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- specific probiotic strains
by .
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I’ve had a list growing for a while of specific probiotic strains to help combat candida/reverse effects of antibiotics ... ... So far I’ve tried kefir and do well with it, but it doesn’t seem to implant. I do well with all of the prebiotics like onion and insoluble fibers. ... ... S. boulardi, nothing much happened. ... ... L. salivarus seemed to work as advertised and helps to chew up intestinal waste, but it’s been a while since I took it. It may have implanted since I’m in a constant detox with waste already coming out. ... ... store bough acidophilus, nothing much happened, I’m better off with kefir. ...
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- Lyme
by #110205
18 h
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Dr. Jeff, ... ... When the immune system is functioning better.. what have you found is effective for actually fighting Lyme disease and all its effects? ... ... Do you find that just balancing the immune system takes away the problem and we can co-exist with it, or, is trying to eliminate a % of the problem worth it? ... ... ... Any advise from your experience with any Lyme patients you have would help. Thanks. [End]
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- Re: Lyme
by Dr.Jeff
14 h
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Immune system balance will always be the best asset. Pathogens tend to create polarization of different immune responses. Fungal candida increases the Th2 immune response, as this helps promote/allow fungal candida growth. Lyme’s on the other hand is more commonly associated with a Th1 dominance, although that may change at different stages.Fungal candida results from antibiotic use, and antibiotics are heavily used in Lyme’s. The presence of fungal candida will normally precede and Lyme’s infection. In either case, the real culprit is the loss of immunotolerance or balance. [End]
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- Candida and Hair Loss
by nima
39 h
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Ive been on your Candida Plan for 2 months, and prior to that anti-candida (Low Carb, Low Sugar) Diet for 5 months. ... ... The Candida Force/SF722 and Detox Essentials seem to work well, getting progress where I wasnt before. in the last month or so Ive noticed Hairloss/Thining hair. I also sweat 5-6 times a week. ... ... Its not in one area, but all over. Not excessive, but very noticable. My Blood tests report normal thyroid function (taken 2 months ago). Currently Im taking Biotin, Zinc, Mutlivitamin, and shampoo with Nizoral 3 times a week. ... ... I do feel tingling, sometimes itchy sensation ...
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- Re: Candida and Hair Loss
by Dr.Jeff
38 h
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As you throw off toxins, it’s possible there may be some hair loss that will grow back. Let me know how it goes. [End]
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- candida dilemma
by maximas
4 days
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Hi Dr. Jeff, ... ... Firstly, I’d like to thank you. I have looked in quite a bit, your work here is laudable. ... ... I have been struggling with chronic illness for quite some time (13 years) My health began to decline after being on Cipro for a long time back in 1999 for what doctors said was a prostate infection. Bowel went bad, became lactose intolerant, extreme anxiety and brain fog and fatigue. ... ... Finally started treating for candida in 2005, probiotics, Diflucan and diet. Took a few years but I came around some. But over the past 2 years things have gotten bad again, and now I am even ...
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- Re: candida dilemma
by Dr.Jeff
67 h
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Hi Tom, ... ... You’re dealing with a lot and the bedridden part is probably the most diagnostic, as well as a few other symptoms. The presence of fungal candida and it’s effect on the body is obvious. It causing, contributing to, and helping to maintain a lot of what’s taking place, but I don’t think it’s what’s holding you back. Your brain has been ”primed” for inflammation by past antibiotic use and fungal candida will keep those levels of inflammation continuous. The light-colored stools are liver/gall bladder dysfunction, which usually also indicates low HCL levels in the stomach. ... ... I thi ...
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- Re: candida dilemma
by LBP
59 h
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Dr. Jeff, ... ... Do you happen to have a site that lists the names of the doctors in NYC practicing the Perrin Technique? [End]
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- Re: candida dilemma
by Dr.Jeff
43 h
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That will be posted on Dr. Perrin’s website as soon as his techie person gets around to it. It may take a couple of weeks. Two that I recall are Dr. Ben Taylor, DO - http://parkslopeosteopathy.com/ and Dr. Wah Lee, DO - http://www.leerehab.com/?page_id=3 [End]
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- Re: candida dilemma
by Dr.Jeff
41 h
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Kuba Bryl - http://www.phwellnessnyc.com is another Perrin practitioner [End]
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- Re: candida dilemma
by LBP
58 h
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Great video on Perrin’s story. ... ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZK2MtkhcHk [End]
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- Re: candida dilemma
by maximas
56 h
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Hi Doc, ... ... Sorry it took me a while to get back, actually went to the ER this morning, was so disoriented and fatigued, I couldn’t even raise my arms above my head. Was also having considerable visual disturbances. Blood tests were mostly normal, bilirubin was elevated (1.4) I’m home now, but still pretty worn out from dealing with this chronic condition. ... ... I appreciate you taking the time to get back to me and thanks for the sage advice and information. This lymphatic (Perrin) theory sounds quite intriguing. I think it warrants investigation. I have had several concussions over the y ...
