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- glutamine
- Quercitin
- probiotics
Hope this helps someone. Maybe someone else will relisten to Klapper and add more specific info.
I'm also eating lots of fermented stuff like kombucha, kimChee, sauerkraut, kefir and lots of fermented Asian condiments. I really like stinky fermented bean curd. Tastes like blue cheese.
jilly
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I just started the GAPS diet October of 2020 and I wondered how you are doing since 2013 and posted your Gaps comment on Earth Clinic.
After reading your comment I'm going to stop all of my supplements. I'm down to not being able to eat hardly anything and going to try to start on Biocult only.
Thank you for posting.
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Each morning I take it to bowel tolerance, 5 g at a time. Some people take 3 g at a time. When my stomach started to rumble or I felt gassy, that is bowel tolerance and I stopped. This is the vitamin C telling you that your body is saturated and that's when it is most effective.
As you heal you will need less to reach bowel tolerance. Initially I was taking 25 g at a time, now I need much less. After taking it just once, I already felt better with less pain from the dental infection in my neck. It gave me bloating and gas for 2 to 3 weeks as it went to work on the pathogens in my gut but that suddenly stopped and I felt noticeably better.
After five months I realised that I could stop my proctitis medication as I no longer needed it. Digestion was a lot better, I had a lot more energy and was feeling better than I had in years. I am still healing the dental infections but will continue to take vitamin C for the rest of my life, it is like having a superpower.
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Not sure if you're still on this thread but please look into Histamine Intolerance for your son. I was horribly ill as a youngster and I searched for years to figure out my health; Histamine Intolerance was a huge component and your son's health sounds all too familiar. Hope that is helpful!
Best Wishes to all of you.
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Imagine what that can do to you while sitting inside of you. No amount sunflower seeds is going to fix it. A better NSAID antidote is NAC and it has other benefits for the person with LGS.
Non-Forming Zonulin Diet, Supplements
With a leaky gut, large food molecules inter the blood stream that compromise the immune system. Taking enzymes on an empty stomach first thing in the morning and before meals help to break down these molecules further so they free up the immune system. Taking a pancreatin 1300 capsule in the morning first thing (with lots of warm water) helps to breakdown large protein molecule in your system. Taking this with a multi-enzyme capsule for the other types of large food molecules will help your immune system out while a non forming zonulin diet is followed. If you take the enzymes with a meal it helps to digest the meal but not the large food particles in your system that has passed through your intestines. That's why you need to take on and empty stomach. Also take a betaine hydrochloride capsule during the meal to help you digest your meal. The other two supplements to take is 600 mg N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) and L-Taurine. These two supplements help to boost your system in multiple ways that greatly help you recover from from the damage of LGS. If taking the enzymes first thing in the morning cause you some burning then take them with the NAC and L-Taurine to dilute them. Take the NAC and L-Taurine together several times a day.
Always get your supplements in the purest forms you can get them in. If you can get them in pure powder then do yourself that favor. If you can't get them in powder get them as pure powder in a capsule. Always get supplement products without vegetable stearate, magnesium stearate, calcium stearate and stearic acid. If you look at labels you will find the products you need.
Other supplements are helpful but buy and start these first. The only other thing I can think of that has not been mentioned in this forum is to take a healthy fat and of course a pro biotic.
If this helps you please leave me some feedback here.
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The herbs Slippery Elm and Comfrey are both healing to the digestive tract. They can be added to smoothies, taken in capsules or made into a tea. They are two of my favourite herbs.
Kefir, water or milk, is also a healing and nutritious thing to use. Not sure if those are compatible with Paleo.
~Mama to Many~
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Just one month ago I went to a chiropractor that is also a kinesologist. He did muscle testing on me and told me what foods I was allergic to, then fixed the allergy! He also gave me some pills that I take 3 times a day. I am supposed to stay away from sugar. That's the hard part. However I am much better, after 4 days I was feeling better. So try to find a Dr like him and you'll be helped!
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EC: On the Leaky Gut Syndrome page you will find Bill's Protocol with his suggestions.
https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/leaky-gut-syndrome.html#BP
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Bill, many thanks to you and everyone else who advised but you in particular. We have followed your protocol over a year and continue to do so with dosages reduced. I am delighted to say in addition to your protocol, a rotation diet and raw milk. My son has improved greatly and continues to make strides so there is hope but you have to be determined and single minded as it is hard but there is no greater reward than a healthy child. Once again thank you
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On the other end, there are many kinds of colon cleanses but I will recommend one for you that will clean and heal dramatically and rapidly. Add 10 drops 3% H2O2 to a pint of warm water and administer rectally as an enema. Lay flat on your back and massage the colon area gently for a minute or two. The enema will proly expel in about 5 minutes so have a bed pan ready and you can observe the filth from the colon walls. You can repeat this on a daily basis and adjust the H2O2 drops accordingly. My first cleanse was a coffee enema and it was substantial but there was layers of filth in the colon walls that was removed by only 3 H2O2 enemas.
After these suggestions you should get good results from all the recommendations for Candida on this site.
