Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Help! My son has a terrible yeast infection and I am starting to feel the effects myself... My first question is: could brewing the k-tea have encouraged yeast to grow in our house and cause this? Could applying the tea have any benefits? I am really worried that brewing this fermented product could be aiding to the problem. Please set me straight! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 In message <g9meds+h4seeGroups> you wrote: > Help! My son has a terrible yeast infection and I am starting to feel > the effects myself... My first question is: could brewing the k-tea > have encouraged yeast to grow in our house and cause this? Could > applying the tea have any benefits? I am really worried that brewing > this fermented product could be aiding to the problem. Please set me > straight! Here a short, to the point answer from Gunther and afterwards lots more different voices I have collected in my 'Candida' box': Q: I wonder if anyone has experience with kombucha tea and Candida. Any info you could pass along would be appreciated. A: There are pathogen (harmful) and apathogen (harmless) yeasts. > Kombucha is of the harmless kind. The Schizosacharomycodes, that is in the Kombucha culture, is a yeast that and is not in the family of candida, so it can be actually antagonistic to the troublesome yeast that infects so many people. Prof. Rieth, Hamburg, Germans leading expert in Mycology confirmed me: There is absolutely no risk in drinking Kombucha as regards of yeast infections since the Kombucha yeast are apathogen. You can rely on his judgment that is based on careful research work. Prof Rieth also told me, there is very little knowledge of mycology (fungal diseases) even at doctors and many wrong allegations are made. So enjoy your Kombucha. Gunther Gunther W. , Genossensch.-Str. 10, 75217 Birkenfeld/Germany The Most High has created medicines out of the earth -----sep-------------------------------------------------------- From: Porzio, Leonard V. Date: 03 Jan 96 13:16:49 EST Subject: Results after 4 months " For the first six weeks the effects seemed to intensify my candida symptoms and my bowels were running amuck. However, after 3 months I was cured of my candida infestation and my intestines are back to normal functioning, something I haven't experienced in at least 3 years! " -----sep-------------------------------------------------------- From: APHarlan Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 12:52:01 -0400 Subject: CANDIDA SHOWDOWN AT KOMBUCHA CORRAL " My personal experience has been that kombucha tea has GREATLY alleviated problems with Candida, to the point that I don't even think about it anymore It was not my impetus for taking it, and I was initially concerned that it might worsen the condition. I make my brew somewhat vinegary, just to burn up the sugar, but haven't had any reaction except loss of that wonderful bloated feeling with its associated discomforts. " -----sep-------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2000 13:00:36 -0500 From: Len Porzio kombucha@... Subject: Candida Reprinted and modified on behalf of new list members suffering from candida: For those of you that have seen this before, I apologize. But there still seems to be a need to get the word out: " Candida is a naturally occurring yeast which lives in the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts as well as on the skin. By the time we are six months old, as many as 95 percent of us are supporting intestinal candida colonies. When an overgrowth occurs, it is the result of an imbalance in the intestinal flora. Antibiotics, birth control pills, pregnancy, diabetes, and cortisone-like drugs (including steroids) encourage yeast growth. Also to blame are diets high in sugar and low in fiber. " The Yeast Syndrome Drs.Trowbridge and Candida infestation happened to me in 1992 as a result of a life long diet high in sugar and other refined carbs. I suspect a bee-pollen honey mixture I was taking finally tipped the scales since the combination B vitamins and sugar was the perfect breeding ground for Candida For three years I tried various diets and remedies to rid myself of the problem, with marginal success. They all helped but none gave permanent results. In July, 95 I began brewing Kombucha Tea (KT) and by that September I discovered that a very mature KT brew, just about vinegar strength, seemed to be having a positive impact on my condition. By that Christmas that year my symptoms were gone. I can say with confidence, this time it's permanent! Once again I can eat whatever I want whether or not I drink KT. But I still drink it because I like it and value it's health benefits in general. Yes KT contains various yeast cultures. All of them excellent for the digestive track. Theory has it that, since these are competitors to Candida albicans they tend to starve it out. At the same time the detoxifying nature of KT helps rid ones system of the toxins produced by candida, insuring these toxins don't further depress