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hymn2000 · 4 years

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Ideal Confusion - MCU AU Fanfic - C8

(Title subject to change)

Story summary: Giving into the constant pressure from the press, Tony decides to put a rest to the rumours that Peter is his biological son - once and for all.

Previous Chapter(s): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Part of my Frostiron and Spiderson series.

Warnings/themes: family, family stuff, adoption, DNA test(s), pressure, peer pressure, social issues, mentions of alcoholism, mental health problems, potentially some minor medical inaccuracies, mentions of corporal punishment, hurt/comfort

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Chapter 8 - Yellow, Blue, Green and Grey

Peter fully expected a difficult few days to follow, but then he was woken up by the sound of his parents... being active... in the next room. He couldn’t help feeling just a little bit relieved. But more than that, he was grateful that he kept his earphones so close to his bed.

Things seemed to go back to normal for a few days. Being technically grounded, Peter stayed in, and somehow, by watching DVDs, staying off the internet, and spending a lot of time taking advantage of everything the house had to offer, he managed to completely ignore the papers and news stories still circulating about him and his family. He tried to keep himself busy, because otherwise he’d get bored and start doing strange things, which would often get him into trouble.

Peter spent Monday morning down in the challenge area of the pool. It seemed to change every time he went down there, and it was a great way to kill a few hours. It was easy to get really into it, so it was really quite a shock when he felt a hand on his shoulder.

“Hey, hey, stop screaming! It’s only me!”

“You can’t just sneak up on me like that!” Peter shouted. “I nearly wet myself!”

“Well, it’s the best place to do it: no one would be able to tell” Tony grinned.

Peter scowled and splashed him. He sat down heavily on the rock ledge, paddling his feet in the water.

“My hearts still thumping”

Tony sat down beside him. “I didn’t mean to scare you. I didn’t realise how hard you were concentrating”

“It’s weird seeing you down here. Especially actually in the pool, and not just on the side shouting at me”

“Aw, that’s not fair!”

“It is! You always put on that nasty coach persona and get me to do lengths and stuff, and then we always end up in an argument and usually daddy has to come down and sort everything out”

“Well, ok, maybe that’s true” Tony admitted. “...Hey, if we do decide to homeschool you, we can find you a swim team nearby. They’re not all school-based, you know: I’ve checked”

“Yeah... I don’t even like the swim team I’m a part of now” Peter said awkwardly, looking down at his hands. “I wouldn’t worry about it...”

“You’re gifted, kiddo” Tony said. “You’ve got more medals and trophies than anyone else at your school - and probably most schools. You could go professional. Olympic Swimmer Peter Stark, eh?”

Peter shook his head. Tony sighed.

“...Why did you come down here, dad?”

“Oh. I had a phone call from Dr Manning”

“Oh right. So you’ve been excluded, then?”

“No, he didn’t tell me the results - although obviously we know what they are - he just said he wants us to go in and talk to him, the whole family”

“What? Why?”

“He didn’t say”

Peter was quiet for a moment. “...What if they found something while they were doing the test, dad? What if I’ve got some weird marker that puts me at higher risk of developing some physiological condition or some illness or something, like, what if there’s something in my family history that means I’m gonna get really ill or something?!”

“Hey, hey, don’t act so worried!” Tony put his arms round Peter, hugging him close. “If there was anything nasty in your family history, you’d know about it. Shhh! Oh sweetheart, don’t cry!”

“I’m not crying!”

“What’s this then?” Tony said, dabbing at the tears on Peter’s cheek.

“Nothing...” Peter mumbled.

“Sweetheart, it’s ok” Tony said, kissing him firmly on the nose. “I’m sure it’s nothing like that. Like I said, you’d know if you were at risk of something because of your bloodline. I would too... There’s nothing in my bloodline, by the way, so don’t go worrying about that either. No, Dr Manning probably just prefers giving results face to face”

“But why has he said daddy has to go too?”

“Emotional support? I don’t know. Even though we know what the result is gonna be, it’s still a bit nerve-wracking going to the doctors. It’s not really somewhere you go for fun, is it?”

Peter shook his head slightly. “I get all nervous about it even when I know I’m going for a blood test or something simple. Or when I go to the dentist... Daddy’s good at staying calm in those situations though, isn’t he?”

“Yeah, he is” Tony said. “You know, I think he likes it. Even before he started at the hospital, he never seemed bothered by medical environments - quite the opposite, in fact”

“Maybe it makes him feel safe” Peter suggested. “Like, yknow, everyone being there to look after you or whatever”

“I think you’re probably right. We had some weird days early on where he was in a really bad mood, like, cross or upset or whatever, and he’d completely mellow out as soon as he was in the doctors office. He’s a strange one, your father”

“I think I’m ok with strange”

“Good, because you’re strange too. And so am I” Tony kissed his nose again. “I think we need to get out of the pool now. Go and have a shower and get dressed and get something to eat before we go out. Ok?”

“Mm... I don’t suppose I’ve got a choice, have I?”

“‘fraid not, kiddo. Come on; let’s go up the big slide and have a grand finale, ok?”

“Ok. But we can’t get to it from here, can we?”

“Sure we can! We just need to do that little puzzle first”

Peter looked back at the puzzle he’d been working on. “But that just leads to the caves, and they only lead to the fairy pool”

“That’s what you think! Jesus, Peter, I thought you’d’ve explored every nook and cranny of this place by now. Right, budge up: I’ll do this puzzle for you and then I’ll show you how to get to the big slide from the caves”

Peter watched Tony. He finished the puzzle in a matter of moments, and the hidden door in the wall opened.

“Are you sure you’re right about this?” Peter asked. “I mean, what if you’ve remembered wrong? You never really come down here”

“I designed this whole thing, remember? I know what I’m doing. Now go on”

Peter did as he was told. Tony followed after, and the hole closed behind them. Peter sat for a moment on the damp stone, looking at the uneven ceiling and the water dripping down the wall, all illuminated by the dim fairy lights dotted about. If he was quiet, he could hear the distant gentle harp music playing.

“...I like this bit” Peter said. “It’s good to come here and think. I fell asleep down here once”

“Really?”

“Yeah. It was a long time ago, back when May was still alive. It was one of my weekends here. You were down in the front pool for a bit but then you had to go out, and daddy Loki was upstairs and I was tired when I reached this bit and just kinda sat down and fell asleep” Peter remembered. “I don’t know how long I was asleep for, but it was long enough to make daddy worried. He looked pretty scared when I went back upstairs after I woke up. He got a bit cross with me”

“Oh dear. What did he say?”

“I don’t really remember. Something about thinking I’d run away and that he was about to call you when I showed up. He didn’t get too angry though” Peter said. “He just tripped me up and said I needed an early night”

Tony laughed slightly. “He was always tripping you up back then. You never really seemed to mind but May went mad when she saw it happen”

“Oh yeah, she was soooo cross! She proper shouted at daddy, didn’t she?”

“She certainly did! He was a little surprised by it. Still, I suppose it had the desired effect. He stopped tripping you pretty soon after that, didn’t he?”

“Well, mostly” Peter said. “I think I had a bit of an argument with her about it cos I felt like she was overreacting. But I guess I can see why she got so angry”

“Yeah. To be honest, I never liked it either. If it had hurt or upset you I’d’ve intervened, but you usually just laughed and jumped up again”

“Yeah... You know, he’s tripped me accidentally a few times, and I’ve been hurt from that. So maybe May wasn’t really overreacting”

“I can imagine how that conversation went down” Tony said, raising an eyebrow. “Right, we can’t really hang about here all day”

Peter pouted. “I like it down here”

“I know, kiddo, but we’ve got places to be”

Peter sighed, but nodded. “Can we come back down here when we get back from the doctors?”

“Sure, I don’t see why not” Tony said. “Let’s go to the slide”

“Right!”

Peter looked around the cave. He could see the pathway which led to the other caves and the fairy pool, but there was nowhere else they could go.

“Uhh... So we go down there, right?”

“Nope” Tony said. “You can get to it from here”

“How? There’s no openings or puzzles or anything!”

“Is that so? Look at these” Tony tapped a small but thick plastic panel on the ground, illuminated by a pale light under it.

Peter looked. There was a few of them, leading to the next cave.

“What about them? They’re just showing the path, aren’t they?”

“Nope. Look, all of these ones are yellow, right?”

Peter glanced at them. “Well, aside from that pink one in the middle”

“There you go, that’s your first clue”

Peter furrowed his brow and went over to the pink one. He tapped it cautiously, as though it could make the floor collapse beneath them.

“...I don’t get what I’m supposed to be doing here”

Tony smiled, moving over to be beside him. He traced the edges of the panel, and then pushed on one side of it. The panel flipped up, revealing a strange key like that of a wind up toy.

“Oh! What..?”

“Give it a twist, then!”

Peter turned the key, and there was a low rumble. Peter looked at the wall behind him.

“Umm...”

The rumble continued, and as Tony replaced the panel, a square of the wall behind them opened up.

“Alright, in you get” Tony said.

“What? No way! It’s dark in there”

Tony laughed. “Just go. Be careful though”

Peter took a deep breath, pulled himself up and climbed through the hole - and fell a good couple of feet, landing with a splash in a shallow puddle of water. As he did so, the hole in the wall closed.

“WAIT, DAD!!”

It was pitch black. Peter could hear the sound of the water, and soon the rumbling he’d heard back in the cave. He put his hands out, trying to figure out where to go, but the ceiling above where he lay was so low he couldn’t even sit up, and his senses were starting to go into overdrive.

“DAD!!!”

The hole in the wall above opened again, and Tony’s head appeared.

“Hey, kiddo, it’s ok! You’re perfectly safe”

“I don’t feel it! Where am I supposed to go? I can barely move in here and it’s all dark!”

“The low bit is only about half a metre wide, kiddo. You just need to shuffle yourself along and you’ll hit the sensor and the lights will go on in the next bit, ok? There’s a bit of a drop at the end so be ready or that”

“What if they don’t come on?!”

“They will, believe me. Get a move on, kiddo; we haven’t got all day”

Peter still felt unsure.

“Hey, sweetheart, I can’t come down to join you until you move”

Peter’s heart was thumping so hard he could feel it in his throat.

“I don’t like it. Can’t I come back up?”

“Nope: we’re going forwards, not backwards! This is the quickest way out. Start shuffling, fella. Come on; this is nowhere near as scary as a mission!”

Peter swallowed hard and did as he was told. It was awkward, but as he started moving he realised there was a lot more space than he’d originally thought, and soon a light came on to his right. He still had a little while to go, and the sound of water was getting louder. He squeezed his eyes shut and focused on moving - and let out a little squeak as he slipped down a little slope and landed in a little pool filled with what looked like gold coins. He paddled further in and scooped up a handful. They were almost certainly plastic, but they looked surprisingly real.

It was a funny little round pool, only about three metres across. It was very warm, and it felt very much like being in a bowl. There were a number of shaped doors in the walls, all with little buttons beside them which Peter presumed opened them. They all had signs above them, but before Peter could read them, Tony slipped into the pool with him.

“Hey, kiddo” Tony sat up and gave him a little cuddle. “Are you alright? You seemed pretty riled back there”

“I was scared”

“You’re perfectly alright. Come on; we want this door here” Tony said, pulling himself up onto a ledge by a door marked ‘To the skies’.

“What are all these other doors?” Peter asked, looking around. “To the trees, to the seas, to the-”

“Peter, sweetheart, come on”

“Aww, I don’t wanna go to the doctors! Can’t you call him to reschedule while we stay down here and explore?”

Tony laughed. “No, sweetheart. We can come back down here some other time. Come on”

Tony held a hand out, and Peter let himself be helped up onto the ledge. Tony pressed the button to open the door, and inside was a large square slab with a thin gap round the edge.

“Umm...”

“Hey, don’t worry: you can fit three grown men on this thing, so me and you are no problem” Tony said.

“It just looks like a tiny room”

“Oh, ye of little faith” Tony said, climbing through the door and sitting down.

Peter sat close against him and Tony pressed a button inside to close the door. He pressed a button on the slab they were sat on and it started moving upwards. Peter squeaked a little.

“Oh, it’s a lift! I didn’t expect that”

“Yeah, pretty good right?”

“You know, I think this is exactly what having money is all about. This swimming pool is like a whole other world inside our house”

“I’m still pretty damn proud of it. It was horrendously expensive to make, mind you”

“I bet” Peter said. “How much does it cost to maintain?”

“Never you mind!” Tony said. “...Well, actually it’s not expensive. We’ve got the outside people who do a lot of the servicing and extra stuff to it, but it’s fitted with a hell of a lot of things that self-clean and maintain. The company has it all mapped out and they have easy access routes. They get a good wage for it, but it’s not a massive dent at all”

“Oh right. It’s all eco then”

“Pretty much. Plus Loki put some kind of weird spell on it that basically preserves it in this state. I don’t ask too many questions about his magic. There’s no way I’d understand it even if I did”

Peter nodded, and there was a ding as the slab stopped moving. The door here opened automatically. It was smaller than the one at the bottom, so they had to crawl out. Peter stood up when they were both out, surprised to find himself at the top of the big slide, but even more surprised to find that he’d just crawled out of the big metal block with the slide control panel on top.

“Oh fuck”

“Peter! Don’t swear!”

“Sorry. That’s so weird; I thought it was all just regular machiney stuff there. Wow... Well, it explains why I never noticed there was fourth way up here”

“Well, now you know. Now get yourself down the slide”

“You can go first”

Tony gave him a look. “I’m not sure I trust you not to run back into the caves when I’m halfway down. After you”

“I can’t believe you don’t trust me” Peter said, pretending to be hurt. “Alright, I’ll go first. See you at the bottom”

“I always find this a bit surreal” Peter said when Tony splashed into the front pool with him. “This bit is like any other pool. Just by looking, you can’t tell there’s so much going on back there”

“It does feel a bit like returning from another world” Tony said. “I sometimes think we need to use this more. But I guess life gets in the way”

“Yeah...”

“Alright, come on: shower time”

Peter felt pretty exhausted, but happy too, so he didn’t protest. The changing rooms and showers were just like any public swimming pool, which he pointed out.

“Why did you get these showers?” Peter asked, pressing the button again. “When you press the button they only run for about thirty seconds. These have to be the most stressful showers you can have”

Tony laughed. “No, stressful is that shower in the green bathroom that genuinely only has a one millimetre margin between boiling, just right, and freezing”

“Good job no one uses that one then” Peter said. “Hey, that’s my shower gel!”

“Well forgive me for not bringing my own down” Tony smiled. “As for your question, you’re not allowed to complain about these showers: they’re authentic and they do the job”

Peter giggled. “Whatever you say”

After they’d showered they went to get changed.

“Why do you always just put your clothes in a heap down here? Don’t they teach you anything at that expensive school?” Tony sighed. “I put pegs and towel racks down here for a reason, you know”

“Stop fussing. I’ll hang them up next time, ok?”

“You’d better do!” Tony shook his head. “Don’t be too long getting dressed, ok? We need to get you fed before we go”

Peter nodded and sauntered into his favoured cubicle. After that excursion, he was definitely ready for his lunch.

Peter had his lunch quite happily, and then promptly fell asleep on the sofa in the living room.

“Aww, he’s asleep!” Tony said. “I don’t want to wake him up”

“Well, if you fancy trying to get a coat and shoes on a sleeping teenager, and then carrying him down to the car, then that’s your prerogative” Loki said, pulling his own coat and shoes on. “We do need to get going soon”

“Yeah, I know” Tony sat down next to Peter and gave him a little shake.

Peter didn’t seem too annoyed about being woken up.

“Hey kiddo” Tony said. “You ok?”

“Yeah, I’m ok” Peter said, sitting up properly and rubbing his eyes. “Are we going now?”

“Soon, yeah” Tony said. “You should go and get your shoes and coat”

Peter nodded. “Ok”

“Good boy” Tony kissed him on the cheek. “Go on then. Don’t take too long”

Once Peter was out of the room, Tony noticed that Loki was watching him.

“What?”

“Oh, nothing”

“Don’t you ‘nothing’ me! What is it?”

“I was just watching you together” Loki said. “You’re so cute sometimes”

“Well, what can I say? He’s such a good little kid. I love him”

“I know” Loki smiled. “Any plans for when we get back?”

“Yeah, I think we’re gonna go and mess about in the pool for a bit. Would you believe there’s bits he hasn’t discovered yet? It’ll be fun. And then maybe I’ll get on to Marco about releasing a statement saying that we’ve done a DNA test and proved I’m not the natural father or whatever. I don’t know; depends how long we’re downstairs for” Tony said, wandering off in his thoughts for a moment. “...You could join us?”

“I think I’ll leave you two to it. I think it’s a good idea, especially since you’ve had quite a few arguments lately... It’s good to see you’re back to normal now”

“Mm. Thanks”

“It’s meant as a compliment, darling”

“I know” Tony stood up. “Well! I’m gonna be the one holding all of us up if I don’t go and get my stuff on! Time to get a move on”

Loki offered to drive, but Tony said it’d help calm his nerves if he had the road to focus on.

“I don’t get why I’m so nervous” Peter said, lounging in the back seat. “It’s not like we don’t know what Dr Manning’s gonna say”

“I know, chick” Tony said. “I’m mega nervous too! You know how it is, like, when your heart starts going and you feel hot and cold at the same time, and slightly shaky and slightly hollow all over?”

“That’s how I feel too” Peter said.

“It’s probably just because you know it’s a doctors surgery” Loki said calmly. “It’ll be over before you know it”

“I know, but that doesn’t help my nerves now” Peter said.

Tony reached back, squeezing Peter’s knee. “You’re alright, kiddo. You’ve got both of us with you. And like you said; it’s not like we don’t know what to expect”

Peter cuddled up close to Tony in the waiting room. Tony held him tight, stroking his hair and kissing his face and talking quietly to him. Loki leant against Tony’s shoulder on the other side and went through his messages while they were waiting to be called in.

“Can we go and get a takeaway after this?” Peter asked.

“Ooh, maybe. Depends if you’re good or not” Tony teased. “What do you fancy?”

“I don’t really know” Peter said. “I just want something hot and greasy and potentially bad for me”

Tony laughed slightly. “Good job we live in America then, fella! We’ll find you something suitably delicious and hot and unhealthy” he lowered his voice slightly. “Something daddy will totally disapprove of!”

“I heard that” Loki said.

Tony and Peter just laughed. A door opened.

“Misters and Master Stark?”

“Oop, that’s us” Tony said, giving Peter a little pat and standing up.

He took a deep breath. Those blasted nerves! Ah well. It would all be over soon.

“You know, you could have just given us the results over the phone or through an email” Tony said as they sat down in Dr Manning’s office.

“I thought it best I see you all face to face” Dr Manning said, sitting down behind his desk. “How are you today?”

“Good” Tony said, giving Peter’s hand a squeeze. “Well, we’re all a bit nervous, I think. Appointments always get my nerves going a bit, even when I know what to expect”

Dr Manning looked at the three of them: Peter in the middle, with Loki to his left and Tony to his right. Despite their fairly obvious nerves and the pressure they’d been under lately, they looked very much the picture of a happy family. Just the same as usual.

“Well, you know why you’re here” Dr Manning said, shuffling the papers on his desk. “Of course, a few days ago we took samples for a paternity test, and we’ve had to results back”

“A little sooner than expected, I must say” Loki said.

“Well, it is nearer the minimum day to the maximum, I admit”

“I didn’t realise they’d work over weekends” Loki said.

“Hey, hey, as much as I love the friendly atmosphere, can we not beat about the bush all day?” Tony said, not unkindly. “We all know why we’re here; we know what we did; we know Peter’s not my- uh, flesh and blood - so let’s just look at the proving papers, and then we can get the papers off our backs, ok?”

There was a small silence. Dr Manning picked up a letter and unfolded it. He held it out to Tony.

“You should read this”

Tony smiled slightly and shrugged. He reached forwards and took the paper from him. He cleared his throat and looked at the letter.

...An analysis of the DNA profiles of Anthony Edward Stark and Peter Benjamin Parker-Stark determines that the alleged father cannot be excluded as the biological father of the tested child. Based on the analysis, the probability of paternity is 99.99999999%.

Conclusion: Based on our analysis, it is practically proven that Mr. Anthony Stark is the biological father of the child Peter Parker-Stark...

As he read, Tony’s face fell. All of a sudden he felt hot, but as though he was breaking out in a cold sweat. He read through the letter again, and then flipped to the next page, looking at the DNA Paternity Test Report, scanning the first row: Mother (Not Tested), Child, Alleged Father; glancing at the numbers, and finding the conclusion at the bottom:

Statement of Results: The alleged father cannot be excluded as the biological father of the tested child. Based on the analysis of STR loci listed above, the probability of paternity is 99.99999999%. In conclusion, the alleged father IS the biological father of the tested child.

“Dad?”

Tony slowly raised his head and looked at Peter, almost staring at him, not knowing what to think, what to feel.

“Dad? Are you ok?”

“Tony, what’s the matter?” Loki said, recognising the look on his husbands face.

When Tony looked at him but didn’t say anything, Loki reached across and snatched the letter.

“Well, thanks doc, I’m gonna go and wait outside” Tony gabbled, hoarsely, and he stood up and rushed out of the office.

“Dad!?”

Peter wanted to run after him, but Loki put a hand out to stop him. Peter looked at Dr Manning, who was a blank-faced as a statue, and then he looked at Loki. Loki read through the letter again.

“Daddy, what is it?” Peter asked desperately, starting to feel seriously strange and shaky inside.

Loki looked at Peter, the expression on his face a toned-down version of the one Tony had had. Loki opened his mouth to speak, but then closed it without a word. Peter glanced at the letter Loki held, which was flipped to the second page. Peter grabbed it, and nobody stopped him from doing so.

He glanced at the table, but focused on the box near the bottom.

...Based on the analysis of STR loci listed above, the probability of paternity is 99.99999999%. In conclusion, the alleged father IS the biological father of the tested child.

Peter turned the page back and read the letter on the front. He looked at it in silence for a minute or two, not sure what to think, what to feel. He slowly set the letter down on Dr Manning’s desk.

“I’m sure you can understand why I wanted to see you all in person” Dr Manning said gently. “I understand this is a shock for you. Tony especially, considering... Well”

“A small part of me would love to dispute this” Loki said slowly. “But I understand how these tests work, and... I think perhaps I’m not so surprised as I should be”

Peter shot him a very uncertain look, but quickly looked away. Even without looking at the letter, he could still see those vital words before his eyes: The alleged father IS the biological father of the tested child. His brain didn’t seem to be working properly. How was he supposed to feel about this? How was he supposed to react? What did this mean, exactly? He wasn’t entirely sure how to work it out. Not on his own, anyway...

“...I want dad”

Loki took Peter’s hand, giving it a squeeze and kissing the back of it.

“Perhaps we should see each other again in a few days” Dr Manning said. “Once you’ve all had some time to adjust to this”

“Perhaps that’s a good idea... I take it we can keep that” he said, nodding toward the letter on the desk.

“Of course”

Dr Manning folded the letter and handed it to Loki, who put it carefully in his pocket. He had a feeling the rest of the day wasn’t going to be plain sailing.

Tony was waiting by the car, and he was looking somehow blank, worried and shocked all at the same time.

“Dad!” Peter rushed over to him. “Dad, what-”

Loki took him by the shoulders and moved him back.

“Hey! Dad, c-”

Loki shushed him. Tony wouldn’t look at either of them; just turned his head away, biting his thumb.

“Peter, get in the car”

“But-!”

“Don’t argue; just do as you’re told”

Peter didn’t look happy, but he sensed this wasn’t the time to argue, so he did as he was told. Once the car door was closed, Tony looked at Loki.

“You’re shaking” Loki said simply.

Tony shook his head. “...This isn’t happening”

“It is, and it has, and we know it” Loki said gently. “We just need a little time to get used to this new development. You especially”

Tony swallowed, trying hard not to give in and cry. “I don’t know what to do-!”

“You don’t have to do anything” Loki said, putting a hand on his shoulder. “There’s nothing to do, and certainly nothing you can do. It is what it is”

“What about now?! What am I supposed to do now?!”

“Stay calm, for a start” Loki said. “Shh, come on. Don’t shout at me for saying this, but you’re ok”

Tony didn’t say anything, but he put his hand over Loki’s on his shoulder.

“We should be getting home”

“I can’t” Tony whispered. “I can’t drive, not after...”

“Darling, you-”

“You drive!” Tony grabbed his keys and pressed them into Loki’s hand. “Please. Please, you-... Please. I can’t. I can’t”

Loki searched Tony’s face. He sighed and nodded.

“Ok”

The journey home was far from comfortable. Peter knew speaking wouldn’t be a good idea, so he curled up on the back seat and pretended to be somewhere else. Tony sat in the front, staring into space and biting his thumb and trying not to give in to tears. Loki focused on the road. Whatever he was feeling, he knew it was painfully obvious who was in the worst state right now. And he knew who was going to need the most looking after - and it wasn’t the same person.

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Anything For You

((I wrote a little fanfic about TKC Thoth and Manon (OC) that took place before our RP! ~Mod Sav))

Anything For You

TW: Alcohol, sexual harassment

Manon swore she’d never love anybody ever again. Not after what had happened to her family. They made her happy, they made her feel loved, then BAM! Gone. Dead, reduced to piles of ashes.

Manon swore she’d never let herself feel that heartbreak again. Those awful nights full of tears, where she’d cry herself to sleep and wish that their murders had been some sort of twisted prank, that they’d suddenly appear and be like, “Just kidding, we’re alive!”

Of course, that never happened. The dead tend to stay dead. But the hope Manon felt, the painful hope that a miracle would happen, destroyed her emotionally, so she swore she’d never love anyone like that again.

Until him.

Oh, that bastard.

Manon had had crushes before. The boy on the playground who Manon thought was cute when she was eight. The handsome magician who Manon followed around the First Nome when she was twelve, hoping he’d notice her and talk to her. A baseball player at her high school.

But never had she fallen in love as an adult. Never had she fallen in love with an ancient god.

Yes, Manon was in love with Thoth, the Egyptian god of knowledge. Seven billion people on the planet, and she had to fall in love with him of all people.

Manon knew she didn’t have a chance with him, as much as she tried to deny it. Thoth could probably get any woman or man he wanted. Why on earth would he choose Manon, his twenty-one-year-old assistant/bodyguard?

Thoth was very much capable of protecting himself. Manon really didn’t understand why he needed someone who basically served as his bodyguard. But the group she was a part of thought it necessary. Probably because she had more information about the cult than him, which was ironic considering Thoth was a god of knowledge. But whatever. Manon didn’t mind her job.

She didn’t mean to fall in love with him, of course. It just...happened. And if Manon could have predicted before she came to Memphis that she’d fall for him, she would have been shocked.

He seemed so cold at first. Like a slightly more emotional Vulcan with attention span issues. But then as Manon got to know him more, he let what Manon guessed was his real self show. And she fell in love with him.

In return, she started to trust him more. In fact, she trusted him more than she has trusted anyone in a long time. Manon told him embarrassing things about herself, like the time she managed to fall headfirst into a fountain because she was too busy reading, and the time she cried because she saw a really cute dog. Things she never imagined she’d tell anyone, especially not a millennia-old god.

Thankfully, Thoth didn’t make her feel any more embarrassed about those things. He’d simply give her a small smile, a smile that made Manon melt every time she saw it, and make a comment about how something similar happened to him. An ancient guy like him had hours of embarrassing moments to talk about.

And contrary to popular belief, Thoth had a sense of humor. His sense of humor was subtle but refined, his jokes coming in the form of off-hand, often passive-aggressive remarks and puns. The worst puns, which would always make Manon laugh, especially with his stoic delivery of them, the only hint of his mischief a smirk.

