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- Candida and eye floaters?
by aviator
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Hi Dr. Jeff, ... I started to develop eye floaters two years ago at the same time that my BP started going up to 140/90 and a few weeks after taking Latero Flora for my suspected Candida. The problem has gotten worse and my vision is clutered with many floaters. I have heard that Candida can cause eye floaters, is this realy true? Thanks [End]
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- Is Candida contagious?
by redwagon
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I have severe systematic Candida and was wondering if my son was exposed to my saliva somehow if he could get sick? ... Also can severe candida happen without another disease agent? [End]
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- Re: Is Candida contagious?
by Dr.Jeff
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There are several variables that have to take place for someone to pass fungal candida onto someone else. Most people already have the yeast form in their bodies, and this is common in the oral cavity. So while one person could swap the normal yeast form with another form, the problematic fungal form is another story. Their immune system would have to be deficient in order to for the fungal candida to take hold, and bacteria in the mouth would also have to be diminished. If it did take hold in the mouth, then the ability of the fungal form to spread throughout the body would be affected by ...
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- Re: Is Candida contagious?
by lightstream
14 h
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I’m somewhat certain it’s contagious through anal sex. [End]
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- A couple of questions before I start the Mccombs Plan
by bigspence1988
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Hi Dr. McCombs, I just got my complete set of McCombs plan supplements in the mail the other day. Im Super excited to start the plan. Im starting it at the end of next week and had a couple of questions I was hoping you could clarify for me. ... ... Eggs- I was glad to see them on the plan. Can you eat 2-8 whole eggs a day or is that going overboard? ... ... Frozen fruits and vegetables- are they okay on the plan? ... ... Almond milk- can this be added back in the diet after two months, or does it fall under the dairy category? ... ... Brown rice- can you eat cooked brown rice cold? Like if you cooked it, p ...
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- Re: A couple of questions before I start the Mccombs Plan
by Dr.Jeff
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Eggs- I was glad to see them on the plan. Can you eat 2-8 whole eggs a day or is that going overboard? ... THAT’S NOT A PROBLEM. ... ... Frozen fruits and vegetables- are they okay on the plan? ... THIS CAN GET A LITTLE TRICKY IF YOU’RE BUYING THEM FROM THE STORE. THERE MIGHT BE SUGAR IN THE PACKAGE, EVEN THOUGH IT’S NOT ON THE LABEL OF INGREDIENTS. FRUIT CAN BE WASHED WITH SUGAR WATER. I’VE SEEN THIS FROZEN BLUEBERRIES. THERE’S NO PROBLEM TO FREEZING YOUR OWN FRUIT. ... ... Almond milk- can this be added back in the diet after two months, or does it fall under the dairy category? ... IT WOULD BE UNDER THE ...
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- sphincter at top of stomach out of place
by JustBeMadness
35 h
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hey dr. jeff. awhile back i had this problem that food didn’t feel like it was going in to the right tube rightat the top of my stomach, near the solar plexus. this was confirmed when one time i was drinking cold water and you could acutally see condensation on the surface of my stomach in a line going down where the water missed. since then i’ve been doing this massage like technique i found out about that helps. acupuncture also helps. however, this hasn’t gone away and it makes it very difficult to eat as much food as i want since over eating irritates it. i think the constipation also ...
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- Re: sphincter at top of stomach out of place
by Dr.Jeff
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The lower esophageal shincter (LES) is where the esophagus empties into the stomach and is responsible for keeping stomach contents from passing back up into the esophagus (reflux). The esophagus passes through the diaphragm and the LES is located below this point. Sometimes the LES and stomach can protrude up through the diaphragm and get stuck. This is a hiatal hernia. This will usually lead to refluxing of stomach contents back up into the esophagus. Many Chiropractors know how to adjust this hiatal hernia condition to pull the stomach and lower esophagus back down. ... A condition called ...
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- Register now for Live Q&A with The Candida Expert
by McCombsPlan
56 h
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Sign up now to participate in the first Live webcast with Dr. Jeffrey McCombs, The Candida Expert: ... ... http://www.mccombsplan.com/new/webcast_signup/index.php ... ... Saturday November 21, 2009 ... 10:00 am Pacific / 1:00 pm Eastern ... Cost: Free! ... ... Dr. McCombs will be answering all of your questions about Candida and its effects on the body. You may call in to the webcast at 1-888-236-7780, or submit your question when you register for the webcast: ... ... http://www.mccombsplan.com/new/webcast_signup/index.php ... ... We look forward to receiving your questions! ... The McCombs Plan Staff
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- Sauerkraut?
by redwagon
57 h
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Susun Weed says eat fermented food for candida like homemade beer,kimchi,kefir,yogurt.The theory is good bacteria gives candida some competition. ... So I ate sauerkraut made out of salt and cabbage. ... It literally burned my head. ... I don’t think this was a good reaction. ... My body is extremely acidic. ... Although I love to eat yobaby yogurt. ... Please tell me your thoughts on sauerkraut? ... Yogurt? ... And vitamin D3 tabs? [End]
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- Re: Sauerkraut?
by telluride
57 h
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Agree on all except the homeade beer...that is nonsense [End]
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- Re: Sauerkraut?