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- Re: candida dilemma
by Dr.Jeff
43 h
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Backed up lymphatics will cause congestion of toxins within the brain and spinal cord. One major area that is affected is the hypothalamus and the HPA axis. Unfortunately the BBB is not as tightly regulated in this area to allow passage of larger hormones for the Hypothalamus to monitor. The BBB Protocol can help other areas that may be damaged. ... Once anyone has had antibiotics, the brain becomes ”primed” for inflammation anywhere in the body. Inflammation in the body will be magnified in the ”primed” brain anywhere fromm 10-1000 fold. This usually looks like brain fog and over the long-t ...
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- Re: candida dilemma
by maximas
53 h
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also Doc, are the blood antigen tests an accurate indicator? I have heard their accuracy argued both ways. I also had a stool analysis which turned up no yeast. Very confusing. I feel like a blindfolded boxer, swinging blindly at multiple foes. Frustrating, I’m worn out. [End]
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- Re: candida dilemma
by Dr.Jeff
43 h
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Almost all tests are only good as an indication, not absolute proof. A stool test is only most accurate for the lower large intestine, not the rest of the body. A blood test is mostly accurate for the blood. This is one reason that I advocate doing 2-3 tests, plus signs and symptoms, case history, history of antibiotic use, etc to determine whether or not someone has fungal candida. Resrachers will use antibiotics in a lab to create fungal candida, as they know it’s a sure way to create it and observe it. That’s why I say that past antibiotic use is the best indicator. The antigen tests ar ...
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- Blood sugar protocol and protein in-take
by jeff150
4 days
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I just read your blood sugar protocol for low blood sugar issue (hypoglycemia) and you mention that it is important to start the day with protein and have protein at every meal. ... ... I’m curious as to why? I am a vegetarian (vegan most of the time) and eat mostly fruit for breakfast. I am on the McCombs plan and use the amino-acid supplement you recommended for vegetarians. I take it twice a day as you recommend. Is the supplement enough? ... ... Thanks [End]
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- Expelling candida
by rdca
4 days
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I am expelling candida for 4 months now. What appears to be candida balls... Feeling a major die off. What can i do? Is there a cure? It is gonna end at some point? Do you know people that get cured? [End]
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- Re: Expelling candida
by Dr.Jeff
67 h
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Fungal imbalances of candida can be corrected back to the normal yeast form fairly easily. What makes you think what you’re seeing is candida? It could be an immune response. [End]
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- Re: Expelling candida
by rdca
67 h
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Because i see white balls with legs... [End]
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Re: Expelling candida
by Dr.Jeff
66 h
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Those may be white blood cells, Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) - http://origin-ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S0198885905004507-gr2.jpg [End]
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- Re: Expelling candida
by rdca
60 h
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No, they are like cotton balls with legs... I expelled a lot of those and had a white tongue and every symptom. Now i am just anxious, but dont have white tongue anymore neither genital thrush.. I am positive sure it is candida... When i have a die off... They appear in my stool. [End]
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- How to keep bowels moving
by #129623
6 days
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Please let me know the best way to keep my bowels moving. I have weak peristalsis, and when I attempt to detox things slow down more. I’d like to know the best ways to get my bowels moving a couple of times a day. ... ... Thank you. [End]
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- Re: How to keep bowels moving
by Dr.Jeff
6 days
75
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We usually recommend taking Trace Minerals Concentrace (liquid or tablet). In liquid form, take 40-80 drops, 2-3x/day. Adjust up or down depending on results. Some people use psyllium, herbal colon cleansers, colonics, enemas, or magnesium. What ever works for you is best. [End]
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- Raised brown spots popping up... this temporary?
by CGally81
6 days
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Although I’m using oil of oregano (which is both antibiotic and antifungal) to attack my cellulitis (and it seems to be working), now I have something new - noticeable, mild, light in color but definitely visible, brown spots on my left hand. And they have an interesting ”feel” to them, too, if I rub my finger along them. ... ... I decided to look up ”brown spots” and ”brown spots” ”candida” to see if there is a relationship. Some are saying yes, this is related to the candida going out of control, while others are saying they are liver spots, and are related to my liver being taxed. ... ... I am ta ...
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- oral thrush
by #172380
6 days
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Hello Dr. McCombs, ... ... I’m in the middle of my 8th week on your plan. I do have better energy and I’ve trimmed down a good bit. But unfortunately, an oral thrush infection has reoccurred. This is the first time since on the plan. One of your representatives has given me some good advice on how to help get rid of the infection. But I was wondering if the McCombs plan affects oral thrush since the Candida Force and Flora Prime don’t come in direct contact with the mouth. ... ... Thank you, ... ... Paul [End]
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- Re: oral thrush
by Dr.Jeff
6 days
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Both products can work indirectly with that issue. The active ingredient in Candida Force, undecenoic acid is an unstaurated fatty acid that is absorbed by enterocytes in the small intestine, then passes into the portal vein and distributed via circulation throughout the body. Undecenoic acid is also produced in the body. [End]
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- Re: oral thrush
by pppppp6
6 days
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Thank you Dr. Jeff for your time and effort, I know you get tons of questions each week. ... ... I also found another product by Biogenesis. ”Pro Flora Oral Health” chewables. It has L. Salivarius, L. Reuteri, L. Paracasei, L. Rhamnosus, L. Acidophilus, L. Plantarum. ... ... Do you think this product would be beneficial to take (after completing your program, since it contains stevia) to help maintain good oral flora? [End]
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- Candida Force intestinal track delivery question.
