http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/candida1.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/candida1.rss Candida Remedies from the Earth Clinic community of Natural Cures! Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:04:17 EDT en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=TURMERIC_39383 /CURES/candida1.rss1 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:30:55 EST [YEA] Victoria from Los Angeles, California, Usa writes: "Turmeric Stopped My Candida Since taking an antibiotic a few months ago, I have been plagued with a Candida overgrowth in my bladder. So painful, and I couldn't leave home. I was taking natural anti-fungals, expensive probiotics, and following the pesky (but helpful) Candida diet. Then I had a bad flare-up of arthritis, and remembering that turmeric worked wonders with that before, I ate curries for two weeks straight. (Fortunately I love curries!) Anyway, not only did my arthritis symptoms abate significantly, but my Candida symptoms disappeared! I can discontinue the expensive probiotics, or at least take less of them, and I don't have to stay strictly on the Candida diet, so long as I have turmeric in some form at least five days a week. I have just learned about turmeric tea, which means I can eat other types of meals besides curry all the time! And, it's great to be able to go out and about again without diving for bathrooms all the time. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=CANDIDA-DETOXING-SYMPTOMS_38562 /CURES/candida1.rss2 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:59:26 EST [QUESTION] Karen from Ghent-belgium, Belgium writes: "Black tongue due to candida detox? Hello, I am 32 years old, living in western europe, Belgium. I am truly happy to have found this website and got very enthusiastic on the remedies and exchange of experiences. As I wrote before thanks a lot for existing! I started one month and a half to drink every morning a glass of hot water, apple cider vinegar, black strap molasses and turmeric. In the evenings, I usually drink a glass of warm water with acv, baking soda and some honey for taste. I felt better, but I have to mention I went slowly in upgrading the amount of AVC. I felt great, share the same experiences, it helped me to get rid of the morning coffee. I also have a balanced diet with lots of veggies, fruit, fish and I avoid (but not totaly eliminate) wheat products and sugar. I am just not very rigid in saying no but limit this to two times a week. I lost 3 kg since I started doing this. Now, since one week, I am at home from work with what seems a big flu. I was aware that I could get some flu-like symptoms from detox, but it is very cold, wet and just the season for flu so nothing wrong with getting a flu. I added some cayenne pepper and think I am doing allright. What does bother me tough is this: now I have a black tongue. I rince with hydrogen peroxide (what I learned from this site), brush well, drink a lot of water, clean my tongue with a scraper, etc... I had to go to my regular dokter for prescribing me some more days because I still have headaches and suffer from fatigue. So I asked her what it could be. She said "candida" in the mouth and prescribed me daktarin oral, to fight the fungus in my mouth. What to think about this? Is it my body in detox trying to get rid of the candida? Should I be more severe in stopping all wheat and sugar (which are already very limited)? Should I not take this dakarin or is it recommended? Do i risk just fighting the symptoms and not the cause? I don't know. The only think I do know is that I sincerely lack energy now. Today I skipped my usual health cocktail, maybe I was detoxing too fast... I must keep on working tough, I can not permit myself to stay at home and go into detox all the way. Please help me out... Must do something wrong OR do this very well... I am confused. Thanks a lot for your responses! Karen. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=COCONUTOIL_38434 /CURES/candida1.rss3 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:33:49 EST [YEA] Corinna from London, Kent, England writes: "I suffered from candida infections virtually all my adult life. It started after I used antibiotics in my early twenties and became chronic. This changed once I started to use virgin coconut oil for cooking at age 38. What a relief! I went to a food intolerance check in my local health food shop. The man was all set to diagnose me with candida because then he would be able to sell me lots of medicines (his major source of income) - or so it seemed to me. However, he checked and checked and could not find the candida. He seemed astonished because apparently he found the fungus in everyone. Anyway, I am free of candida for the last 10 years and as an added bonus I also suffer less from herpes outbreaks that I used to have much more frequently." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=ACV_37514 /CURES/candida1.rss4 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:36:43 EST [QUESTION] Adrienne from Chicago, Il writes: "I have seen my question a few times, but never found an answer. I have candida and have subsequently stopped using all forms of vinegar. Can anyone explain how/why ACV can be used as a yeast remedy?