..there's not really anything I have to put it on right now, or can't think of anything - maybe because I haven't added sugar to anything for about a year or more..
I did sprinkle some directly into my mouth today though.. :p
May seem like a simple question, but has anyone tangibly been able to manage their candida probs by using the BTD and sticking to it? Sounds like us O's really are prone to simliar issues, no doubt largely to do with a combination of antibiotics, 'western diet', pollutants, toxins, stress and celluar susceptibility to them....I for one am hoping the BTD answers some of the questions i have been serahcing for for years!
Hi people's, I'm a newbe to the candida club. Trying to find my way through. Hubby's got it to, we put it down to the splenda thing, we are way to acidy still. It thrives in a acidic condition. Having oxy-rich to try and bring the acid levels down. So far i'm eatting eggs, meat and salad, lol, still learning. Tell me are rice cakes ok? what fruits are ok to eat? is pinapple juice ok? what nuts can we eat. there are so many different stories and so hard to get confused. i want to stay 100% compliant. I'm also having olive leaf extract as well as inner heath dairy free. 3 kelp caps a day and 2 1/4 tsp. of l-caratine a day. hubby's says: I guess bananas are out? thanks in advance. Tracy T
only be sure to check for avoids in the food lists! this is not a BTD compatible site, ok?
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tracy that sure is of great help, thanks!!
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Your welcome, Tracy!! Glad you found the info helpful. Yes, there is a lot of great information at Yeast Advisor. Here's the other link I sent you which also has great info. http://www.candida-society.org.uk/
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I am very interested in this yeast infection o ty[e diet but please be aware if you aren't already that it doesnt take into account nonnies.if i get time i intend to check out the o type foods on it & reprint it for nonnies.ok?
Just a general update--after using a variety of approaches which improved matters a lot (many of which I have shared in this thread), I tried to add back a few sugary/starchy foods (berries, parsnips, spelt bread), and one glass of wine--and rapidly had trouble again. I can see why people can take a year to get this sorted out just using diet. I have now tried the enzyme approach, and wish I had done so earlier. I think there are several brands--the one I tried is Candex. It has really been a benefit. The anti-candida diet is important, and I am still using it, adding only one fruit and at most one starchy vegetable a day. With diet alone, I found it hard to eat enough to maintain my weight. In a way, that was the good news, but I have lost all the weight I want or need to lose, and feel the food value of some fruit and some starchy vegetables is really important to get back into the mix. Also, I will be travelling soon, and may not be able to control everything as at home. This is a work in progress, and a pesky balance to strike, but I am glad to have another tool to use.
I have a quick question, How long have people here had candida, doe's anything you do get rid of it? I'm just thinking that if we are all strugling so much maybe these diet's don't work and we should be looking for another answer. I personally believe that giving the body the right enviroment it can heal itself, i read a lot of the diets that are meant to be for candida and everyone still has it. But what really causes candida we should be asking ourselfs, a lot of people are eating the so called candida food and are not getting sick. Maybe we should treat the cause in stead of the symptoms. I have been studing up on this since i found out i have it. The last three day's i have tried a comination of things and so far in just three days my blistery skin is all dried up and almost totally gone, my mind is heaps clearer and believe it or not i have lost three kilos and i didn't starve myself. I have noticed that a lot of thing's i have studied show that acidtosis causes candida, Mybe this idea isn't for every one but it is sure working for me. It's also taking away most of the symtom's of splenda sickness while sticking to the erfyt program. If you want me to continue with what i have to say about this let me know. I don't want to push my ideas on anyone. But i also don't believe we should suffer they way we have been. This is a mean illness and it isn't the way God created the body to me. Let me know any way, Tracy T
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This is what I ate for breakfast: a raw egg yolk, which is said to be a rich source of biotin - a vitamin that can keep candida at bay with some natto, which is a rich source of enzymes etc. spiced with some mustard, soy sauce and preserved leek, miso soup made of parsnips, celery root, jerusalem artichokes, shiitake mushrooms, pumpkin, lentils, bladderwrack extract, turkey stock, turkey bacon, onions and spices, dark miso paste, soured kohlrabi, egg white and black mushrooms.