by jeff150
7 days
51
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... ... Thanks ... ... Jeff ... [End]
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- Re: Candida Force intestinal track delivery question.
by Dr.Jeff
8 h
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I think those descriptions are little poetic. The psyllium gel could just as easily not release the acids. The active ingredient in Candida Force, undecenoic acid is an unstaurated fatty acid that is absorbed by enterocytes in the small intestine, then passes into the portal vein and distributed via circulation throughout the body. Undecenoic acid is also produced in the body. [End]
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- Used NAC... got cellulitis
by CGally81
7 days
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(this didn’t show up when I tried to post it before, and the forum gave me an error message, so I’m reposting. Hope it doesn’t show up twice) ... ... Some backstory: I used to suffer from recurrent cellulitis infections that I’d get all the time. They’d always be preceded by itching between the toes at a very specific spot in my left foot. Always. The itching would not always turn into cellulitis, but the cellulitis infections would always come after the itching. ... ... In March 2011, I had my ”silver” amalgams removed by a sympathetic dentist. The cellulitis infections briefly got worse and more f ...
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- Re: Used NAC... got cellulitis
by Dr.Jeff
6 days
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You can try reduced dosages of the NAC. It sounds like your body is trying to detoxify whatever is present in the tissues. That can be done slowly or quickly depending on how your body responds. A good heavy metal protocol will probably be helpful. I recommend NDF for heavy metals. [End]
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- Re: Used NAC... got cellulitis
by CGally81
6 days
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So you recommend staying on NAC at a low dose? I was taking 700mg. How does 150mg sound? ... ... I admit, the NAC has done good for me. My appetite is back, I don’t feel sick to my stomach at all anymore, so I think I unded whatever DMSA did to me. But the return of cellulitis, a condition I used to chronically suffer from, is very scary. ... ... I may return to NAC after a few weeks if the cellulitis clears up and doesn’t return. I also plan to attack the heavy metals, but again after the cellulitis has cleared up and I feel confident that it won’t return. ... ... Will probiotics help, and if so, do you ...
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- Re: Used NAC... got cellulitis
by Dr.Jeff
6 days
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The 150mg dosage is a more normal dosage to consume, as opposed to the 700mg. Probiotics could go either way. You’ll have to see how your body responds. [End]
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- Re: Used NAC... got cellulitis
by CGally81
5 days
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Okay. I took 150mg today. Reason why was because, believe it or not, the stomach sickness is returning. It was totally gone for a while, but I’ve been having it in the past 2 hours. Don’t know why. I really want it gone. I just hope I don’t get cellulitis again as a result (I am now using natural foot care and wound healing products on the infected area to try to heal that crack and get it back to normal). ... ... I took a 100 billion strain of probiotics today about a half hour ago from coconut water kefir, and wow, do I feel knocked out. [End]
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- (double post - please ignore)
by CGally81
7 days
25
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Sorry, the forum was glitching on me and this posted twice. [End]
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- Video: Is this Candida?
by #147297
7 days
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Please look at this video and tell me if this looks like candida to you and if so, can you tell which strain? Albicans? It does not look like the other candida albicans pictures and videos I’ve seen online and the ribosome activity is quite high in comparison. Most of the cells contain one nucleus but I have seen them at times with two nuclei. I’m wondering if they could be amoeba cysts instead. My main symptoms are white-coated tongue, lots of phlegm in my throat, clogged sinuses and occasional skin rashes (the skin rashes I believe are an immune response to the thrush). Anyway, this vide ...
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- Re: Video: Is this Candida?
by Dr.Jeff
6 days
58
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I couldn’t tell anything from that magnification level. [End]
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- Re: Video: Is this Candida?
