Although yeast overgrowth can be tenancious especially when it has entered the bloodstream, you can start eliminating it from the body immediately. It is not that complicated to do. Approximately 80% of the time yeast infections are due to overgrowth of candida albicans the cause of most symptoms commonly experienced. The rest of the time it is one of the other fungi. Sometimes there is more than one fungi causing the symptoms as in mold in your home.
Healthcare practitioners can test for yeast. If the problem has been long term or gone systemic, it will take a bit more time and focus to remove it at the root and to replenish the beneficial intestinal flora to keep the yeast in check. Building the immune system will also help tremendously.
What Products Do I Use for Removing Candida?
There are specific POTENT enzymes which will immediately start digesting and breaking the yeast down and clearing it from the body.
What About Probiotics?
Good quality probiotics are much needed if at the time you purchase them the cultures contained are still viable. There is a newer product we are personally using where the cultures are protected AND, contain spore germinating probiotics, that are delivered directly to the intestinal mucosa which germinate quickly multiplying into the beneficial flora needed to keep the yeast in check and increase our resistance to infection.
Will Eating Yogurt Help?
Yogurt unpasteurized, organic and raw is a good source of beneficial bacteria. If it is pasteurized (even when organic) then the yogurt has been heated and this destroys the live bacteria.
What Else Can I Do?
Have your mercury amalgams removed and also take products to remove the mercury and other heavy metals which have bio-accumulated in the body. There are several different theories regarding how mercury and candida interact with each other and it appears that mercury binds to yeast keeping it in the body.
The B-Tox and the Red Desert clay are effective and begin working immediately for removing heavy metals and other toxins. Removing toxins can take many months depending on the degree of toxicity in the body.
Mineral deficienies tend to be associated with candida. Your doctor can order a test to measure trace mineral levels; but for all of us minerals are the building blocks of the body. You will not obtain all the trace minerals from one source. So consider different raw organic vegetables, vegetable juicing, adding mineral drops to guality drinking water, even the Red Desert clay, celtic salt, himalayan salt, all of these will help to replace what is needed. The best minerals are as close to their original source. Mother Earth Minerals are minerals I use regularly, as they are potent sources.
What Should I Eat?
At the bottom of this article are good ideas for what to avoid and what to eat. Remember ~
Don't get tripped up with trying to do it perfectly right. Make peace with what you are able to do. Instead of thinking "I can't do this and I can't do that," start asserting thoughts and words such as, I do have this and I can do that and what I am doing is better than I've ever done before, which means I am pointed in a better direction and aligning with wonderful health.
I lived with systemic candida for over 30 years and did not know it. I was fatigued all the time; drinking coffee and eating chocolate to stay perky so no one would know how awful I felt. I even had a hard time breathing as the candida was in my lungs. That was my story until 9 years ago. NOT ANYMORE...!
Since my fatigue was extreme and the candida infection was quite severe, I chose to take the fastest method possible to turn my situation around. After 6 months of very strict dietary changes and multiple products every day to cleanse yeast and other toxins and replenish vitamins and minerals, I was in a much better place. The most important part I had to address to continue my improved health was eating nutrient dense foods.
The following offers straight forward information to get right to eliminating excess yeast with products and foods to eat, so you can manifest a healthy body.
Everyone has some naturally occuring yeast/candida in the body which is normal. The beneficial intestinal flora in the GI tract keeps this yeast in check. If our mothers had an ongoing unchecked candida infection during pregnancy, then this is usually passed on to us. Benefical flora is needed in the GI tract to crowd out abundant yeast and breastfeeding will help establish this good flora. Otherwise probiotics or prebiotics will be needed to replenish the intestinal flora and this will take quite a few months to accomplish. Yeast digesting enzymes are needed to remove the yeast.
If we do not have the beneficial intestinal flora and the yeast multiplies abundantly...then
…this compromises the immune system as well.
What Else Causes The Yeast to Grow out of Control?