Of course, Thoth wasn’t without his flaws. Manon had seen his bad side in addition to his good side. In fact, she noticed that everyone had mostly seen his bad side, his stubbornness, emotionlessness, and his occasional arrogance, hence his not-so-good reputation among the gods and others who have met him. Despite his flaws, Manon still loved him for him. They were part of him, after all, and she knew she definitely wasn’t without flaws.

For the most part, though, Thoth was kind and caring. A real gentleman, in Manon’s opinion, although she might be biased. For the several months she had spent with him, he’d offered her nothing but kindness and hospitality and expected nothing in return but her companionship and occasional help. Sometimes, Thoth would ask Manon to be a test subject for odd spell combinations he wanted to try. Nothing that could potentially kill her, though, according to Thoth.

One time, Thoth asked her to be a test subject for a potential strength spell combination. Manon agreed, like she always did, and he tested the spell combination on her. Something must have gone wrong, though, because Manon lost consciousness and the next thing she remembered was waking up on the floor, Thoth kneeling above her and fretting over her, making sure she was okay. Manon wasn’t okay, she ended up somehow contracting some illness from the spell combination. She remembered Thoth carrying her to bed and tucking her in, then nursing her back to health for a few days.

He never asked for anything in return. Gods, he was so sweet. Manon loved him. She hoped one day to return his kindness. She didn’t know how she would, but somehow, she would do it.

In addition to his lovely personality, Thoth looked good. Sure, he didn’t look like a male supermodel, but damn, he was still hot. Manon could admire him and his multicolored eyes, messy hair, and slender but somewhat muscular body for hours. She also liked the way he dressed, especially when he wore his usual outfit of a lab coat, t-shirt, and jeans, all scribbled on in marker with various hieroglyphics for easy spell-casting. That outfit captured his personality well, Manon thought, plus it looked comfortable and hot on him.

Gods, she had it bad, didn’t she? Swooning over an ancient deity like some hormonal schoolgirl. Even just a thought of him made her blush and grin.

Manon sat at the bar, a dreamy smile on her face as she stirred her drink with her straw. Only a layer of ice and watered down whiskey remained in the glass.

She had come to this bar for no reason, really. She had just gotten out of a musical that she saw in downtown Memphis. Thoth said he had something else to do, so Manon went alone. And once she was done, well…she could use a small drink. Not much, just a little something to make her tipsy, to keep her attention off her thoughts and feelings.

Thoth had been hesitant to let her leave, though. “You look feverish,” he had said, laying his cool, smooth hand on her forehead, a look of concern upon his face. “Are you feeling alright?”

Manon said yes, and he let her go to the musical. Truth be told, Manon was only “feverish” because she was in his presence and was blushing wildly.

And now, she found herself here….

“More whiskey, miss?” The bartender asked her.

Manon nodded and slid her glass over. “Sure. Just a bit more, though. I don’t want to get wasted.” She chuckled a bit.

The bartender nodded back and went to go pour her drink.

A man who Manon hadn’t even noticed sat down on the stool next to her.

“French, eh?” He asked in a gruff, vaguely southern-US accent. He was a large, hulking man who obviously frequented the gym. His appearance reminded Manon of a modern Gaston from Beauty and the Beast.

Eyeing him suspiciously, Manon nodded. “Yes. From Montpellier.”

The man let out a whistle. “From what I’ve heard, the French are notorious for their lovin’. Is that true?”

Oh, so he’s one of those guys. Manon rolled her eyes. “I don’t know and I don’t fucking care,” she grumbled, turning away from him.

The man frowned. “I was just askin’ a question.”

“A weird one,” Manon muttered.

The man didn’t answer. Manon received her drink and took a sip. The man spoke again.

“I like that dress on you. Really shows off your beautiful ass.”

Manon almost choked on her drink. “Ex-Excuse me?”

“You have a beautiful ass,” the man murmured, leaning closer to her, his arm starting to wrap around her waist.

The shock wore off, and before the man could do anything, Manon picked up her drink and poured it all over the man’s face. Whiskey dripped down from his face in golden-brown drops as he glared at Manon.

“Bitch! I was giving you a compliment!”

“And touching me inappropriately!” Manon yelled back, not caring that the whole bar was staring at them now. She was pissed now. “And your comment was creepy! Who the hell compliments a stranger’s ass? Get away from me, creep!”

She moved to get up and find somewhere else to sit, but the man grabbed her elbow, yanking her back down. Letting out a yell, Manon snatched her arm from his grip. The man retaliated by shoving her, causing her to fall backwards off the stool.

Manon landed on her back, hissing at the impact. The skirt of her dress was all messed up, and Manon was thankful that she had the foresight to wear shorts beneath it.

She tried to get up, but the man kicked her down again. The bartender and a few bystanders tried to restrain this man, but his strength made this an impossible task.

He kicked again, causing a sharp pain to shoot through Manon’s ribs. Despite this, Manon tried to get up to beat this guy’s ass, but the man pushed her back down and tried to punch her, which Manon dodged with almost-expert reflexes.

The bartender and bystanders once again tried to restrain this man, but their efforts were futile. The man managed to break free of their clutches, and as he did so, he swung his arm and fist back, ready to punch Manon again.

Before Manon had time to react, an iridescent hieroglyphic flashed across the man’s face. Manon had time to just read it before it sank into the man’s forehead. Calm.

The man pacified instantly. “Sorry,” he mumbled in a dreamy voice, the voice of a mortal under the influence of magic. “I didn’t realize you were taken. My bad.”

He walked away before anyone, whether Manon or the bartender or the bystanders, had time to say anything.

“Are you alright?” Thoth asked, appearing in front of Manon and offering her a hand. His eyebrows were furrowed in concern. “Are you hurt?”

Dozens of thoughts cluttered Manon’s mind, and she turned pink and desperately tried to find some way to verbalize all of them, but only one of them managed to be said, the most important one.

“Why...why are you here?”

“According to my calculations based on all known information about the musical and its venue and location, I estimated that your time of arrival back to my place would be around 10:45 PM, give or take ten to fifteen minutes,” Thoth began. “But that time period passed, so I decided to find your location, in case something happened to you. You seemed feverish earlier, and I was hoping that you didn’t fall ill while on your way from the musical.”

He frowned, putting his hand once again against Manon’s forehead. “You still look and feel feverish...though I suppose it could be the result of the alcohol you’ve consumed and the fight against that...moron.”

Manon blushed even more and gently pushed his hand away. “I’m fine, I’m fine, it was just the fight and the whiskey.”

Well, she wasn’t fine, she was fairly certain she broke a rib, but Thoth didn’t need to know that at the moment.

Thoth nodded, his eyes narrowing. “Very well.” He then tilted his head. “I saw that man kick near your rib cage. No pain around there?”

Ah shit.

“They hurt a bit,” Manon said, biting her lip and looking away. “Not much, though. I’ll be fine.”

That was a lie, they actually hurt more than a bit, but Manon didn’t want Thoth to worry about her, even if she would like it if he did. She was just his mortal assistant. Nothing more.

“Very well,” Thoth said again. “I can take a look at them once we get back to my building.”

“I sure hope you can,” Manon joked, looking back at Thoth, a grin dancing on her lips. As her gaze returned to him, she noticed his outfit. He wore a maroon button-down shirt, which was tucked into a pair of purple pinstripe pants with suspenders. A black bow tie hung from his collar. Manon turned even redder.

“You like nice,” she complimented, her mischievous grin turning into a shy smile. Thoth smiled back.

“Why thank you. I didn’t want to stand out too much here.” His eyes moved up and down Manon’s body, analyzing her outfit of a black dress with lace sleeves. “You look nice as well.”

Manon grinned. “Thanks.”

The two kind of just looked at one another for a few moments, then Thoth looked away, clearing his throat. “Well, shall we head back?”

Manon nodded. Thoth offered her his hand again, and Manon took it this time, standing up. She wondered if Thoth used lotion or if his hands were naturally that soft.

He let go of her hand and started leading her towards the front door of the bar. Manon followed, her walking wobbly due to the bit of alcohol she’d had and the pain in her ribs.

As soon as they were outside the bar, Thoth looked back at her and noticed her difficulties walking. Manon thanked the gods that she decided not to wear high heels that night.

“Do you need help walking?” Thoth asked, his voice gentle.

Manon nodded. “I’d appreciate that. I’d like to not die before we get back.”

Thoth smiled at her joke and walked towards her, offering her his arm. Manon took it, appreciating his kindness as well as the firmness of his muscles, though she’d never admit that to anyone.

They walked together, Manon using Thoth’s arm to steady herself as they walked in the direction of the university where Thoth’s building was located. It wasn’t too far of a walk, thankfully, maybe just ten or fifteen minutes, but Manon was thankful for Thoth’s presence. She knew that walking alone in the city at that time of night could be dangerous for a young woman like Manon, especially if she was intoxicated. Of course, she could always use her magic and fighting skills to take down any mortal threat, but that would be rather difficult for even a mildly intoxicated person.

People smiled at the two as they walked, obviously assuming that Manon and Thoth were a couple. Why people were out on the streets that late, Manon had no idea. Thoth seemed to pay no attention to them, focusing straight ahead. Manon just blushed and focused on walking like a normal, functioning human being, ignoring the pain in her ribs.

They were almost to the university when Manon decided to break the silence that stretched between them.

“Thank you.”

“What for?” Thoth asked. Manon giggles slightly. Gods, he was so adorable.

“For saving me from that douche in the bar. And for walking me back and letting me use you as a support. And for, well, everything, I guess. For allowing me to exist in your home and exist in your life. For...being my friend.” Manon looked away, suddenly ashamed of her giving of gratitude.

To her surprise, Thoth gave her a gentle smile, a smile that seemed to ease her pain and dissipate her embarrassment. A smile that brought her joy and a sense of security and comfort whenever she saw it.

“Of course. Anything for you.”

The End

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Episode 105 (Sports Pandemic) - After Show

What the hell is Trashball?!

We found a few sources; each a different game. How do you play?!

Rules according to Hesston College

Type: Group/Active

Group Size: At least 4 people

Equipment:

2 Trash cans (like yard trash cans work the best).

Playground ball (also known as a dodge ball).

Instructions:

Divide the group into two teams, and place a trash can at each end of the playing field, and then go to your side of the field.

Then decide who gets the ball first.

You can not run with the ball. You catch it, stop, and throw it to another teammate. It is kind of like Ultimate Frisbee.

To score you must get the ball in your basket, or trash can.

You win by making the most baskets.

Hints: Game can get rough, watch out for flying elbows. Best played outside or in a gym with a high ceiling.

Critique: Play by ultimate Frisbee rules. More than just two trash cans; maybe have two at each end. Have more then one ball. Pretty good game.

Rules According to Playworks.org

Before You Start

Equipment Needed: Cones; an empty trash can or container; and a soft ball, beanbag, or wadded up piece of paper.

Separate players into teams of 6-8 and have them line up behind the cones.

Set Up

Indoors. Set up one empty container, 2-3 cones to mark where students will stand in line, and three other markers of varying distances from the container.

How to Play

Ask a question related to something the players are learning in class (math problem, spelling word, etc.). Only the players at the front of each line can answer. If someone from the back of the line answers, that line is disqualified for that round.

Whoever answers the question first wins the right to shoot the “ball” into the container.

They have three choices:

1. Shoot from the closest spot (slam dunk) for 1 point. 2. Shoot from the medium spot for 2 points. 3. Shoot from the farthest spot for 3 points.

After each round, the contestants return to end of the line.

Variations

If the shooter misses, the other players at the front of the line get a chance to shoot (greater involvement for everyone).

Give the shooters only one designated spot to shoot from (speeds up the game).

Let all students shoot (good for K-1st).

Rules according to Boy Scout Trail

Required:

a wastebasket 1 or 2 tennis balls, nerf balls, or similar

Instructions:

Everyone stands in a circle around the wastebasket, facing inward. A scout tries to toss a ball into the wastebasket. If a basket is made, the patrol gets 1 point. If it's a miss, the patrol loses 3 points. But, the scout can get those three points back by immediately doing 3 sit-ups, 3 push-ups, or running 1 lap around the circle of scouts. First patrol to a specified score is the winner. You might want to use 2 balls for a larger group. An unbiased leader by the wastebasket could help retrieve the ball and toss it to the next scout.

How Do You Play Trashball?!

Let us know in the comments below

What are you doing to keep busy during the Pandemic?

Playing sports during the Pandemic

Rules from the CDC

What you need to know

Stay home if sick.

Players should bring their own equipment, like gloves and bats, if possible.

Reduce physical closeness and keep 6 feet of space between players when possible.

Wear a mask if possible.

Players should clean their hands before and after practices, games, and sharing equipment.

Tell a coach or staff member if you don’t feel well.

On This Page

Make a game plan to reduce risk

Prepare before you participate

Take steps to protect yourself and others

Checklist for coaches

This information is for youth and adult athletes considering participating in a sports league or team.

This information is not designed to provide guidance to adult sports leagues or organizations who plan or manage competition. CDC does not currently have guidance for adult sports leagues, however organizations and administrators can reference the Considerations for Youth Sports to find strategies for reducing exposure risks during sports competition.

Make a game plan to reduce risk

You can take a number of steps to help lower the risk of COVID-19 exposure and reduce the spread while playing sports.

The more people a participant interacts with, the closer the physical interaction, the more sharing of equipment there is by multiple players, and the longer the interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread.

Therefore, risk of COVID-19 spread can be different, depending on the type of activity.

Lowest Risk: Performing skill-building drills or conditioning at home, alone or with members of the same household

Increasing Risk: Team-based practice

More Risk: Within-team competition

Higher Risk: Full competition between teams from the same local geographic area (e.g., city or county)

Highest Risk: Full competition between teams from different geographic areas (e.g., outside county or state)

If organizations are not able to keep safety measures in place during competition (for example, keeping participants six feet apart at all times), they may consider limiting participation to within-team competition only (for example, scrimmages between members of the same team) or team-based practices only.

Similarly, if organizations are unable to put in place safety measures during team-based activities, they may choose individual or at-home activities, especially if any members of the team are at an increased risk for severe illness.

Prepare before you participate in sports

Bring supplies to help you and others stay healthy—for example, masks (bring extra), hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher, and drinking water.

Prioritize participating in outdoor activities over indoor activities and stay within your local area as much as possible.

If using an indoor facility, allow previous groups to leave the facility before entering with your team. If possible, allow time for cleaning and/or disinfecting.

Check the league’s COVID-19 prevention practices before you go to make sure they have steps in place to prevent the spread of the virus.

If you are at an increased risk for severe illness or have existing health conditions, take extra precautions and preventive actions during the activity or choose individual or at-home activities.

Take steps to protect yourself and others

Stay home if sick

If the participant has symptoms of COVID-19, has been diagnosed with COVID-19, is waiting for COVID-19 test results, or may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, they should stay home and not participate in any sports.

Have smaller team sizes

Sports with a large number of players on a team may increase the likelihood of spread compared to sports with fewer team members.

Limit your team to a core group of participants, by restricting non-team players from joining when your team is short players and not adding new members during the season.

Keep space between players in practice areas

Reduce physical closeness between players when possible

Maintain at least 6 feet between yourself and your teammates, other competitors, and officials while actively participating in the sport.

Focus on building individual skills, like batting, dribbling, kicking, and strength training.

Avoid high fives, handshakes, fist bumps or hugs.

Keep space between players in the practice areas, including on the sideline, dugout, and bench.

Wait in car or away from the playing area until just before the warm-up period or the beginning of the game.

Avoid congregating in the parking lot or near the field before or after games.

If it is not possible to avoid congregating, practice social distancing by ensuring there is at least 6 feet between participants.

If social distancing is not possible, wear a mask whenever possible to reduce risk of virus transmission.

Space out spectators by 6 feet

Limit nonessential visitors, spectators, and volunteers. Ensure they wear masks and maintain social distancing.

Wear a mask if possible

Wear masks when able

Wear a mask if feasible, especially when it is difficult to stay less than 6 feet apart from other people or indoors, for example in close contact sports such as basketball.

Lower intensity sports: Emphasize wearing masks and practicing social distancing for lower intensity sports.

Higher intensity sports: People who are engaged in high intensity activities, like running, may not be able to wear a mask if it causes difficulty breathing.

If unable to wear a mask, consider conducting the activity in a location with greater ventilation and air exchange (for instance, outdoors versus indoors) and where it is possible to maintain physical distance from others.

In situations where individuals might raise their voices, such as shouting or chanting, we strongly encourage wearing masks.

For youth athletes, parents, coaches, and sports administrators should decide if the kids need to wear a mask.

It is not known if face shields provide any benefit as source control to protect others from the spray of respiratory particles. CDC does not recommend use of face shields for normal everyday activities or as a substitute for masks.

Minimize sharing of equipment or gear

Encourage players to bring their own equipment

Encourage players to bring their own equipment if possible, like gloves, balls, and helmets.

Limit the use of frequently touched surfaces on the field, court, or play surface.

Bring your own water to minimize use and touching of drinking fountains.

Clean and disinfect shared items between use.

Don’t share towels, clothing, or any items used to wipe your face or hands.

Avoid sharing food, drink containers (e.g., coolers), and utensils.

Minimize spitting. Cover your coughs and sneezes.

When coughing or sneezing, use a tissue or the inside of your elbow. Used tissues should be thrown away and hands washed immediately with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol.

If soap and water are not readily available, hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol can be used.

Wash hands

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol.

Before and after you play.

Before adjusting your mask—review information about proper use, removal, and washing of masks.

Limit travel outside of your area

Consider competing against teams in your local area (neighborhood, town, or community).

Checklist for coaches

Send a welcome email or call parents (for youth players) and/or players. Inform them about actions that the sports program will take to protect players. Remind them to stay home if sick or if they have been around someone who is sick.

Be a role model. Wear a mask and encourage family members, fans, officials, and sports staff to wear one during practices and games.

Provide hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to players before and after practice/game and encourage them to wash their hands with soap and water.

Educate players about covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or their elbow. Discourage spitting.

Encourage players to focus on building individual skills

Remind players about social distancing and identify markers (such as signage or tape on floor).

Encourage your players to focus on building their individual skills and cardiovascular conditioning, so they can limit close contact with other players.

Check with your sports administrator to make sure they are following cleaning and disinfection recommendations.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces on field, court, or play surface (such as drinking fountains) at least daily or between use.

Clean and disinfect shared equipment.

BONUS AFTER SHOW MINI-EPISODE

(VIDEO)

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The Dangers of Acetaminophen

Each week, around 23 percent of U.S. adults, or 52 million Americans, use a medication containing acetaminophen, according to the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (1). The ubiquitous use of acetaminophen, both by itself and as a component of over-the-counter and prescribed medications, is a major public health issue. Acetaminophen is generally considered safe when taken as recommended, but the margin between a safe dose and a potentially lethal one is incredibly small. Even when taken as recommended, acetaminophen use can have major side effects. In this article, I’ll discuss the many reasons we should avoid acetaminophen whenever possible and share several safer alternatives for pain relief.

Liver toxicity

Overdose with acetaminophen is the leading cause for calls to poison control centers in the United States, with more than 100,000 instances per year (2). It’s responsible for more than 56,000 emergency room visits and an estimated 458 deaths every year due to acute liver failure. In fact, over half of all acute liver failure cases in the United States are due to acetaminophen overdose (2). Taken over several days, as little as 25 percent above the maximum dose, or just two additional pills a day, has been reported to cause liver damage. This staggered overdosing may be more dangerous than a single large overdose (3).

Think twice before you reach for Tylenol.

Current guidelines recommend taking no more than 4,000 milligrams of acetaminophen daily (4). Yet according to a 2006 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, even this dose, taken for four or more days, frequently causes elevated serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), a marker of liver injury. Moreover, the elevations in ALT often persisted for several days after the acetaminophen was discontinued (5). Concerns about liver toxicity were raised as early as 1977, when an FDA advisory panel said it was “obligatory” to add warning labels about liver damage. The FDA dragged its feet until 2011, when it finally issued a statement urging drug manufacturers to limit the strength of each capsule to 325 milligrams of acetaminophen and mandated warning labels about liver toxicity (4). Acetaminophen toxicity is increased when combined with narcotics like codeine or hydrocodone, when more than the prescribed dose was taken in a 24-hour period, when more than one acetaminophen-containing product is taken at the same time, or when alcohol is consumed while taking acetaminophen (6, 7). How does it cause liver damage? Acetaminophen depletes levels of glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant. Glutathione helps protect cells from damage by free radicals. Interestingly, prompt administration of N-acetylcysteine (NAC), the precursor to glutathione, can prevent mortality from acetaminophen toxicity (8).

Gut health and microbial drug metabolism

Chronic use of acetaminophen doses greater than 2,000 milligrams has been associated with a 3.7 times increased risk of bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract (9). Acetaminophen can also cause intestinal permeability. Overdose with acetaminophen causes massive necrosis of the liver tissue, which releases a protein that results in leakage of bacteria from the gut into the bloodstream (10). I’ve written before on the Kresser Institute blog about the role of the gut microbiota in drug metabolism. Interestingly, those with higher levels of certain gut bacterial metabolites may be more susceptible to acetaminophen toxicity (11).

Cardiovascular health, kidney disease, and cancer

Several recent studies have also shed light on acetaminophen’s relation to cardiometabolic health. One study, published just this month, found that those taking opiates (some of which contain acetaminophen) were 95 percent more likely to be obese and 63 percent more likely to have hypertension (12). Of course, we can’t separate out the effects of acetaminophen in these combination drugs. The kidneys are also affected by acetaminophen. Heavy use of acetaminophen is associated with an increased risk for kidney disease. This is especially true when combined with alcohol consumption. One study found that concomitant use of acetaminophen and alcohol resulted in a 2.23 times increased risk for kidney dysfunction (13). Researchers have also found associations with cancer. A 2013 meta-analysis of epidemiological studies found that acetaminophen was associated with a significantly increased risk of kidney cancer (14). A 2011 study of more than 64,000 older men and women found that acetaminophen use was also associated with several different types of blood cancers, including myeloid neoplasms, non-Hodgkin lymphomas, and plasma cell disorders like multiple myeloma (15).

Blunted emotions and empathy

Researchers at Ohio State University wanted to determine if acetaminophen affected emotional processing. They found that participants who took acetaminophen “evaluated unpleasant stimuli less negatively and pleasant stimuli less positively, compared with participants who took a placebo.” In other words, both negative and positive stimuli were less “emotionally arousing” to people who had taken acetaminophen (16). In another double-blind, placebo-controlled experiment led by a different research group, participants rated their perceived pain, personal distress, and empathic concern after reading scenarios about another person’s physical or social pain. Participants who had received acetaminophen beforehand showed less empathy towards others’ pain (17). Together, these studies raise concerns about the broader social side effects of acetaminophen. If a quarter of Americans use this every week, what impact is this having on us as a society?

Autism, ADHD, and brain health

Acetaminophen is currently marketed as safe during pregnancy. However, acetaminophen use may have neurodevelopmental consequences for the fetus. A 2016 study followed more than 2,000 mother–child pairs from the first trimester of pregnancy and performed several tests of behavior when the children were about five years old (18). Forty percent of the children were exposed to acetaminophen in utero. Exposure to acetaminophen was associated with lower attention function and a greater risk for ADHD-like hyperactivity and impulsivity symptoms. In boys, acetaminophen exposure was also related to a greater number of autism spectrum symptoms, and mothers who used acetaminophen more frequently had an even greater chance of having children with autistic-like behavior. The authors even ran the data again, excluding mothers that had chronic illness, urinary tract infections, or fevers during pregnancy, and found the same results, suggesting that it was not illness itself that contributed to the association. Some researchers hypothesize that activation of the cannabinoid system by acetaminophen may be affecting neural development (19). A study in rats found that acetaminophen causes toxicity to neurons even at concentrations too low to cause liver failure (20). It caused the neurons to undergo apoptosis, or programmed cell death.

Severe skin reactions and asthma

Acetaminophen has also been linked to rare but very serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. These reactions can be fatal. Between 1969 and 2012, there were 107 such cases, of which 67 required hospitalization, and 12 people died. In 2013, the FDA issued a warning and mandated that skin reactions be listed on acetaminophen-containing drug labels as a potential adverse effect (21). Exactly how acetaminophen causes these potentially fatal skin reactions is unknown, but particularly alarming is that they can occur even if you’ve taken acetaminophen in the past without any problems. Researchers have also found an association between acetaminophen and asthma. A 2009 systematic review and meta-analysis found that in both adults and children, the risk of asthma increased with prior acetaminophen use. Moreover, prenatal exposure to acetaminophen also increased the risk of asthma in child, possibly by increasing oxidative stress during prepregnancy. (22) Of course, these are only associations, and they don’t prove that acetaminophen is the cause of these problems. Some of these children may have received acetaminophen due to viral respiratory infections that may have also contributed to the development of asthma. Still, the evidence is strong enough that several experts have recommended that acetaminophen use should be avoided in children with asthma or at risk for asthma (23, 24).

Altered reproductive function

Acetaminophen is also an endocrine disruptor. In a 2016 study, rats given acetaminophen had female offspring with fewer eggs, smaller ovaries, and smaller litters when they reached reproductive age. Male offspring had fewer numbers of sperm progenitor cells early in life, but these returned to normal by adulthood. Particularly concerning was the effect it had on the next generation. Granddaughters of the rats given acetaminophen were also found to have smaller ovaries and stunted reproductive function (25). How did this happen? The researchers speculate that it has to do with acetaminophen’s effect on prostaglandins, hormones that are involved in pain and inflammation but are also important in regulating female menstrual cycles and reproduction. In humans, acetaminophen use during pregnancy, especially for durations of more than four weeks, is associated with an increased risk of having male children with an undescended testicle at birth (26). Prolonged exposure to acetaminophen also decreases the amount of testosterone produced by human fetal testes (27), which could have major effects on male development.

Alternatives to acetaminophen

Hopefully, I’ve convinced you to think twice about taking acetaminophen. Ultimately, pain is a sign of a deeper problem, and throwing pills at it is only suppressing symptoms. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet, getting adequate sleep, exercising, getting exposure to sunlight, and managing stress are all part of an effective pain-management strategy. For acute relief, there are some alternative painkillers that are far less toxic and, in many cases, just as effective as acetaminophen. Here are a few that I always keep in my “medicine” cabinet:

Curcumin: a potent anti-inflammatory, curcumin is one of the natural compounds found in turmeric. I recommend 1,500 mg up to three times a day of the Meriva-SR form, which is much more bioavailable than other forms of curcumin. (Note: curcumin is contraindicated if you are taking blood thinners.)

Magnesium: three of the most common reasons for taking acetaminophen over the counter are headaches, muscle pain, and menstrual cramps. For many people, magnesium can provide significant relief from these symptoms, often equivalent to or better than Tylenol. I recommend 400 to 600 mg of the magnesium glycinate form.

Boswellia: another anti-inflammatory, the resin of the Boswellia tree has been used medicinally for centuries. It works via a different mechanism than curcumin, so they are complementary when taken together. I recommend 100 mg up to three times a day in the AKBA form.

Clove oil: works like a charm for toothaches. Mix a few drops of therapeutic-grade clove oil with a spoonful of coconut oil and swish it around the mouth.

CBD oil: also known as cannabidiol, this is the non-psychoactive oil of the cannabis plant that has pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties. It does not produce the “high” that THC does, and as of now, it is currently sold legally over the counter. I recommend one to two droppersful once or twice a day of the Ojai Energetics Super CBD product.

Acupuncture: can be quite effective at modulating local and systemic pain and reducing inflammation.

Mind-body interventions: emotional-freedom techniques, yoga, and meditation can all provide short-term pain relief.