Please provide an update as to your progress.
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I finally ordered the book "Gut & Psychology Syndome" by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride and started following the GAPS introductory diet on May 7, 2013. In only 2 months my improvement has been practically miraculous. I am now able to eat full-size meals, I have no problems with digestion, have normal bowel movements, headaches are infrequent and I feel energetic and alive again. I am no longer losing weight, my heart rhythm has normalized, and no more problems with gas.
The GAPS diet is indeed difficult and very time consuming, requires total committment and is expensive to adhere to. That said, anything that helps me heal from this awful disorder is definitely worth the investment in energy, time and money.
The focus of the diet is using food as medicine. I was taking massive amounts of supplements and various other remedies for leaky gut - I now take only 1 probiotic (Bio-Kult); the food I eat does the healing work.
For anyone suffering from leaky gut syndrome I cannot recommend the GAPS diet enough. The book is very informative, interesting, and easy to follow. I am living proof that the diet works and that there is hope for a better life.
Bill's Protocol
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I had the hair analysis done and its clear except it indicates my son is low in caratenoids which is not a surprise given his issues with salicylates. He is improving and tolerance levels are better but I wondered of anyone had any suggestions in light of his results or is it a question of patience. Thank you.
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nearly three months on Bill's protocol and huge improvements (I have done nearly everything recommended except for a few items either due to allergies/iintolerances. I recently added Epsom salts and I think it was the missing piece as my son is tolerating many more foods, sleep is hugely improved and although he was very bright anyway he is flying now. I cannot believe the change and its quick in comparison to the years of misery he endured. We have still a long way to go but I owe huge debt to Bill and others who gave me advice as well as other posters whose information was invaluable to me.
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Thank you again
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Cat's Claw or Una de Gato is a highly useful amazon rainforest herb for the intestines which is very useful for healing leaky gut and other intestinal problems. Cat's Claw does not contain salicylates. Here is some Cat's Claw research. You should be able to buy the tea form or the powder capsule form of Cat's Claw in UK quite easily.
You can use the Epsom salts either in a bath or as a supplement but I would continue using the magnesium chloride because of its more widespread beneficial properties on the body.
Acetyl L-Cysteine, Alpha Lipoic Acid(ALA) and supplements like Glutathione also contain sulfur and are worth trying. Supplementing ALA, Acetyl cysteine and selenium also promotes the formation of glutathione and glutathione peroxidase in the the body. The Liver Support Protocol that I recommend in the anti-candida protocol uses these supplements anyway. Foods like garlic and onions also contain high amounts of sulfur as well.
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My question is does anyone have any thoughts/advice and are the Epsom salts different to the mag chloride he is already on. Please help.
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His skin is breaking out periodically which is probably the detox and I have been increasing his vitamin doses slowly - we are at the max for his age for everything except the B3 which I have been increasing slowly - he is nearly up to maximum. He is on a B complex as well as water and coconut milk kefir so I have hoping he is getting enough B 12 from all of those to aid his stomach acid since his secretory IgA was so low so I know I need to be patient (just hate him suffering though we have made a lot of progress). I am anxious about minimising the stress on his liver as there is significant history of liver cancer on my husbands side - many bereavements within the family at young age.
Thank you again.
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Bring Back the Universal Nutrient Medicine
Also, I must also add here that there is nothing within modern medicine's vast drug arsenal that compares or even comes close to the efficacy(and safety) of lugol's iodine in terms of broad spectrum kill and speed of kill against pathogens. What's more, LI kills so fast that pathogens simply cannot "adjust" to LI -- because they simply don't have enough time.
As regards how long you should supplement lugols iodine before normal and healthy iodine levels in the whole body(not just the thyroid) are attained, here is a comment from Dr Schactner, who frequently uses LI iodine supplementation in his medical practice:
"...it takes about 3 months to become iodine sufficient while ingesting a dosage of 50 mg of iodine[8 drops of 5% LI per day] and a year to become iodine sufficient while ingesting a dosage of 12. 5 mg of iodine[2 drops of 5% LI per day] daily."
Source:http://drsircus.com/medicine/iodine/iodine-dosages
So, in terms of becoming iodine sufficient in the body, you have your answer -- the higher the dose, the quicker you become iodine sufficient. And it isn't as quick as you think -- especially if your are taking only a low daily dose.
It also helps if people would stop thinking of Iodine as only ever necessary for the thyroid. Iodine is also necessary and essential for proper immune system functioning, for proper bone development and brain development in the young, and is also the governor of all the other hormones of the body -- because every single cell and every single hormone receptor in the body(and I'm not just talking about thyroid receptors here) needs iodine. Iodine is found in every mucus gland in the body which represents the first line of defense versus extraneous and incoming pathogens to the body. All this has nothing to do with the thyroid gland. That's why the body needs 100 times more daily iodine than the thyroid. For me the current recommended RDA of 150 - 200 micrograms of iodine per day hardly even comes anywhere close to fulfilling the realistic per diem maintenance needs of the whole human body with iodine.
