Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Hi Kat, Welcome to our group! >While discussing the diet with a friend, she says I don't have to stay on this diet forever, but from what I understood by the article is that this is the way i always have> to eat to not get candidas again. I don't think I have it very badly, > I don't eat processed foods or diary, but over Easter I ate a bunch of> candy for about a week and suddenly got gassey and crampy. ==>You do not have to eat the candida diet after curing candida, but it is such a healthy diet that it will keep your body healthy for life, somewhat modified of course. You do need to maintain a healthy diet to keep your immune system up to par so you do not get candida overgrowth again. It sounds like you were eating fairly healthy anyway. But even fruits without good fats are not healthy in large quantities, and unsoaked grains, nuts, seeds and beans are very damaging for anyone. >>Looking over the list of foods I can eat, there isn't much on there I can> tolerate. I can't eat a lot of meat due to the IBS and problems with> digesting it, so I'm down to eggs and cabbage! ==>IBS is caused by candida overgrowth. This diet will help heal your intestines and stop the spasms. Did you know that meats and " good " fats are much easier to digest and do less harm to the intestines than carbs? In order to overcome candida and IBS you will need good meats. Do remember there is a lot of false information about digestion of meats out there. The food industry makes lots of money by selling their carbs. The fact is humans can be very healthy on all meats and good fats, with no carbs, and health deteriorates without them. A good balance of protein to fats to carbs is described in the Optimal Diet - see the Files and Links. You can go to www.fitday.com to calculate the grams contained in foods you eat. ==>Do ensure you have enough stomach acid. Most people with candida and IBS require digestive enzymes, i.e. betaine hydrochloric acid with pepsin. Digestion is also increased with good fats, i.e. coconut oil, butter, lard, - all of the traditional fats - and also by eating fermented drinks and foods, along with a good ocean sea salt and lemon juice. I recommend having 1/4 tsp. Celtic sea salt and the juice of 1/2 lemon in 6 0zs. of water 6 times a day, three with meals to aid digestion and to provide electrolytes (Celtic sea salt contains over 82 minerals). Having 1-2 tablespoons of unpasteurized sauerkraut with meals also aids digestion. >Good thing I like eggs and cabbage ) Anyway, my main question is, do I have to stay on this> diet forever or only until the candidas is gone? Not even sure how to> tell when it's gone. ==>Eggs are excellent. If you are only going to eat eggs for your protein source have at least 8 per day. There are drinks in our recipes files you can make using raw eggs and coconut oil, which is very healthy. ==>You can tell when the candida is under control when all of your symptoms are gone, esp. IBS, but you should continue on the diet and treatments for at least a month past that point. >>I already got rid of the gas and cramps by> drinking fresh cabbage juice. I've also been taking oregano oil for my > gut, so maybe that has helped too? ==>The diet is the most important aspect of overcoming candida. The oil of oregano is antifungal which kills candida. Good fats described in my article are very important for health, along with the essentials fatty acids and oil soluble vitamins, i.e. cod liver oil for Omega-3, Vits. A & D in the winter, and fish oil for Omega-3 in the summer. You could make cabbage rejuvelac to get the probiotics you need - in my main article. >>This is quite confusing! I only> hope I can straighten it out so I can go back to eating normally> again...and NEVER eat candy again!!! ==>That depends upon what you mean by " eating normally " . There are no quick fixes for getting rid of candida or overcoming your IBS. It takes time and patience. You want to work with your body so it can do its job, which is to heal and keep you healthy. But you need to give it the nutrients it needs to do its job properly. I wish you the best Kat. Do keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. We are here to help you. The best in health, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Where does one get fresh cabbage juice?? I don't know if I can drink because allergist said I am allergic to cabbage. However he said I was allergic to other things that I have been able to tolerate so I could try it. --- In ,> > > >>I already got rid of the gas and cramps by> drinking fresh cabbage > juice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Bee, Why does unpasteurized sauerkraut help with digestion. I love sauerkraut. Does it contain probiotics, lactobacillus type?? > unpasteurized sauerkraut with meals also aids digestion. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Is cabbage rejuvelac similar to sauerkraut??? Thanks You could make cabbage rejuvelac to get the probiotics > you need - in my main article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Hi Barb, Beans are very high in carbs and are a starch which acts just like sugar. It's best not to have them except in moderation. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 > > Where does one get fresh cabbage juice?? I don't know if I can drink > because allergist said I am allergic to cabbage. However he said I > was allergic to other things that I have been able to tolerate so I > could try it. Dear Barb, You would juice the cabbage yourself. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Yes. > You could make cabbage rejuvelac to get the probiotics > > you need - in my main article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Hi, I'm new to the group. I am Tracey and I believe my daughter has PDD-NOS but we do not have an official diagnosis yet. We go for further testing on March 31. I have a question for the group. She has some very foul smelling stools and I put her on a probiotic. It seems to have helped her become more regular but the stool still has an odor. Does this mean I need a stronger probiotic? I am using a nature's way probiotic powder currently. It is one the health store recommended. Thanks for any replies or information regarding this subject. Tracey Mom to Josie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 >>She has some very foul smelling > stools and I put her on a probiotic. It seems to have helped her become > more regular but the stool still has an odor. Does this mean I need a > stronger probiotic? I am using a nature's way probiotic powder currently. Try doubling the dose, give her the regular dose 2x per day, see if that helps. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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