by mm1045
8 h
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I took some more videos that may help. Best viewed in full-screen: ... ... This is my nasal culture at 200X: ... http://youtu.be/dvKkupZKxGQ?hd=1 ... ... This is my nasal culture at 800X: ... http://youtu.be/gYKafsV6V80?hd=1 ... ... And here is my oral culture at both 200X and 800X: ... http://youtu.be/D_1oBcQ_pK8?hd=1 ... ... Thanks so much for your help! ... [End]
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- Apple cider vinegar
by #75644
8 days
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Hi Dr. J. ... ... ACV is alkaline forming in the gut, correct? In vitro, kills fungus, candida (oral studies reveal this). Read an old thread in which you considered it permitted early in in the program. Can you explain, as I believe you advocate creating an acidic environment in the gut. ... ... On a related note - do you find true the claims that ACV is ”mucus thinning” - good for those with excessive phlegm production? ... ... The ACV pros/cons/debate has me utterly confused. ... ... Thank you. [End]
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- Re: Apple cider vinegar
by Dr.Jeff
6 days
53
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We don’t allow ACV on the Plan until Week 9. Most acids can have a mucu thinning effect. ACV is a weak acid. Aside from the first 8 weeks of the Plan, ACV has many benefits. [End]
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- Blood test and urine culture results
by hannasbddy
9 days
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Hi Dr. McCombs, ... ... I just got my results back. My urine culture is still pending on fungus but E. coli showed up. I’m taking Dr. Christopher’s kidney formula, asparagus & agrisept. I do not plan on taking an antibiotic. Is there anything else I should take? ... ... Also, my blood test showed that my BUN/creatinine ratio is 20. Bun is 18 and creatinine is .89. eGfr is 84. Your thoughts/recommendations? I’m 36. ... ... Thank you!! [End]
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- Re: Blood test and urine culture results
by Dr.Jeff
6 days
46
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Your readings are within normal medical ranges. Did you get the rest of your results back? E. coli is a normal inhabitant of the body’s flora. Was the particular strain that they found pathogenic? [End]
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- Re: Blood test and urine culture results
by hannasbddy
5 days
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Thanks for writing back Dr. McCombs! I’m just concerned because since April 2012 my BUN has increased 4 points, creatinine has gone up .04 and eGFR has decreased 5 points. ... ... The fungal urine culture hasn’t come back yet, might take another week or 2. A conventional doctor ordered the test and didn’t look for the strain of E. coli. It showed that it was at 50,000 to 100,000. I don’t have symptoms of a bacterial UTI. Could E. coli make up biofilms on candida? ... ... Thanks! [End]
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- Re: Blood test and urine culture results
by Dr.Jeff
5 days
38
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Creatinine levels are still well within range. BUN is more on the high side of normal. Do you have any symptoms of anything? Pathogenic E. coli has been found in biofilms around candida. [End]
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- Re: Blood test and urine culture results
by hannasbddy
5 days
35
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Hi Dr. McCombs, thanks again. For the past year I’ve been having the same symptoms..pain and itchiness in my kidneys, pain in my bladder, pain in my urethra, frequent urination, dehydration and always thirsty. Could the dehydation cause the BUN to increase? I’m drinking water all the time though, but just pee it out. I’m not diabetic, my glucose numbers have been normal. I’ve had urine cultures done all throughout the past year and they’ve always come up negative. ... ... Thanks! [End]
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- Re: Blood test and urine culture results
by Dr.Jeff
5 days
34
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Yes, dehydration is a common cause of increased BUN and would most likely explain the increase. The pain and frequency can indicate abnormal flora. Taking probiotics can help. [End]
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- Neurotransmitters, Irritability
by clouwho
9 days
87
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Questions: opinion on threelac or symbion? I currently take HFM Neuro Powder, is this good quality? ... Will your plan help balance neurotransmitters? Mine are depleted. I would also like to try a vegetarian plan, can you post weekly vegetarian plans? ... Thanks in advance! ... Issues: Leaky gut, probably candida, celiac, hashimoto’s, extremely irritable, eye strain issues. ... Meds: Levothyroxine, Cydamel, Gabapentin [End]
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- Re: Neurotransmitters, Irritability
by Dr.Jeff
7 days
58
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The HMF Neuro Powder looks fine. On the Candida Plan, you wouldn’t take that until Week 7. I don’t see any particular benefit of using HMF over our Flora Prime probiotic. I don’t recommend threelac, symbion, or any formulation containing Bacillus subtilis, due to its strong anti-bacterial effect. ... We’ve had many vegans and vegetarians do the Plan successfully over our 20-year history. It can be helpful to take All Basic Plus amino acids daily while doing the Plan. We’ve seen some excellent results in areas where it appears you’re having difficulty. [End]
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- An Altered Gut Microbiota Can Predict Diabetes
by Dr.Jeff
12 days
875
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If I’m not mistaken, the study Gut metagenome in European women with normal, impaired and diabetic glucose control, just proved that antibiotics cause diabetes. Antibiotics premanently alter the gut microbiome and have previously been associated with causing diabetes and cancers. ... ... An Altered Gut Microbiota Can Predict Diabetes - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/06/130603092328.htm ... [End]
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- Cod Liver Oil
by hannasbddy
15 days
105
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Hi Dr. McCombs, I read in one of your earlier posts that poly unsaturated fatty acids may protect biofilms. Does this mean it would be better for us candida sufferers to not take fish oils? ... ... Thanks! [End]
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- Re: Cod Liver Oil
by Dr.Jeff
14 days
111
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Fish oil is okay to take. Cycling on and off is a good practice. If you use them for a couple of months. Take a few weeks off, then resume. [End]
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- Treating Gerd & Candida Together
by mtobler
16 days
93
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Hi Everyone, ... ... Several years ago I contracted H pylori and just recently managed to successfully eradicate it after 6 rounds of antibiotics. Now however I suffer from Gerd because over the course of 6 years the H.Pylori Re-programmed the way my stomach produces acid. Unfortunate for me I also have Candida and was wondering if there is a way to treat both ? I’ve seen many Dr’s who all insist I take proton pump inhibitors to manage my Gerd symptoms. But is there a way to manage both health issues without causing more havoc ? [End]
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- Re: Treating Gerd & Candida Together
by Dr.Jeff
16 days
103
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I’ve written about the fungal candida and stomach link several times. Here are a few articles around that: ... http://candidaplan.com/blog/699/hydrochloric-acid-and-health/ ... http://candidaplan.com/blog/573/candida-and-ulcers/ ... http://candidaplan.com/blog/563/candida-and-gastritis/ ... ... Proton pump inhibitors create many nutritional imbalances. Acid reflux has for the longest time been associated with low levels of HCL in the stomach creating cycles of under- and over-production of HCL. The pharmaceutical industry has worked hard to convince people that this is due to a constant excess of HCL th ...
