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Hi Bee and everyone,

My name is and I've been on the diet for almost two months. I will be 25

this month but feel so much older. I still need to add a few supplements, but

am taking coconut oil, cod liver oil, vitamin c, calcium, and magnesium, and

have eliminated all sugars and carbs except the ones listed on Bee's healthy

diet page. The symptoms I have dealt with since childhood include severe

allergies (cats, mold, pollen. etc.) chronic migraines and headaches,anxiety

(generalized anxiety disorder) and eczema. Over the last five years after

having to take antibiotics several times, more symptoms have emerged such as

oral thrush, about 4 UTI's, a yeast infection,dry, itchy skin, severe fatigue,

pms, brain fog, constipation, and hypoglycemia. Over the last three years I

have endured 3 extremely stressful events which I feel so deteriorated my

condition that it prompted me to take action, and I'm so glad I found this

group.

I am happy to report that the hypoglycemia seemed to disappear immedietely upon

eliminating sugar. I have noticed significant improvement with headaches/neck

pain except during detox, and with my pms and cramping as well. My skin is also

improving, and I have been very regular for the past two weeks. I have probably

lost about 15 pounds, however I am not too concerned because I am still within a

healthy range for my height. The thing that I struggle with most is fatigue and

intense anxiety. It's ironic because I was diagnosed with having an anxiety

disorder because of my overwhelming fear of illness, and now am actually really

sick which makes this process especially challenging. I am also a vocalist and

my body is my instrument. I feel so depressed that I am unable to pursue my

career the way I could when I was well.

Anyway, I really appreciate having come across Bee's website and this group for

encouragement. My mom is a former FDA environmental scientist specializing in

food safety and is writing a book on the dangers of mercury exposure as we

speak. She had some different ideas about this diet, but I find that Bee's

extensive experience and research on candida has given me the most hope and

results so far. Thanks Bee!