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=CAP_36763 /CURES/candida1.rss5 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:47:05 EST [SIDE EFFECTS] Anonymous from USA writes: "I have been on a Candida Diet for about 6 months, definitely with some improvements. However, just couldn't get rid of this recurring yeast infections. After further research I kept on hearing about capryllic acid, and what a powerful anti-fungal it is. What I didn't know is that you have to slowly build up the quantity (the lady in the store suggested 3 in the morning, and 3 in the afternoon). Long story short, 7 days later I had a Herxheimer reaction, also known as a die-off reaction. Mine was pretty crazy though, very scary especially if you don't know what the heck is going on and have no one to talk to about. For about a week prior I noticed red, hot burning checks, especially after I came out of the shower. Then my cheeks started becoming really dry and started slightly peeling. As mentioned, 7 days later, I woke up with extremely itchy palms in my hand and feed. Within hours the itchiness spread throughout my entire body. Something was obviously in my blood stream. It was a weekend so I went to Urgent Care as I started noticing really huge hives showing up. I was told to take Benadryl, which somewhat helped. I broke out in hives and rashes for the next two days. On day 2 and 3 both my eyelids were swollen. The doctor simply called it allergic reaction and prescribed steroids. Somebody told me to go and get hydro colon therapy for 3 consecutive days. I had my second one today. Most of my rashes, hives and itchiness are almost gone. And my eyelids are almost back to normal. In retrospect I found a lot of online information how capryllic acid can cause a herxheimer reaction, which is why you need to slowly build up the potency over a couple weeks. I'm so glad I didn't take the steroids. Well, hopefully I rid my body of the candida by now :-)"" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=CHEWING_36673 /CURES/candida1.rss6 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:14:05 EST [YEA] Matt from Millbrook, Ny writes: "Adequate Chewing of Food During a battle with candidiasis, I learned just how important it is to REALLY chew up your food. "Human saliva is composed of 98% water, while the other 2% consists of other compounds such as electrolytes, mucus, antibacterial compounds, and various enzymes." - Wikipedia Digestion begins in the mouth. This is very important. Since I put proper chewing into practice, I found that I eat much less, and that I've become more lean and have more energy! Also my stomach is flatter, either from eating less, or from not being blocked up anymore. It's a very simple practice that everyone can improve upon. If you think you already chew enough, chew more! Perhaps this could have it's own remedy page...? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=MRT_36252 /CURES/candida1.rss7 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:43:38 EST Mira from Oshawa, On writes: "Hi there, I started oil pulling with sesame oil about 10 days and it has been great so far. After 2-3 days, my BM increased and I got worried about my gluten intolerance but figured out it was the effect of oil pulling. I am also experiencing a sinus mucus draining so for the first days, I even quit my sinus rinse because my sinus was getting cleared with oil pulling. Now, things have changed. Anyway, on this forum I learned that coconut oil is another great oil and that I can also take it internally. I researched and now have a nice jar of coconut oil. All my life, I had issues with my digestive system and I started having reflux at age 12 maybe before. I took a table spoon of coconut oil and wow what a bad nausea I experienced! It kept me away from food yesterday. Today, I took baking soda in water before breakfast (thanks Ted) and had breakfast about 20 minutes later. I started eating cucumber one of the rare food that helps me with acid reflux. But had 2 small slice of gluten free bread with olive oil and almond better. I really want to do something about candida because it can only be that that is keeping me behind. I am gluten free for 3 months and even though I feel much better I still don't have all my energy back. I don't use sugar anywhere but I love fruits. My favourite fruits of the moment are pommegrenade, pinneaple and banana. I tried other fruits too. I have heard tht the diet for candida means no fruits at all. Is that right? How long should I stay away from them? I don't mind a paleo diet aka veggies meat with some rice because that's how I feel the best. Almost anything else causes me reflux as soon as I have more than 3 spoon and sometimes even with very little food. Here is my plan when I start my candida treatment: -Take things slowly and then increase treatment -Use coconut oil, oil of oregano, garlic, cloves, ginger and a few other things I read about. -Alkalize my system by eating veggies like kale, cucumber celery lemon. I love the juice I make with kale cucumber and pineapple with lemon but don't know if pineaple will be a bad choice since it is a fruit. -I snake with nuts like almond and seeds like sunflower seeds. I wonder if I should avoid the salt I know it is as good as non salty. Also, should I avoid pistachio because they are acidic and not like almond. I also have reaction to different foods unless it is not the food but the combination. So I am thinking of eliminating eggs, soya, corn, caffeine whiteners I tried even almond milk and coconut milk. It is ok the first time but because I like having my caffeine after my meal, I ended up having reflux. Any of suggestions will be appreciated. I need help with the coconut oil and how I can stand keep using... I never like its smell. Also, can I mix all the ingredient like coconut, oil of oreganno, garlic, clove etc and use it as a one time treatment? I drink chai tea where I put cardamone and cinnemon with clove are these other spices good for candida? These days even black tea can give me reflux should I stop the tea too? Sorry for the long message and thank you. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=CAYENNE_35579 /CURES/candida1.rss8 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:16:28 EST [YEA] Marlo from Hattiesburg, Ms writes: "I tried so many things to overcome my candida infection but the single most effective thing I tried was drinking a few dashes of cayenne pepper powder in a beverage. Vitamin and probiotic supplementation also helped some. It relieved my depression/fog, fatigue, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, yeasty body odor, itching, allergies, anxiety, high blood pressure, "blurred" vision, generalized muscle pain and spasms." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=DIETARYCHANGES_34590 /CURES/candida1.rss9 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:47:35 EST [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Martin from Leeds, Uk writes: "I am a 46 year old male who has had the symptoms of Candida for about 15 years. I started with severe bouts of sinusitis for which the doctor prescribed repeat prescriptions of antibiotics. I was on and off these for about 1-2 years until I came to my senses and realised I was not getting better. However, by this time I had developed mood swings and heart palpations and was constantly admitted to hospital to undergo cardiac tests and low and behold they all showed I was extremely fit and healthy at least cardically. The story goes on as many of the sufferers with this problem have outlined until I turned to alternative therapies and one reoccurring condition kept coming up which was candida. Now it seems like I am in the fight of my life I just can't seem to get this thing under control. Currently:- Taking 3 x 1250mg garlic tablets daily. 1 x 350mg caprylic acid tablet (not enteric coated) 3 x 500mg echnicea purpurea 4 cups of java tea pure olive oil with seasame seed. 3/4 probiotics 100 million organisms at time of manufacture 1 1/2 litres of water per day approx. restrictive diet (have lost 4 kgs in 3 weeks) fennel seeds in tea to clear gas. I have now been on this regime for about one month. The first 3 days I felt 200% better then something must have changed or I did something differently because I am still feeling very weak and understrength. Blood pressure has dropped from 130/90 with pulse at 54 to around 118/75 and pulse 75. Weight was 80.4 kg and is now 76.1 Kg. As I am working in the MiddleEast I have not got access to all the various things that I would like such as lughol's solution which is banned as in most countries. I have been following the posts with interest and especially Teds from Thailand. I would be grateful for some clear and sound advise as there is also a lot of contradictory statements or at least it appears so, but my own feeling is that this condition is a monster that can change and affect each person in a different way. My diet consists of proteins derived from meat and poultry (no pork). I occasionally use minimal honey (one teaspoon a day) in my tea, I have barley porridge every two days. I eat vegetables and recommended fruits. Oh, one thing after the first month of this routine I tried to introduce cream cheese and went into body shock and had to take a week of work. I woke up shivering although the temp was 33 centigrade, I had to put on two thick jumpers and three blankets to get warm. I can smell the yeast on my skin and the eczema on my foot is still there with only a slight improvement also my sinusitis has improved dramatically. I look forward to hearing from anyone who can give salient advice in this matter. questions: 1. How long should I continue this routine? 2. Can I find a compromise to lughol's solution. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=YOGURT_34448 /CURES/candida1.rss10 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:12:35 EST Cathy from Hartville, Ohio, Usa writes: "Yogurt for candida - If you are feeding yogurt try to find a "greek" yogurt. There is much less sugar in greek type yogurt than any other- even organic yogurt has excess sugar which feeds the yeast." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=RC_33267 /CURES/candida1.rss11 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:47:53 EDT [QUESTION] Redgypsey1 from Phoenix, Az, USA writes: "Will it make my candida worse if I have a cat scan? Thanks so much." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=CC_32290 /CURES/candida1.rss12 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:23:55 EDT [QUESTION] Dunn Dunn from Dallas, Texas writes: "i believe that i have candida and and i was trying to find out some step to take to get the candida under control,,,its a few different treatment options that i have heard of ,,but they all seem to be different,,,i really didnt want to waste time or money trying thinking that didnt work,,,any suggestion would be greatly appreciated,,," http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=LFD_30667 /CURES/candida1.rss13 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:07:36 EDT Teresa from Winston Salem, Nc writes: "I just want to encourage others to stay on a pretty strict low fat diet while killing candida and other beasties. I have had candida for many years and have tried the lowfat raw diet and am now taking MMS in addition to it. I am only up to seven drops but so fat so good, no side effects yet. I think I am feeling well because of staying lowfat this means only fruit and vegetables and rice cakes and sprouted grain breads, etc. Everyone who has researched candida treatment knows most people say stay away from sugar but I learned that the sugar can't feed the beasties on lowfat diet on the internet. I have had very good success with it but I still get symptomatic if I slip and eat to much fat, thus I am using MMS to help kill it off. I am convinced that these two together will make and are making a huge difference. While I don't eat all raw, the MMS and lowfat high raw diet are making a big difference. Also, it is important to normalize your ph and this diet with MMS will do that. I have read that the beasties cannot live in an alkaline environment." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=TEDS_30607 /CURES/candida1.rss14 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:20:45 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Rhonda from Lakewood, Ca writes: "I want to make this site my home page! Ted from Bangkok could just save my life if I continue to get better. I am using his baking soda remedy for a fungus I got from taking antibiotics. Although I still am suffering, I can now at least eat. Doctors I've been to have failed me and in fact, got me in this situation in the first place with their prescriptions for antibiotics and acid blockers. My fingers are still crossed as I am only on day three of his two-week treatment but at least I can say that I no longer feel like I'm on death's doorstep for most of the day. I look forward to healing completely with Ted's remedy. Thank you so much." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE_29327 /CURES/candida1.rss15 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:07:45 EDT Wendy from Farmington, MI writes: "Peroxide and Candida: Hi, was wondering what Ted thought of this study I came across. Many people on this site and others have attributed their candida-free status to taking hydrogen peroxide. It seems to be more of a permanent cure than enzyme based treatment. But I ran across this link: http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=269762&blobtype=pdf, the report from a study showing hydrogen peroxide encouraged candida growth in the blood. Is it possible we're trying to cure the wrong thing? Just wondering what you make of it. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=COCONUTOIL_28974 /CURES/candida1.rss16 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:58:02 EDT Colleen from Livingston, NJ writes: "Hi, My Mom and I have been doing some research regarding Candida. We are both convinced that we have this condition since we both fit the symptoms to a tee. Anyway, my question is, my Mom has been diagnosed with high blood pressure and I've been seeing mixed commentary on the web to whether or not taking the Coconut Oil is good for people who have high blood pressure. Should she continue taking Coconut Oil and will it lower her pressure or make it higher? Any commentary or personal results are appreciated!! Thanks!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=TEDS_28436 /CURES/candida1.rss17 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:06:34 EDT Ted from Bangkok, Thailand writes: "Candida only occurs whenever the saliva pH is below 6.5. The average being around 5.8-6.0. A NORMAL human saliva has a pH about 7.3. A candida obviously will grow at optimum pH between 5.5 to 6.0. Therefore a raising the saliva pH to a normal 7.3 or at least above 7, plus adding some sea salt 1/4 teaspoon per drinking water one liter, should usually do the trick. This will discourage their growth by simply normalizing the acidic pH of the saliva away from the pH at which the candida can grow. The best ones I found in alkalizing the saliva pH is the potassium citrate, 1/4 teaspoon taken twice a day, but in more serious condition it may need 1/2 teaspoon twice a day in a 1/2 to 1 glass of water taken slowly. Sodium ascorbate will alter the ORP (oxidation reduction potential) thus discouraging their growth that way, but it's always the potassium citrate or potassium bicarbonate in about the same dose should get some grip to the candida issue. Vitamin D may worsen the condition my raising the calcium level, and therefore magnesium is required supplement if vitamin D should be taken as most yeast require calcium for their unneeded growth. Magnesium is antagonistic to the calcium. Ted " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=DCT_28304 /CURES/candida1.rss18 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:05:12 EDT [YEA] LN from Austin, TX writes: "Turmeric together with eliminating sugar & gluten cured my Candida. I had a candida infection for 15 years and had tried many treatments including over-the-counter creams, acupuncture, naturopathy, hydrogen peroxide, raw garlic, and various dietary regimen. Last year I took the plunge and eliminated all sugar, including fruit and all starches, from my diet and experienced some relief of my