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- muscle pains
by scol
16 days
127
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Hi Dr Jeff, ... I have been on the plan for 2 weeks and my muscle pain (top of arms and legs) which is part of my candida infection has become worse. Please can you advise? Should this not be getting better as the systemic candida clears? ... ... Thanks [End]
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- Re: muscle pains
by Dr.Jeff
16 days
106
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Are you taking trace minerals? [End]
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- Re: muscle pains
by scol
15 days
103
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I’m not taking trace minerals but have ordered some so about to start taking. Will these help the muscle pain? I’ve been having very swollen glands in my neck too which are exactly the same as I had when I suffered from epstein barr 10 years ago. Does this mean I am not detoxifying properly? I’ve also not been doing the sweating (but have religiously followed every other aspect of the plan). Should I start again from wk 1 and incorporate the sweating? (and should this alleviate the swollen glands issue and muscle pains)? ... ... Thanks for your advice. [End]
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- Re: muscle pains
by Dr.Jeff
14 days
94
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Yes they can help the muscles and fatigue. The lymphatics can become backed up when not doing the sweating. The sweating is very important to do. I would start from Week 1 and do the sweating. Also, keep the bowels moving. [End]
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- Water Fasting while on the McCombs plan: can it help?
by jeff150
17 days
92
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I am currently following the first months protocol of the McCombs plan and all seems to be going well. However, I have some spare time and would like to undertake a water fast of 2 weeks (approx 14 days) whilst on the plan; I plan to continue to take all the supplements, do the sweating and drink the water. I plan on doing at least 1 colonic a week while on the water fast. I am hoping the fast will enhance overall bodily healing and help with the candida issue. I plan to be at home during the entire fast; resting in bed. ... ... What are your thoughts on fasting while on the plan. I don’t want ...
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- Kidneys
by hannasbddy
17 days
97
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Hi Dr. Jeff, ... ... I started Dr. Christopher’s Kidney Formula yesterday. After about an hour of taking it, my kidneys started to itch and hurt a bit, then I noticed white stringy formations in my urine. Could this be dead fungal candida, or maybe my skin tissue they have been feeding on? The texture looks too dry and ragged to be mucus. Should I keep continue taking this? ... ... Thanks! [End]
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- Re: Kidneys
by Dr.Jeff
17 days
96
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You’ll have to see how you feel in relationship to taking the formulation. It may be increasing detoxification/elimination, immune responses, etc. [End]
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- What about homemade non-dairy yogurt?
by Nymue
17 days
114
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I know that we’re not supposed to have any ferments during the candida cleanse. But what about homemade coconut milk yogurt as a way to get some natural probiotics into the system? [End]
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- more homeopathy
by .
18 days
84
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I tried causticum and lachesis, no luck with either. ... ... next up I think will be MMR 30c an some higher potencies. ... ... have you ever seen people have good luck with MMR. Vaccines were part of my pathology, just not sure how they fit into things now so many years later. ... ... [End]
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- Re: more homeopathy
by Dr.Jeff
17 days
75
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It helps to address all sources of toxicity and vaccines can definitely be one of them. [End]
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- Must I suppress my immune system once and while to avoid die off?
by candidasufferer555
18 days
120
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As my immune system gets stronger the auto immune response (that my leaky gut triggers) gets more severe. ... ... I really notice this whenever I eat after I’ve been active or taken a shower or bath. ... ... What should I do? Should I try not to be too active or take showers and baths too often? ... ... I feel slightly better while I’m out walking or when I’m showering or taking baths but then when I eat again - the symptoms become way more aggressive. And every following meal makes the symptoms increasingly intolerable. ... ... My body becomes more rigid and aches all over, I get more fatigued mentally and ...