by Dr.Jeff
51 h
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The vitamin D should be okay. I don’t recommend fermented foods on the McCombs Plan, as I haven’t found this to work well. The digestive tract should be acidic, so the foods shouldn’t create a negative effect as far as their acid content is concerned. ... Dairy products can create an allergic reaction, so I remove those from the diet until later in the Plan. Most yogurts don’t have good quantities of live bacteria in them. [End]
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- Bacterial infection in large and small intestines, how to treat?
by nonmoi
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Hello dr Jeff, ... ... I’ve finally sorted out the problems of intestinal inflammation. It is not due to stomach acid, or etc. But it is a bacterial infection in the large and small intestines. ... ... I have tried Chinese herbal medicines, GSE (very large doses), to no avail. It does repress the symptoms a little, but not enough and also if I stop, then the infection comes back raging. ... ... I am hesitant to take antibiotics, because if the massive candida infection. I know they prescribe XIfaxan for bacterial dysbiosis in the small intestines. ... ... So I don’t know what I could take. Would you have any ...
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- BBB Question
by Minxie
63 h
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Dr. Jeff, ... ... I have been following the BBB protocol except recently I substituted grape seed ”complex” for grape seed extract. The complex only contained 50 mg grape seed extract, contained 15 mcg selenium and other ”antioxidants” (citrus bioflavonoids, green tea, billberry). I noticed that my sleep has gotten much worse now (chronic insomnia). Could it be because of this substitution? Thank you for your anticipated response. ... ... -Yvette [End]
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- Re: BBB Question
by Dr.Jeff
55 h
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I’m not sure why that would go the other way. It could be the green tea extract. With Grape seed extract, I usually recommend a larger amount of 300-400mg a day. Are you using the bilberry extract from Gaia at 20drops twice a day and Ginko at 10 drops twice a day? [End]
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- Re: BBB Question
by Minxie
38 h
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I’m using the Billberry extract as directed, but the ginko I am only using 5 drops twice a day. I just can’t afford all of these supplements. The grape seed extract, I’m taking 100 mg twice a day, because again, I cannot afford to take more. Your comments are welcomed. Thanks, Dr. Jeff. ... [End]
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- Re: BBB Question
by Minxie
38 h
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Dr. Jeff, If you reiterate to me the importance of taking these supplements, I guess I’ll have to find a way to afford them. But if the levels I’m already taking are okay (20 drops billberry twice a day, 5 drops ginkgo twice a daily 100 mg pycogenol daily, 100 mg grape seed extract twice a day, and 500 mg GABA), please let me know. Thank you. ... ... --Yvette [End]
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- Re: BBB Question
by Dr.Jeff
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Those are fine. I understood that you weren’t taking the pycnogenol and were taking the grape seed extract instead. The 5 drops of ginko instead of 10 will work fine. At some point, you could probably let the grape seed extract go and just continue with the pycnogenol. [End]
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- a few questions
by natalia88
4 days
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i just been diagonsed with pancratitits and i now know why i cant digest fats i dont drink never have for years and i dont think i have gallstones i tried saurkraut it made me have bad diarhea infact i had 14 bowel movements when i tried it and my pancras/stomach really hurt ... do u know of any other causes to pancratitis?been having paisn under my ribs for years now and pain in left hand side just thought it was my hernia do u think a liver test would still help? ... also i get itchy feet and ears could this be connected to my pancras digestion?every time i take probtics they increase my panc ...
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- Re: a few questions
by Dr.Jeff
4 days
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Given the history that you’ve shared from the past and the continued problem with fats, I would look for gallstones. Bile is mostly responsible for breaking down fats. Bile flows from the liver through the hepatic duct and from the gall bladder through the cystic duct. These join to form the common bile duct. This is joined by the pancreatic duct and passes through the sphincter of Oddi into the small intestine. A gallstone blocking the sphincter of Oddi can cause pancreatitis and liver/gall bladder problems. A doctor should have screened you for gallstones if you ended up in the hospital ...
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- Re: a few questions
by natalia88
4 days
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im waiting now for the hospital to ring me to arrange for a ultrasound to be done i get so bloated in my upper adomen and have terribil wind with fats ive been like this for a long time i also read that antibtics can cause pancratitis do u know of any causes?If the ultrasound dsnt show anything should i do the liver test?i just wanna get better u know im very run down with this i cant eat fish anymore as protein gives me terribil pain i really thought i had candida or paratites but i never get die off so im confused although im very senstive to sugar i have been since childhood i only use ...