ANTIBIOTICS ~ Birth Control Pills ~ Steroids ~ Chlorinated Water ~ When you stop any of these things, the excess yeast which has been produced does not disappear on its own. Adding in spore germinating probiotics, in combination with yeast eliminating enzymes will replenish the friendly bacteria, AND remove the excess yeast in the body. Higher dosages are sometimes taken for the first month or two and then as symptoms improve, lower dosages are taken for awhile. Your healthcare expert can help you determine how much you need.
CANDIDA YEAST MULTIPLIES ~ and breeds (along with fungus, and mold) with poor diet, and sugary things, i.e. sodas, white flour, white sugar, white rice etc. Keep reading...
Anti-fungal drugs or herbs - These can be helpful, or are helpful in conjunction with yeast digesting enzymes and probiotics/prebiotics. Some drugs are toxic to the liver and sometimes people develop an immunity to herbs or if the issue is severe a stronger solution may be needed.
For many, myself included, the breakdown of the immune system and the reduction in friendly bacteria often happens with the overuse of antibiotics - as children, teenagers and into adulthood. The antibiotics destroy the friendly bacteria, allowing the candida to multiply. Remember most antiobiotics are made from mold and fungi – combined with THE SADD - Standard American Dead Diet - sodas, white flour, white sugar, white rice, alcohol, fast food, microwaved, processed food and the like – and over the years, the candida/yeast, which feeds off of these things, grows out of control.
I also swam competively for many years, and chlorinated water destroys the beneficial bacteria as well.
It appears that many people who are chronically tired and have low energy, Chronic Fatigue Symptoms, fibromyalgia, cancer
and other chronic or serious health issues have a candida / yeast overgrowth as an underlying problem which is overlooked or not addressed properly. In my case, the
candida went systemic (breaks through the intestinal lining into the bloodstream), and traveled throughout my body compromising the function of many organs including my lungs,
creating numerous symptoms and was the root cause of my chronic fatigue and pre-cancer of the liver.
I had no idea how ill my body was UNTIL I had my blood looked at under a microscope (known as dark field microscopy) by a very successful and well known holistic medical doctor.
The dark field microscopy revealed that the candida was raging in my digestive system and had spread to my lungs, liver and pancreas, with many infected blood cells and I had a significant level of pre-cancer liver cells, as well as high oxidative stress and the blood platelets were clumping together - so the blood wasn't circulating as it should. This is not as uncommon as people may think.
To clean my blood of this excess debris beyond yeast
NEPRINOL
will do the trick and can be purchased by phone for a discounted price.
Where Do I Start?
Most helpful products which start working immediately to remove the yeast and replace the beneficial flora in the intestines are the Candisol and the Syntol. These will often give relief fairly quickly. Then focusing on ~
A. Boosting the immune system B. Detoxifying the body
and C. Improving your food choices
Why Do I NEED to boost my Immune System?
When there is excess yeast in the body, there is also excess unfriendly bacteria, fungus, toxins etc. All of this bogs down the immune system function. When you specifically cleanse the body of toxins and yeast, and take strong prebiotic/probiotics (Syntol) at the same time, the immune system speeds up its activity and gobbles up the excess yeast, and other toxins at a faster pace.
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Candisol ~
Strong POTENT formula - Effective, Safe enzymes specifically formulated to break down the yeast wall. (Stronger than Candex) If you are sensitive, you can start with 1/2 dose and in a few days increase to 4 capsules per day.
Syntol ~ Three to four times as strong as the usual probiotics sold. This fantastic formula utilizes a spore germinating process which delivers probiotic spores rather than living bacteria. These spores then attach themselves to the inside of the intestinal mucosa and begin to germinate rapidly forming the probiotic bacteria.
The Prebiotics included stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial flora. Completely resistant to bodily digestion and pass through the stomach and small intestine to the colon, where they stimulate the growth of probiotics and bifidobateria by fermenting and creating the ideal conditions for microflora colonization. Plus gentle, yeast cleansing ingredients to remove candida yeast that has already attached to the digestive tract.