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- Re: Must I suppress my immune system once and while to avoid die off?
by Dr.Jeff
17 days
116
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Keep the bowels moving. Try adding turmeric paste, or even better, juicing turmeric to reduce inflammation, 3x/day. [End]
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- Re: Must I suppress my immune system once and while to avoid die off?
by candidasufferer555
16 days
58
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I’m going to see if I can find some fresh tumeric. ... ... Just in case I don’t, are there any other things I could eat or drink that could help my digestion and keep my bowels moving? ... ... How about fresh ginger for example? ... ... I have tumeric capsules at home which I take sometimes. I’m a bit scared of taking them to often though. I don’t want my candida to become immune to them. (Just in case I get immune to the antifungals that I’m using at the moment I want to keep tumeric as a antifungal substitute.) ... [End]
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- Cashew nuts and sunflower seeds
by candidasufferer555
18 days
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Hi. ... ... Can you eat cashew nuts and sunflower seeds? (I have systemic candida and leaky gut) ... ... I’m having a hard time finding carbohydrates that you can eat raw - my symptoms just get way worse when I cook ANYTHING (it must be because of the increase in sugar content. ... ... I soak the lentils in water a short while before eating them (then I chew very properly until they become liquid/or as small a particle as they can become. ... ... Could you give me some tips on carbs that I could eat raw? I really need some help. [End]
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- Re: Cashew nuts and sunflower seeds
by Dr.Jeff
18 days
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Nuts and seeds aren’t on the Plan until Week 9. Raw vegetables are okay on the Plan, but humans have difficulty breaking down the cellulose in veggies, which can lead to more gas and bloating. Slightly steaming veggies can help to break down the fiber and juicing green veggies would work. [End]
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- Re: Cashew nuts and sunflower seeds
by candidasufferer555
18 days
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I’ve tried steaming slightly as well as juicing - it just gives me too many symptoms. I get severly fatigued mentally and physically as well as constipated etc. ... ... How about unshelled chestnuts and pistachios, could that be ok? ... ... I tried eating cashews earlier today and it gave me slightly less symptoms compared to when I eat the same amount of lentils - but they were considerably sweeter I could tell. My candida liked it so I’m not sure if I should eat it anymore. ... ... Would polenta, spelt or oat kernels be ok? ... ... Could you suggest some good carbs that I can eat raw? [End]
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- Re: Cashew nuts and sunflower seeds
by Dr.Jeff
18 days
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Are you following the Candida Plan? ... ... Most nuts, seeds, and lentils contain enzyme inhibitors that can interfere with your digestion. [End]
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- Re: Cashew nuts and sunflower seeds
by dave505
18 days
117
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As far as ive read books and recommended diets - all of these are not ok on candida diet. Try quinoa amaranth or brown rice for carbs and see if it’s better. Lentils nuts are not ok for candida sufferers especially with leaky gut and impaired digestion. Pistachio is forbidden ...I’d suggest to read more about real candida diet... ... Just my two cents [End]
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- Re: Cashew nuts and sunflower seeds
by Dr.Jeff
18 days
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The brown rice works well with teh candida Plan.The brown rice works well with the Candida Plan. ... [End]
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- Re: Cashew nuts and sunflower seeds
by candidasufferer555
17 days
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As I said in my previous post, my symptoms get way worse whenever I cook ANYTHING. I’ve tried brown rice (cooked) and unfortunately it can’t be eaten raw so that’s out too. ... ... How about polenta, spelt, oat kernels, pistachios and chestnuts? Could any of these be accepted? ... ... I know it’s not what’s normally on the candida diet - but since I can’t find anything else that I tolerate I can’t starve. ... ... Do you have any other tips for carbs (ones you could eat uncooked)? [End]
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- Re: Cashew nuts and sunflower seeds
by dave505
17 days
98
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The only thing came to my mind is try to find what other confections impaire your system and try also proteolitic enzymes when eating carbs. ... I was stuck in a similar situation thinking that is candida doing that while I was having Protozoa and bacterial infection that impaired my digestion of carbs more than candida. Worth to test... [End]
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- Re: Cashew nuts and sunflower seeds
by candidasufferer555
17 days
87
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Hi Dave. ... ... The protozea you’re talking about is it parasites? ... ... I took the Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis earlier and it said that I didn’t have a bacterial or parasitic infection. ... ... I’m already eating enzymes and they help a little. I also take bitter herbs sometimes. ... ... How did you recover from your candida and the other infections? Are you completely healthy again? [End]
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- Low stomach acid
by nick0022
18 days
128
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Hello, ... ... Because I have Low stomach acid I have been squeezing a lemon and drinking it with water to increase the stomach acid but will the juice or the non properly digested food from the early part of my plan have effected the transformation into yeast of the candida ? ... ... My concern is that the carbs that would have been processed into sugar and absorbs by the cells from the blood stream was not properly digested and entered the small intestines. ... ... ... with thanks ... ... Nick [End]
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- Fungal candida wiping out all bacteria?
by jameskep37
19 days
117
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Do you think it is possible for fungal candida to wipe out all of someone’s ”beneficial” bacteria given that they have taken antibiotics/antibacterials for a long enough period of time? ... ... Seems like it is possible given fungal candida’s much stronger cell wall than bacteria and its ability to produce all the destructive enzymes that it produces(in which it survives but kills all the cells with a weaker cell membrane). +Its ability to inhibit and not allow the bacteria to grow back. [End]
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- Re: Fungal candida wiping out all bacteria?