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- Re: a few questions
by Dr.Jeff
4 days
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Definitely check the liver levels also. That should be done to screen out liver/gall bladder dysfunction. [End]
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- Re: a few questions
by natalia88
4 days
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the liver tests never show anything i mean blood tests that they checked at the hospital they just showed high enyzmes in my pancras do u think the liver funtion test that people do wheir u take paractomol and coffee to check pathways ect of the liver would be a better?i mean the private ones people do on here when doctors blood tests show nothing i do get right sided pain to sumtimes to with the pancras attacks [End]
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- Re: a few questions
by Dr.Jeff
4 days
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The ultrasound exam is usually the most reliable test. [End]
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- Re: a few questions
by natalia88
70 h
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ok il let u know after i had ultrasound what they said [End]
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- Re: a few questions
by Dr.Jeff
59 h
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Make sure that they check the pancreatic duct, sphincter of Oddi, and do a good inspection of the biliary tree. [End]
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- Re: a few questions
by natalia88
46 h
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can they do all this on a ultrasound then ?i was told its only to check for gallstones [End]
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- Re: a few questions
by Dr.Jeff
41 h
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They usually check this, but it can be a good idea to make sure that they don’t skip over the pancreatic duct and sphincter of Oddi. [End]
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- Re: a few questions
by Js.mom
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3 Ultra sounds, and a catscan didn’t show anything for me, although blood tests continued to show elevated liver enzymes and chronic pain in the liver/gallbladder area. ... ... A Hida Scan is what finally showed I didn’t have any gallstones in the gallbladder..but it was only functioning at 5% capacity. It would show the biliary system, and show if there is a blockage from a gallstone (the most likely cause of pancreatitis). I would ask for it for a more accurate test. Most times, only calcified gallstones show up on an ultra sound. ... ... Pancreatitis, can be a serious issue, because the pancrea ...
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- Dry Heat vs Steam Sauna for Candida
by redwagon
5 days
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After taking 2 weeks of zithromax and doxycycline ... I have developed severe candida. ... have mushroom mouth ... calcifications in neck ... ear pain ... greasy reddish skin ... bone pain ... insomnia ... Took antibiotics for lung infection which I thought was ... Valley Fever since got sick after being in Arizona. ... Tested negative for crytococci. ... Does steam sauna help more than dry heat? ... I tried a regular dry sauna and couldn’t sweat. ... Very difficult to sweat, all my pores are plugged. ... Feels like I have AIDS. ... Got tested for mycoplasma fermantans,not in yet. ... Please help.
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- Re: Dry Heat vs Steam Sauna for Candida
by JustBeMadness
4 days
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i’m not the expert on this but before i found out i had candida i realized i had a toxic liver (probably caused by the candida). i bought a sauna and could hardly sweat at all. doing a liver cleansing regimen helped me a lot with that. hope this helps [End]
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- Re: Dry Heat vs Steam Sauna for Candida
by Dr.Jeff
4 days
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Steam may work better for some people, but it’s probably a process of getting your sweat glands to function properly again. You can try steam and after 2 or 3 weeks, you may be able to do a dry sauna. Either way, heating up the body will increase detoxification through the lungs for several hours afterwards. If the skin is greasy, this can play a part in clogging pores. ... From your symptoms, it does seem as though your immune system isn’t working like it should and so may be some type of an acquired immune deficiency syndrome, but not one necessarily due to HIV. Antibiotics can create immun ...
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- hives/yeast die off?
by allnew
6 days
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Two days ago I started a new product call Qviana. It is a probiotic. Today I broke out in hives and wonder if it is a reaction to the die off of yeast. Should I keep taking the probiotic and work the dead yeast through my system? If continuing the product will clear the yeast I will try to suffer through the hives. Anyone who may have had similar reaction any info would be helpful. [End]
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- Re: hives/yeast die off?
by Dr.Jeff
6 days
38
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If your probiotic is killing yeast, you should reconsider what you’re taking. Probiotics alone aren’t enough to eliminate fungal candida. Even probiotics and a food plan wouldn’t work. You have to balance several factors within the digestive tract and immune system. Probiotics can drive an immune response of either TH1 cells or TH2 cells. It could be that your probiotics are creating an immune response. [End]
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- Exfoliative Cheilitis
by JohnK2009
7 days
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Hi, ... ... Will this plan help with Exfoliative Cheilitis? I have read that it is fungal related. Symptoms are burning red itchy cracked peeling lips. If so, is there anything that can be done to heal the lips while starting the plan? ... ... I suspect I have candida, cause I have some symptoms including white tongue. ... ... Sincerly, ... John K ... [End]
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- Re: Exfoliative Cheilitis
by Dr.Jeff
6 days
41
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Cheilitis has been related to fungal candida and B vitamin deficiencies - B2, B3, B6, and B12. Fungal candida is also associated with abnormal tissue flora and a lack of the beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract that helps to synthesize those B vitamins. You can also apply a topical ointment. Virgin coconut oil mixed with a couple of drops of lavender oil can help to eliminate fungus in the skin. Some people have also used 2 drops of lavender oil mixed in with 1/2 a teaspoon of virgin coconut oil for thrush of the tongue. [End]
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- Does candida cause AIDS?
by #69747
7 days
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Does candida cause AIDS? [End]
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- No...
by imaxfli
7 days
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..it doesn’t...AIDS can cause a Candida Imbalance. [End]
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- Re: No...
by Dr.Jeff
6 days
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What about antibiotics causing both? [End]
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- "Causing"...
by imaxfli
6 days
36
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Antibiotics wouldn’t ”cause’ AIDS, they could weaken your immune system, so if exposed you could get it easier maybe. Yes, Antibiotics cause Candida. [End]
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- Re: "Causing"...
by Dr.Jeff
5 days
36
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If anything, the answer would be equal or the other way around. I’m not aware of any recent research where antibiotics directly caused fungal candida. Older research showed that tetracycline might directly stimulate candida yeast to convert to its fungal form. Inlcuding that, there are probably 10 mechanisms where antibiotics help to create candida by their effect on the body. None as a direct causitive agent. ... ... As far as AIDS (Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome) goes, antibiotics can create an immuno-deficient state or syndrome in the body. A ”syndrome” refers to the association of seve ...