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The liver tablets may be tricky but I was considering looking into organ organic meats as an interim measure. It's very hard trying to fit everything in and go about daily lliving thank you again
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I would completely agree with keeping your son on vit c, iodine, magnesium, b vits and selenium etc as maintenance. I know it can be bewildering what to supplement him with. Here are some further ideas for you which might help.
* I normaly take 4 dessicated liver tablets at mealtimes. Liver is hugely nutritious for the body -- every bit as nutritious as spirulina at a tenth the price. It contains all the amino acid proteins, Vitamins A, B, C, D, E & K (the liver stores lots of vitamins) and also has prime antioxidants enzymes like Glutathione, SOD, CoCQ10, Coenzyme A etc. You can buy dessicated liver at any health shop or weight training shop. They are big tablets -- so I just chew them to powder(a bit meaty!! ) and swish them down with water. I wouldn't start your son on dessicated liver tabs though until after he is cured of candida (liver is meat).
* Consider getting a hair analysis done on your son's hair(not expensive). Then you will know exactly what minerals he is lacking in his diet and you can adjust his supplements or diet accordingly. The hair analysis will also reveal what heavy metals and other poisons he may still have in excess in his body and if there is a problem then you will more adequately be able to focus on detox remedies that will get rid of any particular excess heavy metal or excess halide problem etc.
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Lastly, you have helped me immensely in helping to heal my son's gut, I just wanted to check in terms of dosages can he remain on the vit c, iodine, magnesium, b vits and selenium etc etc once he is healed or should I reduce frequency once he is well. I give him two days off as recommended currently.
Thank you again
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My son has been on Bill's protocol for a month now. The only omissions were pau d'arco -I did start him on them but it was too much with evrything else. The other omission was borax though he has had some doses I haven't been consistent again due to too many remedies. I will however be using this remedy in due course
Other things I did was homemade coconut milk for many months, cooked from scratch, bone broths, lots of fresh garlic, tumeric, ginger and onions in all his foods. More recently I added in homemade kefir (thank you for those who posted on EC about Kefir). There have been changes already. I think because we had been on the anti candida diet for months prior to the protocol it was easier although we still have a long way to go. Improvements with itchy scalp - he used to scratch his scalp every night in his sleep though there was nothing I could see, he used to have bad stomach cramps and skin breakouts on cheeks. Now there is hardly any scratching, he is sleeping so much better, his skin is improving. The biggest change came with the addition of kefir -coconut milk home made kefir. Within days of this addition the improvements came. He is tolerating more foods and we are making progress.
I want to thank Bill and everyone else who posts as much advice from EC helped me. We still have a long way to go but we are moving in the right direction.
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Any advice appreciated. I know its going to be a long journey and I wont be giving up but would appreciate any advice
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Onanother note I want to make yoghurt to add his probiotic - can anyone recommend a good one in powder form that is dairy free as its coconut milk yoghurt I want to make
Thank you all your help.
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You can also combine and mix in smaller amounts of borax into Ted's sodium bicarb and water or lemon/lime and SB alkalizing remedies and take the borax like that.
Another way to take borax is illustrated by the research of Dr Rex Newham, an Australian researcher, who discovered that borax, when taken in 60 mg dose every day, cured his own severe arthritis in only a few months -- because arthritis is usually associated with mycoplasma infection and, as you probably know, borax kills mycoplasma.
Walter Last also has much praise for Borax:
Unfortunately, health shops still sell boron (same as borax) in only 3 mgs to 6 mgs per pill dosages according to the standard RDA. Such a low dosage won't kill much fungus and will have a very slow beneficial effect -- if any -- on arthritis.
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Lab results revealed high level of the e choli and klebsiella and low levels good bacteria. The rest was clear so am not sure. I will have to consider the borax if no improvement, just too much for him to take all vitamins etc at the moment. There is family history of low b12 levels and he has just developed slight dark circles under eyes so am bit worried. My doctors are not much help as physically and emotionally he presents very well and not atypical leaky gut candidate.
Thank you.
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There are two main ways that infections can arise in the intestines -- either after a physical trauma like gastroenteritis(like your son had) -- and if your doctor also gave your son antibiotics for gastroenteritis then this will further act to kill all the beneficial bacteria in his gut and would also encourage the upward spread of both candida and other pathogens from his lower intestines. Use of anti-biotics is still the major cause of dysbiosis and the main cause of problems like candida and leaky gut syndrome.
The other way that intestinal infections occur is if the stomach acid is to weak. Bacteria and other pathogens then have free reign to pass into the upper intestines with the food without being first destroyed by the strong stomach acid. This outcome will also encourage the spread of candida and other pathogens in the intestines and throughout the body.
I see no reason why your son should not use the betaine/protease enzyme protocol -- this protocol will act to improve his digestion as well as act to kill all pathogens incoming with his food. This protocol will also stop the spread of candida and other pathogens into the stomach and esophageal regions.