Now I’d like to hear from you. Did you know the dangers of acetaminophen? What do you use for pain relief? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Crohn’s was ruining my life… but manuka honey has saved me

FOR years Rebecca Jenkins could not take a sip of water without running to the loo. Food also ran straight through her — and she had to dash to the ladies’ up to ten times a day. Humiliatingly, sometimes she could not reach a bathroom in time, and the fear of horrible accidents made social situations a nightmare to be avoided. This was the grim reality of her life with Crohn’s disease and no treatments worked — until she found manuka honey. Rebecca, now 34, began taking two daily teaspoons of the posh spread made by bees fed on highly anti-bacterial nectar from the manuka plant. And within a month, it appeared to have cured her. Now she is looking forward to her wedding next week — wearing the white dress she once would have been far too scared to even contemplate. Rebecca — who weighed just 6½st and wore a tiny dress size four when she tried the honey out of desperation — is still symptom-free 18 months later. She said: “I was sick of feeling terrible. I lost so much weight I couldn’t keep anything down. I’d regularly soil myself and have to carry extra clothes in case I had an accident when I was out. “I read that a footballer who had a similar condition to mine had used manuka honey to ease his symptoms. But I didn’t have much hope.” But within a week, the symptoms that had crippled her life had subsided. She said: “I’d gone from spending my days sat on the loo and resting in bed to having energy for the first time in years. “My skin had cleared up, my periods returned and I felt normal again.” Rebecca is one of 90,000 people in the UK with Crohn’s disease — a debilitating inflammatory condition.

According to Crohn’s And Colitis UK, the number of people being diagnosed or hospitalised by the condition has soared in the past decade by as much as 300 per cent. Freelance television executive Rebecca, from Long Stratton in Norfolk, first showed symptoms in 2009. She recalled: “I started getting intense stomach cramps and diarrhoea. “I thought it was stress-related but when it didn’t go away, I knew there must have been another reason. “A week after symptoms started, I went to my doctor. He didn’t seem concerned but things got worse.” When Rebecca was referred to a specialist at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, she was spending so much time on the toilet she had to turn down work. She said: “My job is really physical and I spend a lot of time on my feet so it was impossible to do it properly when I needed so much time in the bathroom. “I ended up losing thousands and thousands of pounds in wages.” Stool samples did not show anything wrong with Rebecca but a further six months of tests eventually showed that inflammatory markers in her blood were sky-high, indicating Crohn’s. She said: “Some of the tests were agony. Having tubes put down your throat and up your bum wasn’t a nice experience at all. “I had so much blood taken out of me I was surprised I had any left.But I was desperate to know what was wrong with me.” But the news she had Crohn’s disease came as a terrible shock. She said: “At just 30 years old, it was devastating to be told I had this life-changing, incurable illness. “While I had faith in my doctors, I also knew there was little they could do other than help me manage the symptoms.” But Rebecca soon realised how things could be far worse. She said: “I was lucky that I didn’t need any surgery to have my bowel removed and get fitted with a colostomy bag like lots of other Crohn’s sufferers — although I was warned this could happen in the future.” Between courses of steroids, Rebecca was given various autoimmune medications in a bid to stop her immune system attacking itself — but they had horrendous side-effects. She said: “Some made me feel like I was dying. Some gave me migraines, others stomach ache, and I was once whisked to A&E because I got such bad joint pain I couldn’t move. “At my worst my mum would have to shower me after I’d soiled myself because I was so weak. “I always had to keep a spare pair of knickers on me. I couldn’t eat or drink water without problems, or go out. “I was desperate to find something to help me — and that’s when I read about manuka honey.” At her worst, Rebecca was spending a week in hospital every month. The rest of the time she was in bed or on the loo. But taking two teaspoons of manuka honey — bought from online supplier the Honey Doctor — before breakfast each day helped straight away. She said: “My bowel movements were far less regular, the pain was easing and I felt I could cope for the first time in years. “Whereas before I would always have to dash to the loo mid-meal, now I wasn’t even having to go after a meal.” Her hospital consultant was also amazed. She said: “He was over the moon for me, and told me to carry on doing whatever was helping. “Tests confirmed my suspicions — my digestive system was back to normal. “Although I have the occasional flare-up, if I take an extra dose of manuka honey in the evening the symptoms quickly subside.” She said: “Now I can drive long distances without panicking, I can socialise with friends, I’m not in pain and even have the occasional alcoholic drink. click here to buy manuka honey click here to read more on manuka honey Drops https://crohnsdigest.net/ Read the full article

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How to Get Rid of Candida for Good: 11 Essentials

How to get rid of candida for good? One of the most popular way to treat it is to follow a candida cleanse diet. This particular diet requires the elimination of white flour, cheese, yeasts, and sugar.

Candida 101

Candida is a genus of yeast or fungus found in most living organisms. Yeast is essential to for a healthy body—it aids in proper digestion when in normal levels in the body.

Most people have some candida in their body—particularly their gut. Candida helps keep your gut flora balanced by keeping toxins from invading the rest of your body, boosting immune function, and absorbing vitamins and minerals from your food.

In short: Not all forms candida are bad.

In fact, candida is called an “opportunistic” yeast that only becomes “pathogenic” or “bad” under certain conditions. Opportunistic pathogens are defined as those that develop certain characteristics under suitable conditions.

For example, C. albicans—the best known form of candida—is part of the normal gut flora and it lives “harmoniously” in the inner warm layers of the digestive and vaginal tract—doing no harm…unless it gets disrupted or overgrown.

Too Much Candida is NOT Normal

Candida “overgrowth” is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide.

Candida overgrowth happens when the normal balance of intestinal flora becomes upset and the yeast takes over. Candida can become overgrown everywhere in the human body (skin, nails, mouth, genitalia, gut), but the best known, infectious forms are found in the GI tract.

If candida yeast becomes overgrown, the body runs into problems. The body always desires balance, hence if there is too much candida, the body can no longer absorb the yeast cells and various toxins on its own.

The result? A significant dysfunction of body processes and the development of “candida overgrowth.” So, it is important to know more about it and find ways to get rid of candida.

Candida Overgrowth Complications

“Candida overgrowth” can lead to systemic infections, not just in the gut, but also throughout the bloodstream and major organs—especially in immunocompromised patients, like those with cancer, AIDS or HIV.

Over 90,000 people die each year in the U.S. from infections caused by candida because their bodies were too weak to fight the infection. They weren’t able to get rid of candida for good.

Non-immunocompromised patients are not off the hook though—often suffering with a host of ill side effects from candida overgrowth for years, since conventional medicine does not typically evaluate or recognize candida overgrowth a “real” condition in these “healthier” individuals.

Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth

Symptoms of candida overgrowth are non-specific and may be easily mistaken for other health complications or diagnoses. Common symptoms of candida or fungal overgrowth include:

General Symptoms

Fatigue & low energy

Decreased libido

Not feeling “100%” like yourself

GI Symptoms

Bloating, gas

Constipation &/or loose stools

“IBS”

Stomach cramps

Food sensitivities

Cravings for carby, starchy or sugary foods

Carbohydrate intolerances or blood sugar imbalances around meals

Altered appetite (Insatiable appetite or rarely hungry at all)

Systemic Symptoms

Oral Thrush (white, milky coating on tongue)

Vaginal yeast infections (present or past history)

Frequent bladder infections

Menstrual complaints (“bad” PMS)

Hormone imbalances

Acne

Eczema

Psoriasis

Diabetes-like symptoms (hyper and hypoglycemia)

Allergies

Chemical sensitivities

Low immunity

Metabolic imbalances (a “slow” metabolism or unexplained fast metabolism)

Arthritis or joint swelling

Recurrent infections (ear infections, sore throats, etc.)

Mood & Brain Function Symptoms

Low mood or depression

Irritability

Poor concentration

Anxiety

Feeling spacey or “brain fog”

Frequent headaches

Dizziness/loss of balance

A person with candida overgrowth typically won’t experience all of these symptoms, but will relate to a handful of them, often times with seemingly no explanation for what caused or triggered their symptoms in the first place.

How Do You Get Candida Overgrowth?

There is not one cause of candida overgrowth. The yeast imbalance can build for several years prior to the onset of a full blown “candida infection.”

Predisposing factors that may trigger candida overgrowth include:

Being a woman (women are 8 times more likely to experience candida overgrowth than men thanks to estrogen imbalances, and a higher number of antibiotic and oral contraceptive prescriptions) (1)

Antibiotic history and prolonged antibiotic use

Decreased/low stomach acid

Chronic stress (overtraining, lack of sleep, under-eating, circadian rhythm dysfunction)

Drinking lots of coffee (particularly instant and non-organic sources)

Poor food combining (i.e. eating lots of starch and proteins together, eating fruits with complex foods)

Dairy consumption (conventionally raised)

Poor quality proteins (conventionally-raised, antibiotic and hormones administered)

Frequent consumption of moldy or yeast-containing foods (alcohol, cheese, dried fruits, legumes, peanuts)

Nutrient deficiencies

Diets rich in carbohydrates, sugars, industrial seed oils, processed or refined foods

Environmental toxins (toxic hygiene, beauty and cleaning supplies)

Eating foods you are intolerant to

Underlying gut pathologies (i.e. SIBO, parasites, bacteria dysbiosis or imbalance)

Long term medication use

Oral birth control usage

Oral steroid hormone usage

Impaired liver function

Poor immune function

Candida Overgrowth Diagnosis

The two primary markers to diagnosis candida overgrowth include:

A comprehensive stool analysis, demonstrating yeast overgrowth

Higher than normal levels of candida antibodies or antigens in the blood (Candida IgA, IgM, IgG Blood Test)

Blood testing is not always necessary, particularly if a stool analysis returns positive for candida overgrowth. Stool testing can also assess what, if any, other gut pathologies may be contributing to candida overgrowth (such as bacterial overgrowth, dysbiosis, parasites, etc.)

Candida Overgrowth Diagnosis Doesn’t Exist in Conventional Medicine

Unfortunately, mainstream medicine does not typically recognize candida overgrowth as being a “problem,” nor are most physicians trained to look for it.

Instead, they may look for or diagnosis other symptoms related to candida overgrowth—like blood sugar issues, hormone imbalances, hypothyroidism, anxiety, depression, arthritis and autoimmunity.

However, the research is clear, the gut is the gateway to health (1, 2) and candida overgrowth is very much a “real” problem (3, 4, 5, 6) even in “healthy” individuals, whether your GI doc recognizes it or not.

Warning: Over-Diagnosis of Candida is a REAL Problem

That said, there is also a problem with over diagnosis of candida—often times without testing—in alternative medicine.

Diagnosis for candida overgrowth is tricky without clear evidence—like a stool test and inflammatory blood markers. Unfortunately, in the alternative medicine world, candida overgrowth has also been over diagnosed for many years, thanks to the rise of popular anti-candida diets, supplements, blogs and online quizzes—diagnosing people with the condition left and right.

Many alternative practitioners also fall into this trap—claiming people have candida based on a list of symptoms their patients fill out to diagnose candida infection or a problem, or the infamous “spit test”—asking patients to spit into a cup of water and diagnosing candida overgrowth if their spit rises to the top (note: no research study to date confirms this truth).

While candida overgrowth is a real thing, it often goes hand-in-hand with other commonly mis-diagnosed underlying gut pathologies including: small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, parasitic infection, intestinal permeability, HPA-Axis Dysfunction, low stomach acid, intestinal permeability and/or other yeast overgrowths)—which are equally important (if not more important) to address as well.

It’s strongly encouraged individuals work with a practitioner who understands the complexities of candida overgrowth (beyond just spitting in a cup).

Treatment: Mainstream Approach

So what to do if you have candida overgrowth?

Google search this answer and you’ll get nearly one million results with different treatment protocols to overcome candida.

Standard treatment in the alternative medicine world typically involves some or all of the following:

Vegetable juice and broth cleanses

Fasting

No sugar, no starch, no fruit “anti-candida diet”

Going “keto” (low carb, high fat)

Popularly marketed candida cleanse systems, supplements and products—with promising results

While some of the suggestions and treatments out there can be beneficial for ridding of candida, a common problem people run into when treating candida is the return of the same symptoms and condition after their protocol has stopped.

In other words: many protocols yield only short-term (non-lasting results).

Why?

Three common reasons:

Miss the Big Picture. Unfortunately, many of these protocols fail to take the “bigger picture” into consideration (i.e. other underlying gut pathologies).

Managing, Not Healing. Many of these protocols are simply “managing” protocols—not healing protocols. (They temporarily manage candida by “starving” the continued overgrowth yeast of carbs, sugars and starchy foods, but do not “rid” of the fungal overgrowth itself or “heal” the condition)

Miss “Next Steps.” Many of these protocols fail to give you “step 2” or “step 3”—the next stages for conquering candida after a short-term fast, diet or supplement protocol has been introduced.

Candida Overgrowth Treatment: A Functional Medicine Approach

A smart, targeted approach to “healing” your body from candida, fungal and/or bacterial overgrowth is essential. Additionally, it’s essential to keep in mind that (more than likely), candida overgrowth is probably NOT the only culprit at play in the diagnosis of candida overgrowth.

Once more, candida is a normal resident of the human digestive system, and it is only when it grows in large amounts that it becomes a problem. It’s vital to consider what made it overgrow in the first place.

Functional medicine is a scope of practice, within both conventional and alternative medicine, that always looks to first address the root cause of any disease or symptoms—rather than symptoms themselves.

In the case of candida overgrowth, the yeast overgrowth is the symptom, so a functional medicine approach asks: “What caused this symptom in the first place?”

While it may not be one thing—as you identify the stressors, triggers, lifestyle factors and any other underlying pathologies present, you will then be able to kick candida overgrowth to the curb (for good)!

Keeping this in mind, here are 11 essentials to rid of candida overgrowth, plus a 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing Protocol, complete with a 3-step candida healing diet, daily schedule and supplement protocol to truly heal (not just manage) your condition.

11 Essentials to Get Rid of Candida Overgrowth (for good)

Test Don’t Guess

Do a 28-Day Gut Reset

Add in Gut Love Habits

Be Mindful of Food Combining

Take Anti-Fungal Herbs

Support Your Liver & Detoxification Pathways

Support Your Lymph & Immune System

Detox Your Lifestyle

Address Stress

Rebuild the Gut

Don’t Obsess

1. Test Don’t Guess

Do you really have candida?

Stool testing is the gold standard for diagnosis. In addition, testing for other underlying, often cooccurring, pathologies or imbalances may be recommended to assess your overall picture of health.

Other forms of testing that may be beneficial include:

Comprehensive Blood Chemistry Analysis:

To assess nutrient deficiencies and health markers, such as iron levels, a complete thyroid panel and Vitamin D status, that may be either a cause or effect of a yeast overgrowth. SIBO Breath Testing: to test for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth.

Organic Acids Testing:

To further assess dysbiosis, an abnormal overgrowth of yeast and bacteria in the intestinal tract.

Food Intolerance Testing:

To measure both IgG and IgA food sensitivities and inflammation present with certain foods.

Hormone & Cortisol Dried Urine and/or Salivary Testing:

To assess cortisol balance and HPA-Axis Dysfunction status (i.e. stress and chronic inflammation).

—Not all of these testing measures are typically necessary, but many can help you dig beyond just “candida” to help in your healing and treatment process, and further customize your “plan” to get rid of candida for good.

CALL TO ACTION: Connect with Dr. Lauryn today for a stool test to see if you have candida overgrowth, as well as get recommendations for any additional testing that could help you to reinvent the way you look, move, feel and think.

2. Do a 28-Day Gut Reset (Candida Healing Diet)

Let food be thy medicine. The 28 Day Gut Reset Diet for Candida Healing is based upon eating real, nutrient-dense, nourishing whole foods, and minimizing the yeast-feeding foods that feed unhealthy gut bacteria and/or encourage yeast overgrowth. See your complete 28 Day Gut Reset (Candida Healing Diet) download at the end of this article, but the main points include:

Eat This (For the first 21 days, you will eat)

Clean Filtered Water

Organic, Pastured & Grass-fed Meats, Poultry, Lamb, Eggs & Wild-Caught Fish

Homemade Real Bone Broth (not from a carton)

Colorful Low-Starch Veggies (especially Dark leafy Greens)

Low FODMAP Fruits: Lemon, Lime, Green Tipped Bananas, Melon, Berries, Kiwi, Grapefruit

Fresh Herbs & Spices

Sea Salt

Lemon Juice

Apple Cider Vinegar

Herbal Tea & Green Tea

Healthy Plant & Animal Fats

1 Prebiotic Starchy Food/Day (as tolerated) and/or Prebiotic Fiber Supplement (guar gum, citrus pectin, glucomannan)

Soil-based Probiotic SupplementVegetarians & Vegans Exception: vegetarians and vegans can use soaked legumes/lentils, fermented tofu, tempeh and miso as your primary protein sources. However, be aware that some people with gut issues cannot properly digest legumes.

Not That

Starchy Veggies & Tubers (potatoes, sweet potatoes, plantains, cassava)

High FODMAP Fruits

Industrial Seed Oils (canola, peanut oil, grapeseed oil, Crisco; often in restaurant foods)

Packaged, Processed & Refined Foods

Added Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners, including honey and syrup (monk fruit ok)

Grains (including rice, quinoa)

Minimal Nuts & Seeds (Not advised; if consumed, no more than 1 serving of raw, soaked nuts or nutbutter)

Nightshade Vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant, chili and hot spices)

Mushrooms

Conventional Protein

Pork

Dairy

Coffee

Soy

Legumes (Beans & Peanuts)

7-Day+ Reintroduction

At the end of 21 days, you’ll begin reincorporating fermented foods and prebiotic fibers (resistant starches, root veggies & tubers), as well as experimenting with some whole food sources of foods, such as grass-fed organic dairy, raw honey, organic coffee, soaked beans and raw nuts that were initially avoided if desired.

Get the 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for the complete 3-stage nutrition plan and meal ideas.

3. Add in 5 Daily Gut Love Habits

In addition to your 28 Day Gut Reset (Candida Healing) Diet, make sure to include these 5 Daily Gut Love Habits:

Water. Drink half your bodyweight in ounces of water

Apple Cider Vinegar. Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to 2-4 oz. of water with meals

Probiotic & Prebiotic. Take a daily soil-based probiotic and prebiotic fiber

Variety. Eat variety and lots of color (even on a limited diet, don’t eat the same things every day)

Herbal Tea. Sip a daily cup of herbal tea and/or bone broth. Bonus: Add in a gut-lining and repair support, such as L-Glutamine, colostrum or collagen.

Get the 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for a daily schedule to easily incorporate these into your daily routine.

4. Be Mindful of Food Combining

Food combining affects digestion and absorption. Each macronutrient (proteins, carbohydrates, and fats) digests at a different speed, and also requires the release of different enzymes in order to be broken down. If you eat foods at the same meal that have opposite digestive requirements, then your digestion runs into issues.

Keep these food combining principles in mind for optimal digestion:

Eat Fruit Alone or Light Meals. Fruit is best consumed separate from other foods, or with light snacks/meals, such as in a smoothie, an apple with a spoonful of seed butter, or light salad with berries tossed on top.

Minimize Starches with Proteins. Focus on combining proteins with non-starchy veggies and healthy fats. Starches stick to proteins, stalling digestion and keeping sugars in your bloodstream lingering for longer than they should (hello yeast feeding frenzy). When consuming starches, such as prebiotic starchy veggies like squash or sweet potatoes, with meals, keep serving to a small serving (about 1/3 cup or less) if protein is present. For even better digestion, add 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar to 2-4 oz. of water with meals.

Starches Digest Best with Healthy Fats & Veggies.Starches (such as sweet potatoes and squash), need an alkaline (basic) environment for optimal digestion. If you plan to eat more starch at a meal, eat a light protein, such as fish, turkey or chicken, while emphasizing the colorful veggies and healthy fats like coconut, olives and olive oil, avocado, butter and ghee,

Leafy Greens, Non-Starchy Veggies & Herbs/Spices Go with Everything.You can’t go wrong with eating veggies—especially softened, cooked, and sautéed for those with “gut issues.” Make these the cornerstone of your meals. Steer clear of “hot” nightshade spices (chili powder, cayenne, paprika, etc.) while you heal; opt for fresh herbs, like cilantro, basil, oregano and thyme, as well as spices like cinnamon, turmeric, ginger and garlic.

Drink Water Away from Meals. Water is best consumed apart from foods as not to inhibit digestion.

Minimalist Meals Digest Best. Less is more. Eat until about 80% full—not stuffed—and keep foods and meals simple, such as herb crusted wild salmon with broccoli and coconut flakes; pastured chicken thighs with cauliflower mash, grass-fed butter and green beans; or a grass-fed ground beef burger patty with avocado, sauerkraut and yellow squash.

5. Add in Anti-Fungal Herbs & Gut Boosting Supports

The “secret sauce” for taking your candida healing to the next level. Instead of simply managing your condition, you can heal it, and an anti-fungal herbal protocol can help. Anti-fungal herbs, essential oils and homeopathic remedies may include a combo of:

Anti-fungal Herbs

Wormwood

Black Walnut

Grapefruit Extract

Caprylic Acid

Barberry Extract

Olive Extract

Uva Ursi

Cat’s Claw

Goldenseal

Oregano

Oregon Grape

Chinese Gold Thread

Tea Tree Oil

Lavender

Shiitake

Thyme

Lemon

Sage

Ginger

Berberine

Chinese SkullcapBonus: Biofilm Disruptors, in conjunction with anti-fungal herbs, can help bust through the tough-to-break shells of many “bad” bacteria.

Herbals with a broad spectrum blend are typically best, taken 2-3 times per day, with meals. See the 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing Protocol for a clinically-tested and scientifically-backed supplement recommendations and 28 Day supplement schedule.

6. Support Your Liver for Detoxification

Your liver is your body’s detoxification powerhouse—it decides what stays in, and what should go out (at least if it’s functioning correctly). A healthy liver is able to “detox” out the bad bacteria and yeast you target with your anti-fungal supplement protocol and nutrient-dense diet. However, if your liver is not working properly due to congestion, toxic overload and poor quality diet (low fat diet, not eating enough, restaurant food, Standard American Diet, high sugar and sweetener consumption), then you won’t “detox” the bad bacteria and yeast as optimally as you should.

A combination of dietary essentials, lifestyle practices and herbal supports will help your liver and body “detox” yeast and bad bacteria appropriately, as well as “weather the storm” of detox reactions that often happen early on when starting an anti-fungal protocol. In order to prevent feeling sick in the long-term, or being unable to clear toxins out of your body, support your liver with these essentials:

Liver & Detoxification Supports (Herbs & Nutrients)

Herbs, such as:

Milk Thistle

Dandelion

Peppermint

Schizandra

Ginger

Foods:

Beets

Grapefruit

Lemon

Cabbage

Greens

Ginger, Liver or Liver/Beef Tablets, Gentle Green Vegetable Juices

See your 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for how to incorporate these appropriately.

7. Boost Immunity & Lymphatic System

Gut issues are really “immune issues.”More than 80% of your immune fighting cells are produced and housed in your gut soooo…if your gut is under functioning, chances are your immune system is also under functioning. In addition, your lymphatic system plays an integral role in the immune functions of the body. Your lymphatic system is a fluid system that helps flush toxins out of your body. The lymphatic system is the first line of defense against disease.

This network of vessels and nodes transports and filters lymph fluid containing antibodies and lymphocytes (good) and bacteria (bad). It is mostly found surrounding the digestive and respiratory systems and under the skin.In order to get the MOST out of your liver support and anti-fungal protocol, anti-inflammatory lymphatic and immune-boosting supports are recommended to ensure that you detox correctly (i.e. you get rid of candida, toxins, pathogenic yeast and bacteria). By adding in these boosters, you will strengthen your immune system is strengthened (to get rid of candida).

Support your lymph and immune system with some of these essentials:

Compounds:

Resveratrol + Liposomal Curcumin (together)

Glutathione

Amino Acids: N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)

Monolaurin (a derivative of coconut oil to boost the immune system)

Medicinal Herbs

Red Root

Stillingia root

Ocotillo stem

Astragalus

Cleavers

Echinacea

Goldenseal

Devil’s Claw

Calendula

Wild indigo root

Nutrients & Spices/Herbs

Anti-inflammatory Diet, including:

Ginger

Garlic

Turmeric

Clean filtered water

Dark Leafy Greens

Grapefruit & Citrus

Cranberries

Cruciferous Veggies

Wild Caught Fatty Fish

And all other foods on your 28-Day Gut Reset

See your 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for how to incorporate these appropriately.

8. Lifestyle Detox

In addition to your 28 Day Gut Reset Candida Healing nutrition and supplement protocol, bonus detoxification “boosters” to enhance your healing and get rid of candida may include modalities such as:

Ozone &/or Sauna Therapy

Infrared Sauna

Heated/Warmed Yoga

Dry Brushing

Hot-Cold Water Therapy

Active Release Manual Therapy

Acupuncture

Essential Oils

Water or Coffee Enemas

Eliminating Toxins (in food and products you use)

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Breathing & Biofeedback (Like Inner Balance)

9. Address Stress

You cannot supplement your way out of a stressful lifestyle: Cut it out little by little. Have you ever got a nail in your tire? You can patch it up and drive on it for a short while, but until you get to the root of the problem and take the nail out, the tire will be subpar at best.

Addressing stress works the same way. Until you do so, candida overgrowth (and other gut issues and health imbalances) will continue to be a problem, primarily because stress is the #1 driver of all disease. If you really want to heal (not just manage candida), addressing the underlying stressors and triggers that got you “there” in the first place is essential.

Some examples of addressing stress may include:

Sleep. Sleeping enough (7-9 hours)

Movement. Cutting back from overtraining or incorporating movement if you’ve had a sedentary lifestyle

Cutting Out Sugar & Sweeteners. Limiting intake of artificial sweeteners and/or sugar to minimal monk fruit, low FODMAP fruits and true green leaf stevia.

Cut Caffeine. High caffeine or poor quality, moldy coffee consumption (instant coffee, Starbucks).

Reset the Circadian Rhythm. Try to get on a “normal schedule” by limiting screen use at night, eating three balanced meals daily, sleeping at night and waking during the day. If you do shiftwork, try to keep your schedule the same instead of alternating.

Say No. Stop burning a candle at both ends and saying “yes” to everything.

Limit Environmental Toxin Exposure. Replace plastic water bottles with stainless steel, toss out your toxic beauty, cleaning and hygiene supplies.

Mindfulness with Medications. Oral birth control use, NSAID use, antibiotics and long term medications are correlated with yeast overgrowth. If you’ve been taking any of these for long periods of time, know your risks, and a BIG focus of your candida protocol will be putting “good” gut bacteria back in once your initial 28 days are up.

Practice Good “Food Hygiene.” Food hygiene is the process of how you eat and manage your eating habits. Stressful food hygiene includes: eating on the go, eating old leftover food, eating out from restaurants alot, eating out of plastic tupperware, eating conventional meats and produce. The more real food sources, the better.What are the top lifestyle stressors that keep your body from “optimal” health?

10. Rebuild the Gut

A common misstep in gut healing protocols and “anti-candida” diets is failure to rebuild a healthy gut microbiome when all is said and done. Come the end of the “diet,” and many people jump ship—right back to their old ways. Others continue their anti-fungal protocol supplements, herbs and strict diet routines, wondering: “Will I EVER heal?” After taking steps to rid of pathogenic yeast and bacteria, or rebalance the gut microbiome, it’s vital to focus on adding in a variety of healthy bacteria, pre-biotics and intestinal lining support. This includes:

Eating 1-2 fermented foods/day, as tolerated (sauerkraut, veggies, kefir, kimchi)

Eating 1-2 prebiotic foods/day, as tolerated (cooked & cooled potatoes, sweet potatoes, green plantains, yuca, taro, asparagus, garlic, legumes, leeks, onions, cooked & cooled rice, artichokes)

Supplementing soil-based probiotics and/or some lactic acid bacteria strains, and pre-biotic fiber.