Well I tried the Candia diet and felt worst that is what got me to studying this horrible thing. I don't believe that God created the human body for it to be feeling run down, sick, tired and just plain unhealthy. A lot of people I know that are my age are on so much medication I think it is unbelievable. I have been trying to find remedies for years on what the body needs and how to cure Cancers, Aids ECT. Basically all the things the doctors have said cannot be healed. I am actually excited that I have Candida; (I know that sounds sick) it has been one step closer to all the studies I have been doing. I have never looked at foods being a reason before, only looked at supplements. Well after taking the supplements that the Candida diet suggested and eating the foods it suggested (not eating fruit ect.) I didn't feel any better, I felt worst. I don't know how all you people can think it helps, think about it, how long have you had Candida and how long have you tried to get rid of it. Ok maybe you get it under control for a while, but then it just flares straight back up. I don't think this is an answer. With the studies I have now been doing about Candida I have found that it is a symptom of being over acidity, Read this list below:
Excess Acid waste: Excess acid waste is the cause of may elements. If your diet is largely composed of meats, fish, cheese, breads, white flour foods, white sugar foods, greasy take-always, chocolate, coffee, wine, bear and cigarettes (all acid forming), you may suffer from acid complaints.
Initial symptoms of over-acidity include: acne, agitation, bloating, chemical sensitivities to odours and gas heat, cold hands and feet, constipation, diarrhoea, dizziness, excess head mucus (stuffiness) food allergies, Heartburn, hot urine, Hyperactivity, indigestion, irregular heartbeat, joint pains that travel, Lack of sex drive, low energy, metallic taste in mouth, mild headaches, muscular pains, panic attacks, P.M.T., rapid heartbeat, rapid panting breath, white-coated tongue.
Intermediate symptoms of over-acidity include - Asthma, bacterial and fungal infections, bronchitis, cold sores, colitis, cystitis, dark circles under eyes, depressions, ear aches, flu and migraine headaches, psoriasis, sinusitis, urethritis.
Advanced symptoms of over-acidity include cancer (all forms) Crohn's disease, erythematosus, Hodgkin's disease, Leukaemia, Multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, systemic lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis.
So this is why I thought to myself I wont treat Candida, I will treat what causes Candida. I hope this makes sense. So what I found is we need to eat fruits and vegetables and lots of it. I know that following the ERFYT program has helped me, but I am sure everyone here does the same as me, we look at the list of avoids and stay away from them, we then look at the beneficial and neutral foods and eat them. How many of us actually have the right portions that Dr D says to have? Im guilty. Dr D says to have Lots of fruit and vegetables. Vegetables: 1 cup 3 to 5 times a day and fruit: 1 cup or 1 fruit 3 to 5 times a day. I think what has happened is we are either not following the program right or for the ones that dont want to admit it () eating too much of everything. I am starting to do a list of foods and their alkaline/acid levels as well as a G-I index to follow with low G-I foods only. I think if we stick with the proportions that Dr D says to have but make sure we are having the right portions, 1 acid food to 4 alkaline foods we will all get better. Would you like me to paste up the lists of foods when I am finished them with more information? I believe we need to have a balance between acid/alkaline and Low G-I foods while sticking with our eat right for your type program. Tracy T
Ok what I will do is type up the food items and info I have got time to do now. Basic daily food plans will have to be up to the individual for now, maybe everyone that wants to participate in this idea can add food plans. I haven't got time at the moment to plan for each blood type group but most of the foods are on the lists so people can just check their type. You need to follow the eat right for your type plan 100%, no avoids if you can help it, once you start to get better then you can add a avoid if you want to.
One thing we need to understand is that when we give our bodies the right environment to live in, it will heal itself. I dont know how long this will take to work, but I truly believe it will heal any sickness. We have to except that our health is our own responsibility and no one but our own choices can get us well. If everyone who participates gives some input that will be great. We are all learning. I will post more information as I have time for.
First things first, here is a quick theory to get you going, I will explain my beliefs latter and why we need to eat like this.
Before you start this, look at you tongue and eyes, this is how I am seeing how I am going. My eyes have a lot of grey in them, they are meant to be blue, I noticed they are becoming less grey, my tongue was very white and furry, I have noticed a difference.
You must drink eight glasses of water per day, preferably 2 glasses upon waking. Dont eat any starch foods with proteins. Chew your food very well. Start with 20% acid food to 80% alkaline foods; that are low G.I. foods. If you eat 1 acid food have 4 alkaline foods with it (if it is winter where you are have a little more acid foods). For snacks have alkaline foods, dont go hungry. Make sure you have a digestive enzyme tablet with your main meal. Eat a wide variety of foods, be patient, changes only happen at your bodys organic pace. Dont drink ½ hour before or after food (This is a must), Only have a sip of water to take enzyme. Get all the rest you need. If your Job is hard eat a bit more Protein foods. Follow the portion sizes of ERFYT.