by Dr.Jeff
19 days
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No, I would think that to be very difficult. Micro-organisms can inhibit each other in ways that modern pharmacy could only dream of. Antibiotics on the other hand would have no problem, except for the rapidly developing antibiotic-resistant strains. Pathogenic bacteria have many of the same facilities as fungal candida. [End]
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- Steroid nasal spray
by hkudra
20 days
107
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Unfortunately I have had to go back on a steroid nasal spray. I am two weeks into the Candida Plan. I have tried every other way to relieve the sinus congestion but nothing works except the spray. So I was wondering if there was any adjustments to the protocol because of this set back? [End]
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- Probiotics for Urinary Tract
by hannasbddy
20 days
114
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Hi Dr. McCombs, I wrote you back yesterday about candida possibly being in my kidneys. You recommended I take probiotics. Should I take those with asparagus? And do I need to take them away from L-agrisept? ... ... Thanks! [End]
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- What is the reasoning behind clearing candida before parasites for the M...
by Enthesitis12
21 days
123
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I’ve seen multiple sources stating that parasites be taken care of before candida ... What is the reasoning behind doing your candida plan before the parasite cleanse? ... ... ... [End]
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- Re: What is the reasoning behind clearing candida before parasites for t...
RRR by Dr.Jeff
20 days
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The digestive tract has been called the densest ecosystem on the planet. In all ecosystems, diversity is the key to health. The wider the variety of species that exist in that ecosystem, the greater and more stable its health will be. The Plan helps to support and restore this diversity. Eliminating one species does not restore diversity and so the system itself will continue to be imbalanced. Science shows us that the even a healthy system will have harmful organisms present, but their influence will be controlled by the system. ... The Plan corrects the fungal form of candida back to its n ...
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- Unsure of diagnosis
by #172382
21 days
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Hello, ... ... I hope you can help me understand what is behind my symptoms. In September I suffered 3 bladder infections within 5 weeks and was treated with antibiotics each time. I then felt very fatigued and suspected candida. I embarked on a strict candida diet and suffered many symptoms including toxic feeling, muscle weakness, fatigue, constipation, and severe stomachaches. I was also taking probiotics and natural antifungals. I was under the supervision of an ND. I did an herbal colon cleanse and underwent colon hydrotherapy as well, to no noticeable result. ... ... After 3 months, I st ...
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- Re: Unsure of diagnosis
by Dr.Jeff
20 days
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The original infection was at least in part due to the imbalance of bacterial flora in the urinary tract. This may have been created by antibiotic exposure years before. The subsequent exposures to antibiotics seem to have done more damage, but the system was already weakened. ... ... Antibiotics and fungal candida create low HCL levels in the stomach. This leads to decreased absorption of iron, iodine, protein, B12, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and other minerals. Of course, low iron leads to anemia and supports other imbalances. ... ... Taking probiotics at the beginning of any approach ...
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- Re: Unsure of diagnosis
by jedininja
18 days
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Thank you very much for your reply! ... ... My ND specifically warned me against this type of HCL protocol, saying that taking more than 2 capsules at a time has been proven unnecessary and can damage the stomach. I assume you disagree with this? Is it possible that my low HCL levels are what has been allowing the candida to survive despite everything? [End]
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- Changing Gut Bacteria Through Diet Affects Brain Function
by Dr.Jeff
21 days
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UCLA researchers now have the first evidence that bacteria ingested in food can affect brain function in humans. In an early proof-of-concept study of healthy women, they found that women who regularly consumed beneficial bacteria known as probiotics through yogurt showed altered brain function, both while in a resting state and in response to an emotion-recognition task. ... ... The study, conducted by scientists with UCLA’s Gail and Gerald Oppenheimer Family Center for Neurobiology of Stress and the Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center at UCLA, appears in the June edition of the peer-revi ...
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- blood pressure
by pppppp6
21 days
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Hello Dr. Jeff, ... ... I am in my sixth week of the program. Yesterday my blood pressure was 97/60. last week it was 107/74. prior to the program it was steadily 120/80, give or take a couple numbers. I feel fine, energy is good. Is this most recent reading too low? Thank you [End]
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- Re: blood pressure
by Dr.Jeff
21 days
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I would just continue to observe it. That’s lower than what it was but still within normal ranges. [End]
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- Only two rounds of DMSA... and now I have constant stomach troubles
by CGally81
21 days
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I used DMSA to try to chelate, on only two weekends (two weeks apart), 25mg, every 4 hours. The second and last time I used it was a month ago. ... ... I stopped because it made me sick. Not while I was on round, but when I was off was when it happened. I didn’t notice any candida flare-up symptoms at all while using it, interestingly, but I got a stomach bug twice, the second time being worse than the first, with vomiting, etc. ... ... The thing is, even though a month has passed, I still have a weak stomach. Drinking alkaline water, which I used to do all the time, now makes me sick later. And I ...