Continuing with gut healing supports: bone broth, collagen, L-glutamine and/or colostrum. Choose one or more daily.

While probiotics and pre-biotics are also part of your 28 Day Gut Reset and candida nutrition protocol, fermented foods are not recommended,

Get the 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for the complete 3-stage nutrition and supplement plan. This is a great way to get rid of candida.

11. Don’t Obsess

Last but not least, solving gut “problems” like candida can often times become a full-time job (if you let it). From Google searching answers to why you feel this way, to “what to do about it,” and thinking about how you feel all the time…it can be easy to obsess. In the spirit of complete healing (and de-stressing), aim to stick to and follow one protocol that works, adjust as you go along (if necessary), and focus on all the amazing things in your life outside gut problems.

Social engagement, time in nature and fresh air, play, giving back (volunteering), work-life balance, and doing things you enjoy are not just part of your “candida healing” protocol, they are essential.

Keep the big picture in mind—you won’t always feel this way. The more you focus on the bigger world, outside the “Will it ever end?” Candida struggle will get you further than you know.

28 Day Gut Reset Diet: Get Rid of Candida

So you’re ready to heal, not just manage your “gut problems.” Take back your health with a 3-pronged approach: Nutrition, lifestyle and smart supplementation to win the “war” on candida and other bacterial or fungal overgrowth.

Nutrition Template

Your candida healing nutrition protocol is divided into 3 primary stages over the course of your initial 28 days. After your 28 days are up, you may continue with Stage 3 (reintroduction) and listening to what your body can and can’t tolerate.

Stage 1: Gut Reset Prep (24-48 Hours)

In order to get your body into “reset” mode, it is recommended you take at least 1-2 days prior to jumping in to your 28 Day Gut Reset to get prepped.

During these 24-48 hours, you’ll focus on two things:

1. Get Prepped in the Kitchen.

Make sure you have the food you need for success and menu planning if that is helpful. Stock your kitchen with the proteins, veggies, healthy fats and gut loving essentials like bone broth and herbal teas you need to make your reset a breeze.

2. Get Your Supplies.

Order or purchase the supplements and herbs you need to boost your candida busting protocol, as well as tools such as a daily pill box to organize your supplements, daily planner or journal, and any gut boosting additions you’d like to add in to your 28 Day Reset, such as:

Locate an infrared sauna or sauna in town to go to

Learn how to dry brush

Read a mind-and-soul-stretching book (my fave)

Book a massage, body work or acupuncture

Learn how to do Biofeedback

Start a mindfulness practice of meditation or journaling

Try hot-cold therapy

Get a rebounder for detoxifying

Pick one or two things you’d like to try over the next 28 days (you don’t have to do it all). The more you are prepared with “tools,” the more fun this 28 Day Gut Reset will be.

Optional 24-48 Hour Liquid-Based Cleanse.

Depending on how long you’ve been struggling with gut issues, or how eager you are to get going, some people find it helpful to “wipe the slate clean” with a 24-48 hour liquid-based cleanse during which they eat easy-to-digest simple meals, bone broth, soups and simple smoothies. Here’s a sample day:

Breakfast

Green smoothie (coconut milk, collagen, avocado, 1/2 green tipped banana, spinach)

Lunch Salad: Canned wild salmon, dark leafy greens, olives, avocado oil mayo, fresh squeezed lemon

Dinner

Bone broth-based soup with chicken & softened veggies (dark leafy greens) Coconut flour “cornbread” muffin with ghee

Snack: Choose one

Additional cup of bone broth

Collagen protein or additive-free protein, shake up in water

Coconut yogurt

Coconut butter (1-2 tbsp)

Melon or Piece of fruit (berries, green apple)

Softened veggies (like carrots or broccoli) with guacamole or Paleo Ranch

Your 24-48 hour cleanse is not drastically different from your 28 Day Gut Reset, except there is a greater emphasis on broths and liquids, dark leafy greens and easy-to-digest proteins—like fish and chicken.

Stage 2: Candida Kickoff (21 Days)

For 21 days, you’ll focus on eating nutrient-dense anti-inflammatory foods, and limiting food that feed yeast and pathogenic bacteria, including:

Eat This:

For the first 21 days, you will eat:

Clean Filtered Water

Organic, Pastured & Grass-fed Meats, Poultry, Lamb, Eggs & Wild-Caught Fish

Homemade Real Bone Broth (not from a carton)

Low FODMAP Fruits: Lemon, Lime, Green Tipped Bananas, Melon, Berries, Kiwi, Grapefruit, Green Apples

Fresh Herbs & Spices

Apple Cider Vinegar

Sea Salt

Lemon Juice

Herbal Tea & Green Tea

Healthy Plant & Animal Fats

1 Prebiotic Starchy food/day (as tolerated) and/or Prebiotic Fiber Supplement (guar gum, citrus pectin, glucomannan)

Soil-based Probiotic Supplement

Colorful Low-Starch Veggies including:

Bamboo shoots

Beet

Bok choy

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts (as tolerated)

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Cucumber (including pickles made without sugar)

Dandelion greens

Dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, chard, collards, mesclun, arugula, etc.)

Endive

Green beans

Olives

Lettuce

Onion (as tolerated)

Parsnip

Sea vegetables

Spring onion (green part only)

Sprouts and microgreens (including alfalfa and sunflower)

Summer squash (zucchini, pattypan and yellow squash)

Swiss chard

Tomatoes (fresh, including cherry tomatoes, avoid sauces)

Winter squash (acorn, butternut, pumpkin and spaghetti squash)

Not That

Starchy Veggies & Tubers (potatoes, sweet potatoes, plantains, cassava)—for just 21 days

High sugar fruits (ripe bananas, watermelon, mangos, papayas, pears, plums, cherries, apricots, grapes)

Nightshade Vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant, chili and hot spices)

Mushrooms

Industrial Seed Oils (canola, peanut oil, grapeseed oil, Crisco; often in restaurant foods)

Packaged, Processed & Refined Foods

Minimal Nuts & Seeds (Cause GI inflammation for many people; if consumed, no more than 1 serving of raw, soaked nuts, seed crackers or raw nutbutter)

Conventional Protein

Added Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners, including honey and syrup (monk fruit ok)

Grains (including rice, quinoa, oats, bread, pastas, crackers)

Pork

Dairy

Coffee

Soy

Legumes (Beans & Peanuts)

Vegetarians & Vegans Exception: vegetarians and vegans can use soaked legumes/lentils, fermented tofu, tempeh and miso as your primary protein sources. However, be aware that some people with gut issues cannot properly digest legumes.

Stage 3: Reintroduction to Candida Freedom (7+ Days)

Some foods may agree with you just fine, while others are “no gos.” Your body will tell you.

To reintroduce foods, follow this protocol:

1. Pick one food to focus on at a time (ideally, beginning with probiotic and prebiotic foods)

2. Add in a small serving—by itself. Note how you feel.

3. If it agreed with you, try it again the next day, this time a little bit more of a serving if you like. Note how you feel.

4. Eat the food with a meal if desired. Once more note how you feel. 5. Determine “yay” or “nay,” then move on to integrating in another food if you like.

Food Options to Reintroduce

Fermented Foods (sauerkraut, pickled veggies, kefir, kimchi; the goal is 1-2 servings/day)

Prebiotic Starchy Tubers (cooked & cooled potatoes, sweet potatoes, green plantains, yuca, taro, asparagus, garlic, legumes, leeks, onions, cooked & cooled rice, artichokes; the goal is 1-2 servings/day)

Variety with veggies

Soaked & dried rice

Variety with fruits (limit to 1-2 servings/day)

Soaked & dried legumes

Soaked & dried raw nuts/seeds

Organic fresh coffee

Pastured pork or organic pork (bacon, roast, etc.)

Grass-fed Yogurt (cow, goat)

Grass-fed Cheese (cow, goat)

Raw honey/pure maple syrup

Sample Weekly Nutrition Plan

Breakfast

Turkey Sausage, Avocado, Sauteed Rainbow Chard in Coconut Oil, Steamed Cauliflower

Leftover Turkey Sausage, Avocado, Collard Greens, Ghee

Coconut Yogurt, Frozen Cranberries, 1-2 tbsp. Sun-butter, 1 Scoop Collagen Protein, Cinnamon & Vanilla

Green Monster Smoothie: Coconut Milk, Additive-Free Protein Powder, 1/2 green-tipped Banana, ½ Avocado, Spinach

Leftover Salmon, Broccoli, Grapefruit

Leftover Butternut Squash Hash: Ground Turkey, Butternut, Spinach, Mushrooms, Ghee, Avocado

AIP-Friendly Banana Pancakes, Turkey Bacon

Lunch

Tuna Salad with Avocado Mayo, Zucchini Chips, Seed Crackers

Turkey Unwich (Collard Green Wrap), Avocado Mayo, Sprouts, Mustard, Roasted Squash

Leftover Crispy Chicken Thighs, 1/2 Cooked & Cooled Purple Sweet Potato, Green Beans, Paleo Ranch

Mixed Greens, Leftover Turkey Meatloaf Slice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Apple Cider Vinegar, Olives, Roasted Beets

Turkey Rollups, Handful Macadamia Nuts, Seaweed Chips, Roasted Yellow Squash

“Bowl”: Butternut Squash, Pulled Chicken, Dark Leafy Greens, Paleo Avocado Mayo

Leftover Taco Meat, Mixed Greens, Summer Squash & Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Paleo Ranch

Dinner

Baked Lemon Cod, Pan-fried Cinnamon Green Plantains, Collard Greens, Coconut Oil

Crispy Chicken Thighs, Purple Sweet Potato, Green Beans in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Ground Turkey Meatloaf, Cauliflower Mash, Sauteed Spinach in Ghee

Herb Crusted Wild Salmon, Roasted Beets, Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Sauteed Spinach in Ghee

Lamb Burger, Roasted Rainbow Carrots, Lemon Garlic Asparagus

“Tacos:” Ground Bison, Collard Green Wrap, Guacamole, Roasted Summer Squash in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tuscan Herb Roasted Whole Chicken, Leftover Rainbow Carrots, Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Candida Healing Supplement Protocol

The following protocol is a 28 Day supplement protocol to support your healing process, designed to rid of candida overgrowth, along with other pathogenic bacteria, while slowly reintroducing and building in good bacteria. If currently taking medications prescribed by your healthcare practitioner to manage your condition, please discuss your protocol with your healthcare provider.

Note: As always, remember, you cannot supplement your way out of a poor diet, poor gut health or stressful lifestyle.

Initial 28-Days

Pre Breakfast

Biofilm Disruptor (Interfase Plus x 3-4)

12-16 oz. warm lemon water + sea salt

Breakfast

Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp in water)

Anti-Microbial Herbs (GI Synergy by Apex)

Monolaurin (Lauracidin)

Digestive Enzymes

Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil

Short Chain Fatty Acids (Enterovite by Apex Energetics)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Lunch

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Monolaurin (Lauracidin)

Spore Forming Probiotic (Megaspore)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Mid-Day

Biofilm Disruptor (Interfase Plus x 3-4)

Dinner

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Antimicrobial Herbs (GI Synergy)

Monolaurin (Lauracidin)

Prebiotic (1/2-1 tsp) in water

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Before Bed

Soil-Based Probiotic

Herbal Tea, like Chamomile, Dandelion or Ginger with L-Glutamine based Powder (GI-Revive)

Immune & Lymph Boosters:

Liposomal Resveratrol + Liposomal Curcumin

Post 28-Days

At the end of 28-Days, gradually taper off your nutrients and begin to focus more on probiotics and prebiotics. If symptoms still seem worse, continue your supplement protocol for an additional 30 days before completely abandoning it.

Pre Breakfast

Biofilm Disruptor (Interfase Plus x 1-2)

12-16 oz. warm lemon water + sea salt

Breakfast

Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp in water)

Soil-Based Probiotic

Digestive Enzymes

Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil

Short Chain Fatty Acids (Enterovite by Apex Energetics)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Lunch

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Spore Forming Probiotic (Megaspore)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Dinner

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Prebiotic Fiber (1/2-1 tsp) in water

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Before Bed

Soil-Based Probiotic

Herbal Tea, like Chamomile, Dandelion or Ginger with L-Glutamine based Powder (GI-Revive)

Immune & Lymph Boosters:

Liposomal Resveratrol + Liposomal Curcumin

Optional:

Other Probiotics

After your initial 28 days, consider varying your probiotics. Toleration of different probiotics depend on your personal bacterial profile in your gut. Some to consider include:

Best for constipation: Soil based and spore-forming organisms, E. Coli Nissle (MutaFlor), Lactobacillus planetarium (Ideal Bowel Support by Jarrow), Bifidobacteria infantis

Best for loose stools: Soil and spore forming organisms, Saccaromyces boulardii, VSL#3, Elixa

Continue taking your 1 capsule of probiotic 3 times per day in addition to adding in 1-2 fermented foods and prebiotic foods at the end of your initial 28 days.

Essential Oils (nature’s healers)

Rub topical essential oils on abdomen and pulse points (10 drops tea tree Oil + 5 drops oregano oil + 5 drops lavender + 5 drops lemon + 3 drops cinnamon; or make your own blend of choice)

Digestive Bitters & Herbs (as needed if overgrowth is moderate-severe, such as AFNG by Byron White or Dysbiocide)

Molybendum (200 mg with meals if overgrowth and dysbiosis is severe)

Liposomal Glutathione (as needed to boost immunity)

Colostrum (additional gut-healing support; Tegricel by Designs for Health)

Natural Anti-histamine (optional)

Vitamin D3 (short-term of 5,000 to 10,000 IU’s ONLY if Vitamin D-25(OH) levels are abnormally low on blood work, and PTH levels are above 30*; consult with your practitioner) * PTH levels above 30 pg/mL may be indicative of biological vitamin D deficiency when 25(OH)D levels are borderline low.

*Disclaimer: This protocol does not establish a client-practitioner relationship, nor should it be used to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease or condition. By utilizing this information you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own health decisions, and you have consulted with your own healthcare provider for any questions, conditions, or supplements and medications you are currently taking. Any statements or claims about the possible health benefits conferred by any foods or supplements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and are not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease.

Daily Schedule: Candida Protocol

Morning Routine

Drink 16 oz. fresh clean lemon water

Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to a shot glass of water to take your morning supplements

Stretch or move your body-5-10 minutes (sun salutations, yoga poses, squats, pushups, something to wake up)

Dry brushing and/or rebounding

Put something good in—a podcast, devotional, meditation, prayer

Set an intention (goal) for the day, and define your TOP 3 priorities (to-dos you want to accomplish)

During the Day

Eat real, nourishing foods

Follow supplement protocol

Take breaks from screens and sitting every 60 minutes (5-10 minutes to walk, stretch)

Move your body (incorporate a variety of fitness, like walking, strength, aerobic and mobility; aim for 30-60 minutes most days)

Evening Routine

Drink herbal tea, like ginger or dandelion. Add in L-Glutamine, colostrum, and/or collagen.

Shut off screens 1-2 hours before bed to “candle down”

Eat 2-3 hours at least before bed

Pray, reflect, meditate and/or stretch

RESOURCES

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Q&A: When and how does anxiety become a problem?

Short-term anxiety is a normal response to stress, but more needs to be done to understand and treat longer-term anxiety disorders, which affect the lives of millions of people across Europe and impose a significant economic burden on society, according to Professor David Baldwin, head of the mental health group at the University of Southampton, UK.

Understanding when anxiety becomes a problem is even more important in light of increased anxiety levels among the public as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, he suggests.

What exactly is anxiety and when does it become problematic?

Anxiety is the uncomfortable and usually distressing experience of being stressed. This is common and normal. It is even sometimes helpful, as it can improve performance in stressful situations. It typically manifests in psychological symptoms such as worrying and apprehension, but also physical symptoms such as a racing heart and excessive perspiration.

The experience of anxiety can be mild and transient, but many people are troubled by severe symptoms that cause great personal distress, which can impair social and occupational function.

Anxiety becomes problematic when it is unexpectedly severe or lasts longer than anticipated after a stressful situation has ended, causes very marked personal upset, or causes someone to be unable to cope with everyday challenges. An anxiety disorder can be diagnosed when someone has had more than a certain number of symptoms most days for a long period – more than six months for generalised anxiety disorder.

With climate change, coronavirus, and economic concerns, are we in the grip of an ‘anxiety epidemic’?

Anxiety is probably more common than it used to be – what was an unusual level of anxiety in children and teenagers a generation ago is now common. But the presence of increased societal feelings of anxiety does not necessarily mean that longer-term anxiety disorders are more common than before.

There is some evidence that the (coronavirus) pandemic is increasing community levels of anxiety, which is to be expected given the nature of our situation, but at present we do not really know whether that anxiety might reduce as lockdown measures ease and some form of more normal existence returns.

Do we know why some people can cope with anxiety but for other people it becomes a disorder?

The neurocircuitry of normal and pathological anxiety is probably similar, but we do not really know why only some people will remain robustly well despite multiple adverse experiences, whilst others can become troubled by persistent and severe symptoms, even without obvious cause. Explorations of resilience and coping styles might lead to greater understanding of how to prevent anxiety disorders, or to manage them more promptly and effectively, once established.

‘The experience of anxiety can be mild and transient, but many people are troubled by severe symptoms that cause great personal distress, which can impair social and occupational function.’

Professor David Baldwin, University of Southampton, UK

Are certain groups more at risk?

Those with a family history of anxiety or depression have an increased risk of developing an anxiety disorder. Adverse experiences in childhood, including emotional and sexual abuse, that damage self-esteem and trusting relationships also increase the risk of anxiety disorders. Negative life events such as bereavement, redundancy or divorce are also risk factors. Many people with anxiety disorders suffer in isolated silence for long periods before presenting for help, and it is often the development of secondary problems such as depression or alcohol dependence which leads someone to medical attention.

Could our way of life be making anxiety worse?

Possibly – it is a chicken-and-egg situation, but disturbed sleep and problematic internet use are both associated with anxiety and depressive symptoms, particularly in younger people. Increased rates of family and marital breakdown may also contribute to a worsening situation.

There is a large EU-funded study examining problematic behavioural addictions – such as gambling and troublesome internet use – in young people, and the next stage from that could be the development of strategies to prevent such problems from emerging, and to prevent supervening conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression and substance use disorders.

How big a problem are anxiety disorders?

The various anxiety disorders (including panic disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and others) are among the most common mental disorders – for example, 1.7-3.4% of people suffer from generalised anxiety disorder for a twelve-month period. Taken together, anxiety disorders have a 1-year prevalence of 14% and affect over 69 million people in the EU. It is most common in those above the age of 65.

Anxiety disorders also tend to have an early onset and to either last for many years, or to recur repeatedly over the course of someone’s life. They can interfere with education, employment, and relationships, and often predispose sufferers to additional problems such as depressive illness and alcohol use disorders.

They also impose a substantial economic burden (it was estimated that in 2010 anxiety disorders cost the European Union close to 66 billion euros) and there is an increased risk of suicide, particularly in those patients with anxiety disorders who go on to develop secondary depression.

Prof. Baldwin says there are still many gaps in our knowledge of how to treat anxiety disorders, especially when therapy and anti-depressants do not work. Image credit – David Baldwin

What are the symptoms of an anxiety disorder?

Anxiety disorders, along with somewhat related conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), share some symptoms – for example edginess and tremor. But (the different types of anxiety disorders) can be distinguished by specific symptoms, such as fear and avoidance of social and performance situations in social anxiety disorder, or compulsive mental and physical rituals in people with OCD.

What do we know about how they can be treated?

Patients with diagnosed anxiety disorders which have persisted without relief for some months would probably benefit from either individual cognitive-behaviour therapy or a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (a type of antidepressant drug), and some people might need the combination. People tend to prefer psychological treatments, so these are often used first.

(But) as a clinician, I cannot predict who will do well and who will respond poorly to a given treatment, on the basis of a blood test, genetic marker or neuroimaging (brain scans).

What other gaps are there in the scientific knowledge?

Oh, there are very many. For example, very little is known about separation anxiety disorder in adults. Separation anxiety, which is the threat of someone being ‘out of reach’, was traditionally regarded as a childhood condition but is now increasingly recognised as also potentially starting in adulthood.

Nor do we know much about how to manage patients when they have not responded fully to cognitive-behaviour therapy or selective serotonin uptake inhibitor treatment. And we know little about how to prevent the secondary problems that can occur with anxiety disorders, such as depression.

How is the work you have been involved in helping to address these gaps?

The EUSARNAD project … allowed the development of international collaborative research through the skilling up of early stage researchers in Europe and South Africa. Although the grant ended some time ago (2015), collaborative research is continuing. For example, Leiden (the Netherlands) and Southampton are collaborating on enhancing understanding of the placebo response in anxiety, and researchers in Freiburg (Germany) and Pisa (Italy) are working together on increasing understanding of the neurobiology of separation anxiety disorder.

The research in this article was funded by the EU. If you liked this article, please consider sharing it on social media. Published by Horizon

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Cabbage Allergy: Symptoms & Test

Cabbage allergy is caused by some allergic substances or allergens found in cabbage. Cabbage allergy is visible in some people while in some others; it’s not visible the reason being that body composition is different for some people the presence of cabbage in the body will trigger immune responses that will cause the release of histamine thereby eliciting allergic symptoms on the body.

Hence cabbage allergy is a condition whereby certain allergens present in cabbage trigger immune response by antibodies present in the body thereby eliciting allergic reactions on the body.

Allergic reactions can present as skin rashes, reddening of the skin, patches on the skin, itching, and sneezing.

In this article we are going to discuss cabbage allergy and symptoms, can you be allergic to that same cabbage you enjoy so much?

What is Cabbage?

Cabbage is a cruciferous green vegetable with the botanical name Brassica oleracea that belongs to the family Brassica together with other vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli which are called Cole crops.

Cabbage has different colors ranging from white, green to purple.

Chinese people believe that the secret of eternal usefulness is eating cabbage frequently.

Similarly, Cabbage as a vegetable also contains very important vitamins and minerals which are essential for the maintenance of health. It is made up of vitamins, calories, proteins, and minerals like manganese, potassium, magnesium, etc.

It is also eaten throughout the whole world as a cooked or raw part of many types of salad.

Cabbages have been adopted by many countries of the world as part of their daily mostly in meals like coleslaw, kimchi, etc.

Cabbage is also known for important health benefits in the body when eaten.

Some of these Cabbage health benefits include;

It contains antioxidants that protect the body against damages caused by free radicals in the body. A very important radical found in cabbage is vitamin C which protects the body against certain illnesses like cancer.

Because they contain antioxidants, they are also known to protect the body against inflammation. Research has shown that eating cruciferous vegetables like cabbages reduces the presence of inflammation markers in the blood.

Cabbage is packed with fiber hence it is very essential during digestion of food in the stomach.

Cabbage mostly red cabbages contain anthocyanins which reduce the risk of heart diseases and improves a healthy heart condition.

Types of cabbage

All over the world, there are many varieties of cabbage that people eat and add to their daily meals.

These varieties of cabbages have different colors and are easily accessible in local markets or supermarkets.

The following are the different types of cabbage;

Green cabbages

Savoy also known as curly cabbage because of its rough and ridged leaves.

Red cabbage which looks somewhat like green vegetable except that is red in color.

Napa cabbage which is sometimes referred to as Chinese cabbage.

Bok choy cabbage, this type of cabbage looks like swiss chard except for its pale green stalk and leaves.

Brussels sprout which are tiny cabbages that are normally sold loose without the stalk.

red vegetable cabbage

Cabbage Allergy

Just like every other vegetable cabbage can sometimes present allergy although quite rare but allergic reactions have been noticed in some patients within a few hours of ingesting cabbages.

Within those few hours of ingestion, the body begins to produce the IgE antibodies which react against the proteins found in cabbage.

Once these proteins are targeted, immune responses are being elicited by these antibodies thereby producing histamine which is involved in the inflammatory responses and also has a major role in causing itching, a major allergic symptom.

The symptoms of cabbage allergy are often mild or moderate but sometimes a serious reaction like anaphylaxis may occur.

Causes of Cabbage Allergy

As discussed, earlier cabbage like other vegetables causes allergy for some people while it doesn’t elicit allergic responses in other people.

The allergic responses by cabbage are often mild but moderate although in some rare cases a serious allergic reaction like anaphylaxis may occur.

Cabbage allergy is caused by some proteins contained in cabbage; these proteins are known as allergens because they cause allergy.

The major protein contained in cabbage that acts as an allergen is known as chitinase which is also an enzyme gotten mostly from the stem and root of cabbage.

Chitinase triggers an allergic reaction in some people who ingests cabbage, another important cabbage allergen is “Bra O 3

Once these proteins are detected in the body, the immune system immediately tags them as alien substances or foreign bodies and immediately begins to produce the IgE antibodies which activate and bind themselves to mast cells hence producing histamine which elicits the allergic reactions such as itching, itching, breathing difficulty, etc.

Cabbage Allergy Symptoms

The cabbage allergic reactions produce symptoms which makes it possible to know when a person is reacting to cabbages after eating them.

Cabbage allergy symptoms begin to manifest within a few minutes or hours of eating cabbage.

The release of histamine into the bloodstream leads to the appearance of the cabbage allergic symptoms.

The symptoms of cabbage allergy as discussed earlier is often mild except that in some rare situations a serious condition like anaphylaxis may present.

The symptoms of cabbage allergy therefore include;

Tingling

Swelling

Itching of the mouth and tongue and other parts of the body like lips and face.

Redness of the skin

Inflammation of the skin which can lead to skin rashes and lesions.

When histamine is released in the gastrointestinal tract it can lead to nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.

Airways constriction

Bronchospasms

Wheezing

Coughing

Breathing difficulty

Anaphylaxis occurs in rare conditions which can lead palpitations in the heart, nausea, and unconsciousness.

Cabbage Allergy Test

As discussed, earlier allergy is a kind of reaction that is immunologic.

It is important to conduct a test in order to determine the causes of allergy when a person experiences an allergy.

It is difficult to detect allergy just by the food one eats that is why it is important to conduct a test in order to find out the major causes of allergy by conducting cabbage allergy testing.

The IgE test helps to know if one is allergic to cabbage or not.

How to Prepare for Allergy Testing

When going for a cabbage allergy test, no special preparation is needed.

However, it is important that you wear a loosely fitted outfit that will enable you to feel comfortable.

It is also important to know that you shouldn’t consume food rich in the allergens you are going to test for before going to the hospital and of course, no fasting is required.

Cabbage allergy test Procedure

The specimen required for the cabbage allergy test is a serum of volume I ml collected in a tube with a red top.

The procedure for the cabbage allergy test involves a collection of serum or blood from the patient’s body using the skin prick method.

During the skin prick test, the area for the collection of specimens is cleaned with cotton soaked in alcohol.

Then a new need is inserted in the vein to draw out the blood after which the area of sample collection is cleaned and wrapped with gauze.

The blood is then tested to determine the type of allergen present in the blood.

A blood test called immunoCAP will be further taken to determine the level of IgE antibodies present in the body.

Importance of Cabbage Allergy Test

Cabbage allergy is important for the following reasons;

It helps to alleviate a patient’s difficulty in choosing foods to eat as they already know what to eat and what not to eat following the result from the allergy test.

It also helps patients to know the most prominent allergens causing their allergies

It contributes to a better evaluation to know if particular immunotherapy will be an alternative.

It helps patients to know the specific medical strategies to adapt to,

What to do After Testing Positive to Cabbage allergy

The reason why a patient goes to the hospital to have a test conducted for cabbage allergy is to know the next thing to do if they test negative to cabbage allergy.

