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Check yourself for Candida(yeast overgrowth)... « Thread Started on Oct 12, 2005, 11:54am »
Some of your symptoms may not be MS, R.A., CFS, Fibro, etc... it could possibly be Candida yeast...and LDN does NOTHING for Candida. NOTE: Candida, if moderate can lessen the effects of LDN, severe candida can wipe out all effects of LDN...this is being seen throughout the different LDN forums. Many will go for years feeling great on LDN but then start to feel bad again, most check out positive for candida. See entire thread of posts on this subject if you test positive for candida.
Brenda =====
Candida (Yeast Infection)
Candida self test questions(click on link below) Candida Causes Candida The Mimic Natural Treatments Candida and Coconut Oil Candida and RAW Apple Cider Vinegar http://www.jeffreywarber.com/hc%20pages/yeast.html
Simple Home Candida Test: NOT 100% in detecting candida. NOTICE--Unfortunately you can still have candida yeast, the spit test is not 100%. The best way to test for candida yeast is (see link for info.
Tests to check 4 candida yeast by Dr. McCandless http://ldn.proboards3.com/index.cgi?board=forum&action=print&thread=1058 or you can find a doc who has a Bradford Variable Projection Microscope and have a live blood analysis done or get a stool test done. Many chiropractors use the Bradford High Resolution Microscope. ====
A heavy duty candida/fungi/bacterial/lyme spirochete(even dormant lyme) fighter is Spiro, put in liquid it's milder in detox, sublingually it can be a harsh detox(sublingually start with 5 drops under tongue 3 times a day). A friend of mine has used this and it's powerful used sublingually.
Mary Bradley posted this on another message board.
Yeast Infection Questionnaire and Home Test Use this yeast infection questionnaire to determine the severity of your infection. You can also take the yeast infection questionnaire for free and see how you score. A score above 150 will pretty much confirm dysbiosis, which is behind all of the candida and 96% of irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis cases. The Organic acids test would be more accurate though since it is a real test. http://www.yeastinfectionadvisor.com/yeastinfectionquestionnaire.html
There are other candida tests available such as testing for candida antibodies in the body along with IgG and IgE antibody tests. Stool tests can be ordered thru a doctor as well. Check with your doctor about these tests if it is more convenient for you.
Candida Tests & Yeast Tests That Take The Guesswork Out of Treating This Illness. Is It Really Candida Yeast? Common Candida Tests to Get to The Plain Truth of Whats Wrong With You
Try this simple test to see if you have candida. First thing in the morning, before you put ANYTHING in your mouth, get a clear glass. Fill with water and work up a bit of saliva, then spit it into the glass of water. Check the water every 15 minutes or so for up to one hour. If you have a candida yeast infection, you will see strings (like legs) traveling down into the water from the saliva floating on the top, or "cloudy" saliva will sink to the bottom of the glass, or cloudy specks will seem to be suspended in the water.
If there are no strings and the saliva is still floating after at least one hour, you are probably candida yeast free.
If you have a bunch of threads or cloudiness, and especially if it develops quickly, you can be pretty darn sure you have a serious case of candida infecting you. A few threads or light cloudiness indicate not as serious an infestation.
Many people suffer from candida yeast overgrowth. Estimates are that 80% of the population does.
If you have multiple sclerosis, your likelihood of having yeast infections is even higher as your immune system is damaged and probably your intestinal flora too. A major candida yeast infection can produce similar symptoms to those produced by autoimmune diseases. Extreme fatigue, food sensitivities, allergies, etc.
The intestinal tract in general has problems when you have multiple sclerosis. Anything from the common intestinal disorders most people with multiple sclerosis suffer from, to the pesticide mutated bacteria and other organisms that could be spewing toxic chemicals in your guts. If you want to get healthy, your gastrointestinal disorders have to be dealt with. Naturally. Creating an intestinal environment with the right pH, eliminating the candida overgrowth and bad bacteria poisoning your body. And repopulating the intestines with the friendly healthy aerobic bacteria your body needs. That can help keep the "bad" bacteria under control and help to digest food and eliminate waste.