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- ?
by imaxfli
4 days
25
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How does one know if they have ”fungal” Candida and what is the drug that prohibits the proteinase enzymes. [End]
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- Re: ?
by Dr.Jeff
64 h
30
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Indinavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir, lopinavir, and atazanavir are 5 proteases inhibitors used as anti-HIV drugs. ... Fungal candida forms from the use of antibiotics. One or two mechanisms alone would be enough for this to happen, but antibiotics create at least 10 different ways that normal yeast candida converts into its fungal form. [End]
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- Re: ????
by imaxfli
58 h
21
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Is there a test for Fungal Candida, how would one know if they have it? [End]
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- Hiv Drugs Fight Fungal Candida?
by redwagon
55 h
21
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Are you saying protease inhibitors fight candida? ... Do all hiv drugs fight candida? ... Does Vitamin D? ... Does oily fish? [End]
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- Re: Hiv Drugs Fight Fungal Candida?
by Dr.Jeff
51 h
18
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HIV-Protease inhibitors have an affect against the SAPs (Secreted aspartyl proteinases/proteases) that are produced by Candida albicans - http://www.google.com/search?q=protease+inhibitors+candida+albicans&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7SKPB_en ... ... They can also have an affect against the matrix metalloproteases that are upregulated by candida albicans. ... ... I’m don’t believe that all HIV-drugs affect candida. ... ... Vitamin D and fish oils help to reduce inflammation of the gut. [End]
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- ????????
by imaxfli
36 h
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Once again HOW DOES ONE KNOW(is there a test)if they have Fungal Candida??? [End]
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- Re: ????????
by Dr.Jeff
31 h
11
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There are several tests for candida albicans; ... ... Organic acid testing through GreatPLains Labs - arabinose ... PCR testing - GI Stool Effects through Metamatrix Labs ... Antibody tests - saliva and blood - for immunoglobulins ... Culture tests via blood, stool, or oral/throat swabs [End]
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- Constant nosebleeds
by JWangSDC
9 days
45
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This is a stretch, but I was just wondering if you had any recommendations for constant nosebleeds? My nose bleeds about 20% of the time in the winter over the past 10 years and it’s really bothersome. My HDL has always been extremely high and when I take fish oil it seems to be a little bit worse. Any thoughts would be appreciated. [End]
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- Re: Constant nosebleeds
by Dr.Jeff
8 days
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In areas where indoor heat is used during the winter and/or humidity is low, nosebleeds can happen more regularly. Some people offset this by using humidifiers. If this is done, I would add a couple of drops of Agrisept-L to each batch of water. Increasing vitamin C can help to strengthen capillary walls. Bilberry extract and Pycnogenol also help to strengthen the capillary walls. [End]
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- Vitamins and Candida?
by aviator
9 days
73
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Dr. Jeff, I’ve heard that certain viatmins Q-10, D and antioxidants can strenghten candida and make them difficult to destroy. Have you heard of this and if so is there any science behind it. Thanks ... [End]
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- Re: Vitamins and Candida?
by Dr.Jeff
9 days
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Those particular substances would do more to strengthen the body than candida. I haven’t seen anything that states that candida requires those in order to be pathogenic and prblematic in the body. Fungal candida has an amazing ability to use many susbtances, but research shows that it can also adapt and get by without them. The amino acid proline was thought to be necessary for candida growth, but research demonstrated that the candida wasn’t slowed by a lack of it as an available nutrient. [End]
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- Ask The Candida Expert - Free Q&A Webcast
by McCombsPlan
9 days
44
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Dear CureZone Members, ... ... Announcing: ... ... Ask The Candida Expert - Live Webcast ... ... LIVE Webcast with Dr. Jeffrey McCombs ... The world’s leading authority on Systemic Candida ... Creator of The McCombs Plan For Health, Vitality & Transformation ... ... Participate in the first LIVE Q & A Webcast with Dr. McCombs: ... ... Saturday November 21, 2009 ... 10:00 am Pacific / 1:00 pm Eastern ... Cost: Free! ... ... Register at: ... http://www.mccombsplan.com/new/webcast_signup/index.php ... ... We hope you gain tremendous value from this event! ... -The McCombs Plan Staff [End]
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- Question for Dr Jeff, nystatin, wide range antibiotics
by Mislimir
9 days
58
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After taking nystatin i hawe twiching/nerve/muscle sensations all over my body, is this allergy die off or what? i tought nystatin did not go to the blood? same happens when i take wide range antibiotics, i have it during the day when not taking anything too but only small amout ... [End]
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- Re: Question for Dr Jeff, nystatin, wide range antibiotics
by Dr.Jeff
9 days
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Those symptoms can be associated with Nystatin usage. Although absorption is considered insignificant with Nystatin use, people with renal (kidney) conditions, can end up with some concentration of nystatin in the blood. Oral usage can also cause sensitization to the drug, which could have the same effect. [End]
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- Re: Question for Dr Jeff, nystatin, wide range antibiotics
by Mislimir
5 days
20
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Thank you for your answer Dr Jeff, just another question if you have time, my toungue was white few years back, since i didn’t do the diet how come its not white anymore, is it a good or bad thig? [End]
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- Re: Question for Dr Jeff, nystatin, wide range antibiotics
by Dr.Jeff
5 days
22
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I would consider that a plus if you were able to rid yourself of thrush. Thrush usually has a ”cheesy” appearance to it. ... Other causes of a white tongue in Chinese depend on the area of the tongue involved. It could represent stress to the stomach, spleen,liver, gall bladder, lungs, kidney, bladder, heart, and small or large intestine. This can look like a dry, white tongue. ... Another possibility is that the color is due to the byproducts of bacterial metabolism. Their residue could also create a white tongue. [End]
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- Re: Question for Dr Jeff, nystatin, wide range antibiotics
by imaxfli
6 days
30
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Why are you taking anti’s??? Only as last resort! [End]
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- Dr. jeff...