We understand that cabbage is very delicious and has formed a major part of your diet and meals but it is also very important to understand that your health is more important than satisfying your taste buds.

So do you still ask, what to do after testing positive to the allergens in cabbage?

Well, let me tell you! If you test positive to cabbage allergy the best thing to do is stay thousands of miles away from any meal that contains cabbage by doing so you will be able to prevent allergic reactions that may arise from ingesting cabbage.

Your doctor may also prescribe antihistamines for you. Antihistamines help to counter the immunologic responses elicited by histamine like itching, swelling, tingling, etc.

They can help calm the effects of the cabbage allergic reactions but they do not cure it, they only act to some extent minimize the amount of histamine produced by the IgE antibodies.

In essence, your best approach to preventing cabbage allergic reactions is staying away from cabbage, that way you will be to avoid allergic reactions.

We hope you have learned very well cabbage allergies, causes, symptoms, and the cabbage allergy test and procedures.

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Cabbage Allergy: Symptoms & Test

Hence cabbage allergy is a condition whereby certain allergens present in cabbage trigger immune response by antibodies present in the body thereby eliciting allergic reactions on the body.

Allergic reactions can present as skin rashes, reddening of the skin, patches on the skin, itching, and sneezing.

In this article we are going to discuss cabbage allergy and symptoms, can you be allergic to that same cabbage you enjoy so much?

What is Cabbage?

Cabbage has different colors ranging from white, green to purple.

Chinese people believe that the secret of eternal usefulness is eating cabbage frequently.

It is also eaten throughout the whole world as a cooked or raw part of many types of salad.

Cabbages have been adopted by many countries of the world as part of their daily mostly in meals like coleslaw, kimchi, etc.

Cabbage is also known for important health benefits in the body when eaten.

Some of these Cabbage health benefits include;

Cabbage is packed with fiber hence it is very essential during digestion of food in the stomach.

Cabbage mostly red cabbages contain anthocyanins which reduce the risk of heart diseases and improves a healthy heart condition.

Types of cabbage

All over the world, there are many varieties of cabbage that people eat and add to their daily meals.

These varieties of cabbages have different colors and are easily accessible in local markets or supermarkets.

The following are the different types of cabbage;

Green cabbages

Savoy also known as curly cabbage because of its rough and ridged leaves.

Red cabbage which looks somewhat like green vegetable except that is red in color.

Napa cabbage which is sometimes referred to as Chinese cabbage.

Bok choy cabbage, this type of cabbage looks like swiss chard except for its pale green stalk and leaves.

Brussels sprout which are tiny cabbages that are normally sold loose without the stalk.

red vegetable cabbage

Cabbage Allergy

Just like every other vegetable cabbage can sometimes present allergy although quite rare but allergic reactions have been noticed in some patients within a few hours of ingesting cabbages.

Within those few hours of ingestion, the body begins to produce the IgE antibodies which react against the proteins found in cabbage.

The symptoms of cabbage allergy are often mild or moderate but sometimes a serious reaction like anaphylaxis may occur.

Causes of Cabbage Allergy

As discussed, earlier cabbage like other vegetables causes allergy for some people while it doesn’t elicit allergic responses in other people.

The allergic responses by cabbage are often mild but moderate although in some rare cases a serious allergic reaction like anaphylaxis may occur.

Cabbage allergy is caused by some proteins contained in cabbage; these proteins are known as allergens because they cause allergy.

The major protein contained in cabbage that acts as an allergen is known as chitinase which is also an enzyme gotten mostly from the stem and root of cabbage.

Chitinase triggers an allergic reaction in some people who ingests cabbage, another important cabbage allergen is “Bra O 3

Cabbage Allergy Symptoms

The cabbage allergic reactions produce symptoms which makes it possible to know when a person is reacting to cabbages after eating them.

Cabbage allergy symptoms begin to manifest within a few minutes or hours of eating cabbage.

The release of histamine into the bloodstream leads to the appearance of the cabbage allergic symptoms.

The symptoms of cabbage allergy as discussed earlier is often mild except that in some rare situations a serious condition like anaphylaxis may present.

The symptoms of cabbage allergy therefore include;

Tingling

Swelling

Itching of the mouth and tongue and other parts of the body like lips and face.

Redness of the skin

Inflammation of the skin which can lead to skin rashes and lesions.

When histamine is released in the gastrointestinal tract it can lead to nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.

Airways constriction

Bronchospasms

Wheezing

Coughing

Breathing difficulty

Anaphylaxis occurs in rare conditions which can lead palpitations in the heart, nausea, and unconsciousness.

Cabbage Allergy Test

As discussed, earlier allergy is a kind of reaction that is immunologic.

It is important to conduct a test in order to determine the causes of allergy when a person experiences an allergy.

It is difficult to detect allergy just by the food one eats that is why it is important to conduct a test in order to find out the major causes of allergy by conducting cabbage allergy testing.

The IgE test helps to know if one is allergic to cabbage or not.

How to Prepare for Allergy Testing

When going for a cabbage allergy test, no special preparation is needed.

However, it is important that you wear a loosely fitted outfit that will enable you to feel comfortable.

It is also important to know that you shouldn’t consume food rich in the allergens you are going to test for before going to the hospital and of course, no fasting is required.

Cabbage allergy test Procedure

The specimen required for the cabbage allergy test is a serum of volume I ml collected in a tube with a red top.

The procedure for the cabbage allergy test involves a collection of serum or blood from the patient’s body using the skin prick method.

During the skin prick test, the area for the collection of specimens is cleaned with cotton soaked in alcohol.

Then a new need is inserted in the vein to draw out the blood after which the area of sample collection is cleaned and wrapped with gauze.

The blood is then tested to determine the type of allergen present in the blood.

A blood test called immunoCAP will be further taken to determine the level of IgE antibodies present in the body.

Importance of Cabbage Allergy Test

Cabbage allergy is important for the following reasons;

It helps to alleviate a patient’s difficulty in choosing foods to eat as they already know what to eat and what not to eat following the result from the allergy test.

It also helps patients to know the most prominent allergens causing their allergies

It contributes to a better evaluation to know if particular immunotherapy will be an alternative.

It helps patients to know the specific medical strategies to adapt to,

What to do After Testing Positive to Cabbage allergy

The reason why a patient goes to the hospital to have a test conducted for cabbage allergy is to know the next thing to do if they test negative to cabbage allergy.

So do you still ask, what to do after testing positive to the allergens in cabbage?

Your doctor may also prescribe antihistamines for you. Antihistamines help to counter the immunologic responses elicited by histamine like itching, swelling, tingling, etc.

They can help calm the effects of the cabbage allergic reactions but they do not cure it, they only act to some extent minimize the amount of histamine produced by the IgE antibodies.

In essence, your best approach to preventing cabbage allergic reactions is staying away from cabbage, that way you will be to avoid allergic reactions.

We hope you have learned very well cabbage allergies, causes, symptoms, and the cabbage allergy test and procedures.

If you did please share this article.

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How to Get Rid of Candida for Good: 11 Essentials

Candida 101

Candida is a genus of yeast or fungus found in most living organisms. Yeast is essential to for a healthy body—it aids in proper digestion when in normal levels in the body.

In short: Not all forms candida are bad.

Too Much Candida is NOT Normal

Candida “overgrowth” is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide.

The result? A significant dysfunction of body processes and the development of “candida overgrowth.” So, it is important to know more about it and find ways to get rid of candida.

Candida Overgrowth Complications

Over 90,000 people die each year in the U.S. from infections caused by candida because their bodies were too weak to fight the infection. They weren’t able to get rid of candida for good.

Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth

Symptoms of candida overgrowth are non-specific and may be easily mistaken for other health complications or diagnoses. Common symptoms of candida or fungal overgrowth include:

General Symptoms

Fatigue & low energy

Decreased libido

Not feeling “100%” like yourself

GI Symptoms

Bloating, gas

Constipation &/or loose stools

“IBS”

Stomach cramps

Food sensitivities

Cravings for carby, starchy or sugary foods

Carbohydrate intolerances or blood sugar imbalances around meals

Altered appetite (Insatiable appetite or rarely hungry at all)

Systemic Symptoms

Oral Thrush (white, milky coating on tongue)

Vaginal yeast infections (present or past history)

Frequent bladder infections

Menstrual complaints (“bad” PMS)

Hormone imbalances

Acne

Eczema

Psoriasis

Diabetes-like symptoms (hyper and hypoglycemia)

Allergies

Chemical sensitivities

Low immunity

Metabolic imbalances (a “slow” metabolism or unexplained fast metabolism)

Arthritis or joint swelling

Recurrent infections (ear infections, sore throats, etc.)

Mood & Brain Function Symptoms

Low mood or depression

Irritability

Poor concentration

Anxiety

Feeling spacey or “brain fog”

Frequent headaches

Dizziness/loss of balance

How Do You Get Candida Overgrowth?

There is not one cause of candida overgrowth. The yeast imbalance can build for several years prior to the onset of a full blown “candida infection.”

Predisposing factors that may trigger candida overgrowth include:

Being a woman (women are 8 times more likely to experience candida overgrowth than men thanks to estrogen imbalances, and a higher number of antibiotic and oral contraceptive prescriptions) (1)

Antibiotic history and prolonged antibiotic use

Decreased/low stomach acid

Chronic stress (overtraining, lack of sleep, under-eating, circadian rhythm dysfunction)

Drinking lots of coffee (particularly instant and non-organic sources)

Poor food combining (i.e. eating lots of starch and proteins together, eating fruits with complex foods)

Dairy consumption (conventionally raised)

Poor quality proteins (conventionally-raised, antibiotic and hormones administered)

Frequent consumption of moldy or yeast-containing foods (alcohol, cheese, dried fruits, legumes, peanuts)

Nutrient deficiencies

Diets rich in carbohydrates, sugars, industrial seed oils, processed or refined foods

Environmental toxins (toxic hygiene, beauty and cleaning supplies)

Eating foods you are intolerant to

Underlying gut pathologies (i.e. SIBO, parasites, bacteria dysbiosis or imbalance)

Long term medication use

Oral birth control usage

Oral steroid hormone usage

Impaired liver function

Poor immune function

Candida Overgrowth Diagnosis

The two primary markers to diagnosis candida overgrowth include:

A comprehensive stool analysis, demonstrating yeast overgrowth

Higher than normal levels of candida antibodies or antigens in the blood (Candida IgA, IgM, IgG Blood Test)

Candida Overgrowth Diagnosis Doesn’t Exist in Conventional Medicine

Unfortunately, mainstream medicine does not typically recognize candida overgrowth as being a “problem,” nor are most physicians trained to look for it.

Instead, they may look for or diagnosis other symptoms related to candida overgrowth—like blood sugar issues, hormone imbalances, hypothyroidism, anxiety, depression, arthritis and autoimmunity.

Warning: Over-Diagnosis of Candida is a REAL Problem

That said, there is also a problem with over diagnosis of candida—often times without testing—in alternative medicine.

It’s strongly encouraged individuals work with a practitioner who understands the complexities of candida overgrowth (beyond just spitting in a cup).

Treatment: Mainstream Approach

So what to do if you have candida overgrowth?

Google search this answer and you’ll get nearly one million results with different treatment protocols to overcome candida.

Standard treatment in the alternative medicine world typically involves some or all of the following:

Vegetable juice and broth cleanses

Fasting

No sugar, no starch, no fruit “anti-candida diet”

Going “keto” (low carb, high fat)

Popularly marketed candida cleanse systems, supplements and products—with promising results

In other words: many protocols yield only short-term (non-lasting results).

Why?

Three common reasons:

Miss the Big Picture. Unfortunately, many of these protocols fail to take the “bigger picture” into consideration (i.e. other underlying gut pathologies).

Candida Overgrowth Treatment: A Functional Medicine Approach

In the case of candida overgrowth, the yeast overgrowth is the symptom, so a functional medicine approach asks: “What caused this symptom in the first place?”

11 Essentials to Get Rid of Candida Overgrowth (for good)

Test Don’t Guess

Do a 28-Day Gut Reset

Add in Gut Love Habits

Be Mindful of Food Combining

Take Anti-Fungal Herbs

Support Your Liver & Detoxification Pathways

Support Your Lymph & Immune System

Detox Your Lifestyle

Address Stress

Rebuild the Gut

Don’t Obsess

1. Test Don’t Guess

Do you really have candida?

Stool testing is the gold standard for diagnosis. In addition, testing for other underlying, often cooccurring, pathologies or imbalances may be recommended to assess your overall picture of health.

Other forms of testing that may be beneficial include:

Comprehensive Blood Chemistry Analysis:

Organic Acids Testing:

To further assess dysbiosis, an abnormal overgrowth of yeast and bacteria in the intestinal tract.

Food Intolerance Testing:

To measure both IgG and IgA food sensitivities and inflammation present with certain foods.

Hormone & Cortisol Dried Urine and/or Salivary Testing:

To assess cortisol balance and HPA-Axis Dysfunction status (i.e. stress and chronic inflammation).

2. Do a 28-Day Gut Reset (Candida Healing Diet)

Eat This (For the first 21 days, you will eat)

Clean Filtered Water

Organic, Pastured & Grass-fed Meats, Poultry, Lamb, Eggs & Wild-Caught Fish

Homemade Real Bone Broth (not from a carton)

Colorful Low-Starch Veggies (especially Dark leafy Greens)

Low FODMAP Fruits: Lemon, Lime, Green Tipped Bananas, Melon, Berries, Kiwi, Grapefruit

Fresh Herbs & Spices

Sea Salt

Lemon Juice

Apple Cider Vinegar

Herbal Tea & Green Tea

Healthy Plant & Animal Fats

1 Prebiotic Starchy Food/Day (as tolerated) and/or Prebiotic Fiber Supplement (guar gum, citrus pectin, glucomannan)

Not That

Starchy Veggies & Tubers (potatoes, sweet potatoes, plantains, cassava)

High FODMAP Fruits

Industrial Seed Oils (canola, peanut oil, grapeseed oil, Crisco; often in restaurant foods)

Packaged, Processed & Refined Foods

Added Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners, including honey and syrup (monk fruit ok)

Grains (including rice, quinoa)

Minimal Nuts & Seeds (Not advised; if consumed, no more than 1 serving of raw, soaked nuts or nutbutter)

Nightshade Vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant, chili and hot spices)

Mushrooms

Conventional Protein

Pork

Dairy

Coffee

Soy

Legumes (Beans & Peanuts)

7-Day+ Reintroduction

Get the 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for the complete 3-stage nutrition plan and meal ideas.

3. Add in 5 Daily Gut Love Habits

In addition to your 28 Day Gut Reset (Candida Healing) Diet, make sure to include these 5 Daily Gut Love Habits:

Water. Drink half your bodyweight in ounces of water

Apple Cider Vinegar. Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to 2-4 oz. of water with meals

Probiotic & Prebiotic. Take a daily soil-based probiotic and prebiotic fiber

Variety. Eat variety and lots of color (even on a limited diet, don’t eat the same things every day)

Herbal Tea. Sip a daily cup of herbal tea and/or bone broth. Bonus: Add in a gut-lining and repair support, such as L-Glutamine, colostrum or collagen.

Get the 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for a daily schedule to easily incorporate these into your daily routine.

4. Be Mindful of Food Combining

Keep these food combining principles in mind for optimal digestion:

Starches Digest Best with Healthy Fats & Veggies. Starches (such as sweet potatoes and squash), need an alkaline (basic) environment for optimal digestion. If you plan to eat more starch at a meal, eat a light protein, such as fish, turkey or chicken, while emphasizing the colorful veggies and healthy fats like coconut, olives and olive oil, avocado, butter and ghee,

Leafy Greens, Non-Starchy Veggies & Herbs/Spices Go with Everything. You can’t go wrong with eating veggies—especially softened, cooked, and sautéed for those with “gut issues.” Make these the cornerstone of your meals. Steer clear of “hot” nightshade spices (chili powder, cayenne, paprika, etc.) while you heal; opt for fresh herbs, like cilantro, basil, oregano and thyme, as well as spices like cinnamon, turmeric, ginger and garlic.

Drink Water Away from Meals. Water is best consumed apart from foods as not to inhibit digestion.

5. Add in Anti-Fungal Herbs & Gut Boosting Supports

Anti-fungal Herbs

Wormwood

Black Walnut

Grapefruit Extract

Caprylic Acid

Barberry Extract

Olive Extract

Uva Ursi

Cat’s Claw

Goldenseal

Oregano

Oregon Grape

Chinese Gold Thread

Tea Tree Oil

Lavender

Shiitake

Thyme

Lemon

Sage

Ginger

Berberine

Chinese SkullcapBonus: Biofilm Disruptors, in conjunction with anti-fungal herbs, can help bust through the tough-to-break shells of many “bad” bacteria.

6. Support Your Liver for Detoxification

Liver & Detoxification Supports (Herbs & Nutrients)

Herbs, such as:

Milk Thistle

Dandelion

Peppermint

Schizandra

Ginger

Foods:

Beets

Grapefruit

Lemon

Cabbage

Greens

Ginger, Liver or Liver/Beef Tablets, Gentle Green Vegetable Juices

See your 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for how to incorporate these appropriately.

7. Boost Immunity & Lymphatic System

Support your lymph and immune system with some of these essentials:

Compounds:

Resveratrol + Liposomal Curcumin (together)

Glutathione

Amino Acids: N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)

Monolaurin (a derivative of coconut oil to boost the immune system)

Medicinal Herbs

Red Root

Stillingia root

Ocotillo stem

Astragalus

Cleavers

Echinacea

Goldenseal

Devil’s Claw

Calendula

Wild indigo root

Nutrients & Spices/Herbs

Anti-inflammatory Diet, including:

Ginger

Garlic

Turmeric

Clean filtered water

Dark Leafy Greens

Grapefruit & Citrus

Cranberries

Cruciferous Veggies

Wild Caught Fatty Fish

And all other foods on your 28-Day Gut Reset

See your 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for how to incorporate these appropriately.

8. Lifestyle Detox

Ozone &/or Sauna Therapy

Infrared Sauna

Heated/Warmed Yoga

Dry Brushing

Hot-Cold Water Therapy

Active Release Manual Therapy

Acupuncture

Essential Oils

Water or Coffee Enemas

Eliminating Toxins (in food and products you use)

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Breathing & Biofeedback (Like Inner Balance)

9. Address Stress

Some examples of addressing stress may include:

Sleep. Sleeping enough (7-9 hours)

Movement. Cutting back from overtraining or incorporating movement if you’ve had a sedentary lifestyle

Cutting Out Sugar & Sweeteners. Limiting intake of artificial sweeteners and/or sugar to minimal monk fruit, low FODMAP fruits and true green leaf stevia.

Cut Caffeine. High caffeine or poor quality, moldy coffee consumption (instant coffee, Starbucks).

Say No. Stop burning a candle at both ends and saying “yes” to everything.

Limit Environmental Toxin Exposure. Replace plastic water bottles with stainless steel, toss out your toxic beauty, cleaning and hygiene supplies.

10. Rebuild the Gut

Eating 1-2 fermented foods/day, as tolerated (sauerkraut, veggies, kefir, kimchi)

Eating 1-2 prebiotic foods/day, as tolerated (cooked & cooled potatoes, sweet potatoes, green plantains, yuca, taro, asparagus, garlic, legumes, leeks, onions, cooked & cooled rice, artichokes)

Supplementing soil-based probiotics and/or some lactic acid bacteria strains, and pre-biotic fiber.

Continuing with gut healing supports: bone broth, collagen, L-glutamine and/or colostrum. Choose one or more daily.

While probiotics and pre-biotics are also part of your 28 Day Gut Reset and candida nutrition protocol, fermented foods are not recommended,

Get the 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for the complete 3-stage nutrition and supplement plan. This is a great way to get rid of candida.

11. Don’t Obsess

Keep the big picture in mind—you won’t always feel this way. The more you focus on the bigger world, outside the “Will it ever end?” Candida struggle will get you further than you know.

28 Day Gut Reset Diet: Get Rid of Candida

Nutrition Template

Stage 1: Gut Reset Prep (24-48 Hours)

In order to get your body into “reset” mode, it is recommended you take at least 1-2 days prior to jumping in to your 28 Day Gut Reset to get prepped.

During these 24-48 hours, you’ll focus on two things:

1. Get Prepped in the Kitchen.

2. Get Your Supplies.

Locate an infrared sauna or sauna in town to go to

Learn how to dry brush

Read a mind-and-soul-stretching book (my fave)

Book a massage, body work or acupuncture

Learn how to do Biofeedback

Start a mindfulness practice of meditation or journaling

Try hot-cold therapy

Get a rebounder for detoxifying

Pick one or two things you’d like to try over the next 28 days (you don’t have to do it all). The more you are prepared with “tools,” the more fun this 28 Day Gut Reset will be.

Optional 24-48 Hour Liquid-Based Cleanse.

Breakfast

Green smoothie (coconut milk, collagen, avocado, ½ green tipped banana, spinach)

Lunch Salad: Canned wild salmon, dark leafy greens, olives, avocado oil mayo, fresh squeezed lemon

Dinner

Bone broth-based soup with chicken & softened veggies (dark leafy greens) Coconut flour “cornbread” muffin with ghee

Snack: Choose one

Additional cup of bone broth

Collagen protein or additive-free protein, shake up in water

Coconut yogurt

Coconut butter (1-2 tbsp)

Melon or Piece of fruit (berries, green apple)

Softened veggies (like carrots or broccoli) with guacamole or Paleo Ranch

Stage 2: Candida Kickoff (21 Days)

For 21 days, you’ll focus on eating nutrient-dense anti-inflammatory foods, and limiting food that feed yeast and pathogenic bacteria, including:

Eat This:

For the first 21 days, you will eat:

Clean Filtered Water

Organic, Pastured & Grass-fed Meats, Poultry, Lamb, Eggs & Wild-Caught Fish

Homemade Real Bone Broth (not from a carton)

Low FODMAP Fruits: Lemon, Lime, Green Tipped Bananas, Melon, Berries, Kiwi, Grapefruit, Green Apples

Fresh Herbs & Spices

Apple Cider Vinegar

Sea Salt

Lemon Juice

Herbal Tea & Green Tea

Healthy Plant & Animal Fats

1 Prebiotic Starchy food/day (as tolerated) and/or Prebiotic Fiber Supplement (guar gum, citrus pectin, glucomannan)

Soil-based Probiotic Supplement

Colorful Low-Starch Veggies including:

Bamboo shoots

Beet

Bok choy

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts (as tolerated)

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Cucumber (including pickles made without sugar)

Dandelion greens

Dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, chard, collards, mesclun, arugula, etc.)

Endive

Green beans

Olives

Lettuce

Onion (as tolerated)

Parsnip

Sea vegetables

Spring onion (green part only)

Sprouts and microgreens (including alfalfa and sunflower)

Summer squash (zucchini, pattypan and yellow squash)

Swiss chard

Tomatoes (fresh, including cherry tomatoes, avoid sauces)

Winter squash (acorn, butternut, pumpkin and spaghetti squash)

Not That

Starchy Veggies & Tubers (potatoes, sweet potatoes, plantains, cassava)—for just 21 days

High sugar fruits (ripe bananas, watermelon, mangos, papayas, pears, plums, cherries, apricots, grapes)

Nightshade Vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant, chili and hot spices)

Mushrooms

Industrial Seed Oils (canola, peanut oil, grapeseed oil, Crisco; often in restaurant foods)

Packaged, Processed & Refined Foods

Minimal Nuts & Seeds (Cause GI inflammation for many people; if consumed, no more than 1 serving of raw, soaked nuts, seed crackers or raw nutbutter)

Conventional Protein

Added Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners, including honey and syrup (monk fruit ok)

Grains (including rice, quinoa, oats, bread, pastas, crackers)

Pork

Dairy

Coffee

Soy

Legumes (Beans & Peanuts)

Stage 3: Reintroduction to Candida Freedom (7+ Days)

Some foods may agree with you just fine, while others are “no gos.” Your body will tell you.

To reintroduce foods, follow this protocol:

1. Pick one food to focus on at a time (ideally, beginning with probiotic and prebiotic foods)

2. Add in a small serving—by itself. Note how you feel.

3. If it agreed with you, try it again the next day, this time a little bit more of a serving if you like. Note how you feel.

4. Eat the food with a meal if desired. Once more note how you feel. 5. Determine “yay” or “nay,” then move on to integrating in another food if you like.

Food Options to Reintroduce

Fermented Foods (sauerkraut, pickled veggies, kefir, kimchi; the goal is 1-2 servings/day)

Variety with veggies

Soaked & dried rice

Variety with fruits (limit to 1-2 servings/day)

Soaked & dried legumes

Soaked & dried raw nuts/seeds

Organic fresh coffee

Pastured pork or organic pork (bacon, roast, etc.)

Grass-fed Yogurt (cow, goat)

Grass-fed Cheese (cow, goat)

Raw honey/pure maple syrup

Sample Weekly Nutrition Plan

Breakfast

Turkey Sausage, Avocado, Sauteed Rainbow Chard in Coconut Oil, Steamed Cauliflower

Leftover Turkey Sausage, Avocado, Collard Greens, Ghee

Coconut Yogurt, Frozen Cranberries, 1-2 tbsp. Sun-butter, 1 Scoop Collagen Protein, Cinnamon & Vanilla

Green Monster Smoothie: Coconut Milk, Additive-Free Protein Powder, ½ green-tipped Banana, ½ Avocado, Spinach

Leftover Salmon, Broccoli, Grapefruit

Leftover Butternut Squash Hash: Ground Turkey, Butternut, Spinach, Mushrooms, Ghee, Avocado

AIP-Friendly Banana Pancakes, Turkey Bacon

Lunch

Tuna Salad with Avocado Mayo, Zucchini Chips, Seed Crackers

Turkey Unwich (Collard Green Wrap), Avocado Mayo, Sprouts, Mustard, Roasted Squash

Leftover Crispy Chicken Thighs, ½ Cooked & Cooled Purple Sweet Potato, Green Beans, Paleo Ranch

Mixed Greens, Leftover Turkey Meatloaf Slice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Apple Cider Vinegar, Olives, Roasted Beets

Turkey Rollups, Handful Macadamia Nuts, Seaweed Chips, Roasted Yellow Squash

“Bowl”: Butternut Squash, Pulled Chicken, Dark Leafy Greens, Paleo Avocado Mayo

Leftover Taco Meat, Mixed Greens, Summer Squash & Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Paleo Ranch

Dinner

Baked Lemon Cod, Pan-fried Cinnamon Green Plantains, Collard Greens, Coconut Oil

Crispy Chicken Thighs, Purple Sweet Potato, Green Beans in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Ground Turkey Meatloaf, Cauliflower Mash, Sauteed Spinach in Ghee

Herb Crusted Wild Salmon, Roasted Beets, Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Sauteed Spinach in Ghee

Lamb Burger, Roasted Rainbow Carrots, Lemon Garlic Asparagus

“Tacos:” Ground Bison, Collard Green Wrap, Guacamole, Roasted Summer Squash in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tuscan Herb Roasted Whole Chicken, Leftover Rainbow Carrots, Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Candida Healing Supplement Protocol

Note: As always, remember, you cannot supplement your way out of a poor diet, poor gut health or stressful lifestyle.