If you still have trouble curing your sons leaky gut and candida then there may be several reasons for this. Candida, as well as other pathogens, can hide and can protect themselves from immune system or nutrient attack by hiding in biofilms in the mucus lining of the gut. The other reason is that mycoplasma -- a fungal-like bacteria -- can also be involved with leaky gut problems. Mycoplasma are hard to kill. Borax is a strong anti-fungal that also kills mycoplasma. Borax also has surfactant properties that disrupts biofilms which helps to more fully expose pathogens in the gut. So you should perhaps reconsider using borax if this is the case. Borax is the ultimate anti-fungal.
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I am wondering should he be put on digestive enzymes and betaine as I am retreading all your previous posts or can I just stick to your recommended protocol for him. It's a challenge to get everything in him but I don't want to miss anything so double checking. I am hoping to start probiotics next week as his good bacteria levels came back very low Thank you again.
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Kids are always catching colds etc -- I don't think this is caused by anything in the remedies advised. But because of the candida -- his immune system will be low. The rash might be due to bromine detox caused by taking the LI -- which detoxes bromide from cells and puts it into the blood. So if the liver is too stressed and cant handle excreting the bromine then the skin tries to excrete it and thats what can cause the rash.
The solution to the rash problems involves taking sea salt every day which helps to get rid of the bromine quickly.
See these links:
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He has come out with a cough and slight rash (I am starting all dosages slow and waiting to introduce other remedies eg pau d arco a little later). Is the cough likely detox?
Thank you.
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I am having trouble finding the fulvic/humic acid - the health store hadn't even heard of it! I will do my best to try and track it down. I have the glutamine powder and will convert to child dose.
Thank you for your help and God bless you.
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My calculations are based on an average adult weight of 150 lbs. Say your child weighs 30 lbs. So, for example, to calculate a safe dose of nutrient for a 250 mg adult dose of magnesium gluconate for a child, here is the calculation:
30/150 X 250 (adult dose) = 50 mgs (child dose)
Regarding your worries over borax, the adult dose recommended on this site is between 500mgs(1/8 tspn) and 1000 mgs(1/4 tspn) per day in water. The boron capsules that you have bought from the health store will only have a per pill boron or borax content of between 3 mgs and 6 mgs -- so there's one heck of a difference between them. Add to this that the MSDS toxicity of boron is very nearly the same toxicity as for ordinary table salt and so I don't think you have much to worry about.
I also think that your health fears on breast feeding baby are unfounded. It makes complete sense to take nutrients while breast feeding your child - these nutrients are bound to make your baby healthier. Another essential aspect of breast feeding your own child is that the mother helps to protect the child by transferring elements of her own immune system via the milk into the child. This fact helps to train the baby's immune system and thereby protect the baby against illness. As well, I regard proper amounts of iodine in mother's milk absolutely essential for the baby's protection. This transfer of iodine from the mother to the child via breast milk is alsoknown, from research, to help proper brain development in the child. Research has also discovered that higher amounts of iodine in mother's milk has a direct and positive relationship with the eventual intelligence outcome of the child when it reaches adulthood.
For leaky gut - I would give your son glutamine (amino acid), fulvic/humic acid(aka shilajit) and aloe vera oil. I actually prefer using the fresh gel from the actual leaf of aloe vera but this can be difficult to get. This is a fairly strong protocol that should help to heal your son's intestines. The rest of the candida protocol that I have given you should work to stop the pathogens causing the leaky gut problem in the first place.
The nutrients (adult dosages) that I advise are shown here (from my anti-candida protocol):
Additional Support with Vitamin and Mineral Supplements (Optional)
* Vitamin C - Taken in the more alkaline form of Sodium Ascorbate -- at least 1000 mgs three times a day. Vit C is an anti-oxidant and also chelates heavy metals from the body as well.
* Magnesium -- Taken as Mag Chloride, Mag Citrate or Mag Gluconate. Dosage: 250 mgs twice a day. Magnesium Oil (40% water 60% magnesium chloride) cab also be used transdermally. Magnesium is involved in over 300 major enzyme and coenzyme body processes and also gets rid of any staph or strep bacteria quite well. Magnesium Chloride is the best form of magnesium to take in my opinion. See this link: http://curezone.com/art/...D=49&db=5&C0=74
* Take at least 2 tablespoons of Virgin Coconut Oil(VCO) per day with meals to help constipation and intestinal issues. VCO contains mainly medium chain saturated acids, very protective for the intestines, liver and blood. Contains lauric acid, caproic acid, capric acid, caprylic acid and myristic acid -- these act as anti-microbials helping to destroy the candida as well as protecting the intestines from any further external microbial invasion. I don't use vegetable oils anymore, I cook only with VCO now.
* Zinc gluconate or zinc acetate - Helps to support the immune system. 25mgs - 50mgs taken for one week, then take this dose once a week thereafter.
* Natural Sea Salt or Fulvic/Humic Acid. Both of these will act in the same way as absorption synergists as well as helping to create a healthy intestine and help to supply other important and much needed micro-minerals to your body. See these links:
https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/sea_salt.html
https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/fulvic_acid.html
* Selenium - 200 mcg twice a day at mealtimes. Selenium helps remove mercury and supports the liver and thyroid. There is no need to take this dose if you are also already taking the recommended liver support(which includes selenium).