The reason candida causes so many problems is this. If your body loses its proper immune protection and its friendly intestinal bacteria have been destroyed by antibiotics or whatever, candida can overgrow as it is not killed by antibiotics, and "morph" from being a beneficial yeast into a harmful fungus. In its fungal form it develops rhizoids (long root-like structures that are invasive and penetrate the mucosa. Once this happens, the boundary between our intestinal tract and the rest of the circulatory system breaks down, and this allows partially digested proteins to travel into the bloodstream where they are toxins.
There are many theories why this happens. Most naturopaths concur that the conversion happens due to some sort of attack on our immune systems – either prolonged antibiotic use, taking steroids or oral contraceptives on a regular basis, or a high sugar diet. It could be a combination of these. It is also conjectured that candida increases its numbers during periods of stress and lowered immune states.
Candida thrives on the foods that are a large part of the typical American diet, which in addition, alters intestinal pH unfavorably. Stress contributes to its proliferation. And, because of its adaptability, it is easily transmitted from person to person in a family ======
Yeast/Fungal Overgrowth (Candidias) has been found to be a factor in many disorders and is found in millions of people who can not figure out what is wrong with them. Symptoms appear to be very diverse and vary from individual to individual. This is one of the reasons that yeast is difficult to diagnose. It also makes it difficult for doctors to understand the symptoms that we all deal with on a daily basis.
This is a listing of some of the symptoms that may be associated with candida.
incapacitating fatigue
concentration/focus problems
short term memory
tremors/head/hands
painful joints
muscle aches
extreme tightness in the neck and shoulders
acid reflux
brown colored mucus in the back of the throat
white or blood blisters in the mouth/tongue/throat
unrefreshing sleep
sore throat
white coated tongue
aversion to be touched - "crawling" skin
chronic sinusitis
frequent urination
headaches including migraines
visual blurring
sensitivity to light
eye pain
depression
irritability
anxiety
panic attacks
personality changes
mood swings
chills
night sweats
canker sores
shortness of breath
hypertension/high blood pressure
dizziness and balance problems
sensitivity to heat/cold
alcohol intolerance
gluten intolerance
irregular heartbeat
irritable bowel
constipation and/or diarrhea
painful gas/abdominal bloating
low grade fever or low body temperature
numbness/tingling in the face or extremities
dryness of mouth and eyes
difficulty swallowing
projectile vomiting
menstrual problems (PMS/endometriosis)
recurrent yeast infections
recurrent ear infections
rashes
dry/flaking skin
eczema
dermatitis
acne
skin discoloration/blotchiness dandruff
jock and rectal itching
chronic athlete's foot
chronic toenail and fingernail fungus
ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
allergies
sensitivity to noise/sounds
sensitivity to foods
sensitivity to chemicals
sensitivity to odors
anemia
weight changes without changes in diet
lightheadedness
feeling in a fog
fainting
muscle twitching
muscle weakness
jerky-leg syndrome
low sex drive
To a person who does not suffer with some combination of these bizarre symptoms it is almost impossible to understand what those of us who do suffer contend with on a daily basis. It is a blessing to have confirmation that there may be some common element pulling all of this together.
What a relief to know that we are not out there all on our own. There are millions of people suffering silently right beside us.
Candida condition may also be an underlying factor in the following diseases. However, it is often not diagnosed, misdiagnosed, disputed to even exist or is disregarded all together.
Very Important--Lauricidin(do a google search)...Dr. Jaquelyn McCandless who uses LDN for autism recommends a quality probiotic(like, Therbiotics or Theralac)--take 2 to 4 capsules per day, Lauricidin(do a google search), Candex(Pure Essence Labs), Grapfruitseed Extract, Oil of Oregano and Olive Leaf Extract for candida. Also a Gluten free, soy free, sugar free, corn free, dairy free, wheat free diet to lower candida levels.
Very Important--Olive Leaf Extract
Very Important-Oil of Oregano
Very important-A good quality probiotic(Theralac is good) take as directed.
Very important-Candex(Pure Essence Labs)
Very important-L-Lysine 500mg take 1 capsule twice per day.