Initial 28-Days

Pre Breakfast

Biofilm Disruptor (Interfase Plus x 3-4)

12-16 oz. warm lemon water + sea salt

Breakfast

Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp in water)

Anti-Microbial Herbs (GI Synergy by Apex)

Monolaurin (Lauracidin)

Digestive Enzymes

Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil

Short Chain Fatty Acids (Enterovite by Apex Energetics)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Lunch

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Monolaurin (Lauracidin)

Spore Forming Probiotic (Megaspore)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Mid-Day

Biofilm Disruptor (Interfase Plus x 3-4)

Dinner

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Antimicrobial Herbs (GI Synergy)

Monolaurin (Lauracidin)

Prebiotic (½-1 tsp) in water

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Before Bed

Soil-Based Probiotic

Herbal Tea, like Chamomile, Dandelion or Ginger with L-Glutamine based Powder (GI-Revive)

Immune & Lymph Boosters:

Liposomal Resveratrol + Liposomal Curcumin

Post 28-Days

Pre Breakfast

Biofilm Disruptor (Interfase Plus x 1-2)

12-16 oz. warm lemon water + sea salt

Breakfast

Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp in water)

Soil-Based Probiotic

Digestive Enzymes

Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil

Short Chain Fatty Acids (Enterovite by Apex Energetics)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Lunch

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Spore Forming Probiotic (Megaspore)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Dinner

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Prebiotic Fiber (½-1 tsp) in water

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Before Bed

Soil-Based Probiotic

Herbal Tea, like Chamomile, Dandelion or Ginger with L-Glutamine based Powder (GI-Revive)

Immune & Lymph Boosters:

Liposomal Resveratrol + Liposomal Curcumin

Optional:

Other Probiotics

After your initial 28 days, consider varying your probiotics. Toleration of different probiotics depend on your personal bacterial profile in your gut. Some to consider include:

Best for constipation: Soil based and spore-forming organisms, E. Coli Nissle (MutaFlor), Lactobacillus planetarium (Ideal Bowel Support by Jarrow), Bifidobacteria infantis

Best for loose stools: Soil and spore forming organisms, Saccaromyces boulardii, VSL#3, Elixa

Continue taking your 1 capsule of probiotic 3 times per day in addition to adding in 1-2 fermented foods and prebiotic foods at the end of your initial 28 days.

Essential Oils (nature’s healers)

Rub topical essential oils on abdomen and pulse points (10 drops tea tree Oil + 5 drops oregano oil + 5 drops lavender + 5 drops lemon + 3 drops cinnamon; or make your own blend of choice)

Digestive Bitters & Herbs (as needed if overgrowth is moderate-severe, such as AFNG by Byron White or Dysbiocide)

Molybendum (200 mg with meals if overgrowth and dysbiosis is severe)

Liposomal Glutathione (as needed to boost immunity)

Colostrum (additional gut-healing support; Tegricel by Designs for Health)

Natural Anti-histamine (optional)

Daily Schedule: Candida Protocol

Morning Routine

Drink 16 oz. fresh clean lemon water

Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to a shot glass of water to take your morning supplements

Stretch or move your body-5-10 minutes (sun salutations, yoga poses, squats, pushups, something to wake up)

Dry brushing and/or rebounding

Put something good in—a podcast, devotional, meditation, prayer

Set an intention (goal) for the day, and define your TOP 3 priorities (to-dos you want to accomplish)

During the Day

Eat real, nourishing foods

Follow supplement protocol

Take breaks from screens and sitting every 60 minutes (5-10 minutes to walk, stretch)

Move your body (incorporate a variety of fitness, like walking, strength, aerobic and mobility; aim for 30-60 minutes most days)

Evening Routine

Drink herbal tea, like ginger or dandelion. Add in L-Glutamine, colostrum, and/or collagen.

Shut off screens 1-2 hours before bed to “candle down”

Eat 2-3 hours at least before bed

Pray, reflect, meditate and/or stretch

RESOURCES

Shreiner, A. B., Kao, J. Y., & Young, V. B. (2015). The gut microbiome in health and in disease. Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, 31(1), 69–75. http://doi.org/10.1097/MOG.0000000000000139

Quigley, E. M. M. (2013). Gut Bacteria in Health and Disease. Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 9(9), 560–569.

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How to Get Rid of Candida for Good: 11 Essentials

Candida 101

Candida is a genus of yeast or fungus found in most living organisms. Yeast is essential to for a healthy body—it aids in proper digestion when in normal levels in the body.

In short: Not all forms candida are bad.

Too Much Candida is NOT Normal

Candida “overgrowth” is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide.

The result? A significant dysfunction of body processes and the development of “candida overgrowth.” So, it is important to know more about it and find ways to get rid of candida.

Candida Overgrowth Complications

Over 90,000 people die each year in the U.S. from infections caused by candida because their bodies were too weak to fight the infection. They weren’t able to get rid of candida for good.

Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth

Symptoms of candida overgrowth are non-specific and may be easily mistaken for other health complications or diagnoses. Common symptoms of candida or fungal overgrowth include:

General Symptoms

Fatigue & low energy

Decreased libido

Not feeling “100%” like yourself

GI Symptoms

Bloating, gas

Constipation &/or loose stools

“IBS”

Stomach cramps

Food sensitivities

Cravings for carby, starchy or sugary foods

Carbohydrate intolerances or blood sugar imbalances around meals

Altered appetite (Insatiable appetite or rarely hungry at all)

Systemic Symptoms

Oral Thrush (white, milky coating on tongue)

Vaginal yeast infections (present or past history)

Frequent bladder infections

Menstrual complaints (“bad” PMS)

Hormone imbalances

Acne

Eczema

Psoriasis

Diabetes-like symptoms (hyper and hypoglycemia)

Allergies

Chemical sensitivities

Low immunity

Metabolic imbalances (a “slow” metabolism or unexplained fast metabolism)

Arthritis or joint swelling

Recurrent infections (ear infections, sore throats, etc.)

Mood & Brain Function Symptoms

Low mood or depression

Irritability

Poor concentration

Anxiety

Feeling spacey or “brain fog”

Frequent headaches

Dizziness/loss of balance

How Do You Get Candida Overgrowth?

There is not one cause of candida overgrowth. The yeast imbalance can build for several years prior to the onset of a full blown “candida infection.”

Predisposing factors that may trigger candida overgrowth include:

Being a woman (women are 8 times more likely to experience candida overgrowth than men thanks to estrogen imbalances, and a higher number of antibiotic and oral contraceptive prescriptions) (1)

Antibiotic history and prolonged antibiotic use

Decreased/low stomach acid

Chronic stress (overtraining, lack of sleep, under-eating, circadian rhythm dysfunction)

Drinking lots of coffee (particularly instant and non-organic sources)

Poor food combining (i.e. eating lots of starch and proteins together, eating fruits with complex foods)

Dairy consumption (conventionally raised)

Poor quality proteins (conventionally-raised, antibiotic and hormones administered)

Frequent consumption of moldy or yeast-containing foods (alcohol, cheese, dried fruits, legumes, peanuts)

Nutrient deficiencies

Diets rich in carbohydrates, sugars, industrial seed oils, processed or refined foods

Environmental toxins (toxic hygiene, beauty and cleaning supplies)

Eating foods you are intolerant to

Underlying gut pathologies (i.e. SIBO, parasites, bacteria dysbiosis or imbalance)

Long term medication use

Oral birth control usage

Oral steroid hormone usage

Impaired liver function

Poor immune function

Candida Overgrowth Diagnosis

The two primary markers to diagnosis candida overgrowth include:

A comprehensive stool analysis, demonstrating yeast overgrowth

Higher than normal levels of candida antibodies or antigens in the blood (Candida IgA, IgM, IgG Blood Test)

Candida Overgrowth Diagnosis Doesn’t Exist in Conventional Medicine

Unfortunately, mainstream medicine does not typically recognize candida overgrowth as being a “problem,” nor are most physicians trained to look for it.

Instead, they may look for or diagnosis other symptoms related to candida overgrowth—like blood sugar issues, hormone imbalances, hypothyroidism, anxiety, depression, arthritis and autoimmunity.

Warning: Over-Diagnosis of Candida is a REAL Problem

That said, there is also a problem with over diagnosis of candida—often times without testing—in alternative medicine.

It’s strongly encouraged individuals work with a practitioner who understands the complexities of candida overgrowth (beyond just spitting in a cup).

Treatment: Mainstream Approach

So what to do if you have candida overgrowth?

Google search this answer and you’ll get nearly one million results with different treatment protocols to overcome candida.

Standard treatment in the alternative medicine world typically involves some or all of the following:

Vegetable juice and broth cleanses

Fasting

No sugar, no starch, no fruit “anti-candida diet”

Going “keto” (low carb, high fat)

Popularly marketed candida cleanse systems, supplements and products—with promising results

In other words: many protocols yield only short-term (non-lasting results).

Why?

Three common reasons:

Miss the Big Picture. Unfortunately, many of these protocols fail to take the “bigger picture” into consideration (i.e. other underlying gut pathologies).

Candida Overgrowth Treatment: A Functional Medicine Approach

In the case of candida overgrowth, the yeast overgrowth is the symptom, so a functional medicine approach asks: “What caused this symptom in the first place?”

11 Essentials to Get Rid of Candida Overgrowth (for good)

Test Don’t Guess

Do a 28-Day Gut Reset

Add in Gut Love Habits

Be Mindful of Food Combining

Take Anti-Fungal Herbs

Support Your Liver & Detoxification Pathways

Support Your Lymph & Immune System

Detox Your Lifestyle

Address Stress

Rebuild the Gut

Don’t Obsess

1. Test Don’t Guess

Do you really have candida?

Stool testing is the gold standard for diagnosis. In addition, testing for other underlying, often cooccurring, pathologies or imbalances may be recommended to assess your overall picture of health.

Other forms of testing that may be beneficial include:

Comprehensive Blood Chemistry Analysis:

Organic Acids Testing:

To further assess dysbiosis, an abnormal overgrowth of yeast and bacteria in the intestinal tract.

Food Intolerance Testing:

To measure both IgG and IgA food sensitivities and inflammation present with certain foods.

Hormone & Cortisol Dried Urine and/or Salivary Testing:

To assess cortisol balance and HPA-Axis Dysfunction status (i.e. stress and chronic inflammation).

2. Do a 28-Day Gut Reset (Candida Healing Diet)

Eat This (For the first 21 days, you will eat)

Clean Filtered Water

Organic, Pastured & Grass-fed Meats, Poultry, Lamb, Eggs & Wild-Caught Fish

Homemade Real Bone Broth (not from a carton)

Colorful Low-Starch Veggies (especially Dark leafy Greens)

Low FODMAP Fruits: Lemon, Lime, Green Tipped Bananas, Melon, Berries, Kiwi, Grapefruit

Fresh Herbs & Spices

Sea Salt

Lemon Juice

Apple Cider Vinegar

Herbal Tea & Green Tea

Healthy Plant & Animal Fats

1 Prebiotic Starchy Food/Day (as tolerated) and/or Prebiotic Fiber Supplement (guar gum, citrus pectin, glucomannan)

Not That

Starchy Veggies & Tubers (potatoes, sweet potatoes, plantains, cassava)

High FODMAP Fruits

Industrial Seed Oils (canola, peanut oil, grapeseed oil, Crisco; often in restaurant foods)

Packaged, Processed & Refined Foods

Added Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners, including honey and syrup (monk fruit ok)

Grains (including rice, quinoa)

Minimal Nuts & Seeds (Not advised; if consumed, no more than 1 serving of raw, soaked nuts or nutbutter)

Nightshade Vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant, chili and hot spices)

Mushrooms

Conventional Protein

Pork

Dairy

Coffee

Soy

Legumes (Beans & Peanuts)

7-Day+ Reintroduction

Get the 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for the complete 3-stage nutrition plan and meal ideas.

3. Add in 5 Daily Gut Love Habits

In addition to your 28 Day Gut Reset (Candida Healing) Diet, make sure to include these 5 Daily Gut Love Habits:

Water. Drink half your bodyweight in ounces of water

Apple Cider Vinegar. Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to 2-4 oz. of water with meals

Probiotic & Prebiotic. Take a daily soil-based probiotic and prebiotic fiber

Variety. Eat variety and lots of color (even on a limited diet, don’t eat the same things every day)

Herbal Tea. Sip a daily cup of herbal tea and/or bone broth. Bonus: Add in a gut-lining and repair support, such as L-Glutamine, colostrum or collagen.

Get the 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for a daily schedule to easily incorporate these into your daily routine.

4. Be Mindful of Food Combining

Keep these food combining principles in mind for optimal digestion:

Starches Digest Best with Healthy Fats & Veggies. Starches (such as sweet potatoes and squash), need an alkaline (basic) environment for optimal digestion. If you plan to eat more starch at a meal, eat a light protein, such as fish, turkey or chicken, while emphasizing the colorful veggies and healthy fats like coconut, olives and olive oil, avocado, butter and ghee,

Leafy Greens, Non-Starchy Veggies & Herbs/Spices Go with Everything. You can’t go wrong with eating veggies—especially softened, cooked, and sautéed for those with “gut issues.” Make these the cornerstone of your meals. Steer clear of “hot” nightshade spices (chili powder, cayenne, paprika, etc.) while you heal; opt for fresh herbs, like cilantro, basil, oregano and thyme, as well as spices like cinnamon, turmeric, ginger and garlic.

Drink Water Away from Meals. Water is best consumed apart from foods as not to inhibit digestion.

5. Add in Anti-Fungal Herbs & Gut Boosting Supports

Anti-fungal Herbs

Wormwood

Black Walnut

Grapefruit Extract

Caprylic Acid

Barberry Extract

Olive Extract

Uva Ursi

Cat’s Claw

Goldenseal

Oregano

Oregon Grape

Chinese Gold Thread

Tea Tree Oil

Lavender

Shiitake

Thyme

Lemon

Sage

Ginger

Berberine

Chinese SkullcapBonus: Biofilm Disruptors, in conjunction with anti-fungal herbs, can help bust through the tough-to-break shells of many “bad” bacteria.

6. Support Your Liver for Detoxification

Liver & Detoxification Supports (Herbs & Nutrients)

Herbs, such as:

Milk Thistle

Dandelion

Peppermint

Schizandra

Ginger

Foods:

Beets

Grapefruit

Lemon

Cabbage

Greens

Ginger, Liver or Liver/Beef Tablets, Gentle Green Vegetable Juices

See your 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for how to incorporate these appropriately.

7. Boost Immunity & Lymphatic System

Support your lymph and immune system with some of these essentials:

Compounds:

Resveratrol + Liposomal Curcumin (together)

Glutathione

Amino Acids: N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)

Monolaurin (a derivative of coconut oil to boost the immune system)

Medicinal Herbs

Red Root

Stillingia root

Ocotillo stem

Astragalus

Cleavers

Echinacea

Goldenseal

Devil’s Claw

Calendula

Wild indigo root

Nutrients & Spices/Herbs

Anti-inflammatory Diet, including:

Ginger

Garlic

Turmeric

Clean filtered water

Dark Leafy Greens

Grapefruit & Citrus

Cranberries

Cruciferous Veggies

Wild Caught Fatty Fish

And all other foods on your 28-Day Gut Reset

See your 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for how to incorporate these appropriately.

8. Lifestyle Detox

Ozone &/or Sauna Therapy

Infrared Sauna

Heated/Warmed Yoga

Dry Brushing

Hot-Cold Water Therapy

Active Release Manual Therapy

Acupuncture

Essential Oils

Water or Coffee Enemas

Eliminating Toxins (in food and products you use)

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Breathing & Biofeedback (Like Inner Balance)

9. Address Stress

Some examples of addressing stress may include:

Sleep. Sleeping enough (7-9 hours)

Movement. Cutting back from overtraining or incorporating movement if you’ve had a sedentary lifestyle

Cutting Out Sugar & Sweeteners. Limiting intake of artificial sweeteners and/or sugar to minimal monk fruit, low FODMAP fruits and true green leaf stevia.

Cut Caffeine. High caffeine or poor quality, moldy coffee consumption (instant coffee, Starbucks).

Say No. Stop burning a candle at both ends and saying “yes” to everything.

Limit Environmental Toxin Exposure. Replace plastic water bottles with stainless steel, toss out your toxic beauty, cleaning and hygiene supplies.

10. Rebuild the Gut

Eating 1-2 fermented foods/day, as tolerated (sauerkraut, veggies, kefir, kimchi)

Eating 1-2 prebiotic foods/day, as tolerated (cooked & cooled potatoes, sweet potatoes, green plantains, yuca, taro, asparagus, garlic, legumes, leeks, onions, cooked & cooled rice, artichokes)

Supplementing soil-based probiotics and/or some lactic acid bacteria strains, and pre-biotic fiber.

Continuing with gut healing supports: bone broth, collagen, L-glutamine and/or colostrum. Choose one or more daily.

While probiotics and pre-biotics are also part of your 28 Day Gut Reset and candida nutrition protocol, fermented foods are not recommended,

Get the 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for the complete 3-stage nutrition and supplement plan. This is a great way to get rid of candida.

11. Don’t Obsess

Keep the big picture in mind—you won’t always feel this way. The more you focus on the bigger world, outside the “Will it ever end?” Candida struggle will get you further than you know.

28 Day Gut Reset Diet: Get Rid of Candida

Nutrition Template

Stage 1: Gut Reset Prep (24-48 Hours)

In order to get your body into “reset” mode, it is recommended you take at least 1-2 days prior to jumping in to your 28 Day Gut Reset to get prepped.

During these 24-48 hours, you’ll focus on two things:

1. Get Prepped in the Kitchen.

2. Get Your Supplies.

Locate an infrared sauna or sauna in town to go to

Learn how to dry brush

Read a mind-and-soul-stretching book (my fave)

Book a massage, body work or acupuncture

Learn how to do Biofeedback

Start a mindfulness practice of meditation or journaling

Try hot-cold therapy

Get a rebounder for detoxifying

Pick one or two things you’d like to try over the next 28 days (you don’t have to do it all). The more you are prepared with “tools,” the more fun this 28 Day Gut Reset will be.

Optional 24-48 Hour Liquid-Based Cleanse.

Breakfast

Green smoothie (coconut milk, collagen, avocado, 1/2 green tipped banana, spinach)

Lunch Salad: Canned wild salmon, dark leafy greens, olives, avocado oil mayo, fresh squeezed lemon

Dinner

Bone broth-based soup with chicken & softened veggies (dark leafy greens) Coconut flour “cornbread” muffin with ghee

Snack: Choose one

Additional cup of bone broth

Collagen protein or additive-free protein, shake up in water

Coconut yogurt

Coconut butter (1-2 tbsp)

Melon or Piece of fruit (berries, green apple)

Softened veggies (like carrots or broccoli) with guacamole or Paleo Ranch

Stage 2: Candida Kickoff (21 Days)

For 21 days, you’ll focus on eating nutrient-dense anti-inflammatory foods, and limiting food that feed yeast and pathogenic bacteria, including:

Eat This:

For the first 21 days, you will eat:

Clean Filtered Water

Organic, Pastured & Grass-fed Meats, Poultry, Lamb, Eggs & Wild-Caught Fish

Homemade Real Bone Broth (not from a carton)

Low FODMAP Fruits: Lemon, Lime, Green Tipped Bananas, Melon, Berries, Kiwi, Grapefruit, Green Apples

Fresh Herbs & Spices

Apple Cider Vinegar

Sea Salt

Lemon Juice

Herbal Tea & Green Tea

Healthy Plant & Animal Fats

1 Prebiotic Starchy food/day (as tolerated) and/or Prebiotic Fiber Supplement (guar gum, citrus pectin, glucomannan)

Soil-based Probiotic Supplement

Colorful Low-Starch Veggies including:

Bamboo shoots

Beet

Bok choy

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts (as tolerated)

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Cucumber (including pickles made without sugar)

Dandelion greens

Dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, chard, collards, mesclun, arugula, etc.)

Endive

Green beans

Olives

Lettuce

Onion (as tolerated)

Parsnip

Sea vegetables

Spring onion (green part only)

Sprouts and microgreens (including alfalfa and sunflower)

Summer squash (zucchini, pattypan and yellow squash)

Swiss chard

Tomatoes (fresh, including cherry tomatoes, avoid sauces)

Winter squash (acorn, butternut, pumpkin and spaghetti squash)

Not That

Starchy Veggies & Tubers (potatoes, sweet potatoes, plantains, cassava)—for just 21 days

High sugar fruits (ripe bananas, watermelon, mangos, papayas, pears, plums, cherries, apricots, grapes)

Nightshade Vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant, chili and hot spices)

Mushrooms

Industrial Seed Oils (canola, peanut oil, grapeseed oil, Crisco; often in restaurant foods)

Packaged, Processed & Refined Foods

Minimal Nuts & Seeds (Cause GI inflammation for many people; if consumed, no more than 1 serving of raw, soaked nuts, seed crackers or raw nutbutter)

Conventional Protein

Added Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners, including honey and syrup (monk fruit ok)

Grains (including rice, quinoa, oats, bread, pastas, crackers)

Pork

Dairy

Coffee

Soy

Legumes (Beans & Peanuts)

Stage 3: Reintroduction to Candida Freedom (7+ Days)

Some foods may agree with you just fine, while others are “no gos.” Your body will tell you.

To reintroduce foods, follow this protocol:

1. Pick one food to focus on at a time (ideally, beginning with probiotic and prebiotic foods)

2. Add in a small serving—by itself. Note how you feel.

3. If it agreed with you, try it again the next day, this time a little bit more of a serving if you like. Note how you feel.

4. Eat the food with a meal if desired. Once more note how you feel. 5. Determine “yay” or “nay,” then move on to integrating in another food if you like.

Food Options to Reintroduce

Fermented Foods (sauerkraut, pickled veggies, kefir, kimchi; the goal is 1-2 servings/day)

Variety with veggies

Soaked & dried rice

Variety with fruits (limit to 1-2 servings/day)

Soaked & dried legumes

Soaked & dried raw nuts/seeds

Organic fresh coffee

Pastured pork or organic pork (bacon, roast, etc.)

Grass-fed Yogurt (cow, goat)

Grass-fed Cheese (cow, goat)

Raw honey/pure maple syrup

Sample Weekly Nutrition Plan

Breakfast

Turkey Sausage, Avocado, Sauteed Rainbow Chard in Coconut Oil, Steamed Cauliflower

Leftover Turkey Sausage, Avocado, Collard Greens, Ghee

Coconut Yogurt, Frozen Cranberries, 1-2 tbsp. Sun-butter, 1 Scoop Collagen Protein, Cinnamon & Vanilla

Green Monster Smoothie: Coconut Milk, Additive-Free Protein Powder, 1/2 green-tipped Banana, ½ Avocado, Spinach

Leftover Salmon, Broccoli, Grapefruit

Leftover Butternut Squash Hash: Ground Turkey, Butternut, Spinach, Mushrooms, Ghee, Avocado

AIP-Friendly Banana Pancakes, Turkey Bacon

Lunch

Tuna Salad with Avocado Mayo, Zucchini Chips, Seed Crackers

Turkey Unwich (Collard Green Wrap), Avocado Mayo, Sprouts, Mustard, Roasted Squash

Leftover Crispy Chicken Thighs, 1/2 Cooked & Cooled Purple Sweet Potato, Green Beans, Paleo Ranch

Mixed Greens, Leftover Turkey Meatloaf Slice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Apple Cider Vinegar, Olives, Roasted Beets

Turkey Rollups, Handful Macadamia Nuts, Seaweed Chips, Roasted Yellow Squash

“Bowl”: Butternut Squash, Pulled Chicken, Dark Leafy Greens, Paleo Avocado Mayo

Leftover Taco Meat, Mixed Greens, Summer Squash & Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Paleo Ranch

Dinner

Baked Lemon Cod, Pan-fried Cinnamon Green Plantains, Collard Greens, Coconut Oil

Crispy Chicken Thighs, Purple Sweet Potato, Green Beans in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Ground Turkey Meatloaf, Cauliflower Mash, Sauteed Spinach in Ghee

Herb Crusted Wild Salmon, Roasted Beets, Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Sauteed Spinach in Ghee

Lamb Burger, Roasted Rainbow Carrots, Lemon Garlic Asparagus

“Tacos:” Ground Bison, Collard Green Wrap, Guacamole, Roasted Summer Squash in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tuscan Herb Roasted Whole Chicken, Leftover Rainbow Carrots, Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Candida Healing Supplement Protocol

Note: As always, remember, you cannot supplement your way out of a poor diet, poor gut health or stressful lifestyle.

Initial 28-Days

Pre Breakfast

Biofilm Disruptor (Interfase Plus x 3-4)

12-16 oz. warm lemon water + sea salt

Breakfast

Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp in water)

Anti-Microbial Herbs (GI Synergy by Apex)

Monolaurin (Lauracidin)

Digestive Enzymes

Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil

Short Chain Fatty Acids (Enterovite by Apex Energetics)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Lunch

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Monolaurin (Lauracidin)

Spore Forming Probiotic (Megaspore)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Mid-Day

Biofilm Disruptor (Interfase Plus x 3-4)

Dinner

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Antimicrobial Herbs (GI Synergy)

Monolaurin (Lauracidin)

Prebiotic (1/2-1 tsp) in water

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Before Bed

Soil-Based Probiotic

Herbal Tea, like Chamomile, Dandelion or Ginger with L-Glutamine based Powder (GI-Revive)

Immune & Lymph Boosters:

Liposomal Resveratrol + Liposomal Curcumin

Post 28-Days

Pre Breakfast

Biofilm Disruptor (Interfase Plus x 1-2)

12-16 oz. warm lemon water + sea salt

Breakfast

Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp in water)

Soil-Based Probiotic

Digestive Enzymes

Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil

Short Chain Fatty Acids (Enterovite by Apex Energetics)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Lunch

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Spore Forming Probiotic (Megaspore)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Dinner

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Prebiotic Fiber (1/2-1 tsp) in water

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Before Bed

Soil-Based Probiotic

Herbal Tea, like Chamomile, Dandelion or Ginger with L-Glutamine based Powder (GI-Revive)

Immune & Lymph Boosters:

Liposomal Resveratrol + Liposomal Curcumin

Optional:

Other Probiotics

After your initial 28 days, consider varying your probiotics. Toleration of different probiotics depend on your personal bacterial profile in your gut. Some to consider include:

Best for constipation: Soil based and spore-forming organisms, E. Coli Nissle (MutaFlor), Lactobacillus planetarium (Ideal Bowel Support by Jarrow), Bifidobacteria infantis

Best for loose stools: Soil and spore forming organisms, Saccaromyces boulardii, VSL#3, Elixa

Continue taking your 1 capsule of probiotic 3 times per day in addition to adding in 1-2 fermented foods and prebiotic foods at the end of your initial 28 days.

Essential Oils (nature’s healers)

Rub topical essential oils on abdomen and pulse points (10 drops tea tree Oil + 5 drops oregano oil + 5 drops lavender + 5 drops lemon + 3 drops cinnamon; or make your own blend of choice)

Digestive Bitters & Herbs (as needed if overgrowth is moderate-severe, such as AFNG by Byron White or Dysbiocide)

Molybendum (200 mg with meals if overgrowth and dysbiosis is severe)

Liposomal Glutathione (as needed to boost immunity)

Colostrum (additional gut-healing support; Tegricel by Designs for Health)

Natural Anti-histamine (optional)

Daily Schedule: Candida Protocol

Morning Routine

Drink 16 oz. fresh clean lemon water

Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to a shot glass of water to take your morning supplements

Stretch or move your body-5-10 minutes (sun salutations, yoga poses, squats, pushups, something to wake up)

Dry brushing and/or rebounding

Put something good in—a podcast, devotional, meditation, prayer

Set an intention (goal) for the day, and define your TOP 3 priorities (to-dos you want to accomplish)

During the Day

Eat real, nourishing foods

Follow supplement protocol

Take breaks from screens and sitting every 60 minutes (5-10 minutes to walk, stretch)

Move your body (incorporate a variety of fitness, like walking, strength, aerobic and mobility; aim for 30-60 minutes most days)

Evening Routine

Drink herbal tea, like ginger or dandelion. Add in L-Glutamine, colostrum, and/or collagen.