by rm8888
9 days
48
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Dear dr. jeff, ... ... In your opinion do you believe that candida is contagious in some ways?? Ive heard some people say no way!, and some people say yes. My question is, is that if a woman can give a male a ”yeast infection” doesnt that make it possible that it can pe passed on elsewhere like thrush for example?? Thanks in advance. [End]
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- Re: Dr. jeff...
by Dr.Jeff
9 days
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There are several factors that have to happen at the same time to allow that to happen. Most research states that the immune system would have to be weakened in some or several ways first for that to happen. Other research states that even a slight modification of the host can lead to setting up candida in its fungal form. Normal mice injected with candida had widespread dissemination or spreading of candida within a 24 hour period. That was injected however, which bypasses the natural barrier of the skin. ... The vaginal mucosa could definitely be a source of candida, but then it would have ...
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- Fluid in ear feeling caused by candida?
by JustBeMadness
10 days
89
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hey dr. jeff, i’ve had a problem with my ears, primarily my left ear since midsummer. it started out as a little irritation in there and it got worse and worse. it felt like ringing in my ears and sometimse i’d get a pressuer feeling, the kind you get when you’re in an airplane. i went to an ENT who found nothing wrong, but this was towarsd the end of the summer. she said there was no fluid in the outer or middle ear. however, since about a month befoer the plan and up till now (i’m on day 8 of the plan) it has felt like there actually is a little fluid in there. sometimse when i blow my n ...
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- Re: Fluid in ear feeling caused by candida?
by JustBeMadness
10 days
77
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i also wanted to add that acupuncture that drains the sinuses seems to give me some temporary relief. also that the clicking sounds my ear make is quite audible to others, not just me. [End]
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- Re: Fluid in ear feeling caused by candida?
by Dr.Jeff
9 days
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That’s usually mucous in the middle ear and should clear up as you go through the Plan. There’s a supplement called Antronex by Standard Process that is good for this. The mucous is usually found affecting the eustachian tube that reaches the middle ear, so that wouldn’t necessarily show up in an ear exam. [End]
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- Re: Fluid in ear feeling caused by candida?
by JustBeMadness
9 days
46
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oh thanks so much dr. jeff. i hope this works. i’m very familiar with standard process, i’ll order right now! any recommendations on how to take it? or just use the standard procedure? it says one tablet a day. should i take it with meals? and out of curiosity how does it work? i’m reading the description and it says it’s a bovine liver fat that effects histamine. does it essentially as an an anti-inflammatory? [End]
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- question to dr. jeff
by Hopeisalive
10 days
44
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Hi Dr. jeff, ... ... First thanks for always answering my many questions. I have pretty much completed the plan and have noticed improvements in skin tone and a little better sleeping but am still very concerned with major fatigue. As you know I am only 19 but feel middle aged. I have started the l agrisept and morinda supreme for parasites. Any suggestions on what I can do for major fatigue and apathy... ... ... _nick [End]
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- Re: question to dr. jeff
by Dr.Jeff
9 days
27
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You already did the GABA challenge? How often are you eating? [End]
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- Re: question to dr. jeff
by Hopeisalive
9 days
29
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I eat every couple hours. I’ve done the gaba challenge. Would taking the supplements you mentioned for blodd brain barrier help with fatigue? ... ... I am really fatigued and simply drained. ... ... thanks, ... Nick [End]
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- Re: question to dr. jeff
by Dr.Jeff
8 days
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I would take the Blood/Brain Barrier protocol supplements if you tested positive with the GABA. You can also take GABA at the same time, 300-500mg a day. As long as it can have an affect as a supplement, it can be helpful to use it. [End]
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- Wellness Shower Filter
by JustBeMadness
11 days
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hey dr. jeff, i saw you have on your website many products i already own, such as the IR sauna and the and the rainshow’r filter. i saw also that you have the wellness shower filter. what are the differences/advantages of the wellness filter over the rainshow’r? thanks. [End]
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- Re: Wellness Shower Filter
by Dr.Jeff
11 days
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The Wellness filter is effective for 18-24 months, while the Rainshow’r is recommended for 6-12 months depending on the water supply and contaminants. In heavily polluted water, the life of both would be reduced. The most effective component is found in both - the KDF55 filter membrane. The Wellness filters also contains crystals with additional benefits - http://www.wellnessfilter.com/LearnMore/Enhancement.aspx [End]
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- leaky gut tests
by mtufts120
11 days
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hi, ... ... i read that psoriasis can be due to leaky gut, from candida making the intestines more permeable. i think i might have leaky gut, but i want to find out for sure. do you know about the tests from great smokies lab? i want to do the intestinal permeability and the microbiology one which says it tests for candida. ... ... also do you have any recommendations for healing the intestinal wall? thanks [End]
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- Re: leaky gut tests
by Dr.Jeff
11 days
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Healing of the intestinal wall requires balancing the entire digestive tract. Eliminating pathogenic micro-organisms, detoxification, boosting the immune system, and restoring normal beneficial flora. Butyric acid plays a protective role for the cells lining the intestinal tract. It is produced by bacteria in the large intestine. Some of these are wiped out by antibiotics and may never recover on their own. ... Most autoimmune conditions will originate in the gut. Some people have good results with colonics for psoriasis and eczema. The tests from Great Smoky Labs, now called Genova Labs, can ...