* Vitamin B3 - as niacin or niacinamide. Dosage: 500 mgs twice a day. Be aware of the "niacin flush" effect if you take the niacin form. Niacin is anti-candida and supports the liver, digestion and is relaxing for the body.
* Take B50 Complex three times a week - this is beneficial for digestion and will also help fight candida. It also acts synergistically when higher dose B3 is also supplemented.
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I have not been able to find boron tablets with a child dose, is there anything else I can use for my son instead? I am worried my eighteen month old may have candida issue, he is still breastfed as was my eldest and I have started the anti candida diet but am wary of trying too many remedies as I am still breastfeeding. Is it safe for me to? I will start slow and use some of the remedies as a starting point. Is it ok to build up slowly or do I need to use all at once?
Thank you in advance and sorry for all my questions. I have nowhere else to turn.
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We cut out all processed foods months ago and have been dairy, soya, egg, corn, sugar, fruit, nightshade free as well. His diet is very restricted because the leaky gut has caused so many allergies. I started bone broth two weeks ago and will slowly start the rest. We are also wheat, cereal grain free also. Bill I have faith your protocol will work. Will curing the leaky gut resolve the allergy issues?
Can I give magnesium baths to him or do I wait and start the recovery protocol recommended by bill
Thank you so much to you both
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* Stop using microwave for heating foods. If you eat foods heated with microwave it is like eating tiny atomic bombs.
* No MSG, Dye, colors, preservatives.
* To rejuvenate the intestine drink green juices: Wheat Grass Juice, Cabbage Juice, Carrot Juice (Excellent Healer for intestine).
* Red Miso Soup - Provides amino acids to rebuild the intestine.
* Vitamin C Supplements starting from 1gm/day - 2 gm/day.
* Vitamin B-complex
* Bone Broth.
The aboves will slowly rejuvenate the intestines. There are thousands of remedies. Judge the best for the body.
Good Health.
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Also the following protocol will help to kill off the candida:
* Vitamin C (Ascorbate powder form). Give him 500 mgs(1/8 tsp) three times a day together in water with 4 drops of SSKI (Saturated Solution of Potassium Iodide) at mealtimes. You can add this all together as a fresh drink for him. You can also use Nascent Iodine instead of SSKI if you prefer.
* Pau D'Arco capsules. This will also help to kill the candida. Take the recommended child dose on the bottle.
* Add 5 drops of Magnesium Oil to a glass of water for him to drink every day. This will help his leaky gut problem.
*Take boron tablets bought from a health store and take the recommended child dosage. Boron or borax is a wonderful fungal killer.
* Buy some sodium bicarbonate tablets from the chemist and give him one tablet(500 mgs approx) three times a day outside mealtimes with water. This will help to alkalize his intestines and body and will also help to kill off the candida.
* Taking a half tspn to one teaspoon of castor oil mixed 50/50 with coconut oil every day will also help to kill off the candida in his gut.
* Your son should also take a full range of vitamins and mineral nutrients every day to help raise his own immune system back to a healthy state again.
* Use an Iodine-based mouthwash like Betadine to get rid of any candida in the mouth.
There is also likely to be a die-off period when you suddenly kill such a large amount of candida and this tends to accentuate the candida symptoms for a while and is completely normal. But if the die-off becomes too severe you may have to reduce and/or vary the dosages for your son.
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I was told that there is no cure - but I had been better for 13 years - back then I also suffered from urticaria as well. Via an elimination diet I have identified all the foods that trigger the angioedema - for me it is all proteins, some fruits and veggies. In addition, I take L-glutamine (1 tsp first thing in the morning and last thing at night). This is due to leaky gut syndrome - there is a lot of information on the internet about this.
As I have said before, my doctor told me there was no cure but I have been fine for 13 years. By not consuming the foods that irritate my intestines it can then regenerate itself. Therefore. I eat generous amounts of predigested (hydrolyzed) protein, fruits, non-starchy vegetables, and olive or coconut oil. I found this link - hope it is ok to post it. http://www.betterbodycare.com/Solutions/Causes/LeakyGut.htm I have been following this regimen and every so often - I test myself my eating protein (normal meals) to find out whether I am better or simply because I want to eat again like a normal person. I then have to take anti-histamines to reduce the angioedema which is not a good thing as my kidneys are then affected. I have learnt not to be hasty.
As I am currently living with this condition and I am not yet well - it would be great to learn how others are coping and whether the information I have provided is useful.
All the best,
Sam
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Today will be my third day to take 2 drops in 8 oz of water and was hoping to hear that this was OK--have also read many past posts to give your body a rest--maybe 4-5 days on and then 2 days off? This was regarding the alkalzing formula and also the hydrogen peroxide---is it always a good thing to give your body a day or two OFF--no matter what you are treating?
With the candida--I know I cannot let up on the dietary plan--but was wondering about the supplements?