Shut off screens 1-2 hours before bed to “candle down”

Eat 2-3 hours at least before bed

Pray, reflect, meditate and/or stretch

RESOURCES

Shreiner, A. B., Kao, J. Y., & Young, V. B. (2015). The gut microbiome in health and in disease. Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, 31(1), 69–75. http://doi.org/10.1097/MOG.0000000000000139

Quigley, E. M. M. (2013). Gut Bacteria in Health and Disease. Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 9(9), 560–569.

Kumamoto, C. A. (2011). Inflammation and gastrointestinal Candida colonization. Current Opinion in Microbiology, 14(4), 386–391. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.mib.2011.07.015

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How to Get Rid of Candida for Good: 11 Essentials

Candida 101

Candida is a genus of yeast or fungus found in most living organisms. Yeast is essential to for a healthy body—it aids in proper digestion when in normal levels in the body.

In short: Not all forms candida are bad.

Too Much Candida is NOT Normal

Candida “overgrowth” is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide.

The result? A significant dysfunction of body processes and the development of “candida overgrowth.” So, it is important to know more about it and find ways to get rid of candida.

Candida Overgrowth Complications

Over 90,000 people die each year in the U.S. from infections caused by candida because their bodies were too weak to fight the infection. They weren’t able to get rid of candida for good.

Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth

Symptoms of candida overgrowth are non-specific and may be easily mistaken for other health complications or diagnoses. Common symptoms of candida or fungal overgrowth include:

General Symptoms

Fatigue & low energy

Decreased libido

Not feeling “100%” like yourself

GI Symptoms

Bloating, gas

Constipation &/or loose stools

“IBS”

Stomach cramps

Food sensitivities

Cravings for carby, starchy or sugary foods

Carbohydrate intolerances or blood sugar imbalances around meals

Altered appetite (Insatiable appetite or rarely hungry at all)

Systemic Symptoms

Oral Thrush (white, milky coating on tongue)

Vaginal yeast infections (present or past history)

Frequent bladder infections

Menstrual complaints (“bad” PMS)

Hormone imbalances

Acne

Eczema

Psoriasis

Diabetes-like symptoms (hyper and hypoglycemia)

Allergies

Chemical sensitivities

Low immunity

Metabolic imbalances (a “slow” metabolism or unexplained fast metabolism)

Arthritis or joint swelling

Recurrent infections (ear infections, sore throats, etc.)

Mood & Brain Function Symptoms

Low mood or depression

Irritability

Poor concentration

Anxiety

Feeling spacey or “brain fog”

Frequent headaches

Dizziness/loss of balance

How Do You Get Candida Overgrowth?

There is not one cause of candida overgrowth. The yeast imbalance can build for several years prior to the onset of a full blown “candida infection.”

Predisposing factors that may trigger candida overgrowth include:

Being a woman (women are 8 times more likely to experience candida overgrowth than men thanks to estrogen imbalances, and a higher number of antibiotic and oral contraceptive prescriptions) (1)

Antibiotic history and prolonged antibiotic use

Decreased/low stomach acid

Chronic stress (overtraining, lack of sleep, under-eating, circadian rhythm dysfunction)

Drinking lots of coffee (particularly instant and non-organic sources)

Poor food combining (i.e. eating lots of starch and proteins together, eating fruits with complex foods)

Dairy consumption (conventionally raised)

Poor quality proteins (conventionally-raised, antibiotic and hormones administered)

Frequent consumption of moldy or yeast-containing foods (alcohol, cheese, dried fruits, legumes, peanuts)

Nutrient deficiencies

Diets rich in carbohydrates, sugars, industrial seed oils, processed or refined foods

Environmental toxins (toxic hygiene, beauty and cleaning supplies)

Eating foods you are intolerant to

Underlying gut pathologies (i.e. SIBO, parasites, bacteria dysbiosis or imbalance)

Long term medication use

Oral birth control usage

Oral steroid hormone usage

Impaired liver function

Poor immune function

Candida Overgrowth Diagnosis

The two primary markers to diagnosis candida overgrowth include:

A comprehensive stool analysis, demonstrating yeast overgrowth

Higher than normal levels of candida antibodies or antigens in the blood (Candida IgA, IgM, IgG Blood Test)

Candida Overgrowth Diagnosis Doesn’t Exist in Conventional Medicine

Unfortunately, mainstream medicine does not typically recognize candida overgrowth as being a “problem,” nor are most physicians trained to look for it.

Instead, they may look for or diagnosis other symptoms related to candida overgrowth—like blood sugar issues, hormone imbalances, hypothyroidism, anxiety, depression, arthritis and autoimmunity.

Warning: Over-Diagnosis of Candida is a REAL Problem

That said, there is also a problem with over diagnosis of candida—often times without testing—in alternative medicine.

It’s strongly encouraged individuals work with a practitioner who understands the complexities of candida overgrowth (beyond just spitting in a cup).

Treatment: Mainstream Approach

So what to do if you have candida overgrowth?

Google search this answer and you’ll get nearly one million results with different treatment protocols to overcome candida.

Standard treatment in the alternative medicine world typically involves some or all of the following:

Vegetable juice and broth cleanses

Fasting

No sugar, no starch, no fruit “anti-candida diet”

Going “keto” (low carb, high fat)

Popularly marketed candida cleanse systems, supplements and products—with promising results

In other words: many protocols yield only short-term (non-lasting results).

Why?

Three common reasons:

Miss the Big Picture. Unfortunately, many of these protocols fail to take the “bigger picture” into consideration (i.e. other underlying gut pathologies).

Candida Overgrowth Treatment: A Functional Medicine Approach

In the case of candida overgrowth, the yeast overgrowth is the symptom, so a functional medicine approach asks: “What caused this symptom in the first place?”

11 Essentials to Get Rid of Candida Overgrowth (for good)

Test Don’t Guess

Do a 28-Day Gut Reset

Add in Gut Love Habits

Be Mindful of Food Combining

Take Anti-Fungal Herbs

Support Your Liver & Detoxification Pathways

Support Your Lymph & Immune System

Detox Your Lifestyle

Address Stress

Rebuild the Gut

Don’t Obsess

1. Test Don’t Guess

Do you really have candida?

Stool testing is the gold standard for diagnosis. In addition, testing for other underlying, often cooccurring, pathologies or imbalances may be recommended to assess your overall picture of health.

Other forms of testing that may be beneficial include:

Comprehensive Blood Chemistry Analysis:

Organic Acids Testing:

To further assess dysbiosis, an abnormal overgrowth of yeast and bacteria in the intestinal tract.

Food Intolerance Testing:

To measure both IgG and IgA food sensitivities and inflammation present with certain foods.

Hormone & Cortisol Dried Urine and/or Salivary Testing:

To assess cortisol balance and HPA-Axis Dysfunction status (i.e. stress and chronic inflammation).

2. Do a 28-Day Gut Reset (Candida Healing Diet)

Eat This (For the first 21 days, you will eat)

Clean Filtered Water

Organic, Pastured & Grass-fed Meats, Poultry, Lamb, Eggs & Wild-Caught Fish

Homemade Real Bone Broth (not from a carton)

Colorful Low-Starch Veggies (especially Dark leafy Greens)

Low FODMAP Fruits: Lemon, Lime, Green Tipped Bananas, Melon, Berries, Kiwi, Grapefruit

Fresh Herbs & Spices

Sea Salt

Lemon Juice

Apple Cider Vinegar

Herbal Tea & Green Tea

Healthy Plant & Animal Fats

1 Prebiotic Starchy Food/Day (as tolerated) and/or Prebiotic Fiber Supplement (guar gum, citrus pectin, glucomannan)

Not That

Starchy Veggies & Tubers (potatoes, sweet potatoes, plantains, cassava)

High FODMAP Fruits

Industrial Seed Oils (canola, peanut oil, grapeseed oil, Crisco; often in restaurant foods)

Packaged, Processed & Refined Foods

Added Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners, including honey and syrup (monk fruit ok)

Grains (including rice, quinoa)

Minimal Nuts & Seeds (Not advised; if consumed, no more than 1 serving of raw, soaked nuts or nutbutter)

Nightshade Vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant, chili and hot spices)

Mushrooms

Conventional Protein

Pork

Dairy

Coffee

Soy

Legumes (Beans & Peanuts)

7-Day+ Reintroduction

Get the 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for the complete 3-stage nutrition plan and meal ideas.

3. Add in 5 Daily Gut Love Habits

In addition to your 28 Day Gut Reset (Candida Healing) Diet, make sure to include these 5 Daily Gut Love Habits:

Water. Drink half your bodyweight in ounces of water

Apple Cider Vinegar. Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to 2-4 oz. of water with meals

Probiotic & Prebiotic. Take a daily soil-based probiotic and prebiotic fiber

Variety. Eat variety and lots of color (even on a limited diet, don’t eat the same things every day)

Herbal Tea. Sip a daily cup of herbal tea and/or bone broth. Bonus: Add in a gut-lining and repair support, such as L-Glutamine, colostrum or collagen.

Get the 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for a daily schedule to easily incorporate these into your daily routine.

4. Be Mindful of Food Combining

Keep these food combining principles in mind for optimal digestion:

Starches Digest Best with Healthy Fats & Veggies. Starches (such as sweet potatoes and squash), need an alkaline (basic) environment for optimal digestion. If you plan to eat more starch at a meal, eat a light protein, such as fish, turkey or chicken, while emphasizing the colorful veggies and healthy fats like coconut, olives and olive oil, avocado, butter and ghee,

Leafy Greens, Non-Starchy Veggies & Herbs/Spices Go with Everything. You can’t go wrong with eating veggies—especially softened, cooked, and sautéed for those with “gut issues.” Make these the cornerstone of your meals. Steer clear of “hot” nightshade spices (chili powder, cayenne, paprika, etc.) while you heal; opt for fresh herbs, like cilantro, basil, oregano and thyme, as well as spices like cinnamon, turmeric, ginger and garlic.

Drink Water Away from Meals. Water is best consumed apart from foods as not to inhibit digestion.

5. Add in Anti-Fungal Herbs & Gut Boosting Supports

Anti-fungal Herbs

Wormwood

Black Walnut

Grapefruit Extract

Caprylic Acid

Barberry Extract

Olive Extract

Uva Ursi

Cat’s Claw

Goldenseal

Oregano

Oregon Grape

Chinese Gold Thread

Tea Tree Oil

Lavender

Shiitake

Thyme

Lemon

Sage

Ginger

Berberine

Chinese SkullcapBonus: Biofilm Disruptors, in conjunction with anti-fungal herbs, can help bust through the tough-to-break shells of many “bad” bacteria.

6. Support Your Liver for Detoxification

Liver & Detoxification Supports (Herbs & Nutrients)

Herbs, such as:

Milk Thistle

Dandelion

Peppermint

Schizandra

Ginger

Foods:

Beets

Grapefruit

Lemon

Cabbage

Greens

Ginger, Liver or Liver/Beef Tablets, Gentle Green Vegetable Juices

See your 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for how to incorporate these appropriately.

7. Boost Immunity & Lymphatic System

Support your lymph and immune system with some of these essentials:

Compounds:

Resveratrol + Liposomal Curcumin (together)

Glutathione

Amino Acids: N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)

Monolaurin (a derivative of coconut oil to boost the immune system)

Medicinal Herbs

Red Root

Stillingia root

Ocotillo stem

Astragalus

Cleavers

Echinacea

Goldenseal

Devil’s Claw

Calendula

Wild indigo root

Nutrients & Spices/Herbs

Anti-inflammatory Diet, including:

Ginger

Garlic

Turmeric

Clean filtered water

Dark Leafy Greens

Grapefruit & Citrus

Cranberries

Cruciferous Veggies

Wild Caught Fatty Fish

And all other foods on your 28-Day Gut Reset

See your 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for how to incorporate these appropriately.

8. Lifestyle Detox

Ozone &/or Sauna Therapy

Infrared Sauna

Heated/Warmed Yoga

Dry Brushing

Hot-Cold Water Therapy

Active Release Manual Therapy

Acupuncture

Essential Oils

Water or Coffee Enemas

Eliminating Toxins (in food and products you use)

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Breathing & Biofeedback (Like Inner Balance)

9. Address Stress

Some examples of addressing stress may include:

Sleep. Sleeping enough (7-9 hours)

Movement. Cutting back from overtraining or incorporating movement if you’ve had a sedentary lifestyle

Cutting Out Sugar & Sweeteners. Limiting intake of artificial sweeteners and/or sugar to minimal monk fruit, low FODMAP fruits and true green leaf stevia.

Cut Caffeine. High caffeine or poor quality, moldy coffee consumption (instant coffee, Starbucks).

Say No. Stop burning a candle at both ends and saying “yes” to everything.

Limit Environmental Toxin Exposure. Replace plastic water bottles with stainless steel, toss out your toxic beauty, cleaning and hygiene supplies.

10. Rebuild the Gut

Eating 1-2 fermented foods/day, as tolerated (sauerkraut, veggies, kefir, kimchi)

Eating 1-2 prebiotic foods/day, as tolerated (cooked & cooled potatoes, sweet potatoes, green plantains, yuca, taro, asparagus, garlic, legumes, leeks, onions, cooked & cooled rice, artichokes)

Supplementing soil-based probiotics and/or some lactic acid bacteria strains, and pre-biotic fiber.

Continuing with gut healing supports: bone broth, collagen, L-glutamine and/or colostrum. Choose one or more daily.

While probiotics and pre-biotics are also part of your 28 Day Gut Reset and candida nutrition protocol, fermented foods are not recommended,

Get the 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for the complete 3-stage nutrition and supplement plan. This is a great way to get rid of candida.

11. Don’t Obsess

Keep the big picture in mind—you won’t always feel this way. The more you focus on the bigger world, outside the “Will it ever end?” Candida struggle will get you further than you know.

28 Day Gut Reset Diet: Get Rid of Candida

Nutrition Template

Stage 1: Gut Reset Prep (24-48 Hours)

In order to get your body into “reset” mode, it is recommended you take at least 1-2 days prior to jumping in to your 28 Day Gut Reset to get prepped.

During these 24-48 hours, you’ll focus on two things:

1. Get Prepped in the Kitchen.

2. Get Your Supplies.

Locate an infrared sauna or sauna in town to go to

Learn how to dry brush

Read a mind-and-soul-stretching book (my fave)

Book a massage, body work or acupuncture

Learn how to do Biofeedback

Start a mindfulness practice of meditation or journaling

Try hot-cold therapy

Get a rebounder for detoxifying

Pick one or two things you’d like to try over the next 28 days (you don’t have to do it all). The more you are prepared with “tools,” the more fun this 28 Day Gut Reset will be.

Optional 24-48 Hour Liquid-Based Cleanse.

Breakfast

Green smoothie (coconut milk, collagen, avocado, 1/2 green tipped banana, spinach)

Lunch Salad: Canned wild salmon, dark leafy greens, olives, avocado oil mayo, fresh squeezed lemon

Dinner

Bone broth-based soup with chicken & softened veggies (dark leafy greens) Coconut flour “cornbread” muffin with ghee

Snack: Choose one

Additional cup of bone broth

Collagen protein or additive-free protein, shake up in water

Coconut yogurt

Coconut butter (1-2 tbsp)

Melon or Piece of fruit (berries, green apple)

Softened veggies (like carrots or broccoli) with guacamole or Paleo Ranch

Stage 2: Candida Kickoff (21 Days)

For 21 days, you’ll focus on eating nutrient-dense anti-inflammatory foods, and limiting food that feed yeast and pathogenic bacteria, including:

Eat This:

For the first 21 days, you will eat:

Clean Filtered Water

Organic, Pastured & Grass-fed Meats, Poultry, Lamb, Eggs & Wild-Caught Fish

Homemade Real Bone Broth (not from a carton)

Low FODMAP Fruits: Lemon, Lime, Green Tipped Bananas, Melon, Berries, Kiwi, Grapefruit, Green Apples

Fresh Herbs & Spices

Apple Cider Vinegar

Sea Salt

Lemon Juice

Herbal Tea & Green Tea

Healthy Plant & Animal Fats

1 Prebiotic Starchy food/day (as tolerated) and/or Prebiotic Fiber Supplement (guar gum, citrus pectin, glucomannan)

Soil-based Probiotic Supplement

Colorful Low-Starch Veggies including:

Bamboo shoots

Beet

Bok choy

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts (as tolerated)

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Cucumber (including pickles made without sugar)

Dandelion greens

Dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, chard, collards, mesclun, arugula, etc.)

Endive

Green beans

Olives

Lettuce

Onion (as tolerated)

Parsnip

Sea vegetables

Spring onion (green part only)

Sprouts and microgreens (including alfalfa and sunflower)

Summer squash (zucchini, pattypan and yellow squash)

Swiss chard

Tomatoes (fresh, including cherry tomatoes, avoid sauces)

Winter squash (acorn, butternut, pumpkin and spaghetti squash)

Not That

Starchy Veggies & Tubers (potatoes, sweet potatoes, plantains, cassava)—for just 21 days

High sugar fruits (ripe bananas, watermelon, mangos, papayas, pears, plums, cherries, apricots, grapes)

Nightshade Vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant, chili and hot spices)

Mushrooms

Industrial Seed Oils (canola, peanut oil, grapeseed oil, Crisco; often in restaurant foods)

Packaged, Processed & Refined Foods

Minimal Nuts & Seeds (Cause GI inflammation for many people; if consumed, no more than 1 serving of raw, soaked nuts, seed crackers or raw nutbutter)

Conventional Protein

Added Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners, including honey and syrup (monk fruit ok)

Grains (including rice, quinoa, oats, bread, pastas, crackers)

Pork

Dairy

Coffee

Soy

Legumes (Beans & Peanuts)

Stage 3: Reintroduction to Candida Freedom (7+ Days)

Some foods may agree with you just fine, while others are “no gos.” Your body will tell you.

To reintroduce foods, follow this protocol:

1. Pick one food to focus on at a time (ideally, beginning with probiotic and prebiotic foods)

2. Add in a small serving—by itself. Note how you feel.

3. If it agreed with you, try it again the next day, this time a little bit more of a serving if you like. Note how you feel.

4. Eat the food with a meal if desired. Once more note how you feel. 5. Determine “yay” or “nay,” then move on to integrating in another food if you like.

Food Options to Reintroduce

Fermented Foods (sauerkraut, pickled veggies, kefir, kimchi; the goal is 1-2 servings/day)

Variety with veggies

Soaked & dried rice

Variety with fruits (limit to 1-2 servings/day)

Soaked & dried legumes

Soaked & dried raw nuts/seeds

Organic fresh coffee

Pastured pork or organic pork (bacon, roast, etc.)

Grass-fed Yogurt (cow, goat)

Grass-fed Cheese (cow, goat)

Raw honey/pure maple syrup

Sample Weekly Nutrition Plan

Breakfast

Turkey Sausage, Avocado, Sauteed Rainbow Chard in Coconut Oil, Steamed Cauliflower

Leftover Turkey Sausage, Avocado, Collard Greens, Ghee

Coconut Yogurt, Frozen Cranberries, 1-2 tbsp. Sun-butter, 1 Scoop Collagen Protein, Cinnamon & Vanilla

Green Monster Smoothie: Coconut Milk, Additive-Free Protein Powder, 1/2 green-tipped Banana, ½ Avocado, Spinach

Leftover Salmon, Broccoli, Grapefruit

Leftover Butternut Squash Hash: Ground Turkey, Butternut, Spinach, Mushrooms, Ghee, Avocado

AIP-Friendly Banana Pancakes, Turkey Bacon

Lunch

Tuna Salad with Avocado Mayo, Zucchini Chips, Seed Crackers

Turkey Unwich (Collard Green Wrap), Avocado Mayo, Sprouts, Mustard, Roasted Squash

Leftover Crispy Chicken Thighs, 1/2 Cooked & Cooled Purple Sweet Potato, Green Beans, Paleo Ranch

Mixed Greens, Leftover Turkey Meatloaf Slice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Apple Cider Vinegar, Olives, Roasted Beets

Turkey Rollups, Handful Macadamia Nuts, Seaweed Chips, Roasted Yellow Squash

“Bowl”: Butternut Squash, Pulled Chicken, Dark Leafy Greens, Paleo Avocado Mayo

Leftover Taco Meat, Mixed Greens, Summer Squash & Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Paleo Ranch

Dinner

Baked Lemon Cod, Pan-fried Cinnamon Green Plantains, Collard Greens, Coconut Oil

Crispy Chicken Thighs, Purple Sweet Potato, Green Beans in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Ground Turkey Meatloaf, Cauliflower Mash, Sauteed Spinach in Ghee

Herb Crusted Wild Salmon, Roasted Beets, Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Sauteed Spinach in Ghee

Lamb Burger, Roasted Rainbow Carrots, Lemon Garlic Asparagus

“Tacos:” Ground Bison, Collard Green Wrap, Guacamole, Roasted Summer Squash in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tuscan Herb Roasted Whole Chicken, Leftover Rainbow Carrots, Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Candida Healing Supplement Protocol

Note: As always, remember, you cannot supplement your way out of a poor diet, poor gut health or stressful lifestyle.

Initial 28-Days

Pre Breakfast

Biofilm Disruptor (Interfase Plus x 3-4)

12-16 oz. warm lemon water + sea salt

Breakfast

Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp in water)

Anti-Microbial Herbs (GI Synergy by Apex)

Monolaurin (Lauracidin)

Digestive Enzymes

Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil

Short Chain Fatty Acids (Enterovite by Apex Energetics)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Lunch

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Monolaurin (Lauracidin)

Spore Forming Probiotic (Megaspore)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Mid-Day

Biofilm Disruptor (Interfase Plus x 3-4)

Dinner

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Antimicrobial Herbs (GI Synergy)

Monolaurin (Lauracidin)

Prebiotic (1/2-1 tsp) in water

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Before Bed

Soil-Based Probiotic

Herbal Tea, like Chamomile, Dandelion or Ginger with L-Glutamine based Powder (GI-Revive)

Immune & Lymph Boosters:

Liposomal Resveratrol + Liposomal Curcumin

Post 28-Days

Pre Breakfast

Biofilm Disruptor (Interfase Plus x 1-2)

12-16 oz. warm lemon water + sea salt

Breakfast

Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp in water)

Soil-Based Probiotic

Digestive Enzymes

Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil

Short Chain Fatty Acids (Enterovite by Apex Energetics)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Lunch

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Spore Forming Probiotic (Megaspore)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Dinner

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Prebiotic Fiber (1/2-1 tsp) in water

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Before Bed

Soil-Based Probiotic

Herbal Tea, like Chamomile, Dandelion or Ginger with L-Glutamine based Powder (GI-Revive)

Immune & Lymph Boosters:

Liposomal Resveratrol + Liposomal Curcumin

Optional:

Other Probiotics

After your initial 28 days, consider varying your probiotics. Toleration of different probiotics depend on your personal bacterial profile in your gut. Some to consider include:

Best for constipation: Soil based and spore-forming organisms, E. Coli Nissle (MutaFlor), Lactobacillus planetarium (Ideal Bowel Support by Jarrow), Bifidobacteria infantis

Best for loose stools: Soil and spore forming organisms, Saccaromyces boulardii, VSL#3, Elixa

Continue taking your 1 capsule of probiotic 3 times per day in addition to adding in 1-2 fermented foods and prebiotic foods at the end of your initial 28 days.

Essential Oils (nature’s healers)

Rub topical essential oils on abdomen and pulse points (10 drops tea tree Oil + 5 drops oregano oil + 5 drops lavender + 5 drops lemon + 3 drops cinnamon; or make your own blend of choice)

Digestive Bitters & Herbs (as needed if overgrowth is moderate-severe, such as AFNG by Byron White or Dysbiocide)

Molybendum (200 mg with meals if overgrowth and dysbiosis is severe)

Liposomal Glutathione (as needed to boost immunity)

Colostrum (additional gut-healing support; Tegricel by Designs for Health)

Natural Anti-histamine (optional)

Daily Schedule: Candida Protocol

Morning Routine

Drink 16 oz. fresh clean lemon water

Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to a shot glass of water to take your morning supplements

Stretch or move your body-5-10 minutes (sun salutations, yoga poses, squats, pushups, something to wake up)

Dry brushing and/or rebounding

Put something good in—a podcast, devotional, meditation, prayer

Set an intention (goal) for the day, and define your TOP 3 priorities (to-dos you want to accomplish)

During the Day

Eat real, nourishing foods

Follow supplement protocol

Take breaks from screens and sitting every 60 minutes (5-10 minutes to walk, stretch)

Move your body (incorporate a variety of fitness, like walking, strength, aerobic and mobility; aim for 30-60 minutes most days)

Evening Routine

Drink herbal tea, like ginger or dandelion. Add in L-Glutamine, colostrum, and/or collagen.

Shut off screens 1-2 hours before bed to “candle down”

Eat 2-3 hours at least before bed

Pray, reflect, meditate and/or stretch

RESOURCES

Shreiner, A. B., Kao, J. Y., & Young, V. B. (2015). The gut microbiome in health and in disease. Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, 31(1), 69–75. http://doi.org/10.1097/MOG.0000000000000139

Quigley, E. M. M. (2013). Gut Bacteria in Health and Disease. Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 9(9), 560–569.

Kumamoto, C. A. (2011). Inflammation and gastrointestinal Candida colonization. Current Opinion in Microbiology, 14(4), 386–391. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.mib.2011.07.015

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How to Get Rid of Candida for Good: 11 Essentials

Candida 101

Candida is a genus of yeast or fungus found in most living organisms. Yeast is essential to for a healthy body—it aids in proper digestion when in normal levels in the body.

In short: Not all forms candida are bad.

Too Much Candida is NOT Normal

Candida “overgrowth” is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide.

The result? A significant dysfunction of body processes and the development of “candida overgrowth.” So, it is important to know more about it and find ways to get rid of candida.

Candida Overgrowth Complications

Over 90,000 people die each year in the U.S. from infections caused by candida because their bodies were too weak to fight the infection. They weren’t able to get rid of candida for good.

Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth

Symptoms of candida overgrowth are non-specific and may be easily mistaken for other health complications or diagnoses. Common symptoms of candida or fungal overgrowth include:

General Symptoms

Fatigue & low energy

Decreased libido

Not feeling “100%” like yourself

GI Symptoms

Bloating, gas

Constipation &/or loose stools

“IBS”

Stomach cramps

Food sensitivities

Cravings for carby, starchy or sugary foods

Carbohydrate intolerances or blood sugar imbalances around meals

Altered appetite (Insatiable appetite or rarely hungry at all)

Systemic Symptoms

Oral Thrush (white, milky coating on tongue)

Vaginal yeast infections (present or past history)

Frequent bladder infections

Menstrual complaints (“bad” PMS)

Hormone imbalances

Acne

Eczema

Psoriasis

Diabetes-like symptoms (hyper and hypoglycemia)

Allergies

Chemical sensitivities

Low immunity

Metabolic imbalances (a “slow” metabolism or unexplained fast metabolism)

Arthritis or joint swelling

Recurrent infections (ear infections, sore throats, etc.)

Mood & Brain Function Symptoms

Low mood or depression

Irritability

Poor concentration

Anxiety

Feeling spacey or “brain fog”

Frequent headaches

Dizziness/loss of balance

How Do You Get Candida Overgrowth?

There is not one cause of candida overgrowth. The yeast imbalance can build for several years prior to the onset of a full blown “candida infection.”