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- Brown Rice Cereal
by Minxie
12 days
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Dr. Jeff, ... ... Brown rice cereal causes me to have constipation (at least I believe it’s the brown rice cereal). Is there something else one can eat instead of the brown rice cereal? I can’t have anything with gluten in it. ... ... Thank you. [End]
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- Re: Brown Rice Cereal
by Dr.Jeff
12 days
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If plain hot brown rice cereal is a problem, try veggies and brown rice with eggs, avocado and seasoning. It’s a good idea to start your day with protein to help keep your blood sugar balanced. [End]
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- Can a shower be substituted for the bath?
by aviator
13 days
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Hi Dr.Jeff, ... I was just wondering if a hot shower can be substituted for a bath on the McComb plan? Thanks [End]
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- Re: Can a shower be substituted for the bath?
by Dr.Jeff
12 days
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It’s more difficult to accomplish the sweating that way. You would have to create a steam room in your shower or bathroom by sealing it off very well. Then you’d want to make sure that you’re sweating and not just dripping moisture from steam. There are some good portable infrared units that work effectively and go for $200-$300. Hugo in our office does his at home this way. Some people have used tents covered with plenty of blankets and a clothes steamer to accomplish the sweating. The trick is making sure that you’re heating up the body and sweating. [End]
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- Re: Can a shower be substituted for the bath?
by aviator
12 days
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Hear is some information and building plans for Near Infrared saunas that I found on the net for free. They can be built for a couple hundred dollars. ... ... http://www.buildaninfraredsauna.com/Index.html ... ... ... http://www.drlwilson.com/Articles/SAUNAS-NEAR%20VS.%20FAR%20I.htm ... ... ... http://drlwilson.com/SAUNAS/SAUNA%20PLANS.htm [End]
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- Re: Can a shower be substituted for the bath?
by Dr.Jeff
12 days
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Thanks for the excellent resources. ... ... Here are a few of the sites with the portable saunas: ... ... http://www.verseo.com/infrared-sauna.html ... ... http://www.aptechservices.com/sauna/ ... ... http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Portable-LuxSauna/1170462/product.html ... ... [End]
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- White-coated tongue...
by #77665
15 days
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When people talk ”thrush” on this board are they refering to a white-coated tongue???(which conventional Dr’s tell me isn’t ”thrush”-thrush is the cottagcheesey stuff in mouth, they say)...has anyone ever cured a white-coated tonue from McCombs plan or other advice on this board??? [End]
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- Re: White-coated tongue...
by Dr.Jeff
13 days
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When not trush, it can relate to other organs. [End]
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- So........
by imaxfli
13 days
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White-coated tongues aren’t cured by McCombs plan???? [End]
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- Re: So........
by ughhatelife
12 days
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It’s funny.. this guy was on here like 3 months ago telling me how to cure my candida. Yet he is still here asking the same questions three months later... [End]
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- Ug.........
by imaxfli
8 days
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Dude that is what this board is for, to share knowledge and ask questions! Seek things that produce results! [End]
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- Re: White-coated tongue...
by Dr.Jeff
12 days
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This was from an earlier post on thrush: ... ... The use of lavender oil may be effective in helping to eliminate thrush and oral pharyngeal candida. Suggested use is 1-4 drops only. ... ... The antifungal activity of the essential oil of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. (lavender oil) and its main components, linalool and linalyl acetate, was investigated against 50 clinical isolates of Candida albicans (28 oropharyngeal strains, 22 vaginal strains) and C. albicans ATCC 3153. Lavender oil inhibited C. albicans growth. Lavender oil (2%) killed 100% of the C. albicans ATCC 3153 cells within 15 min; linal ...