Very Important-Allicin called Allimax or AlliUltra, lots of it. (Do a google search)
Very important-Chlorofresh by Nature's Way, chlorophyll/chlorella-a great source of Alfalfa...do a google search...Note, this will make your stools dark green so don't panic.
Very important-Fish Oil 1000mg
Important supplements you can add if you like:
Important-Vitamin K-unless you are on a blood thinner
Important-L-Glutamine 500mg
Important-Caprylic Acid, Tea Tree Oil, Pau D'Arco, Grapefruit Seed Extract...I get all of these recommended for yeast cleaning in one combo capsule by Solary brand called Yeast-Cleanse
Useful supplements:
Vitamin B Complex 100mg 3x's daily
Quercitin, Bromelain I use a combination capsule by Solaray brand of non-citrus QBC PLEX it contains Quercetin, Bromelain, Vitamin C Complex.
Selenium
Black Walnut Hull by Solaray
Essential Fatty Acids...Black Current Seed Oil gelcaps and Flaxseed Oil.
drink distilled water only
Maitake Mushrooms are fine to eat or take in capsule form but other raw mushrooms are a no no.
eat meats that do not contain antibiotics or steroids as this contributes to candida growth. All meats should be organic.
make sure your diet is fruit free for at least 3 months, kiwi, pears and all berries can be eaten EXCEPT for strawberries(no strawberries, no bananas, no apples, no peaches, no plums, no mellons, (no citrus or acidic fruits, lemons, grapes, limes, pineapple, tomatoes, be 100% sugar free(use Stevia or Xylitol)--for at least 9 months to a year or forever, candida thrives in a sugary environment...so your diet should be low in carbohydrates and contain no yeast products(especially alcoholic beverages/breads). no sugar in any form...use stevia sweetener, xylitol is good for candida yeast.
You will feel fatigued in the first month or two on ridding your body of Candida. I know I did but that has faded. Please take extra potassium and magnesium on a low carb diet. Drink plenty of water. Have a physician follow you on this diet.
The improvements or as many other naturopathic physicians refer to as detoxification/die-off symptoms, which are considered a normal "healing crisis" according to literature on detoxification, have included fever and chills, hives, diarrhea, sore throat, coughing, increased thirst, profound fatigue, night sweats, sick feelings, sinus symptoms with green and yellow discharge, acid reflux (when too much of the probiotic is taken), reoccurrence of headaches, and temporary worsening of some symptoms such as nerve pain. Welcome these signs as it's good signs of healing.
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Re: Check yourself for Candida(yeast overgrowth).. « Reply #3 on Apr 1, 2006, 11:14pm »
Candida (systemic yeast) infections have been linked to vitamin K deficiencies. An overgrowth of candida albicans or other kinds of yeast can crowd out the helpful bacteria in the digestive tract that make vitamin K. People who eat a lot of sugary foods, an unusually high proportion of alkaline foods and/or take antibiotics tend to be at high risk for Candida infections.
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Re: Check yourself for Candida(yeast overgrowth).. « Reply #4 on Apr 9, 2006, 6:23pm »
This post was taken from the yahoo LDN forum. The Brenda that Rachel refers to is me. Just to show you what candida yeast can do to LDN.
In lowdosenaltrexone@yahoogroups.com, rmcv123@... wrote:
LDN gave me complete relief from spondolitis pain right from the first dose, but then seemed to become less and less effective, until I once again had constant pain in my hip. Following Brenda's advice, I tested for Candida and then took a two week course of Diflucan. Knocking out the yeast let the LDN do it's job, and I'm feeling OK again. Thanks, Brenda!
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Re: Check yourself for Candida(yeast overgrowth).. « Reply #7 on Jun 13, 2008, 1:08pm »
I haven't had a chance to watch this video but many over on the Yahoo LDN group have and it seems to have gotten the attention of many there, making them think and deciding to cleanse/detox yeast/fungi overgrowth from their system. This is not postd here to force you to do it but a tool you may want to give a try.
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Re: Check yourself for Candida(yeast overgrowth).. « Reply #8 on Jun 17, 2008, 12:08am »
A SERIOUS CANDIDA YEAST FIGHTING PROTOCOL
Prescription Treatment for Candida
Dr. Jaquelyn McCandless' protocol....