- This is the highest quality and most effective probiotic and prebiotic we have found, which we personally use. Contains 8 strains of a Spore Germinating Probiotic Blend (13.6 billion CFU's) Plus Digestive Yeast Cleanse.
This is a homeopathic remedy specifically targeting candida. Drops placed under the tongue 3 times a day. Can be taken along with Candisol and Syntol to eliminate excess candida yeast.
Red Desert® Clay ~
Super effective for removing toxins - and Candida yeast die-off. Red Desert edible clay binds to and removes unfriendly bacteria, heavy metals, herbicides, chemicals etc. which are then cleansed out through the elimination system of the body.
This clay will boost the immune system, which will cause the immune system to more quickly gobble up the excess yeast, fungus, viruses, bacteria etc in the body.
Those with yeast/fungal issues have mineral deficiencies. This clay is abundant in minerals easily absorbed by the body to nourish the cells and build bone density. (Used by NASA to reverse the effects of osteoporosis.) Take 3/4th tsp to 1 tsp 2x a day OR 3-4 tablets 2x a day.
However you will need more minerals than this. Eat raw blended vegetables and add Concentrace Minerals to your water and Spirulina to your daily regime (available on our shopping cart).
Ionic Fizz - Magnesium Plus ~
Why do we suggest this product? Tremendously helpful for those with constipation or slow/sluggish bowels. One of the biggest mineral deficiencis for people is magnesium. When cleansing the body, it is imperative that the bowels move smoothly and effectively. Magnesium powder will also replenish the body reserves, relax the muscles and for
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Other beneficial suggestions ~
Acai Resveratrol - Potent Antioxidant for neutralizing free radicals. Helpful for the heart and for those with Type 2 blood sugar issues.
Spirulina ~
Nutrient Dense Phytonutrients - 65% Protein - Naturally contains three times the protein of beef. Major source of Phytonutrients, Beta-carotene, Chlrophyll and more. We take 1 tablespoon 2 - 3x per day. Nutrient dense whole food. Comes in tablets as well.
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GlycoBalance ~
Strong Immune System Booster, reduces candida and much more - a bit pricey, but very good.
Host Defense ~
Immune System Booster - 17 medicinal mushrooms combined synergistically in one product to effectively boost the immune system.
Devigest ~
Digestive enzymes specifically helps to break down the protein, carbohydrates and fats so you can properly digest the foods you are eating and to reduce gas and bloating. By the time we are 30 years old we have used up the digestive enzymes we were born with. Two capsules at the beginning of each meal. Contains 180 capsules per bottle.
Iaso Tea ~
This proprietary blend of tea is excellent for colon cleansing, removing parasites from the intestines, lungs and blood which has a positive impact on the reduction of candida and overall detoxification.
Himalayan Crystal Salt ~
is the most energetic salt we can find. This is not the same as table salt, which is dead. Excellent for providing the body with 84 essential minerals and replaces your common table salt. We often put a few salt crystals straight on our tongue anytime during the day. Along with the Red Desert® Clay, these two items can quickly remineralize a mineral deficient body. Do not cook with this salt - but do put it on your food after it is prepared. Heat destroys the minerals.
You can also purchase celtic salt at the health food store, which contains 72 essential minerals.
NOTE ~ Refined salt (the white stuff) is pure sodium chloride; chemically cleaned and "enriched" by additives. This is the reason we are told not to eat it. The result of consuming common table salt is the formation of overly acidic edema, or excess fluid in the body tissue, which also contributes to cellulite.
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How Long will it take for the yeast to leave my body?
The products start working immediately. If you also improve your food choices to a more plant based diet with more alkalining foods in place of processed ones, all will change even faster. This would be increasing vegetables and even using spirulina which is one of the most potent alkalining foods you can eat, so consider using this in your regime as it contains chlorophyll, beta-carotene, minerals and a good source of protein - a very nutrient dense green food.