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- Stiff. sore Groin Area...
by imaxfli
15 days
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Would this symptom lead to any possible diagnosis of a condition??? [End]
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- Re: Stiff. sore Groin Area...
by Dr.Jeff
13 days
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hat could be from problems within the hip joint, bursa, tendons, or fascia. It can also relate to the lower back, stenosis, local strain/sprain, or misalignment. Having it evaluated is a good idea. ... [End]
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- Week 2 and Questions
by leem9905
15 days
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Hello. I’m on week 2 of the McCombs Plan, and I have a question. ... ... I read in Lifeforce that potatoes and fruits are allowed, so I added them back in. The first week, I was very cautious, eating only 1-2 apples a day, with the occasional serving of berries. I seemed to be doing well mentally. My body ached quite a bit, so I upped the water and the bath time, and that seemed to help. ... ... Since then, I’ve added potatoes and some more fruit, and I find that I’m not doing so well. My anxiety is full blown and my recurrent feelings of ”passing out” are back too. I know you say potatoes and other ...
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- Re: Week 2 and Questions
by Dr.Jeff
15 days
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You’ll definitely want to stick to the foods that work for you for the time being. Some people find that certain foods like potatoes or some fruits may not work that well for them in the beginning, but are able to add them later on. We’ve had individuals with lifelong fruit allergies add them to their diet after a few weeks on the Plan. You’ll have to discover what works for you. It may be a blood sugar issue and not necessarily a food allergy or sensitization. ... Candida albicans is a facultative anearobe meaning that it can live in oxyge-rich and oxygen-deprived environments. A lot of the ...
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- Re: Week 2 and Questions
by leem9905
15 days
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Dr. McCombs, your knowledge on this subject is amazing. I’ve never had a program produce results this fast. I’ve had candida related health issues for the last 10 years, a couple of those years were in my mid-20’s which were spent nearly bed ridden. ... ... My problems seem to be worse in the morning. I don’t know if this is usual with candida suffers, due to blood sugar problems or what, but by afternoon, I seem much more stable physically and mentally sharper, although I still need to eat every 2 hours or I’ll crash. ... ... I’ll try to cut out the offending foods for a while and let you know how ...
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- Eczema
by JWangSDC
16 days
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My sister has severe eczema and my father does as well. I’ve always had small spots of itchy dry skin but 2 years ago I developed a rather severe patch surrounding my anus. Sun exposure seemed to help a bit but eventually I used Clobetasol propionate and that got rid of the patch. ... ... I’m on my 3rd week of the McCombs plan and feeling healthier than ever but that patch has reappeared. It’s still not that bad but it seems to be getting worse (2 months ago there was nothing there at all). Do you have any advice/recommendations? I was considering just using clobetasol again since it’s the onl ...
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- Re: Eczema
by Dr.Jeff
15 days
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That could be part of your body’s cleansing and healing response. As you continue to eliminate the fungal candida, inflammation, and tissue flora imbalance, that should improve. Other things that can help include colonics, which some people have told me helped their eczema and psoriasis quite a bit. Hydrochloric acid (Betaine HCL with Pepsin) with meals can also help to stabilize intestinal flora and function. When you add probiotics in Week 7, that will also assist the process. ... If you use clobetasol, it won’t interfere with the Plan when used sparingly. Some people find 2 tablespoons of ...
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- Lavender oil for thrush
by Dr.Jeff
16 days
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The use of lavender oil may be effective in helping to eliminate thrush and oral pharyngeal candida. Suggested use is 1-4 drops only. ... ... The antifungal activity of the essential oil of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. (lavender oil) and its main components, linalool and linalyl acetate, was investigated against 50 clinical isolates of Candida albicans (28 oropharyngeal strains, 22 vaginal strains) and C. albicans ATCC 3153. Lavender oil inhibited C. albicans growth: mean minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 0.69% (vol./vol.) (vaginal strains) and 1.04% (oropharyngeal strains); mean MFC of ...
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- constipation
by JustBeMadness
17 days
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hey dr jeff, i’m getting really worried about my constipation. i’ve had this problem for awhile but it was always solved with some acupuncture. in chinese medicine they say i had a blockage in my large intestine (probably caused by the candida) and acupuncture for the large intestine would get rid of it. i’m on day 2 of your plan and i actually already feel significantly better, but i’m still constipated. acupuncture does’nt work any more. the trace minerals seemed liek it helped, but i don’t think that’s helping any more either. neither does green tea. i’m getting pretty worried. i have’n ...