your immune system. To be noted, however: For the first 3-4 weeks I was more prone to colds, had a persistent raw throat and very oily skin. For the first 6 weeks the effects seemed to intensify my candida symptoms and my bowels were running amuck. However, after 3 months I was cured of the infestation and my intestines were back to normal functioning, something I hadn't experienced in the previous 3 years. IMHO, during the early weeks of detoxifying with KT, the proverbial week link in a person's health chain will always show signs of stress. But if you proceed cautiously, this irritating phase relents and health is restored. For me this period was 3 months but, aside from candida, I had a strong healthy body and was in excellent athletic condition. Still C-free thanks to KT, --Len Porzio (In glorious Charlottesville, VA) -----sep-------------------------------------------------------- From: LPorzio Subject: RE: [KT] candida Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 10:29:21 -0700 There are many testimonials by Candida suffers to the benefits of KT in the archives. I wish I had my old postings handy, but suffice it to say KT cured me of a long bout with candida in a matter of months after suffering with it for 4 years prior to drinking KT. Two things to remember when treating candida with KT. First make sure that the brew is very mature - almost to the point of being vinegar but more on the tart than sour side. You don't want to ingest any sugar since the candida just love sugar. Second expect the symptoms to get worse initially before they improve. My first couple of weeks were very uncomfortable as the yeast die off put more stress on my system as did the general detox effects one gets when beginning to use KT. You might want to gradually increase the dose as you feel your body can deal with the detox. By the third week you should begin to see gradual improvement. It took me about 3 months to completely rid myself of my candida problems. I've been clean since 1996. - Len (In Charlottesville, VA) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: atlantic1 Subject: Re: [KT] candida Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 10:31:47 -0700 Below is a quote from Gunther 's website, the foremost authority on Kombucha (I wish I could converse in German as well as he does in English): Worry about Candida or other yeast infections? Not so! Kombucha is a different kind of Yeast-Fungi. There are pathogen (harmful) and apathogen (harmless) yeasts. Kombucha is of the harmless kind. Since kombucha is called a " mushroom " by many people, and a " fungus " by others, and since it is a yeast as well as a bacterial ferment, there are those who will automatically warn all candida albicans victims - those with chronic candiasis or any other kind of yeast infections - to stay away from Kombucha However, this is not right. The Schizosacharomycodes, that is in the Kombucha culture, is a yeast that is not in the family of candida, so it can be actually antagonistic to the troublesome yeast that infects so many people. Kombucha is likely to be very beneficial for the following reason. Candida albicans is a yeast which competes with your bowel microflora and produces nothing in the way of benefit to the host organism. It occupies the body's defenses which have to be mobilized to oppose it. While this is going on your immune system can not effectively deal with other infections. Kombucha, on the other hand, is a community of microorganisms that do have a beneficial effect on the host, namely by producing glucuronic acid. The yeasts in Kombucha compete with the candida yeasts and gradually replace them. They reproduce vegitatively or by fission rather than by producing spores. This means that instead of having an enemy inside you, you have a friend. In addition you will also have some of the organisms which will colonize your gut somewhat and continue their good work. Provided that your batch is not contaminated with mold, there is nothing in Kombucha that can harm you. It is true that certain people may have a sensitivity to it, but that can be alleviated by reducing the dose. So that is about it. Nothing mystical! Nothing magical! and nothing harmful. Prof. Rieth, Hamburg, Germans leading expert in Mycology confirmed me: There is absolutely no risk in drinking Kombucha as regards of yeast infections since the Kombucha yeast are apathogen. You can rely on his judgment that is based on careful research work. There is a large amount of scientific papers which proof, that there is no danger and no concern against the preparing of your own Kombucha beverage. Prof. Rieth told me, there is very little knowledge of mycology (fungal diseases) even at doctors and many wrong allegations are made. The German " Bundesgesundheitsamt " (the top Public Health Office in Germany like the FDA in the USA) says: " Kombucha is not injurious to health " . I hope that this is of value to some people who are worried by the fear and anxiety spread about KT by the tabloid media in