When the immune system function is strong, it will gobble up excess yeast, cancer cells, bacteria, viruses and other pathogens.
Since Candida was the underlying cause of nearly all of my symptoms, I primarily focused on detoxification of the entire body, with juicing and supplementation multiple times a day for many months. This alone caused my pre-cancerous cells to disappear in 2 months, and the candida to completely turn around in 6 months.
Juicing ~
will speed up the cleansing and alkalining as well.
Taking supplements all day long, and juicing eating raw vegetables took a fair amount of diligence and time, and I felt sorry for myself. However, I carried on in spite of my "poor me" and have regained my joy, aliveness and purpose for living.
Using the above suggestions with a multi product aproach, as you ease into the dietary suggestions offered below, can be do-able.
Candida albicans (yeast infections) can initially be tenancious.
We found for our chronic condition, a multi-product approach was most effective, adding in spirulina and a few other simple green foods to speed up our healing.
We cannot detoxify the entire body in a month, but can make a giant step forward. The more you do, the faster your symptoms will clear. If you have heavy metal toxicity i.e. lead, arsenic, or mercury from amalgams, it is extremely important to detoxify these from the body for they weaken the immune system which makes it easier for candida and free radicals to prolificate. (The
Red Desert® Clay
will be effective in eliminating these pathogens. (You can also use the natural liquid zeolite as well.)
By cleansing the entire body over time, and remineralizing the cells, the immune system funcion will strengthen and more quickly gobble up the over abundant yeast naturally (which is what a healthy immune system is supposed to do).
Since those with yeast infections have mineral deficiencies, we would suggest Red Desert® Clay to re-mineralize cells and remove the candida that is being killed off. Always add in magnesium powder if you have any constipation or sluggish bowels.
Approaching the cleansing from numerous products together which boosts the immune system and eating a high quality diet will speed up the process. This means, eating less animal products, and more alkaline foods such as raw vegetables, organic spirulina and even alkaline water.
We believe what is most important during this time of healing your body is to ~
Think the thoughts "I-Am Perfectly Healthy" often throughout the day until it becomes a belief that is true for you.
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Do What You Can As You Can. (Food Ideas Down Below.) As you are physically cleaning up your inner body i.e. detoxification and changing what you having been eating to foods that nourish and support healthy cells, remind yourself frequently throughout the day that you are on the right road, pointed in the right direction. I felt like I was lying to myself at first, yet the more I thought these positive words, the truer they became and my consciousness began to shift.
It took me years to figure this part out. After my body was in great condition, I was still not happy, until I was able to shift my thoughts consistently into a more positive place. You will find yourself attracting what you think about and it will change the way you feel, and make your journey a lot easier.
Even though I felt sorry for myself and some days I fell off the wagon, I started again the next day. It took time for me to change my victim story - and give up the self pity - but I kept on as best I could, rested and eventually created a new story of vibrant health.
No one can do this for you. No one bought my groceries and supplements or prepared my juices, but me. I walked through the fear as if it was a thin veil, every day over and over again.
Chronic candida infections and systemic candida usually take a minimum of 4 diligent months to turn around, and in a few more months it can be a memory. Consistency over time with products and diet will have the greatest effect. As the candida is eliminated, you will also have removed many other toxins and the organs in the rest of the body begin to function as nature intended.
My Regime ~ In the beginning I did not know exactly where to start, yet I had a sense that if it was packaged, processed, microwaved or sugary, it probably wasn't in my highest and greatest good to eat. I knew I could not just start eating salads and take a vitamin supplement and expect great results. I had not been healthy for many, many years, and it was going to take a little focus and lifestyle changes to bring my body back into balance.
I listened to my intuition and knew that if what I ate was far removed from nature, it probably was NOT the best thing to eat.
If you prefer vegan food ideas, Raw for 30 Days is an excellent DVD with beautiful recipes and Dr. Gabriel Cousens book Consious Eating contains tremendous depth to bring the body back into a well state.
