut oil. Since it’s an anti fungal it’s reacting to whatever detoxing is happening through my skin. I need to look into how to alleviate it

Exercising Effects

1. my mood while all over the place for the most part is stabilized and pretty positive while I’m exercising - it serves as great stress relief, not to mention a sanity break.
2. I feel like I’m learning to be more aware of my body, especially how important breathing is..
3. being out side first thing is really nice.. I’m seeing many pictures and feeling inspired.
4. Qi gong energy flow take a while to cultivate. I’m very interested to know what a practice on Day 30 will feel like

During the entire month of august, I’ve been very stagnant.. due to depression I think.. Now after 5 days of completing a morning routine including simple Qi Gong, 5 min of rebounding, 30 minutes of walking and about 10 minutes of stretching..

Transitional Cheat Foods

• Potatoes - but not two days in a row and only IF I feel like I “need” it
• Tortilla Chips - because their salty and crunchy. Main ingredient is corn which I know has no nutritional value, but for my purposes it satisfies those cravings. Even though I haven’t had any.. I’m also considering pop corn. If/when I get some macadamia nut oil, I just might go there.
• Bacon - because it’s salty and crunch too. The bacon I’m eating is cured thus there is sugar in it. But today for the first time, I started to think it tastes too salty. This is a good sign and could lead to me not craving it anymore.

I’m also considering is to have one “cheat” day. Per Bee’s Plan , and I’m not sure if this is listed anywhere on her site, she has mentioned it in the Candida Support Yahoo group though, one cheat per week is allowed as long as it’s eaten with in a two hour period of time. This is a minimum allowance for those like me who see this as a ’saving grace’ because of all the other eating issues I have. From reading the group, however, it seems that those who’ve been on the plan for longer periods of time don’t want or need that out or have something pretty minimal. Most don’t want it because by that time it compromises their progress due to an increased sensitivity to the “illegal” foods. IE) the slightest bit of sugar or grains can result in a pretty hefty reaction.


But since I am still in the transitional period and since I have experienced progress in the past even when I did cheat here and there, I’m thinking of cheating tomorrow by having a roast beef sub sandwich on white bread with American cheese, lettuce and mayo AND some baked Lay’s with a cookie or an ice cream cone.


Is this something I should allow myself or is it something I should resist? Naturally, I’m leaning towards go for it - all the rationalizing is more for me and this process than it is worrying about building up some sort of credibility in other people minds.. SO i’m going to do it.


I have to learn moderation and how not to want these types of foods.

Graduation to..

1. 1 egg & 1 tsp of coconut oil increased to 2 eggs & 1 tbs of coconut oil
2. Subbing sauerkraut for the HCL to aid digestion and begin introducing good bacteria to help balance that environment (probiotics)

I’m going to try and use food as the primary source of supplements like enzymes, probiotics, Vitamin B, etc… to be discussed more when I get there.


My patience is about shot while trying to get this together. I feel these updates so far have been very scattered and random.. chaotic.. generally I like a little more order than this.. but I’m trying to learn how to let these little things just be.


I’ve been awake since 4:45am.. it’s time for bed.

[Monique7nuns]

Today I’m going to catch up on a little unfinished business and evaluate what I’m doing and figure out where I can make improvements..

But first, a Day 6 Recap

I had my cheat sub sandwich and ice cream cone yesterday afternoon and felt really bad afterward. The day was a roller coaster. I woke up, ran through my morning routine and was feeling at about 80%. At work I peaked at around 95% and felt very optimistic.. I ate my cheat meal and sank down to about 25%. My stomach was in knots, I felt flu-ish, stiff and tight.. as well very tired. Finally I took two Tylenol and laid down for about a hour and fell asleep for a little while.
When I woke up I felt a lot better so I made some popcorn. Having another ‘cheat’ right after experience those effects makes very little sense to me, but it’s what I was hungry for so I had it. So far it hasn’t’ come back to haunt me like the ‘official cheat’ did.

This experience naturally makes me feel like I should reconsider the ‘cheat’ and decide whether or not it’s worth it. On one hand, it feels like I psychologically need it.. on the on other hand, I logically tell myself that the idea of a ‘cheat’ totally defeats the purpose, so why do it at all. Basically that line of reasoning discredits the psychology of it as an excuse not to boldly proceed.

It’s exhausting. Battling this back and forth and in this case.. I’m going to just drop the issue (for now) and focus on today.

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My Candida Overgrowth Symptoms compiled from.. ctd at My Organic Balance.

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I can see by the stats that people are reading this and I think that's great.. however it isn't generating any discussion.. with the exception of Stephen.. thanks!.. At this point, given the purpose of a forum, I'm not sure I should continue posting here. I don't think it is of benefit to anyone.

If you'd like to continue reading about this, please do so at My Organic Balance.. the link in the signature will take you there.

[BalancedExistence]

Originally Posted by Monique7nuns

That's great it only took a week.. is that how long it took total? I'll have to become better acquainted with your website to see what you've been doing.

I'm not sure if you're familiar with Bee's Candida Plan or not but it's what I'm using a guide and the time line on it after the transition period (which I'm setting at 60 days) is 2-3 years per Hering's Law of Cure.

Regarding my situation.. yes on the inflammation. I haven't yet posted my "list of health woes" nor a before picture yet, but one of the main issues is w/digestion challenges.. chronically so. I have in the past taken probiotics, but not currently. According to the plan, they as well as other things like fat, supplements, antifungals and probiotics are introduced gradually. The full plan is being on everything.. food put what I just mentioned.

I may make an exception though with the superfood sauerkraut since I'm almost out of Betaine HCL & Pepsin (enzymes) to aid digestion.

Right now I'm at the very beginning stages and for me to just get through these 30 day would be huge. I plan to do it all gradually. Thanks so much for showing interest. From the looks of your site, I see you have provided a great deal of good information.. I'll have to be checking it out soon.

Btw, I don't remember all of what i've written in this thread so far and some of this may be a repeat. Please excuse me for that. I think I'm beginning to experience what they call 'brain fog' - the ultimate excuse for forgetfulness. lol

Just quickly - I was on an intense no sugar in any form diet for over a month. Then I eased back a little. The week at the property was the last week I was on the intense diet. One reason why I went there was because some cravings were getting harsh so I went where I couldn't actually find any such foods.


Stephen