particular. http://www.kombu.de/candida.htm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Porzio, Leonard V. Subject: Candida Date: 4/03/96 For those of you that have seen this before, I apologize. But there still seems to be a need to get the word out: " Candida is a naturally occurring yeast which lives in the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts as well as on the skin. By the time we are six months old, as many as 95 percent of us are supporting intestinal candida colonies. When an overgrowth occurs, it is the result of an imbalance in the intestinal flora. Antibiotics, birth control pills, pregnancy, diabetis, and cortisone-like drugs (including steroids) encourage yeast growth. Also to blame are diets high in sugar and low in fiber. " The Yeast Syndrome Drs.Trowbridge and Candida infestation happened to me about 4 years ago as a result of a life long diet high in sugar and other refined carbs. I suspect a bee-pollen honey mixture I was taking finally tipped the scales since the combination B vitamins and sugar was the perfect breeding ground for Candida. For three years I tried various diets and remedies to rid myself of the problem, with marginal success. They all helped but none gave permanent results. In July last year I began brewing KT and by September I discovered that a very mature KT brew, just about vinegar strength, seemed to be having a positive impact on my condition. By Christmas my symptoms were gone. And after two weeks of dining on traditional holiday goodies I can say with confidence, this time it's permanent! Yes KT contains various yeast cultures. All of them excellent for the digestive track. Theory has it that, since these are competitors to Candida albicans they tend to starve it out. At the same time the detoxifying nature of KT helps rid ones system of the toxins produced by candida, insuring these toxins don't further depress your immune system. To be noted, however: For the first 3-4 weeks I was more prone to colds, had a persistent raw throat and very oily skin. For the first 6 weeks the effects seemed to intensify my candida symptoms and my bowels were running amuck. However, after 3 months I was cured of the infestation and my intestines were back to normal functioning, something I hadn't experienced in the previous 3 years. IMHO, during the early weeks of detoxifying with KT, the proverbial week link in a person's health chain will always show signs of stress. But if you proceed cautiously, this irritating phase relents and health is restored. For me this period was 3 months but, aside from candida, I had a strong healthy body and was in excellent athletic condition. --Len Porzio (In glorious Charlottesville, VA) ************** here is another reprint that may help ****************** >.... What I have noticed is that when I eat/drink certain >things (coffee, apples and other fruit, carbohydrates) I swell >up and simultaneously get dehydrated; apparently all of the >fluid in my system tries to collect in my intestines. The next >day I have an attack of diarrhea which leaves me feeling very >tired and generally unpleasant - and forget getting anything >done that day. Does this sound like what you went through? Yes, that's exactly what I experienced, although I didn't notice being terribly tired, perhaps because I'd been a long distance runner for 20 years prior and I was 12 years your junior when it became a problem. At the peak of my disease I was hitting the bathroom every hour and had little control. Also, although it began in my lower intestines, as it got worse it seemed to work it's way backwards up my through my organs until it got to the point where 10 minutes after eating any carb my stomach would inflate and I would be belching for an hour afterward. >Stress is a very definite factor but I don't know how to deal >with it. Maybe I am going to have to eliminate all carbohydrate >from my diet for a while. Agreed! I was not under stress then but for 3 years prior I had a work relationship conflict which was unusually stressful. >The frustrating part about this is that a very few years ago I >found I could use a protein and fruit/vegetable (no refined >carbs or sugar) diet and it had significant impacts on my blood >pressure and general well being - now I cannot tolerate the same >diet. Consider the alternative! But if you would like ideas on a diet check out the Atkins diet. It focuses on reduced carbs. If you make a commitment for 3 months to the diet, supplemented by as much vinegary KT as you can stand, I guarantee you'll either have it licked or will realize control of the situation by the end of that period. >I am having a little problem in stockpiling any KT which has >gone to the vinegar like stage, mostly because I am new at this >and also because the weather keeps changing on me. I can >definitely tell that you are right though, the more tart the >flavor the better my digestive system seems to respond - the >real sweet stuff seems to have the same effect as sugar (no >surprise). I brew 2 gallons at a time in fish bowls on top of my water heaters and