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- Re: constipation
by Dr.Jeff
17 days
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With the trace minerals, you would take 40-80 drops, 2-3 times a day. Adjust up or down depending on results. Constipation can be due to abscence of beneficial flora from past antibiotic use. It may also reflect the health of the liver/gall bladder. You’ll have to find the dosage that works for you. It may be trace minerals and an herbal colon cleanser in combination. Other things that may help are colonics, enemas, and psyllium. Coffee enemas can also help to stimulate liver/gall bladder function. Let me know how you do. [End]
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- Re: constipation
by Dr.Jeff
16 days
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Past antibiotic use may have eliminated bacteria responsible for producing butyric acid. Butyric acid plays a role in protecting the walls of the intestinal tract and is a source for the colonic epithelium. Butyric acid is also associated with inhibition of fungal candida and lowered risk of colon cancer. Soluble fibers that are used by bacteria to produce butyric acid can be helpful with constipation. Part of this effect may be due to the production of butyric acid by coloncytes. Studies suggest that some of these coloncytes can be permenently erased by antibiotic use. [End]
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- Re: constipation
by JustBeMadness
15 days
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hey dr. jeff. since you suggested a colonic and i was thinking about doing one before anyway, i decided i should do one. i live in nyc and there are a lot of options. are there any particular places here you recommend? and if not, what exactly should i be looking for before making a choice? for example some offer colonics with ”implants” such as coffee or ozonated water. what about preparation before the colonic and anything i should do afterwards? and some of these websites seem to imply that colonics usually come in a series of several. do i need more than 1? thanks so much. [End]
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- Re: constipation
by Dr.Jeff
15 days
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I would recommend checking on the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy referral page - http://i-act.org/iactsearch.htm. Their practitioners have to meet certain standards. ... I’m not sure what each practitioner will mean by a series, but 4 or 5 spread out over a few weeks is usually sufficient. ... I would start out with a basic colonic and choose options from there if recommended by the colon therapist. ... [End]
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- Kleritea from Dr Natura
by JWangSDC
17 days
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Would this be allowed on the program? The ingredients are as follows. ... ... Senna Leaf, Buckthorn Bark, Fennel Seed, Chamomile Flower, Cinnamon Bark, Peppermint Leaf, Ginger Root, Milk Thistle Seed, Rose Hip Fruit, Passion Fruit, Uva Ursi Leaf, and Natural Citrus Flavor. ... ... [End]
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- Avoiding foods that cause bad reactions
by JWangSDC
17 days
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Dr Jeff, ... ... I am understand that avoiding foods that give any type of negative reaction are best to be avoided. I’m on week 3 of the plan and cooked tomatoes make me flatulent so I avoid them. Unfortunately I have noticed that any chicken or beef that I cook but bring to work also gives me flatulence. Freshly cooked I don’t have a problem but I store these in the refridgerator for 4 hours before microwaving them to consume. Is this of a large concern? I’ve been attempting to come up with a solution but I think I can only eat very little at work or put up with it. Reheated shrimp or fish gi ...
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- Re: Avoiding foods that cause bad reactions
by Dr.Jeff
15 days
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It is best to avoid foods that don’t work for your body for whatever reason. You may want to try placing your food in a bag that maintains the heat or cold temperatures for you when you take it to work. Microwave radiation can fold proteins and make them unusable by the body. The shrimp sounds a little risky, and the fish I’m not sure about. [End]
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- the SCIO device and candida
by JustBeMadness
18 days
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hey dr. jeff. i’m going to start on your plan tomorrow. i wanted to ask you though if you are familiar with the SCIO device? there’s actually a forum for it on here at thecurezone. do you know if it helps with candida and if so, what protocols may be used to help with it? i have access to one so i can use it any time i want. thanks! [End]
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- Re: the SCIO device and candida
by Dr.Jeff
18 days
58
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I’m not that familiar with how it would work on fungal candida. I have a couple of practitioner friends who have the machine and refer clients to me for the McCombs Plan, as well as doing the Plan themselves. Overall, I think that it can be helpful. [End]
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- Re: the SCIO device and candida
by Dr.Jeff
18 days
57
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Most people I know who use the SCIO seem to be happy with it. [End]
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- Sleeping on Back
by Minxie
19 days
78
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Dr. Jeff, ... ... When I sleep on my back, phlegm accumulates in my mouth, and I wake up not being able to breathe. Needless to say, I’m not getting much sleep. (There are other problems when I try to sleep on my sides.) Do you think this is due to some type of allergy in my environment? ... ... Thank you for your anticipated response. ... ... --Yvette [End]
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- Re: Sleeping on Back
by Dr.Jeff
19 days
79
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The mucous can be from allergies or the air being dry. If it is from allergies, then covering vents with filters and using a good air filtration unit in your house can be very helpful - ... http://www.allergybuyersclub.com/ap-iqair-comparison.html?psysVid=xphnwgzi [End]
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- Re: Sleeping on Back
by Dr.Jeff
19 days
59
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Misalignment of the vertebrae in the neck can also impact the various tissues and glands and create more or less mucous. [End]
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- Types of Brown Rice
by JWangSDC
20 days
109
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Jeff, ... ... Are there specific types of Brown rice you recommend? I know the list says both long and short grain are fine, does that mainly pertain to basmati? I guess more importantly, are there any types of rice advertised or named ”brown” that you know of but which you would not recommend eating? [End]
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- Candida and Mercury
by Dr.Jeff
20 days
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In an earlier post, I listed 10 Candida Myths. I’ve posted additional information below on Candida Myth #6. Hopefully, this will provide greater clarity about the effect of mercury on Candida Albicans and the human body. ... ... #6 - Mercury feeds Candida. ... I’m not sure where this information came from, as I have yet to find any studies that mention this. This mainly seems to be put out by people who think that mercury determines everything in the body. The only possible explanation that I can come up with is that mercury would have a suppressive effect on the immune system, which would possibl ...
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