What I did most days included ~
Juicing twice a day for a long time - no fruit - because fruit contains sugar - but I juiced lots of raw vegetables. Juicing will help flush the body of toxins, and the juice contains a lot of minerals and vitamins which will nourish the cells and alkalinize the body. How and what to juice can be found here:
Juicing.
~ Food Ideas ~
I do not have a "perfect diet" for you. Personally I have never enjoyed preparing food... so I eat very simply and boring.
You don't have to become a raw foodist. However, if you want to feel vibrantly Alive, you'll want to eat foods that are vibrant and Alive.
Besides the juicing -
** I daily ate large bowls of raw organic vegetables (whatever was in season) and added avocado and olive oil.
** Raw organic nuts and seeds i.e. almonds, sunflower and pumpkin are excellent choices along with walnuts. They contain good oils as well. Keep the nuts regrigerated. Cashews are not a good idea, since nearly ALL grow mold before they are even packaged.
** Celery with organic almond butter and
Himalayan Crystal Salt
or celtic salt sprinkled on top, is a favorite for me.
** Contains 84 minerals essential to health
** Needed to maintain the balance of electrolytes
Refined salt (the white stuff) is pure sodium chloride; chemically cleaned and "enriched" by additives. This is the reason we are told not to eat it. The result of consuming common table salt is the formation of overly acidic edema, or excess fluid in the body tissue, which also contributes to cellulite.
You can also use Celtic Salt, which has 72 essential trace minerals.
** Lentils and beans with an onion and a few raw vegetables in the pot. (yes I cooked a little)
Protein- For the most part, I have replaced animal products with protein from Nutrex Spirulina and organic Hemp protein powder 2x a day. The Nutrex spirulina is 60% protein, and the hemp powder is 40% protein. Both Nutrex and Earthrise are good brands. Spirulina also naturally contains chlorophyll, caretenoids, beta carotene and amino acids. Animal foods are very acidic and only contain between 15% and 17% protein. The goal is to alkalinize the body with green foods, available on our shopping cart.
The Nutrex spirulina and Hemp Powder are contained in my energizing morning protein drink, which you can read about here.
Protein Energizing Drink>>
There is much controversy about eggs, however I eat them occasionally usually hard boiled (organic).
My Veggie Wrap
After a while of being sooo good, I created this as a treat, which i eat more frequently now.
One Ezekial sprouted grain tortilla
Organic humus
Avocado
Raw organic vegetables: i.e. collard greens; dandelion greens, kale, zucchini, cabbage, broccoli (choose whatever is in season) that looks alive and vibrant, as if it was just picked.
You can alternate spouted seeds, beans, and bean pate from the health food store (or something similar) - a couple of added tablespoons is delicious.
I spread a little humus on the tortilla, then I mash up 1/2 an avocado and spread this on the tortilla. I sprinkle on a little
Himalayan Crystal Salt>>
(or you can use Celtic salt), pile on the raw vegetables and roll it up like a rug.
Tired and Fatigued? (Obviously check with your doctor first to rule out something serious.) For those who are tired and fatigued, consider and adrenal product and Maca Powder. We put Maca in our protein drink every day. If you have been on a daily caffeine, soda or sugar regime, OR used steroids, the adrenals need support. Maca doesn't taste great, but it is helpful for adrenal support and makes a difference. I also add in 1 scoop of GlycoBalance to support the immune system.
Protein Drink Info>>
~ Foods to Eliminate for a While ~
Sugar -- Sugar is the #1 food for candida, as it feeds the yeast and cancer loves sugar, encouraging its growth. This includes: white sugar, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, corn syrup, maple sugar, molasses, date sugar, turbinado, raw sugar, demerrara, amisake, rice syrup, sorghum. Hidden Sugars: sucrose, fructose, maltose, lactose, glycogen, glucose, mannitol, sorbitol, galactose, monosaccharides.