store it in a 3 gallon glass bottle I got at a local wine hobbyist shop. You sound like you're hoping this thing will disappear by itself. Believe me when I say you're having this experience because it's time to change your habits for life. Yes it's going to be tough for the next few months and will require absolute will-power on your part. But afterwards you'll be able to go back to a reasonable well balanced diet and you'll thank God for the wake up call. You're objective is to starve out the Candida. Each time you slip with a starchy or sugary food it comes back stronger and it will take that much longer to get under control. As the great sneaker sage once said - JUST DO IT! **************** Post Script ********************* It's been more than 4 years since I cured my Candida problem with a combination of KT and diet change. I'm in great shape and there is not sign of a candida problem. I must stress to anyone with this problem that, any form of fruit, starch or sugar is a threat to a candida victim until the condition is brought under control. The KT should be tart to sour just as if you were a diabetic! Once all signs of the disease has vanished gradually work whole grains back into the diet. If this seems acceptable to the body then other starches in moderation, preferable as part of a balanced meal may be acceptable. At any time if you see symptoms reappear, immediately go back to the original starch/sugar free diet. Also avoid sugar substitutes as this makes it much tougher to deal with the sugar cravings that accompany a severe candida infestation. - - Len (In Glorious Charlottesville, VA) _____ end _____ end _____ end _____________________________ -- +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ <)))<>< http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk <)))<>< http://www.AnswersInGenesis.com our church: http://www.newlifederby.org.uk Suffering helps cure us of the illusion of independence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Hi EveryOne, According to list members who have used Kombucha to deal with Candida it is best to use Kombucha that has been fermented past the sweet stage so that most of the sugar is gone.....you can always add Stevia to your glass of KT to give it a sweeter taste. If your KT is very acidic you might prefer it diluted in water. In the FILES section of the list homepage on there is a folder called Kombucha threads and you will find a Kombucha thread on Candida which has posts from many members talking about their use of KT with Candida.... Peace, Love and Harmony, Bev -- In kombucha tea , Margret Pegg <Minstrel@...> wrote: > > In message <g9meds+h4se@...> you wrote: > > > Help! My son has a terrible yeast infection and I am starting to feel > > the effects myself... My first question is: could brewing the k-tea > > have encouraged yeast to grow in our house and cause this? Could > > applying the tea have any benefits? I am really worried that brewing > > this fermented product could be aiding to the problem. Please set me > > straight! > > Here a short, to the point answer from Gunther and afterwards lots > more different voices I have collected in my 'Candida' box': > > Q: I wonder if anyone has experience with kombucha tea and > Candida. Any info you could pass along would be appreciated. > > A: There are pathogen (harmful) and apathogen (harmless) yeasts. > > Kombucha is of the harmless kind. > > The Schizosacharomycodes, that is in the Kombucha culture, is a yeast that > and is not in the family of candida, so it can be actually antagonistic to > the troublesome yeast that infects so many people. > > Prof. Rieth, Hamburg, Germans leading expert in Mycology confirmed me: There > is absolutely no risk in drinking Kombucha as regards of yeast infections > since the Kombucha yeast are apathogen. You can rely on his judgment that is > based on careful research work. Prof Rieth also told me, there is very > little knowledge of mycology (fungal diseases) even at doctors and many > wrong allegations are made. > > So enjoy your Kombucha. > Gunther > > > Gunther W. , Genossensch.-Str. 10, 75217 Birkenfeld/Germany > The Most High has created medicines out of the earth > > -----sep-------------------------------------------------------- > > From: Porzio, Leonard V. > Date: 03 Jan 96 13:16:49 EST > Subject: Results after 4 months > > > " For the first six weeks the effects seemed to intensify my candida > symptoms and my bowels were running amuck. However, after 3 months I was > cured of my candida infestation and my intestines are back to normal > functioning, something I haven't experienced in at least 3 years! " > > -----sep-------------------------------------------------------- > > From: APHarlan > Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 12:52:01 -0400 > Subject: CANDIDA SHOWDOWN AT KOMBUCHA CORRAL > > " My personal experience has been that kombucha tea has GREATLY alleviated > problems with Candida, to the point that I don't even think about it anymore > It was not my impetus for taking it, and I was initially concerned