Have a Probotic everyday, I have inner health: http://www.innerhealth.com.au I cant find a probotic without avoids here, I cant get Dr Ds supplements. You also need an anti fungi supplement; I use High Strength Olive Leaf Extract 3 x 5 mls a day. Website: http://www.olea.com.au , Also Kelp ( I have a tablet form, can't stand the taste), a B-Complex as well as the digestive enzyme. Im also having 2 bottles of Unique water a day Website: http://www.uniquewater.com.au , maybe supplement with magnesium for that.
Ok thats for starters. I will post the list below. will get back to you with more info soon. Tracy T
P.s, i also take Oxy Rich, 2 x 5mls per day, to help put oxygen back in my blood, helps with brain fog. (don't know what Dr D has for that if you can get it.) Website : http://www.oxyrich.info
(S) = These foods may be high in sugar. If combined with fat, the glycemic response will be slower, a fat storing response will occur, and the impact on blood sugar will be the same eventually.
(F) = These foods may have excessive saturated fat. This will cause lipoprotienlipase (LPL), to be secreted, which will promote fat storage.
(Sa) These foods may have too much salt. Excess salt reduces calcium absorption; causes water weight gain; raises GI
Foods with 0 G.I.: Cream-plain (no sugar) (F) Cheese (F) Sour cream (F) Butter (F) Olive Oil & All Oils (F) Essential fatty acids (oils of flax/linseed ect) Cheese (F) block no added carbos Fish & Shellfish Cottage Cheese Fresh meats Poultry Eggs Herbal teas no sugar/honey Apple cider Vinegar (in water) Almonds Brazil nuts Hazelnuts Macadamia nuts Pecans Walnuts Jerusalem Artichokes Avocado Bok Choy Broccoli Cabbage Capsicum Cauliflower Celery Cucumber Leafy Greens (lettuce, Silverbeet ect) Runner beans (green) Squash
Foods with 0-30 G.I. Fructose/fruit sugar Honey (yellow box Australian) Barley, pearl Tortilla, whole wheat Split pea/soy pasta, gluten free Chickpea, hummus dip Soya beans Brown beans Chick peas Lentils Kidney beans Milk, full fat Feta Milk, skimmed Soy milk, full fat calciforte Salami (F) Sausages (F) Tofu & Tempeh Dark Chocolate, 70% cocoa (S) Seed/nut Butters, no added sugar Marmalade, sugar free Dandelion root coffee, milk no sugar Lemon juice in water Tea, milk no sugar Diet soft drinks, no caffeine Cashew nuts Peanuts Lemon Cherries, raw Limes Grapefruit prunes Asparagus Zucchini Tomato, fresh
Foods with 31-42 G.I. Whole grain rye bread Chapatti, barley flour (average) Pumpernickel bread Rye, Whole kernel cooked White rice Wheat, whole kernels, cooked Quinoa Mung bean noodles, average Vermicelli, white, boiled Fettuccini, egg Wholegrain noodles All bran Rice bran Muesli, wholegrain, (no sugar, soaked, eaten cold with milk) Butter beans Haricot beans split yellow peas, boiled black-eyed beans Mung beans Yoghurt, average, no sugar Ice cream, 16% fat (S) (F) Soy Milk, reduced fat light Soy Milk, full fat original Choc hazelnut spread (S) Pizza, cheese/meat (F) Fish fingers (F) (SA) Cocoa, milk no sugar Apricot, raw Apple, whole, raw Pear Plum Apple juice Strawberries & most berries Grapefruit juice sweetened Orange, average Home made soups/sauces, no added sugar & low G.I. Foods Yams, peeled, boiled Sweet corn, honey & pearl Tomato Juice, canned no sugar Potato, white Romanian
Foods with 43 55 G.I Lactose Wholegrain breads, heavy Chapatti, wheat and Dahl, average Sweet corn cob Wheat, cracked, bulghur Wheat, durum cooked Buckwheat Tortilla, corn brown rice, long grain Cake, plain sponge Oat cakes, no sugar Malt meal wafer cookies, plain Tortellini, cheese Linguine, thick durum wheat Macaroni, plain Instant, 2 minute noodles White spaghetti Pasta maize starch, gluten free Oat porridge, wholegrain Barley flake porridge, Oat bran Pinto beans baked beans Lentils & brown rice Chocolate milk Pie, beef mince (F) Chocolate milk Potato chips, plain salted Chicken nuggets Lemon & barley water with honey Peaches, raw grapes, non sweet Orange juice Kiwifruit, mango raw, Banana, raw, over ripe Custard apple Sweet potato Cassava Peas, frozen, boiled Carrot, raw Peas, green, fresh Sweet corn, average Taro.
I didn't add the higher foods, You need to eat low G.I foods only until you are better.