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http://www.optimox.com/pics/Iodine/IOD-20/IOD_20.htm
If you take 12.5 mg per day you should reach iodine sufficiency within a year.
If you take 50 mg you should reach iodine sufficiency within 3 months.
If you take 100 mg you should reach iodine sufficiency in under 7 weeks..
At sufficiency you can then use a maintanance dose of 6.25 to 12.5 mg daily. Or you can continue taking large doses as your body excretes any unused iodine through your kidneys though it is possibly a waste of money to do so.
Just be forwarned that the more you take the more severe the detox of bromide and flouride may be in the beginning. I became fairly ill when taking 100 mg and ended up taking 50 mg along with Vit c (1500 mg) Magnesium (400 mg) and Selenium (400 mcg) to keep the detox symptoms at bay. You should always take these three along with iodine to keep from causing an imbalance in these three vital nutrients. Omega 3's should be taken with iodine as well if you do not consume enough fish and/or flax regularly.
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This is potassium oxide (225 mcg) and says to take two drops in 8 oz of water. Yesterday was my first day and I thought I felt terrific---also applying with a q-tip to area around mouth and chin that still have inflammation-- not pimples as some have described their perioral derm--not red raised anymore--just the whole area is red and smooth and still is flaking due to the heat--then using Vit E.
I'm doing the borax/sea salt/peroxide 5 days on -2 days off and also still doing Ted's alkalizing formula am and pm.
The question is --is one form of the iodine better than another--should I use this and then switch to the 2% or 5% lugol's?
I am striving for "progress" not "perfection" as someone once told me---but this time has been a real struggle.. thanks for anyone's thoughts in advance.
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This morning I found an old post from Ted that suggested 1/4 tsp borax, 1 capful of (3%) hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 tsp sea salt in 1 liter of water--drink thru out the day---that I can do--when it starts getting too tech -or mag this, cal that--I start getting confused---thanks for your input--how long ago did you have candida and how did you know when you were RID of it---and the leaky gut?
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I appreciate the feedback--I know compared to some people's trouble this doesn't seem like a big deal but it has about destroyed my self esteem to have my face look and feel so bad.. many blessings to you all.
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I finished the cleanse on Saturday and started on a anti-inflamatory diet and a liquid candida product on Sunday that you take 1 capful in the am and another in the pm--and I have also gone back on 3 tbls. of ACV in 12 oz that I drink thru the day and also the lime/baking soda am and pm.
I want to add something else but don't know which to try-iodine or borax? My Np is aware of the iodine use and said it is important to add magnesium citrate-I am taking a bath in Epsom salts every day--but am unclear if that is sufficient? My TSH, 3rd generation is 2. 31--and she said that was high? I'm glad for my progress and understand it can be months--I'm determined to get RDI of this--this time and not having to work has allowed me time to put ice on and a cream which calms it down. Oh, also still using coconut oil internally and externally and bought calendula oil. Thanks for all of you input--I really appreciate it!
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I use magnesium chloride in a bath or epsom salts. It's a better way to get magnesium into the body. I take 2 brazil nuts per day and between 1-3 gram vitamin c (sodium ascorbate)
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Anyway--have had sort of a break thru--have been thinking I was doing real well by eating yogurt with my frozen blueberries at night (instead of ice cream) and picked up Deepak Chopra's book last night to see if he says anything re oil pulling and I saw a reference to yogurt --so I thought I'd read what he had to say and yogurt is absolutely "OUT" for a Pitta personality--which supposedly I am---so no more yogurt. I am trying a colon cleanse and not eating bread or pasta and sticking with the brown rice/fish/chicken/veggies and one or two fruits a day and lots of water. I am off of work for a few weeks and trying to relax and I think if I can venture out tomorrow--will get the iodine-- I understand you can get the iodine that doesn't stain and to dab with a q-tip onto my chin (sounds horrendous--worse than the ACV! ) but how /how much to ingest if I were to try that?
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I do have a problem navigating this site--I try to make the font as small as possible and still have to read and move the screen left and write--also the "donate" and "share your feedback" tabs do not go away and I have to "read" around them. Thanks! Sylvia
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Some people also add acidophilous powder (or just take capsules) and glutamine powder and drink it 1/2 hour before 2 meals a day. It may be easiest just to try them as one drink and see if you get any help. I have only just remembered a young man, who was diagnosed early, he took slippery elm and aloe juice in water before each meal with a probiotic and he is fine now. He also had peppermint tea during the day. We did not know about glutamine then. If you can take time off work it would help to lower your stress, stress being an aggravator of both your conditions. The main thing it would do is give you time to treat yourself and in between everything you have to do you might get some rest!
Seriously though leaky gut is a precursor to chronic fatigue. Before taking time off it would pay to work out what you are going to do and have everything you need before you start.