that it > might worsen the condition. I make my brew somewhat vinegary, just to burn > up the sugar, but haven't had any reaction except loss of that wonderful > bloated feeling with its associated discomforts. " > > -----sep-------------------------------------------------------- > > Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2000 13:00:36 -0500 > From: Len Porzio > kombucha@... > Subject: Candida > > > Reprinted and modified on behalf of new list members suffering from candida: > > > For those of you that have seen this before, I apologize. But there > still seems to be a need to get the word out: > > " Candida is a naturally occurring yeast which lives in the mucous > membranes of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts as well as > on the skin. By the time we are six months old, as many as 95 > percent of us are supporting intestinal candida colonies. When an > overgrowth occurs, it is the result of an imbalance in the intestinal > flora. Antibiotics, birth control pills, pregnancy, diabetes, and > cortisone-like drugs (including steroids) encourage yeast growth. Also to > blame are diets high in sugar and low in fiber. " > > The Yeast Syndrome > Drs.Trowbridge and > > Candida infestation happened to me in 1992 as a result of a life long > diet high in sugar and other refined carbs. I suspect a bee-pollen > honey mixture I was taking finally tipped the scales since the > combination B vitamins and sugar was the perfect breeding ground for Candida > > > For three years I tried various diets and remedies to rid myself of the > problem, with marginal success. They all helped but none gave permanent > results. > > In July, 95 I began brewing Kombucha Tea (KT) and by that September I > discovered that a very mature KT brew, just about vinegar strength, seemed > to be having a positive impact on my condition. > > By that Christmas that year my symptoms were gone. I can say with > confidence, this time it's permanent! Once again I can eat whatever I want > whether or not I drink KT. But I still drink it because I like it and > value it's health benefits in general. > > Yes KT contains various yeast cultures. All of them excellent for the > digestive track. Theory has it that, since these are competitors to > Candida albicans they tend to starve it out. At the same time the > detoxifying nature of KT helps rid ones system of the toxins produced by > candida, insuring these toxins don't further depress your immune system. > > To be noted, however: > > For the first 3-4 weeks I was more prone to colds, had a persistent raw > throat and very oily skin. > > For the first 6 weeks the effects seemed to intensify my candida > symptoms and my bowels were running amuck. However, after 3 months I was > cured of the infestation and my intestines were back to normal > functioning, something I hadn't experienced in the previous 3 years. > > IMHO, during the early weeks of detoxifying with KT, the proverbial week > link in a person's health chain will always show signs of stress. But if you > proceed cautiously, this irritating phase relents and health is > restored. > > > For me this period was 3 months but, aside from candida, I had a strong > healthy body and was in excellent athletic condition. > > Still C-free thanks to KT, > --Len Porzio (In glorious Charlottesville, VA) > > -----sep-------------------------------------------------------- > > From: LPorzio > Subject: RE: [KT] candida > Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 10:29:21 -0700 > > > There are many testimonials by Candida suffers to the benefits of KT in the > archives. I wish I had my old postings handy, but suffice it to say KT > cured me of a long bout with candida in a matter of months after suffering > with it for 4 years prior to drinking KT. > > Two things to remember when treating candida with KT. First make sure that > the brew is very mature - almost to the point of being vinegar but more on > the tart than sour side. You don't want to ingest any sugar since the > candida just love sugar. > > Second expect the symptoms to get worse initially before they improve. My > first couple of weeks were very uncomfortable as the yeast die off put more > stress on my system as did the general detox effects one gets when > beginning to use KT. You might want to gradually increase the dose as you > feel your body can deal with the detox. > > By the third week you should begin to see gradual improvement. It took me > about 3 months to completely rid myself of my candida problems. I've been > clean since 1996. > > - Len (In Charlottesville, VA) > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > From: atlantic1 > Subject: Re: [KT] candida > Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 10:31:47 -0700 > > > Below is a quote from Gunther 's website, the foremost authority on > Kombucha (I wish I could converse in German as well as he does in English): > Worry about Candida or other yeast infections? Not so! Kombucha is a > different kind of Yeast-Fungi. There are pathogen (harmful) and apathogen > (harmless) yeasts. Kombucha is of the harmless kind. Since kombucha is > called a " mushroom " by many people, and a " fungus " by others, and since it > is a yeast as well as a bacterial ferment, there are those who will > automatically warn all candida albicans victims - those with chronic > candiasis or any other kind of yeast infections - to stay away from Kombucha > However, this is not right. > > The Schizosacharomycodes, that is in the Kombucha culture, is a yeast that > is not in the family of candida, so it can be actually antagonistic to the > troublesome yeast that infects so many people. Kombucha is likely to be > very beneficial for the following reason. Candida albicans is a yeast which > competes with your bowel microflora and produces nothing in the way of > benefit to the host organism. It occupies the body's defenses which have to > be mobilized to oppose it. While this is going on your immune system can > not effectively deal with other infections. Kombucha, on the other hand, is > a community of microorganisms that do have a beneficial effect on the host, > namely by producing glucuronic acid. The yeasts in Kombucha compete with > the candida yeasts and gradually replace them. They reproduce vegitatively > or by fission rather than by producing spores. This means that instead of > having an enemy inside you, you have a friend. > > In addition you will also have some of the organisms which will colonize > your gut somewhat and continue their good work. Provided that your batch is > not contaminated with mold, there is nothing in Kombucha that can harm you. > It is true that certain people may have a sensitivity to it, but that can > be alleviated by reducing the dose. So that is about it. Nothing mystical! > Nothing magical! and nothing harmful. > > Prof. Rieth, Hamburg, Germans leading expert in Mycology confirmed me: There > is absolutely no risk in drinking Kombucha as regards of yeast infections > since the Kombucha yeast are apathogen. You can rely on his judgment that > is based on careful research work. There is a large amount of scientific > papers which proof, that there is no danger and no concern against the > preparing of your own Kombucha beverage. Prof. Rieth told me, there is very > little knowledge of mycology (fungal diseases) even at doctors and many > wrong allegations are made. > > The German " Bundesgesundheitsamt " (the top Public Health Office in Germany > like the FDA in the USA) says: " Kombucha is not injurious to health " . I > hope that this is of value to some people who are worried by the fear and > anxiety spread about KT by the tabloid media in particular. > > http://www.kombu.de/candida.htm > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > From: Porzio, Leonard V. > Subject: Candida > Date: 4/03/96 > > > For those of you that have seen this before, I apologize. But there still > seems to be a need to get the word out: > > > " Candida is a naturally occurring yeast which lives in the > mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary > tracts as well as on the skin. By the time we are six months > old, as many as 95 percent of us are supporting intestinal > candida colonies. When an overgrowth occurs, it is the result > of an imbalance in the intestinal flora. Antibiotics, birth > control pills, pregnancy, diabetis, and cortisone-like drugs > (including steroids) encourage yeast growth. Also to blame are > diets high in sugar and low in fiber. " > > > The Yeast Syndrome > Drs.Trowbridge and > > > Candida infestation happened to me about 4 years ago as a result of a life > long diet high in sugar and other refined carbs. I suspect a bee-pollen > honey mixture I was taking finally tipped the scales since the combination B > vitamins and sugar was the perfect breeding ground for Candida. > > For three years I tried various diets and remedies to rid myself of the > problem, with marginal success. They all helped but none gave permanent > results. > > In July last year I began brewing KT and by September I discovered that a > very mature KT brew, just about vinegar strength, seemed to be having a > positive impact on my condition. > > By Christmas my symptoms were gone. And after two weeks of dining on > traditional holiday goodies I can say with confidence, this time it's > permanent! > > Yes KT contains various yeast cultures. All of them excellent for the > digestive track. Theory has it that, since these are competitors to Candida > albicans they tend to starve it out. At the same time the detoxifying nature > of KT helps rid ones system of the toxins produced by candida, insuring > these toxins don't further depress your immune system. > > To be noted, however: > > For the first 3-4 weeks I was more prone to colds, had a persistent raw > throat and very oily skin. > > For the first 6 weeks the effects seemed to intensify my candida symptoms > and my bowels were running amuck. However, after 3 months I was cured of the > infestation and my intestines were back to normal functioning, something I > hadn't experienced in the