Fruit -- Including frozen, canned, and dried fruit. Canned and frozen juices are not only sugary, they usually contain mold, because the fruit is very ripe at the time they are packaged.
Baker’s yeast, Brewer’s yeast, Engevita, Torula, and any other nutritional yeast. Baked goods raised with yeast such as breads, rolls, crackers, bagels, pastries, and muffins are best to be eliminated.
Vinegar -- Vinegar is made with a yeast culture. White vinegar, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, mayonnaise, commercial salad dressing, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, BBQ sauce, shrimp sauce, soy sauce, mustard, pickles, pickled vegetables, green olives, relishes, horseradish, mincemeat, chili sauce etc.
Mushrooms -- Mushrooms are fungi. I only use the medicinal ones i.e. in the product Host Defense - immune system booster. You may want to avoid them initially.
Peanuts - Nearly all peanuts are contaminated with mold, which grows on the peanuts because once picked, they are stored in hot, hot weather. This includes Peanut Butter even if it is organic. Orangic Valencia peanuts from Arrowhead Mills are apparently mold free, although I have not used them. Pistachios also contain mold.
Coffee, Black Tea, Cider, Root beer, Beer, Wine and Alohol this includes decaffeinated coffee and black tea.
All cheeses, butter and dairy, processed and pickled foods
Additional GOOD Suggestions
** Raw garlic – the juice from the garlic is a natural anti-fungal - do not cook the garlic - we add a clove to our juicing drinks - you will not smell like garlic if you put the clove in the juicer.
** Oregano Oil ** Grapefruit Seed Extract
**Hemp seeds/powder - 40% protein and contains wonderful fatty acids for the body - These can be found at the health food store and put in protein shakes/drinks. Hemp protein contains all 21 amino acids.
** Neprinol - very effective to cleanse the blood of debris, fibrin tissue unclump platalets, and open up the tinies capillaries. This significantly improves the circulation. Vitamins, minerals, stem cells and nourishment can more easily get into all the tissues. This is like roto rooter for the circulatory system.
** Alkalinize your body pH - Yeast infections (candida infections) cannot survive in an alkaline, oxygenated environment. So eating more alkaline foods and drinking alkaline water is super helpful.
** Exercise - Jumping on a rebounder trampouline or riding a bike for 5 minutes will bring in oxygen. See if you can get up to 10 minutes 2 times a day. Oxygen and alkalinity destroys candida.
Most everything spoken about in this article will be alkalinizing to your body.
** Chlorella, wheatgrass, barley greens and other organic Alkaline green drinks, are good choices.
More info pH Balance>>
** Acid / Alkaline - The list can be helpful in choosing foods that are alkaline and those that are acidic..
(acid-alkaline food list...)
** WATER - We distill our water and add in the Concentrace minerals.
There are two ways to alkalinize your water. Purchase a stainless steel distiller or distilled water from the store. For maybe 2 months add pH booster/with ionic minerals. The Ph Booster will boost your water pH up to 9.5 - which is 500 times greater than 7.0. and is available on our shopping cart.
Only use pH booster for a couple of months and then switch to Concentrace Minerals. The Concentrace Minerals are pH 7.0 which is the same as rainwater. More Info on
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If you have read this far, you have a great deal of information to bring your body back in balance.
My New Story is, I Feel Really, Really Good, and these thoughts and feelings allow me to maintain Wonderful Health.
Here is a link to our shopping cart if you choose to purchase products.
Look under the Candida Category for the products mentioned in this article. Product Purchase
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Many doctors will tell you to change your diet, which is very helpful – yet they do not usually have any solutions to eliminate the candida infection in the body. But you can do some of the above steps and become free of yeast infections. I did it and so can you.
I-AM Perfectly Healthy is not intended to substitute for medical advice or treatment. It is recommended that you consult your holistic physician, MD, ND…or a holistic veterinarian for your pets. The information and products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or medical problems. This information is provided for education purposes only - and for the sharing of life experience.