For those with insurance is diflucan(fluconazole) 100mg twice daily for three weeks, along with flagyl (metronidazole) 500mg twice a day for 10 days, stop 4 days (to let the spores hatch out) then 10 more days. Highly recommend you take good hi-potency probiotics to replace the gut with good bugs - these are never prescribed, but so necessary for all of us for good gut health. Be sure to keep the probiotics and the metronidazole 2 hours apart, as the probiotics (good bugs) will be destroyed by the metronidazole. I'm sure no need to mention eliminate ALL refined sugar (if you love it, it is your yeast screaming, "SUGAR, SUGAR, SUGAR!!!". Even too much fruit sugar is bad, especially strawberries, watermelon, pineapple, and ripe bananas, and no apple or grape products, as yeast love these fruits.
Acceptable fruits are kiwi, pears, and berries in season except for strawberries.
Best wishes, Dr. JM (feel free to share this for those who need prescription strength yeast treatment).
She put me on 150mg Diflucan twice daily for 3 weeks because of my history.
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Re: Check yourself for Candida(yeast overgrowth).. « Reply #10 on Mar 1, 2009, 3:44pm »
Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil in the fight against Candida Yeast
Our expert this month is Dr. Bruce Fife, a naturopathic physician and certified nutritionist and president of the Coconut Research Center in Colorado Springs, CO. He is the author of Coconut Cures (Piccadilly, 2005) and The Coconut Oil Miracle (Avery, 2004).
Q. How does coconut oil work against yeast infections?
A. Coconut oil has several unique properties that make it an excellent treatment for yeast infections.
Among the most potent natural yeast-fighting substances are lauric acid and caprylic acid, both derived from coconut oil.
All medium chain fatty acids found in coconut oil kill yeast, viruses and bacteria.
Some of these substances are stronger against one type of organism and some work better against others, so when all these elements combine forces in this unique type of oil, they become a daunting weapon against dysbiosis.
When I began researching coconut oil, I noticed that many patients mentioned they were getting relief from a wide variety of symptoms, including fatigue, joint pain, irritability and recurrent bladder infections.
Of course, you’re aware that people suffering from candida infections often complain of precisely these symptoms.
That’s when I realized that the medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil must be killing candida in the intestinal tract.
Medium chain fatty acids penetrate cell membranes. They’re used as food to produce energy in beneficial cells of all sorts. But when they’re absorbed by an organism that is not beneficial, they penetrate the cell membrane and weaken the cell, so it just disintegrates. Then white blood cells go in a gobble up the waste material.
I recommend taking a good quality coconut oil if you’re suffering from yeast problems because it contains a full spectrum of antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties that can handle the many varieties of organisms that may be affecting you.
Many people get very good results taking about 3.5 tablespoons of a high quality organic extra virgin coconut oil daily.
If you have been suffering from candidiasis for a long time or if your case is particularly severe, it may be necessary to combine your coconut oil regimen with prescription antifungal medications.
Of course, you’ll need to adhere to the basic anti-candida diet, since diet and medications are the only methods assured to stop fungal overgrowth.
Q. Will coconut oil cause die-off like other anti-fungals?
A. If you’re familiar with candida, you’ll also be familiar with the term “die-off.” This refers to the flu-like symptoms some people experience when they start to detoxify and large numbers of fungal organisms begin to die and release their toxins into your bloodstream.
This is a sign your treatment plan is working and it should encourage you to continue. However, many people give up at this stage, thinking their condition is worsening.
For some people, the symptoms of die-off can be quite intense while, for others, the disturbance is minor.
Die-off rarely lasts more than a few days and can be managed by increasing your fluids and planning a light schedule for those first days.
Q. What are some other conditions that coconut oil can help?
Coconut oil is also a very effective remedy for fungal infections of the skin.
Diaper rash, usually caused by candida organisms, can often be cleared completely with external application of coconut oil.
It’s also a good flu prevention measure if you begin taking a tablespoon of coconut oil every two hours at the first sign of flu symptoms. In most cases, the flu will disappear overnight.