Bill (from the Philippines) has written about candida here, he is the 3rd post on the page. https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/mystery-diagnosis.html#BILL
It would be worth asking your Dr to do a blood test for celiacs and gluten intolerance seeing as you reacted to the birthday cake. Once you know either way it will make your diet decisions easier. If you do not have any problem with gluten but still have a problem with some grains then it might be the chemicals they use in storing them and in the bleaching process. Sleep is very important and I found that to break the sleepless cycle I have used tryptophan or 5htp. Taken 1 hour before bed, definitely not with any protein. Now I put a cd of music on to drop off too. All the best.
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You are better off adding "whole foods" to the mix spirulina/chlorella which are both good for the liver as well.
For the dermatitis, I read recently that idodine applied to the skin with "natural" vitamin E (not synthetic) will help dermatitis. You could try a small patch to test it. Iodine taken internally also will help your leaky gut.
From the iodine section on earthclinic:
"Using decolorized iodine for the face, take a q-tip and dab the dermatitis with iodine. If this is not on your face, you can use regular iodine. But it will stain you orange for a few hours. If your dermatitis is on sensitive skin around your nose, like me, it will burn like crazy when you apply the iodine. Don't inhale the fumes while it is drying (takes about 10 seconds to dry). After it dries, apply some natural vitamin e oil. I open a large capsule and use that for several days before it runs out. Your skin will redden from the iodine and dry out, but the vitamin e will heal it and keep it from flaking. Keep this area moist with vitamin e oil all day and night if possible. Do the topical iodine for 2 days, 3x a day. After the 2nd day, cut the iodine back to 1x a day. However, you will still want to keep the vitamin e oil on all day. After 3 days of 1x daily application of iodine, cut the iodine back to every other day. Continue every other day for 10 days (or less). Keep up the vitamin e oil every day until the dermatitis has disappear completely. Let me tell you, the iodine and vitamin 3 oil starts to work on clearing up the dermatitis in about 24 hours! Initially the skin will look red and inflamed, but don't worry... the vitamin e speeds up the healing process."
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I'm exhausted from the pain and itch and trying to keep up with all of the remedies--and then most of the time I don't know what to eat. Was going to have oatmeal (old fashioned kind you cook) but the box said it is processed in a facility with wheat and I don't know if I should try to stay gluten free or not. My son-in-law has celiacs and my daughter has been very helpful about what is or is no gluten free. Thanks again for the suggestions! Sylvia
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Now, as for dietary practices, Lentils are very nutrient dense and they don't need as much soaking to inactivate the enzyme inhibitors. They are also particularly active with enzymes and nutrients when sprouted. I like them both raw and cooked. I do flavor them with garlic and herbs. (I need alot of flavor. ) I make my own dressings because then I know what's in them. With grains, I know that many people have trouble digesting most of them, so they are wise to discover and avoid the ones that cause trouble. I believe that some grains, when prepared properly, can be good for certain people. Most grains need soaking, sprouting, and or fermenting to be available for digestion. Brown rice is considered to be the most easily digestible. ( I like to add wild rice to the mix). This discussion peaks my appetite, which is good!
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Thank you so much for your post --it is a wonderful thing that so many people are willing to share their stories!
I too have taken antibiotics but this time I only took them for 3 weeks (oracea) out of the 3 month supply because I'm taking alot of probiotics and thought it might be defeating the purpose. Do you recall what you took--the allergist said that the oracea was the new kid on the block--
My rash is supposedly a manifestation of the leaky gut and probably candida too--so my Dr thinks--and she is pretty homeopathic in her practice so we talk about how these meds and steroid creams can help at first but then when you stop... Who knows?
At my age (62)--I think it just takes longer to heal than it used to and I'm under considerable stress from my job--so I'm trying to relax and work on me for a change. Thanks again and I hope yours "stays" gone!
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I love making soup and will do that--hopefully the weather stays cooler now--altho in sunny Southern CA--we can have hot weather in Oct.. I only have been in CA for 12 yrs--originally from NY-accustomed to lots of snow- so I always have wondered if "it" is worse here because of no frost and different stuff in the air. What do you think about lentils--I have been avoiding any tomato type soups (and spagetti sauce) but I'd love to make a lentil or barley with chicken stock. Thanks for your help! Sylvia
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As your body is dealing with extra toxins due to the leaky gut it is important that you give your liver some extra help at this time (eg. Milk thistle, dandelion). You also need to help your digestion with things such as bitter herbs, dandelion, digestive enzymes and ginger.
Juicing is great but with a leaky gut you already have extra toxins (poisons) running around your system, so if the fruit and veg is not organic you will be adding more poisons in the form of herbicides and pesticides for your liver to try and deal with. Protein powders are often made using a bad process so you need to know it is pure and unadulterated. A lot of hydrolyzed protein is made using msg, genetically engineered bacteria and you won't find them on the ingredients list.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrolyzed_protein
http://www.truthinlabeling.org/HowIsItManufactured.html
Many years ago I was adding an hydrolyzed protein to our veggie juice and I now know it did us more harm. The source they are made from also needs to have all the essential amino acids otherwise it is an incomplete protein. Yes I know there are studies out there that say hydrolyzed proteins are good for us but we also need to look at who funded those same studies!
