I've started my Candida Elimination Diet

[LC_Dave]

It's day two of bootcamp. I am going that bit extra and doing the candida elimation gold standard.

I'm taking a suppliment called inner-health plus http://www.alternativehealth.com.au/...nnerhealth.htm
and GNC Triple Garlic http://www.gnc.com/sm-natural-brand-...i-2133198.html

It's Day 2 now and I have a mental clarity that I haven't had in a long time. LOL it's feels like I'm decending into heaven and I'm surrounded by light! (That's a bit melodramatic!) I hope it lasts!

Yesterday I had a headache in the morning and one at night. I'm sure it's not water related because I drank 140 fl oz.

I wonder if some of the candida died off when I started atkins 6 months ago ?

Anyone have an idea what I am to expect re: side effects on this elimination diet ?

[biogeek]

Re: I've started my Candida Elimination Diet

Hi Dave,

I can't give you any sage advice on what to expect, but an understanding of a little something that you're going through.

I'm also battling the yeast beasties, going through bootcamp,and I'm also doing the gold standard diet as well. I haven't experienced any headaches, yet, since starting bootcamp/gold standard diet, but I have felt better since starting.

Will you be taking any other supplements such as Oil of Oregano?

Good luck in your battle!!!

[LC_Dave]

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Will you be taking any other supplements such as Oil of Oregano?

I wish I could, but I live in Australia.

Everywhere I ask they scratch their head. I cna't find it anywhere.

I have bought some coconut oil today though - I heard that's good.

[Becky Sue]

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I can tell you that you possibly might feel out of sorts for the first week or two. Like tired, foggy thinking, headaches caused by the yeast die off. But then you may not have these symptoms, you may experience others. Let us know as your journey goes.

Good news!! After the initial die off is over you are going to feel wonderful. Eating strict, gold Standard, empowers you. You body loves it when you eat pure, unprocessed foods. Guaranteed Losing weight is a big plus eating this way too. when I have yeast overgrowth, I can't lose weight. As a matter of fact I gain.

I am starting the gold Standard WOE today. I let myself eat some of the foods I shouldn't have at thanksgiving time and have been on a slipper slope since then. My bad yeast has come back with a vengence. so my battle starts over again.
I need to tell you what I ate, it was splenda, dairy(cream and some cheeses) and some low carb tortillas, vinegar. I am really sensitive to getting yeast overgrowth and I knew better. Now I pay the price. So I have to work to get back in control. So you both are not alone. We fight the yeasties together.

[biogeek]

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Thanks Becky Sue!! It's always helpful to have a voice of experience as a guide!

Dave, you can get your Oil of Oregano from Swanson's Health Products. They will deliver worldwide, with some exceptions to certain items. OoO is not one of them to your country. http://www.swansonvitamins.com

[LC_Dave]

Re: I've started my Candida Elimination Diet

I can tell you that you possibly might feel out of sorts for the first week or two. Like tired, foggy thinking, headaches caused by the yeast die off. But then you may not have these symptoms, you may experience others. Let us know as your journey goes.

Good news!! After the initial die off is over you are going to feel wonderful. Eating strict, gold Standard, empowers you. You body loves it when you eat pure, unprocessed foods. Guaranteed Losing weight is a big plus eating this way too. when I have yeast overgrowth, I can't lose weight. As a matter of fact I gain.

I am starting the gold Standard WOE today. I let myself eat some of the foods I shouldn't have at thanksgiving time and have been on a slipper slope since then. My bad yeast has come back with a vengence. so my battle starts over again.
I need to tell you what I ate, it was splenda, dairy(cream and some cheeses) and some low carb tortillas, vinegar. I am really sensitive to getting yeast overgrowth and I knew better. Now I pay the price. So I have to work to get back in control. So you both are not alone. We fight the yeasties together.

Ahhh Becky Sue, when you said you endulged, I figured you had eaten off plan like white bread and stuff!

But yeah those A.S. are just as bad aren't they!

It really sounds like you are 'very' sensitive to candida restarting.

Will that go away do you think ? By increasing the good bacteria ?

[LC_Dave]

Re: I've started my Candida Elimination Diet

Thanks Becky Sue!! It's always helpful to have a voice of experience as a guide!

Dave, you can get your Oil of Oregano from Swanson's Health Products. They will deliver worldwide, with some exceptions to certain items. OoO is not one of them to your country. http://www.swansonvitamins.com

Thanks for the 'Heads up' Biogeek - I will check this out!

[biogeek]

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Hey Dave,

Have you had any trouble sleeping since starting the Gold Standard & the supplements??

I didn't have any sleeping issues when I started induction on Jan 1, 06, but since battling the yeast on Monday, Jan 16th, I've had difficulty sleeping. Same thing for my dear husband.

Have you experienced anything like that or even anything out of the ordinary since starting this battle?

[LC_Dave]

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I have sleep apnea - so I was always have trouble sleeping! lol! It has improved since dropping some weight. I hope to sure myself of that one day!

In terms of Gold Standard. Yes, the things I have experienced so far (this is then of day 3 for me):

Occasional headaches - more than usual
A light headed - surrealness - possibly the fog clearing.
A little bit of lethargy.
A craving for sour cream - even though cheese is more of a trigger food for me!

oh and the other thing I've experienced - My pants are looser! I'm losing weight! w0000t! I'll weigh myself at the end of the induction.

[LC_Dave]

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Oh yeah, - I am feeling a kinda mental restlessness and I could see how that could cause you some lack of sleep!

I'm sorry to hear that you guys are having adverse symptoms! But in a way it's good because it's a de-tox!

[biogeek]

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WOW Dave!!! I happy to hear that you're losing some weight!!!! That's AWESOME!!! I'm going to weigh myself after bootcamp as well!

I think you nailed it on the head when you described my sleep problem as "mental restlessness." That describes it perfectly!

Well, let's hear it for de-toxing together!

Enjoy the rest of your Day 3 (what's left of it!). It's just starting for me. Have a GREAT Day 4!!!

[LC_Dave]

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Well I woke today (Day 4) and looked in bathroom mirror. I had to do a double take because I looked great for a guy who just woke up!

No puffy eyes and no zits - my skin had no break-outs at all!! That's got to be a first for this decade!!

I am really pleased with eliminating dairy products. I am considering eating this way for the rest of my life.

[biogeek]

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That's fantastic, Dave!! I'm glad that the GS diet is really working for you! I'm gonna be looking forward to having similar results!

[Becky Sue]

Re: I've started my Candida Elimination Diet

Ahhh Becky Sue, when you said you endulged, I figured you had eaten off plan like white bread and stuff!

But yeah those A.S. are just as bad aren't they!

It really sounds like you are 'very' sensitive to candida restarting.

Will that go away do you think ? By increasing the good bacteria ?

Yes, Dave, I am real sensitive to yeast problems. I took bunches of antibiotics as a child and I have fought this problem seems like forever.

I am one of the unlucky ones that will have to eat strict forever to keep the yeast in check. I decided to see if I could eat low carb instead of GS. Well..... I got my answers. I will be eating gold Standard from now on if I want to be healthy.

[LC_Dave]

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Well I reckon I had some signs of die off yesterday.


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Well I had a bowel movement and the stool was extremely pungent and this blacky greeny sludge like consistancy.

I didn't think about it much at the times, but looking back now I reckon it was related to killing off candida.

I can see now that this will be a long term thing, and not a short stint on Gold Standard.

After all, the abuse of my body has happenned over such a long period of time, it will take some time to restore the balance.