Q. Will coconut oil complement the anti-candida diet?
A. Absolutely, and I have a detoxification program that will speed up your recovery.
If you’re suffering from candida overgrowth, I strongly recommend the coconut oil detox described in my latest book, Coconut Cures.
I’ll warn you, this is an intense detoxification, but it can produce equally powerful improvements.
On this seven-day fast, you’ll eat primarily coconut oil throughout the day. You may add a little unsweetened yogurt and a couple of drops of stevia and a little sugarless lemonade to help promote the cleansing.
In seven days, people achieve fantastic results, killing off all the harmful microorganisms and leaving the beneficial ones alone.
The cleanse is not only good for candida infections, it can also help clear up serious digestive problems.
I know of one medical doctor who suffered from Crohn’s disease (a potentially life-threatening intestinal disorder) for two years, trying every available remedy.
When he finally tried the coconut oil detox, his symptoms disappeared within a week.
Q. How can I tell if I’m getting the best coconut oil?
A. When you’re buying coconut oil, be sure to look for organic extra virgin food grade varieties. Others are highly processed and won’t give you the same benefits.
If you are familiar with coconut oil you know it naturally has a high melting point. At 76 degrees F and lower it becomes solid, at higher temperatures it turns into a liquid. It’s much like butter, when it’s in the refrigerator it’s solid, but you leave it out on a hot day, it melts.
High quality virgin coconut oil should be snow white in color when it is solid and water clear when liquid. If you see any shade of yellow or gray, it is of an inferior quality.
Pure coconut oil is colorless. Any discoloration is a sign of contamination which can come from mold or smoke residue.
If old or sun-dried coconuts are used to make oil it, will almost always contain mold. The mold isn’t considered harmful because temperatures used in processing are high enough to essentially sterilize it.
If the heat used comes from open flames from wood or gas fuel smoke can be absorbed into the oil.
In choosing a coconut oil, consider aroma and flavor. Virgin coconut oils should always retain a coconut smell and taste. If not, they have been highly refined. If they have no flavor, they are essentially refined and processed oil, even if they did come from fresh coconut.
Finally, consider the price. You get what you pay for. Obviously, a very inexpensive oil is going to be of inferior quality. From my experience, the cheapest oils are the most disagreeable tasting, and usually tainted with residual contaminants.
A word of caution: Classification is voluntary at this point. So anyone can claim to have “extra” virgin coconut oil. Some brands that say “extra virgin coconut oil” are not raw or centrifuged. Again, take the taste test to find out.
Q How can I use coconut oil in my diet?
A Among the beauties of coconut oil is that you can cook and fry with it, bake with it and use it as-is.
Many people like to blend it into a morning health drink or smoothie and enjoy the light coconut taste. Coconut oil can be used in tea or coffee and blended into soups and casseroles.
Because coconut oil is naturally solid at room temperature, it’s not a good choice for salad dressings unless it’s mixed with another oil such as olive oil.
It is also a stable oil that can sit on your shelf for months without becoming rancid.
I’ve had patients express concern about the extra calories they are taking in using coconut oil—probably more than 300 calories a day.
However, this should not be a worry, since ample clinical research shows that a single meal containing coconut oil actually helps raise the metabolic rate by as much as 48% for a full 24 hours after you eat it, burning calories faster and actually helping you lose weight.
In fact, if you have weight concerns, as do many people suffering from yeast overgrowth, coconut oil is probably one of the best additions you can make to your diet.
Coconut oil has actually been shown to help you feel full sooner and stay full longer, keeping you from feeling hungry between meals.
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Re: Check yourself for Candida(yeast overgrowth).. « Reply #12 on Apr 17, 2009, 10:11pm »
A heavy duty candida/fungi/bacterial/lyme spirochete(even dormant lyme) fighter is Spiro, put in liquid it's milder in detox, sublingually it can be a harsh detox(sublingually start with 5 drops under tongue 3 times a day). A friend of mine has used this and it's powerful used sublingually.
I hope to try this in the near future but will have to find a time I can possibly feel wiped out in case it does cause me detox symptoms. This is just not the time in my life to try this so I'm doing other candida fighting protocols.
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