previous 3 years. > > IMHO, during the early weeks of detoxifying with KT, the proverbial week > link in a person's health chain will always show signs of stress. But if you > proceed cautiously, this irritating phase relents and health is restored. > For me this period was 3 months but, aside from candida, I had a strong > healthy body and was in excellent athletic condition. > > --Len Porzio (In glorious Charlottesville, VA) > > > ************** here is another reprint that may help ****************** > > > >.... What I have noticed is that when I eat/drink certain > >things (coffee, apples and other fruit, carbohydrates) I swell > >up and simultaneously get dehydrated; apparently all of the > >fluid in my system tries to collect in my intestines. The next > >day I have an attack of diarrhea which leaves me feeling very > >tired and generally unpleasant - and forget getting anything > >done that day. Does this sound like what you went through? > > > Yes, that's exactly what I experienced, although I didn't notice being > terribly tired, perhaps because I'd been a long distance runner for 20 years > prior and I was 12 years your junior when it became a problem. At the peak > of my disease I was hitting the bathroom every hour and had little control. > Also, although it began in my lower intestines, as it got worse it seemed to > work it's way backwards up my through my organs until it got to the point > where 10 minutes after eating any carb my stomach would inflate and I would > be belching for an hour afterward. > > > >Stress is a very definite factor but I don't know how to deal > >with it. Maybe I am going to have to eliminate all carbohydrate > >from my diet for a while. > > > Agreed! I was not under stress then but for 3 years prior I had a work > relationship conflict which was unusually stressful. > > > >The frustrating part about this is that a very few years ago I > >found I could use a protein and fruit/vegetable (no refined > >carbs or sugar) diet and it had significant impacts on my blood > >pressure and general well being - now I cannot tolerate the same > >diet. > > > Consider the alternative! But if you would like ideas on a diet check out > the Atkins diet. It focuses on reduced carbs. If you make a commitment for > 3 months to the diet, supplemented by as much vinegary KT as you can stand, > I guarantee you'll either have it licked or will realize control of the > situation by the end of that period. > > > >I am having a little problem in stockpiling any KT which has > >gone to the vinegar like stage, mostly because I am new at this > >and also because the weather keeps changing on me. I can > >definitely tell that you are right though, the more tart the > >flavor the better my digestive system seems to respond - the > >real sweet stuff seems to have the same effect as sugar (no > >surprise). > > > I brew 2 gallons at a time in fish bowls on top of my water heaters and > store it in a 3 gallon glass bottle I got at a local wine hobbyist shop. > > You sound like you're hoping this thing will disappear by itself. Believe me > when I say you're having this experience because it's time to change your > habits for life. Yes it's going to be tough for the next few months and will > require absolute will-power on your part. But afterwards you'll be able to > go back to a reasonable well balanced diet and you'll thank God for the wake > up call. > > You're objective is to starve out the Candida. Each time you slip with a > starchy or sugary food it comes back stronger and it will take that much > longer to get under control. > > > As the great sneaker sage once said - JUST DO IT! > > **************** Post Script ********************* > > It's been more than 4 years since I cured my Candida problem with a > combination of KT and diet change. I'm in great shape and there is not sign > of a candida problem. > > I must stress to anyone with this problem that, any form of fruit, starch or > sugar is a threat to a candida victim until the condition is brought under > control. The KT should be tart to sour just as if you were a diabetic! > > Once all signs of the disease has vanished gradually work whole grains back > into the diet. If this seems acceptable to the body then other starches in > moderation, preferable as part of a balanced meal may be acceptable. > > At any time if you see symptoms reappear, immediately go back to the > original starch/sugar free diet. Also avoid sugar substitutes as this makes > it much tougher to deal with the sugar cravings that accompany a severe > candida infestation. > > - - Len (In Glorious Charlottesville, VA) > _____ end _____ end _____ end _____________________________ > > > -- > +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ > <)))<>< http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk <)))<>< > http://www.AnswersInGenesis.com > our church: http://www.newlifederby.org.uk > Suffering helps cure us of the illusion of independence. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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