Wait I'm confused, which are alkaline which are acid, I'm really confused about this, I see the theory and think it has alot of merit but am confused when you actually put it into action, could you provide an example?
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Ok, Highest to lowest alkaline forming foods are lemons to Yeast, nutritional flakes (not sure how strong of a alkaline food stevia is, I do know it is alkaline though). All foods in the Highest to lowest alkaline forming foods should take up 80% of your diet (Till you are better, will get to that latter). Lemons being the highest alkaline to Yeast, nutritional flakes being the weakest alkaline foods, eat more of the foods closest to lemons, check what the beneficial foods are for your blood type, this will help make wise choices.
I made a type error in the acid foods, Bananas Green should be Bananas, Green (dont eat them if they are green or have green tips need them to be yellow with specks).
With the Lowest to highest Acid forming Foods are, the lowest acid food is Blueberries and the highest is artificial sweeteners. This should be no more then 20% of your diet. Stick closer to the blueberry side. And stay away from sugar totally!
For instance if I was going to have steak for dinner I wouldnt have more then 150 grams of meat, (acid) I would then fill the rest of the plate up with alkaline vegetables and salads, but because I am going to have steak I wouldnt have sweet potatoes with it, will explain more on the protein and starch latter. If I want something sweet I would have a large bowl of Quinoa (Alkaline - cooked with a bit of vanilla), with pure maple syrup (acid) and soy milk (alkaline). Just make sure you dont allow yourself to go hungry, if you do it is so easy not to eat the right combination. But also make sure the foods you eat are low G-I foods. I hope this helps till I can get some more info typed up. But I do stress the importance of 80% alkaline/20% acid, low G-I and stick 100% to eat right for your type, I know it is difficult to work out at the start, but I believe it is worth it. Today Im even feeling better then yesterday, my skin is healing perfectly, my brain is less foggy, (I can read and understand everything again without reading things ten times) and I have the feeling that I am really recovering. I need to do more studies on how long it takes for the blood to renew itself, I read it in one of my books a while ago, ( I think it is 3 months) just cant remember which book it was in, but I believe the turn over rate will be how long it takes to fully recover (live a normal life again that is), I do know that for the entire body, organs, skin ect the turn over rate is two years all up, so look forward to looking a lot younger within two years. Tracy T
Ok, will try and get some more info for you tonight to put up here.
A plan for a type o would be (not perfect but we can all put input up here i guess)
I know that everyone says we should have meat for breakfast, Im not doing that at the moment, but you can if you want to but still I serve acid to 4 serves alkaline.
Breakfast: Quinoa with maple syrup (I got rice syrup today so I will use that now) soymilk. Or I will have two eggs boiled cut up with salad.
Snack: fruit, apple, banana ect, anything quick for me.
Some days I have dinner at lunch time due to work.
Dinner: 250 grams of beneficial meat, fill the rest of the plate with vegetable. I love broccoli so I have a full flower of it, any other vegetables as well, no potatoes. if you want potato eat it for a snack or anytime you are not eating meat. Or 250 grams of beneficial meat, cooked and sliced thinly with heaps of salad, cos lettuce, tomatoes, onion, capsicum, spinach leaves, ECT. I try to keep it all green and throw a hand full of tomatoes and peel a carrot in it as well. I dress it with olive oil, sea salt, garlic, oregano and lemon juice (fresh lemon).
Snack fruit again (got some essene bread today so I plan on having that with almond butter as a snack, both are alkaline)
Lunch A little bit of chicken, lamb or beef in a big bowl of salad.
Keep salad made up in your fridge with out the dressing, this helps.
If you feel that your not getting enough acid have a small handful of walnuts with some fruit. Last night after I got home from church I had mango with banana, cut up in a bowl with a sprinkle of walnuts.
Once again make sure you eat enough, your not on a weight loss diet, I would call it a acid loss diet.
Make sure you have the probotic and the anti fungi supplements you have, need to kill the little critters while you are getting better.
I am feeling like I am just about better. No more ping-pong balls bouncing in my head, this is terrific. As you are getting better if you feel that feeling coming on again eat a banana, thats what I have been doing and it works. Just listen to your body it will tell you when it needs more acid.
You know what is strange is whenever I go very low carb (no fruit/nuts) I always crave bananas and I have been lately. When I was on atkins I never craved any fruit except for bananas.
Do you think it is ok to combine fruit with other things? Do you always have a starch meal? sorry for all of the questions it is just that I feel you have really hit on something, at least in my case
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I should get mine by friday. I thought the water i am buying will get to expensive over time and i never want to get this sick again. I'm going to drink and eat myself healthy. Tracy T