Predisposing factors that may trigger candida overgrowth include:

Being a woman (women are 8 times more likely to experience candida overgrowth than men thanks to estrogen imbalances, and a higher number of antibiotic and oral contraceptive prescriptions) (1)

Antibiotic history and prolonged antibiotic use

Decreased/low stomach acid

Chronic stress (overtraining, lack of sleep, under-eating, circadian rhythm dysfunction)

Drinking lots of coffee (particularly instant and non-organic sources)

Poor food combining (i.e. eating lots of starch and proteins together, eating fruits with complex foods)

Dairy consumption (conventionally raised)

Poor quality proteins (conventionally-raised, antibiotic and hormones administered)

Frequent consumption of moldy or yeast-containing foods (alcohol, cheese, dried fruits, legumes, peanuts)

Nutrient deficiencies

Diets rich in carbohydrates, sugars, industrial seed oils, processed or refined foods

Environmental toxins (toxic hygiene, beauty and cleaning supplies)

Eating foods you are intolerant to

Underlying gut pathologies (i.e. SIBO, parasites, bacteria dysbiosis or imbalance)

Long term medication use

Oral birth control usage

Oral steroid hormone usage

Impaired liver function

Poor immune function

Candida Overgrowth Diagnosis

The two primary markers to diagnosis candida overgrowth include:

A comprehensive stool analysis, demonstrating yeast overgrowth

Higher than normal levels of candida antibodies or antigens in the blood (Candida IgA, IgM, IgG Blood Test)

Candida Overgrowth Diagnosis Doesn’t Exist in Conventional Medicine

Unfortunately, mainstream medicine does not typically recognize candida overgrowth as being a “problem,” nor are most physicians trained to look for it.

Instead, they may look for or diagnosis other symptoms related to candida overgrowth—like blood sugar issues, hormone imbalances, hypothyroidism, anxiety, depression, arthritis and autoimmunity.

Warning: Over-Diagnosis of Candida is a REAL Problem

That said, there is also a problem with over diagnosis of candida—often times without testing—in alternative medicine.

It’s strongly encouraged individuals work with a practitioner who understands the complexities of candida overgrowth (beyond just spitting in a cup).

Treatment: Mainstream Approach

So what to do if you have candida overgrowth?

Google search this answer and you’ll get nearly one million results with different treatment protocols to overcome candida.

Standard treatment in the alternative medicine world typically involves some or all of the following:

Vegetable juice and broth cleanses

Fasting

No sugar, no starch, no fruit “anti-candida diet”

Going “keto” (low carb, high fat)

Popularly marketed candida cleanse systems, supplements and products—with promising results

In other words: many protocols yield only short-term (non-lasting results).

Why?

Three common reasons:

Miss the Big Picture. Unfortunately, many of these protocols fail to take the “bigger picture” into consideration (i.e. other underlying gut pathologies).

Candida Overgrowth Treatment: A Functional Medicine Approach

In the case of candida overgrowth, the yeast overgrowth is the symptom, so a functional medicine approach asks: “What caused this symptom in the first place?”

11 Essentials to Get Rid of Candida Overgrowth (for good)

Test Don’t Guess

Do a 28-Day Gut Reset

Add in Gut Love Habits

Be Mindful of Food Combining

Take Anti-Fungal Herbs

Support Your Liver & Detoxification Pathways

Support Your Lymph & Immune System

Detox Your Lifestyle

Address Stress

Rebuild the Gut

Don’t Obsess

1. Test Don’t Guess

Do you really have candida?

Stool testing is the gold standard for diagnosis. In addition, testing for other underlying, often cooccurring, pathologies or imbalances may be recommended to assess your overall picture of health.

Other forms of testing that may be beneficial include:

Comprehensive Blood Chemistry Analysis:

Organic Acids Testing:

To further assess dysbiosis, an abnormal overgrowth of yeast and bacteria in the intestinal tract.

Food Intolerance Testing:

To measure both IgG and IgA food sensitivities and inflammation present with certain foods.

Hormone & Cortisol Dried Urine and/or Salivary Testing:

To assess cortisol balance and HPA-Axis Dysfunction status (i.e. stress and chronic inflammation).

2. Do a 28-Day Gut Reset (Candida Healing Diet)

Eat This (For the first 21 days, you will eat)

Clean Filtered Water

Organic, Pastured & Grass-fed Meats, Poultry, Lamb, Eggs & Wild-Caught Fish

Homemade Real Bone Broth (not from a carton)

Colorful Low-Starch Veggies (especially Dark leafy Greens)

Low FODMAP Fruits: Lemon, Lime, Green Tipped Bananas, Melon, Berries, Kiwi, Grapefruit

Fresh Herbs & Spices

Sea Salt

Lemon Juice

Apple Cider Vinegar

Herbal Tea & Green Tea

Healthy Plant & Animal Fats

1 Prebiotic Starchy Food/Day (as tolerated) and/or Prebiotic Fiber Supplement (guar gum, citrus pectin, glucomannan)

Not That

Starchy Veggies & Tubers (potatoes, sweet potatoes, plantains, cassava)

High FODMAP Fruits

Industrial Seed Oils (canola, peanut oil, grapeseed oil, Crisco; often in restaurant foods)

Packaged, Processed & Refined Foods

Added Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners, including honey and syrup (monk fruit ok)

Grains (including rice, quinoa)

Minimal Nuts & Seeds (Not advised; if consumed, no more than 1 serving of raw, soaked nuts or nutbutter)

Nightshade Vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant, chili and hot spices)

Mushrooms

Conventional Protein

Pork

Dairy

Coffee

Soy

Legumes (Beans & Peanuts)

7-Day+ Reintroduction

Get the 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for the complete 3-stage nutrition plan and meal ideas.

3. Add in 5 Daily Gut Love Habits

In addition to your 28 Day Gut Reset (Candida Healing) Diet, make sure to include these 5 Daily Gut Love Habits:

Water. Drink half your bodyweight in ounces of water

Apple Cider Vinegar. Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to 2-4 oz. of water with meals

Probiotic & Prebiotic. Take a daily soil-based probiotic and prebiotic fiber

Variety. Eat variety and lots of color (even on a limited diet, don’t eat the same things every day)

Herbal Tea. Sip a daily cup of herbal tea and/or bone broth. Bonus: Add in a gut-lining and repair support, such as L-Glutamine, colostrum or collagen.

Get the 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for a daily schedule to easily incorporate these into your daily routine.

4. Be Mindful of Food Combining

Keep these food combining principles in mind for optimal digestion:

Starches Digest Best with Healthy Fats & Veggies. Starches (such as sweet potatoes and squash), need an alkaline (basic) environment for optimal digestion. If you plan to eat more starch at a meal, eat a light protein, such as fish, turkey or chicken, while emphasizing the colorful veggies and healthy fats like coconut, olives and olive oil, avocado, butter and ghee,

Leafy Greens, Non-Starchy Veggies & Herbs/Spices Go with Everything. You can’t go wrong with eating veggies—especially softened, cooked, and sautéed for those with “gut issues.” Make these the cornerstone of your meals. Steer clear of “hot” nightshade spices (chili powder, cayenne, paprika, etc.) while you heal; opt for fresh herbs, like cilantro, basil, oregano and thyme, as well as spices like cinnamon, turmeric, ginger and garlic.

Drink Water Away from Meals. Water is best consumed apart from foods as not to inhibit digestion.

5. Add in Anti-Fungal Herbs & Gut Boosting Supports

Anti-fungal Herbs

Wormwood

Black Walnut

Grapefruit Extract

Caprylic Acid

Barberry Extract

Olive Extract

Uva Ursi

Cat’s Claw

Goldenseal

Oregano

Oregon Grape

Chinese Gold Thread

Tea Tree Oil

Lavender

Shiitake

Thyme

Lemon

Sage

Ginger

Berberine

Chinese SkullcapBonus: Biofilm Disruptors, in conjunction with anti-fungal herbs, can help bust through the tough-to-break shells of many “bad” bacteria.

6. Support Your Liver for Detoxification

Liver & Detoxification Supports (Herbs & Nutrients)

Herbs, such as:

Milk Thistle

Dandelion

Peppermint

Schizandra

Ginger

Foods:

Beets

Grapefruit

Lemon

Cabbage

Greens

Ginger, Liver or Liver/Beef Tablets, Gentle Green Vegetable Juices

See your 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for how to incorporate these appropriately.

7. Boost Immunity & Lymphatic System

Support your lymph and immune system with some of these essentials:

Compounds:

Resveratrol + Liposomal Curcumin (together)

Glutathione

Amino Acids: N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)

Monolaurin (a derivative of coconut oil to boost the immune system)

Medicinal Herbs

Red Root

Stillingia root

Ocotillo stem

Astragalus

Cleavers

Echinacea

Goldenseal

Devil’s Claw

Calendula

Wild indigo root

Nutrients & Spices/Herbs

Anti-inflammatory Diet, including:

Ginger

Garlic

Turmeric

Clean filtered water

Dark Leafy Greens

Grapefruit & Citrus

Cranberries

Cruciferous Veggies

Wild Caught Fatty Fish

And all other foods on your 28-Day Gut Reset

See your 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for how to incorporate these appropriately.

8. Lifestyle Detox

Ozone &/or Sauna Therapy

Infrared Sauna

Heated/Warmed Yoga

Dry Brushing

Hot-Cold Water Therapy

Active Release Manual Therapy

Acupuncture

Essential Oils

Water or Coffee Enemas

Eliminating Toxins (in food and products you use)

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Breathing & Biofeedback (Like Inner Balance)

9. Address Stress

Some examples of addressing stress may include:

Sleep. Sleeping enough (7-9 hours)

Movement. Cutting back from overtraining or incorporating movement if you’ve had a sedentary lifestyle

Cutting Out Sugar & Sweeteners. Limiting intake of artificial sweeteners and/or sugar to minimal monk fruit, low FODMAP fruits and true green leaf stevia.

Cut Caffeine. High caffeine or poor quality, moldy coffee consumption (instant coffee, Starbucks).

Say No. Stop burning a candle at both ends and saying “yes” to everything.

Limit Environmental Toxin Exposure. Replace plastic water bottles with stainless steel, toss out your toxic beauty, cleaning and hygiene supplies.

10. Rebuild the Gut

Eating 1-2 fermented foods/day, as tolerated (sauerkraut, veggies, kefir, kimchi)

Eating 1-2 prebiotic foods/day, as tolerated (cooked & cooled potatoes, sweet potatoes, green plantains, yuca, taro, asparagus, garlic, legumes, leeks, onions, cooked & cooled rice, artichokes)

Supplementing soil-based probiotics and/or some lactic acid bacteria strains, and pre-biotic fiber.

Continuing with gut healing supports: bone broth, collagen, L-glutamine and/or colostrum. Choose one or more daily.

While probiotics and pre-biotics are also part of your 28 Day Gut Reset and candida nutrition protocol, fermented foods are not recommended,

Get the 28-Day Gut Reset Candida Healing protocol for the complete 3-stage nutrition and supplement plan. This is a great way to get rid of candida.

11. Don’t Obsess

Keep the big picture in mind—you won’t always feel this way. The more you focus on the bigger world, outside the “Will it ever end?” Candida struggle will get you further than you know.

28 Day Gut Reset Diet: Get Rid of Candida

Nutrition Template

Stage 1: Gut Reset Prep (24-48 Hours)

In order to get your body into “reset” mode, it is recommended you take at least 1-2 days prior to jumping in to your 28 Day Gut Reset to get prepped.

During these 24-48 hours, you’ll focus on two things:

1. Get Prepped in the Kitchen.

2. Get Your Supplies.

Locate an infrared sauna or sauna in town to go to

Learn how to dry brush

Read a mind-and-soul-stretching book (my fave)

Book a massage, body work or acupuncture

Learn how to do Biofeedback

Start a mindfulness practice of meditation or journaling

Try hot-cold therapy

Get a rebounder for detoxifying

Pick one or two things you’d like to try over the next 28 days (you don’t have to do it all). The more you are prepared with “tools,” the more fun this 28 Day Gut Reset will be.

Optional 24-48 Hour Liquid-Based Cleanse.

Breakfast

Green smoothie (coconut milk, collagen, avocado, 1/2 green tipped banana, spinach)

Lunch Salad: Canned wild salmon, dark leafy greens, olives, avocado oil mayo, fresh squeezed lemon

Dinner

Bone broth-based soup with chicken & softened veggies (dark leafy greens) Coconut flour “cornbread” muffin with ghee

Snack: Choose one

Additional cup of bone broth

Collagen protein or additive-free protein, shake up in water

Coconut yogurt

Coconut butter (1-2 tbsp)

Melon or Piece of fruit (berries, green apple)

Softened veggies (like carrots or broccoli) with guacamole or Paleo Ranch

Stage 2: Candida Kickoff (21 Days)

For 21 days, you’ll focus on eating nutrient-dense anti-inflammatory foods, and limiting food that feed yeast and pathogenic bacteria, including:

Eat This:

For the first 21 days, you will eat:

Clean Filtered Water

Organic, Pastured & Grass-fed Meats, Poultry, Lamb, Eggs & Wild-Caught Fish

Homemade Real Bone Broth (not from a carton)

Low FODMAP Fruits: Lemon, Lime, Green Tipped Bananas, Melon, Berries, Kiwi, Grapefruit, Green Apples

Fresh Herbs & Spices

Apple Cider Vinegar

Sea Salt

Lemon Juice

Herbal Tea & Green Tea

Healthy Plant & Animal Fats

1 Prebiotic Starchy food/day (as tolerated) and/or Prebiotic Fiber Supplement (guar gum, citrus pectin, glucomannan)

Soil-based Probiotic Supplement

Colorful Low-Starch Veggies including:

Bamboo shoots

Beet

Bok choy

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts (as tolerated)

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Cucumber (including pickles made without sugar)

Dandelion greens

Dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, chard, collards, mesclun, arugula, etc.)

Endive

Green beans

Olives

Lettuce

Onion (as tolerated)

Parsnip

Sea vegetables

Spring onion (green part only)

Sprouts and microgreens (including alfalfa and sunflower)

Summer squash (zucchini, pattypan and yellow squash)

Swiss chard

Tomatoes (fresh, including cherry tomatoes, avoid sauces)

Winter squash (acorn, butternut, pumpkin and spaghetti squash)

Not That

Starchy Veggies & Tubers (potatoes, sweet potatoes, plantains, cassava)—for just 21 days

High sugar fruits (ripe bananas, watermelon, mangos, papayas, pears, plums, cherries, apricots, grapes)

Nightshade Vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant, chili and hot spices)

Mushrooms

Industrial Seed Oils (canola, peanut oil, grapeseed oil, Crisco; often in restaurant foods)

Packaged, Processed & Refined Foods

Minimal Nuts & Seeds (Cause GI inflammation for many people; if consumed, no more than 1 serving of raw, soaked nuts, seed crackers or raw nutbutter)

Conventional Protein

Added Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners, including honey and syrup (monk fruit ok)

Grains (including rice, quinoa, oats, bread, pastas, crackers)

Pork

Dairy

Coffee

Soy

Legumes (Beans & Peanuts)

Stage 3: Reintroduction to Candida Freedom (7+ Days)

Some foods may agree with you just fine, while others are “no gos.” Your body will tell you.

To reintroduce foods, follow this protocol:

1. Pick one food to focus on at a time (ideally, beginning with probiotic and prebiotic foods)

2. Add in a small serving—by itself. Note how you feel.

3. If it agreed with you, try it again the next day, this time a little bit more of a serving if you like. Note how you feel.

4. Eat the food with a meal if desired. Once more note how you feel. 5. Determine “yay” or “nay,” then move on to integrating in another food if you like.

Food Options to Reintroduce

Fermented Foods (sauerkraut, pickled veggies, kefir, kimchi; the goal is 1-2 servings/day)

Variety with veggies

Soaked & dried rice

Variety with fruits (limit to 1-2 servings/day)

Soaked & dried legumes

Soaked & dried raw nuts/seeds

Organic fresh coffee

Pastured pork or organic pork (bacon, roast, etc.)

Grass-fed Yogurt (cow, goat)

Grass-fed Cheese (cow, goat)

Raw honey/pure maple syrup

Sample Weekly Nutrition Plan

Breakfast

Turkey Sausage, Avocado, Sauteed Rainbow Chard in Coconut Oil, Steamed Cauliflower

Leftover Turkey Sausage, Avocado, Collard Greens, Ghee

Coconut Yogurt, Frozen Cranberries, 1-2 tbsp. Sun-butter, 1 Scoop Collagen Protein, Cinnamon & Vanilla

Green Monster Smoothie: Coconut Milk, Additive-Free Protein Powder, 1/2 green-tipped Banana, ½ Avocado, Spinach

Leftover Salmon, Broccoli, Grapefruit

Leftover Butternut Squash Hash: Ground Turkey, Butternut, Spinach, Mushrooms, Ghee, Avocado

AIP-Friendly Banana Pancakes, Turkey Bacon

Lunch

Tuna Salad with Avocado Mayo, Zucchini Chips, Seed Crackers

Turkey Unwich (Collard Green Wrap), Avocado Mayo, Sprouts, Mustard, Roasted Squash

Leftover Crispy Chicken Thighs, 1/2 Cooked & Cooled Purple Sweet Potato, Green Beans, Paleo Ranch

Mixed Greens, Leftover Turkey Meatloaf Slice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Apple Cider Vinegar, Olives, Roasted Beets

Turkey Rollups, Handful Macadamia Nuts, Seaweed Chips, Roasted Yellow Squash

“Bowl”: Butternut Squash, Pulled Chicken, Dark Leafy Greens, Paleo Avocado Mayo

Leftover Taco Meat, Mixed Greens, Summer Squash & Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Paleo Ranch

Dinner

Baked Lemon Cod, Pan-fried Cinnamon Green Plantains, Collard Greens, Coconut Oil

Crispy Chicken Thighs, Purple Sweet Potato, Green Beans in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Ground Turkey Meatloaf, Cauliflower Mash, Sauteed Spinach in Ghee

Herb Crusted Wild Salmon, Roasted Beets, Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Sauteed Spinach in Ghee

Lamb Burger, Roasted Rainbow Carrots, Lemon Garlic Asparagus

“Tacos:” Ground Bison, Collard Green Wrap, Guacamole, Roasted Summer Squash in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tuscan Herb Roasted Whole Chicken, Leftover Rainbow Carrots, Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Candida Healing Supplement Protocol

Note: As always, remember, you cannot supplement your way out of a poor diet, poor gut health or stressful lifestyle.

Initial 28-Days

Pre Breakfast

Biofilm Disruptor (Interfase Plus x 3-4)

12-16 oz. warm lemon water + sea salt

Breakfast

Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp in water)

Anti-Microbial Herbs (GI Synergy by Apex)

Monolaurin (Lauracidin)

Digestive Enzymes

Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil

Short Chain Fatty Acids (Enterovite by Apex Energetics)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Lunch

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Monolaurin (Lauracidin)

Spore Forming Probiotic (Megaspore)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Mid-Day

Biofilm Disruptor (Interfase Plus x 3-4)

Dinner

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Antimicrobial Herbs (GI Synergy)

Monolaurin (Lauracidin)

Prebiotic (1/2-1 tsp) in water

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Before Bed

Soil-Based Probiotic

Herbal Tea, like Chamomile, Dandelion or Ginger with L-Glutamine based Powder (GI-Revive)

Immune & Lymph Boosters:

Liposomal Resveratrol + Liposomal Curcumin

Post 28-Days

Pre Breakfast

Biofilm Disruptor (Interfase Plus x 1-2)

12-16 oz. warm lemon water + sea salt

Breakfast

Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp in water)

Soil-Based Probiotic

Digestive Enzymes

Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil

Short Chain Fatty Acids (Enterovite by Apex Energetics)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Lunch

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Spore Forming Probiotic (Megaspore)

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Dinner

HCL or Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp)

Digestive Enzymes

Prebiotic Fiber (1/2-1 tsp) in water

Liver Nutrient Support (Bilemin by Apex Enegetics)

Multi-Nutrient Support with Biotin (Metabolic Synergy by Designs for Health, or ClearVite by Apex Energetics)

Before Bed

Soil-Based Probiotic

Herbal Tea, like Chamomile, Dandelion or Ginger with L-Glutamine based Powder (GI-Revive)

Immune & Lymph Boosters:

Liposomal Resveratrol + Liposomal Curcumin

Optional:

Other Probiotics

After your initial 28 days, consider varying your probiotics. Toleration of different probiotics depend on your personal bacterial profile in your gut. Some to consider include:

Best for constipation: Soil based and spore-forming organisms, E. Coli Nissle (MutaFlor), Lactobacillus planetarium (Ideal Bowel Support by Jarrow), Bifidobacteria infantis

Best for loose stools: Soil and spore forming organisms, Saccaromyces boulardii, VSL#3, Elixa

Continue taking your 1 capsule of probiotic 3 times per day in addition to adding in 1-2 fermented foods and prebiotic foods at the end of your initial 28 days.

Essential Oils (nature’s healers)

Rub topical essential oils on abdomen and pulse points (10 drops tea tree Oil + 5 drops oregano oil + 5 drops lavender + 5 drops lemon + 3 drops cinnamon; or make your own blend of choice)

Digestive Bitters & Herbs (as needed if overgrowth is moderate-severe, such as AFNG by Byron White or Dysbiocide)

Molybendum (200 mg with meals if overgrowth and dysbiosis is severe)

Liposomal Glutathione (as needed to boost immunity)

Colostrum (additional gut-healing support; Tegricel by Designs for Health)

Natural Anti-histamine (optional)

Daily Schedule: Candida Protocol

Morning Routine

Drink 16 oz. fresh clean lemon water

Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to a shot glass of water to take your morning supplements

Stretch or move your body-5-10 minutes (sun salutations, yoga poses, squats, pushups, something to wake up)

Dry brushing and/or rebounding

Put something good in—a podcast, devotional, meditation, prayer

Set an intention (goal) for the day, and define your TOP 3 priorities (to-dos you want to accomplish)

During the Day

Eat real, nourishing foods

Follow supplement protocol

Take breaks from screens and sitting every 60 minutes (5-10 minutes to walk, stretch)

Move your body (incorporate a variety of fitness, like walking, strength, aerobic and mobility; aim for 30-60 minutes most days)

Evening Routine

Drink herbal tea, like ginger or dandelion. Add in L-Glutamine, colostrum, and/or collagen.

Shut off screens 1-2 hours before bed to “candle down”

Eat 2-3 hours at least before bed

Pray, reflect, meditate and/or stretch

RESOURCES

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How Did President Trump Do on His Physical? Its Complicated

The numbers don’t lie, unless they do. After much resistance and under increasing pressure, President Trump’s White House this week allowed Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson, the White House doctor, to release results from a physical examination.

How’d Trump do? Well, that’s tricky to answer. Trump’s opposition and the media have been asking two fundamentally impolite questions for years: Is he fat? And is he nuts? As a candidate and as president, Trump has accused his opponents of mental and physical illness. Normal presidencies tend to release medical records to journalists who cover that beat. But last year wasn’t a normal campaign, and this hasn’t been a normal presidency.

Whether the president is healthy has consequences on the stability of the nation, but that knowledge has been hard to come by. Complicating things further, the answers to those impolite but salient questions aren’t, it turns out, straightforward—for anyone, not just a president.

At a long press briefing on Tuesday, Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson ran down the numbers and took some squirmy questions. Trump, 71 years old, is 6 feet and 3 inches tall, Jackson said, and weighs 239 pounds. That’s … convenient. Doctors have a suite of responses teed up for an overweight man in his 70s, but those numbers muddy the swamp. Apparently Trump reported a height of 6’2” at one point, but the most recent height and weight give him a Body Mass Index just one tick below “obese.” Medically speaking, the president is merely quite overweight. (If you believe the numbers Jackson gave, that is. If you don’t, we’re basically done here, because there’s nothing else to evaluate.)

This week’s issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, by coincidence, dedicates an entire special section to obesity. Its point is that those rigid standards for BMI might not tell the whole story. It might be possible, for example, to be obese, BMI-wise, but still have good cardiorespiratory fitness; conversely, someone with low CRF might be more likely to face health problems than someone with obesity. Physical activity levels and other factors confound all the data, as does age. “It’s definitely a work in progress,” says Catherine Forest, medical director at Stanford Health Care in Los Altos. “The determination is based somewhat on body mass index, but it’s more complicated. If you have elevated cholesterol and you have diabetes, your risk is multiplied. If you smoke cigarettes, your risk is multiplied. If you don’t exercise, it’s multiplied.”

OK, good questions there. The president doesn’t smoke, doesn’t drink alcohol, and he doesn’t have diabetes—Jackson reported his hemoglobin A1c, a measurement of blood sugar, as 5 percent. That’s in the normal range. Trump’s blood pressure and heart rate are in the normal range, too. The president’s EKG and heart function were normal, and tests also showed that Trump’s carotid artery had no blockage.

But: The president by most accounts doesn’t exercise—playing golf three times a week doesn’t count if you ride the cart. And his cholesterol, especially the cardiovascular disease marker low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, is above 140 even though he takes a statin drug to lower it every day. He also takes a daily low dose of aspirin, also thought to be protective of the heart. His cardiac calcium level was high, a risk factor for coronary artery disease that freaked out a few cardiologists. Jackson said the president had “nonclinical coronary atherosclerosis.” Other physicians said, basically, wait what now?

The key to figuring this out, probably, is to not get too obsessed with the technical distinction between “overweight” and “obese.” That’s a public health-type way of distinguishing among populations. But we’re not talking about a population here. “I would think that if he’s close to a BMI of 30, he probably has a significant amount of excess fat,” says Xavier Pi-Sunyer, an endocrinologist at Columbia University and co-director of the New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center. “The question is, is his excess fat subcutaneous, or does he have a lot of intra-abdominal, intramuscular adipose fat? Those are significantly more dangerous.”

In other words, if all your fat is just underneath your skin, OK, maybe that’s cool. But if it’s around your vital organs and gunking up your liver, that’s not cool. “If you want to be more personalized, you probably want to do a few more studies to see where the fat is in the individual,” Pi-Sunyer says. That’d probably mean an MRI, which Jackson didn’t mention.

Cardiovascular health was only part of what Jackson tested. He performed, controversially among the Twitterati, a test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. It looks dumb—a series of very basic questions, like, “can you tell which one is a lion and which is an elephant,” or “draw ten minutes to 11 on a blank clock face.” Kindergarten stuff (here’s a PDF), and Trump aced it.

To be clear, though, the point of an assessment like this one or the “mini-cog” some physicians use is to check basics, not evaluate whether someone is qualified to be president. The MoCA is a screening test—you do it to see if a person needs more testing later. “That test is specifically looking for certain types of cognitive dysfunction. It doesn’t test for depression or other kinds of mental health disorders,” says Joseph Ouslander, a geriatrician at the Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University and executive editor of the Journal of the American Geriatric Society.

Even if a MoCA shows mild impairment, Ouslander says he might not do anything for six months or a year, or he’d wait to see if a patient or family members complained about memory lapses or other problems. (It’s like invoking the 25th Amendment, except for family dinners.) That might not be ideal. “Actually, executive function is one of the first things that’s in decline with dementia,” says Forest. “Their memory might be OK, but their ability to make good decisions is in disrepair.”

Which does hint at a bit of a then-what. Washington conventional wisdom remains that Ronald Reagan was suffering symptoms of cognitive decline in the later years of his presidency, and was protected by his staff and his wife. No doctor or medical records have confirmed that, but even the existence of the rumor hints at the degree to which a committed White House could deal with a medically compromised president. After all, Woodrow Wilson’s wife Edith became de facto president after he suffered a stroke—though it’s hard to imagine that sort of breach of constitutional succession today.

By Jackson’s account, the president got a more than full work-up. He had a colonoscopy in 2013 that was normal—no polyps—which means that no doctor needs to go near the orifice with which the president has indicated some familiarity until 2023. His neurological screens were normal, but Jackson didn't say if he'd looked at Trump's gait and balance, but the president did get all his recommended vaccinations. The kind of screening questions that Forest and Ouslander might ask on a wellness visit about depression, connection to family and friends, elder abuse, or help with shopping or finances seem non-operative for a POTUS.