symptoms, but the yeast was still present and would flare up now and then. What finally worked for me was taking turmeric 3x a day along with cutting way down on sugar and totally eliminating gluten (I ate rice and corn but no fruit, refined sugar, honey, etc). I experienced yeast die-off symptoms (all my symptoms seemed to get much worse for several days) but then the symptoms lessened and finally abated! Here's what I did with the turmeric (credit goes to the Kundalini Yoga Tradition for this info): Make turmeric paste by mixing 1/4 cup of turmeric with enough water to form a thin paste and boiling it on the stove for 5 minutes. Stir continuously and add water as needed. Store the paste in glass jar with a tight-fitting lid in the fridge for up to 30 days. GOLDEN MILK Heat 1.5 cups of milk, almond milk, soy milk, or rice milk to almost boiling. Pour milk in a mug. Dissolve 1 heaping teaspoon of turmeric paste in the milk. Add sweetener to taste (use stevia powder if you are avoiding sugar). Add 1 tsp. of almond oil. It's sweet, warm, and delicious! Even my husband, who is not adventurous with food, loves Golden Milk. I drank three cups of this a day for six weeks in conjunction with eliminating refined sugar, fruit, and gluten from my diet. Once my symptoms were gone, I introduced refined sugar and fruit back into my diet but when I tried to re-introduce gluten, I had bad results so I no longer eat gluten. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=ENZYMES_28190 /CURES/candida1.rss19 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:24:27 EDT E. G. from Haiku, Hawaii writes: "A couple of years ago I went to an Ayurveda practitioner because I had been feeling tired, weak, sluggish, etc, for a year or two. The practitioner told me that I had an overgrowth of candida, and he prescribed a candida diet for a month, as well as special enzymes which break down the cellular structure of candida. He told me I should start to feel better right away. He was right! I was worried that I wouldn't be able to stick to the candida diet, because I had always had a very strong sweet tooth, and I had tried quitting sugar before, but was unable to. However, what I found out was that the enzymes which killed the candida almost completely removed my sugar cravings by the second day. It was amazing. As boring and bland as I found the candida diet, that's how much better I felt each day. I ended up doing the diet for two months because it felt so good; suddenly I had energy again, I lost a bunch of excess weight very quickly, the puffiness of my face disappeared by the second day or so. I ended up staying off cane sugar for about a year. I also avoided other forms of sweeteners, or had them very rarely. I found that sometimes the sugar cravings would come back after eating something sweet, and I would take some more enzymes and presto, the cravings would disappear! I wanted to write and share my experience, because the enzymes made all the difference in the world for me. I don't think I could have done the candida diet without it. When you have candida, trying to stop eating the foods that the candida feeds on can be extremely difficult. I don't know how, but somehow the candida makes you crave the foods that it craves. But if you take the enzyme formula which is specifically made to kill candida, then following the candida diet will be almost easy. That was my experience anyway. Try the enzymes and the diet together and you should start feeling better on the first day. Within a month or so, you should be free of candida. Keep in mind, if you resume eating a diet high in sugar and gluten, etc, then the candida will probably return. It did for me. Also, what I found was if I ate even a tiny amount of sugar (one french fry dipped in catsup, for instance), I would start having sugar cravings again within an hour or two. So I recomend the enzymes and going totally cold turkey on sugar. Even a small amount will make you crave more. good luck, and great website!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=UT_27786 /CURES/candida1.rss20 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Kavita Ballah from Port Louis, Mauritius writes: "Hi my name is Kavita Ballah. i am a Mauritian, married and mother of two kids 22 & 18 yrs. i am now 43 yrs old. i had surffered from candida since 24 yrs now. i have never known what it's like not to suffer & not take medicines. All my life i have struggled and fought for my health. i tried so many things but there has never been a cure. i was very sick. For a very long time. i tried all kinds of herbs and chemicals that exist on the market home and abroad. i spent all my saving going around the world ( US,UK,India,malaysia,Indonesia,Reunion island) in search of relief.In 2001, i had hysterectomy followed by adhesion on the left which nearly killed me. 3 months back, i was told i had Pelvic inflammatory disease, adhesion on the left again, left ovarian cyst 5.8 cm for the 4th time( had ablation done once), vaginal yeast infection, chronic cystitis, sinus infections and chemical allergies. i knew about Urine Therapy some 10 yrs back. a friend insisted i should do it. Did not trust it that much then until one night i was on my knees crying becuase of pain in my lower abdomen. i just remembere UT. Next Morning i started on it and immediately my pain reduced to 20%. That day i did it whole day and the next dat my pain was down.i was suppose to go for surgery on the 3rd day. i postponed it and for following week. i gave myself one more week to decide. within 5 days my cyst shrunk and all my pain reduced to 60%. i started beleiving in it and from that day till now i am continuously drinking urine in the morning. My chronic cystitis and yeast infections has disappeared . After one months, i was a new person. Today it's nearly 3 months and i am happy to confirm that i don't suffer anymore. my sexual life is so beautiful and i see life full of values. This is a message to all women who are suffering from Candida. Urine therapy is the answer girls." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=GRAPEFRUITSEEDEXTRACT_27763 /CURES/candida1.rss21 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Ms. E. from Washington, DC writes: "I have been taking GSE for some months now and it has really helped with this Monster, however, i am still eating the sugars and breads, not like I was, conversely, I want to know if anyone has taken GSE and continued to eat sweets/bread and the Monster was kept bay? Confused in the Capital " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE_27428 /CURES/candida1.rss22 Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Donna from Toronto, Ontario, Canada writes: "Hi there, I "discovered" your site at the beginning of this year and since then I have been reading as much as I could. I found the info here very usefull. I have been fighting candida for at least 3 years now, and I tried anything and everything to get rid of it. Of course, for about 2 years I trausted the doctors and ingested a lot of pills who were supposed to help me but didn't. I also used different lotions and ovules internally. My husband treated himself at the same time although he never had any symptoms. No matter what I tried, I maybe felt better for a few days and then, the infection came back stronger than before. In February 2009 I started taking hydrogen peroxide 35% orally diluted in DISTILLED WATER. I took it only once in the morning because, in my opinion, only then is my stomach empty. Also, my daily schedule didn't allow me to take it during the day. I tought that if it were to work, I probably need to be patient because it will take more time than normal. So, I started with 5 drops in water and increased by 1 drop daily until I reached 30 drops. 30 drops daily was my maximum dose. I stayed on it for 3 months and I can report now that I feel great. No more yeast infection, no more itching, skin rush, I have lots of energy and I wake up all by myself (no alarm clock) in the morning after 7-8 hours of sleep. Side effects I experienced: I had a continuous heartburn for 4 days shortly after I started (probably when I was taking about 10 drops a day). Also, in 3 or 4 separate occasions I had diareea which passed by itself by the end of the day. I would say that it really worked for me. Good luck to all. God bless." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=MRT_24100 /CURES/candida1.rss23 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT [NAY] N Jo An from Atlanta, GA / USA writes: "Greetings to all whom may read this. I am very frustrated to the point of tears. I have been struggling with candida yeast for 35 years. I just diagnosed myself in February of 2009 after going to the thousandth doctor to tell me my body is attacking itself and all they can give me is Hydroxzine and a bunch of other stuff that dont even control the itching. I have gotten the ACV, Cream of Tartar, H202, cayenne, garlic I have been taking it all. I need relief and I am so tired of reading "I got the cure" but you got to pay for it. Thats ludicrus! I dont have the money for all these darn books all I want to know is how to stop this itching and hives its driving me crazy. For once it would be nice if someone who truely wanted to help would state these foods contribute to Candida yeast and use this this many times a day to starve it. I cant stand to buy another book. I want cold hard facts and side effects. I know the body should be akaline not acidity and cream of tartar is acidity. so is ACV I understand this site speaks from those who it has helped. So if it doesnt help then what for me? If anyone can be more informative and detailed i really would appreciate it." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE_24072 /CURES/candida1.rss24 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Bev from Pikeville, KY writes: "I have just started the 35% h202 program for candida. I am up to 3 drops in distilled water three times daily. It seems to be giving me very frequent and very runny bowel movements-4-5times a day. Just wonder if this is side effect that will go away because I don't want to loose weight as I am only 112-lbs now. Will this subside soon??? Anyone have similar effects? Sure would appreciate any input, Thanks, Bev." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/candida.html&name=DC_23966 /CURES/candida1.rss25 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT Mary from Virginia Beach, Virginia writes: "Greetings, How do you know that you have candida and not some other fungal infection? Having lived in moldy dwellings for years - no, can't afford to move - I can tell you that all the diets in the world WILL NOT work if you are breathing in airborne mold. Diet is not the greatest way to deal with infectious disease anyway. Fasting helps if you don't have diabetic/hypoglycemic problems. Mary"