With leaky gut you end up malnourished with toxic overload. I believe magnesium is an absolute must as it is involved in so many of the processes in the body. Also alkalizing may help, but do it 1/2 - 1 hr after a meal and don't eat for 2 hours after taking it. Both of these may also help your PD. With the PD I would avoid all petrochemicals on your skin. All the best.
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I finally went to a different doctor. She diagnosed it and gave me a specific kind of antibiotics to take for three months. I had to stay out of sunlight which is hard here in Texas but I was willing to try anything. After about a month I started seeing a difference. After two months it was gone. I continued the antibiotics until finished as prescibed. My doctor also advised me to stay away from anything with fragrance. Perfume, soap, shower gel, make-up, lotion, anything with fragrance. It came down to a complete turnaround of my hygiene products.
I am now 34 years old and find myself having it under control. Its been three years since the three month treatment of antibiotics and I have only used plain water to wash my face, spray body spray on my clothes once pulled over my head (I don't let the spray touch my skin at all), and only use pure mineral make-up. At times I get small patches on the side of my nose or under my chin and notice that they come in times of stress or if I eat certain foods. Almost twenty years of misery and all it took was the right doc. What mine told me worked. I hope this helps. :) Just know your not alone.
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As for the B12 supplement, if you feel more comfortable trying a smaller dosage, then, choose that. I'm a strong believer in people who find their own way. But, we need to lead ourselves to follow others, so that we may better lead ourselves, or somesuch.... So the tablet may be divided with a pill cutter. You may even begin with 250-500 mcg. daily in the morning. Let the lozenge dissolve in the mouth rather than swallowing it. Some people feel effects right away, such as increased energy, more joy, etc., and some may not have a change for a month or more. My experience was that some symptoms even worsened in the first month; but I was in a poor state. Many, maybe most people, need a much lower dosage than I take, 5000 mcg. daily. It's difficult to find the correct amount, particularly in the first months, so I encourage you to continue with the optimism you're showing.
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I am really just about at my wits end--I put ice packs on and finally went back to sleep for about 1 1/2 hrs and it is still on fire--trying everything I can think of--what about hydrogen peroxide ingested? And again--this is supposedly perioral derm--caused by possible leaky gut/candida overgrowth.. Thanks for you help anyone, please!
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I actually think I may have had a backlash from the oracea which I tried for 3 weeks and I am doing ACV, coconut oil and also the lime/bs in 4 oz of water twice a day. No open sores but still lots of red, dry flaky. shiny tight skin (think- looks like a gottee! ).
I also tried hydrogen peroxide last night for the first time and that did seem very soothing. I have used H2O2 for yrs but never for this and I'm also thinking about ingesting it if I don't get a better handle on this--I don't think I have ever had as severe or prolonged flare as this episode. Food "diet" is going well---just don't eat anything that "might" be a trigger.
Also started back on the glutamine -a very knowledgeable guy from Henry's suggested that be the last thing you take at night so it lays in your intestines.... hope he is right! There almost are not enough waking hours of the day for me to DO all of this stuff---and work too! I am feeling better-just in case my cheerier mood isn't showing?!
Anyway--I'm fighting the good fight and thank you all so much for your input--I'm praying that this too shall soon pass....thanks!
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I have never read anything regarding antihistamines and whether or not to use them?
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Don't know if you have read all of my posts but I had started on oracea (40 mgs-in the cycline family)--I still have one more week of the month that I had filled and I'm worried that this is causing me not to be able to heal the leaky gut this time--so maybe I should not take the last week of it while I'm taking bio-K (liquid probiotics-50 billion)and all of the ACV, lemon juice and coconut oil and aloe vera caps--am I making sense? I've never taken meds for this before so just thinking that maybe I should stop them.
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Sleep is the best doctor of all, and a good nights rest is essential.
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Bill from the Philippines has also made some wise dietary suggestions here. Debbie from Melbourne makes some very sensible suggestions as well. Using the search box here, you can enter their names and consider their posts. I understand that this transition can be most confusing, and that it is difficult to trust our food, but if we can continue to observe what may or may not "sit well", we'll improve with this.
Interesting about the coconut oil--when I bought it I thought-WOW-this is a big jar--but if I can use it internally too--even better---so I just went and had about a tsp. of it--how much of it can I use per day and how exactly does that help?
I think the main thing for me is the inflammation on my face and calming that down-- because I'm still working-and my job is stressful-it is tough to cover and is very painful--almost like a shingles pain--itchy, red raised oval spots.
And- It would almost be easier for me to just NOT eat--rather than eating something that would be a problem. I made mashed potatoes( white and sweet) on Sunday with salmon and a big salad--thought I was doing well and then read that sweet potatoes are NOT good! What about tofu--for candida, leaky gut, inflammation diet?
I just found this site a week or two ago and have only made a few posts but reading lots and am adding what I can to my regime --how do you contact Ted and/or does HE read everyones and comment on where he thinks he can help?--because I would appreciate his input as well... Thanks so much! Sylviag