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- Re: Only two rounds of DMSA... and now I have constant stomach troubles
by Dr.Jeff
21 days
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You should look at binding toxins released by the DMSA. Terramin clay a few times a day. Start your day with raw cheese and butter, or half an avocado to bind toxins secreted into the intestinal tract in the bile. Take NAC each day to assist with the process. [End]
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- Re: Only two rounds of DMSA... and now I have constant stomach troubles
by CGally81
21 days
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For removing toxins, do you think activated charcoal would help? ... ... I can’t eat cheese or butter due to food intolerances (gluten/dairy/soy). ... ... Would vitamin C help in large doses? ... ... NAC I can easily get ahold of, but isn’t that known for flaring up candida? In the past, I could have sworn it did that during the brief time I tried it. [End]
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- Re: Only two rounds of DMSA... and now I have constant stomach troubles
by Dr.Jeff
20 days
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Activated charcoal and Terramin clay can help to bind toxins. Avocados are a good source of fat that can assist with this. NAC is safe to do with the Plan. [End]
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- Re: Only two rounds of DMSA... and now I have constant stomach troubles
by CGally81
19 days
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Awesome. I have activated charcoal (it should be taken 3 hours before/after eating, right? I was thinking of taking it before bed), and I just got NAC in 750mg capsules. How much NAC and how often should I take it? [End]
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- Re: Only two rounds of DMSA... and now I have constant stomach troubles
by Dr.Jeff
19 days
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I would take charcoal/clay/avocados first thing when waking up to bind toxins dumped into the small intestine overnight. Other than that, an hour away from food should be fine. You can also take those with bitters, as anything bitter causes intestinal cells to dump toxins into the GI tract. NAC, 2/3x/day. [End]
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- Re: Only two rounds of DMSA... and now I have constant stomach troubles
by CGally81
15 days
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750mg of NAC, right? Also, won’t NAC make things worse by dumping stuff into my body? Or will it actually help? How does it help? ... ... I’ve been taking activated charcoal late at night since I don’t have that much time in the morning. ... ... Now, do you think the illness is the result of candida, of dumping toxins into the body (it seemed to get worse after using one drop of Lugol’s iodine two days ago, but then, it could instead be because I used niacin? I can’t pinpoint). ... ... I am having cold sweats and reduced appetite today (though an improvement over feeling like I’m going to vomit througho ...
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- Re: Only two rounds of DMSA... and now I have constant stomach troubles
by CGally81
20 days
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I looked up Terramin clay, and found out it’s a brand name of a specific type of bentonite clay. In that case, any bentonite should do, right? [End]
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- sauna question
by LBP
21 days
111
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Hello, ... ... I’ve been using a FAR INFRARED for sweating for quite a while now. It was random that I found out about NEAR infrared. I researched a bit, and it seems to be better and more effective. What do you think? ... ... http://www.nearinfraredsauna.com/Near_Vs.html ... ... Dr. Wilson, seems to have started this whole thing-- ... http://www.drlwilson.com/articles/SAUNAS-NEAR%20VS.%20FAR%20I.htm ... ... ... Any opinions would be great. Thank you. [End]
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- Re: sauna question
by Dr.Jeff
21 days
115
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With the Plan, the idea is to sweat. There are different benefits with each approach, but with the Plan, the most important aspect is to sweat. Far infrared penetrates deeper into the body, which is my preference. If you’re concerned about the radiation, you may just want to use a hot bath. This has benefits over both types of infrared. [End]
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- Urinalysis Results
by hannasbddy
22 days
127
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Hi Dr. McCombs, ... ... I took an at-home urinalysis test and these are the results: ... ... Leu 70+ ... NIT + ... URO none ... Protein (300(3.0)+++ ... Ph 5 ... SG 1.030 ... KET 5(0.5) ... BIL none ... GLU none ... ... What can you tell me from this? I suspected all along I had candida in my kidneys. Urine cultures were always negative for bacteria. Do these results warrant a visit to my primary care doctor? ... ... Thank you! [End]
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- Re: Urinalysis Results
by Dr.Jeff
21 days
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They might indicate several things - infection, damage, pregnancy, excessive permeability, etc. They tend to look for bacterial infections primarily with this. Are you having symptoms with the urinary tract now? Uristatin, Agrisept-L, and Asparagus Extract can be useful. [End]
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- Re: Urinalysis Results
by hannasbddy
21 days
73
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Thank you for responding Dr. McCombs! I’ve been having symptoms of a mild UTI for a while now, but I had a urine culture done about a month or so ago that didn’t show any bacteria or yeast. ... ... My UTI symptoms actually started a year and a half ago. I was put on 3 weeks of antibiotics. The immediate and intense pain went away, but I was still left with some pain and urinary frequency. A culture was done which didn’t reveal any bacteria and my conventional doctor just diagnosed me with IC. That’s why I suspected candida all along since then because of all the antibiotics. Then I went o ...
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- Re: Urinalysis Results
by Dr.Jeff
21 days
72
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Did you have anything show up on blood tests that was out of normal? I would do another round of Asparagus, Agrisept, and Uristatin. Are you on the Plan now? Taking probiotics can also help. [End]
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- Re: Urinalysis Results
by hannasbddy
21 days
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My last blood test taken a year ago was normal except for low potassium. My BUN and creatinine were within normal ranges and my eGFR was above 59. I’m going to my doctor Friday morning though and might ask for a new blood test. ... ... Do I take all those together with the probiotics? Yes I’m on your plan. Second time around, a few weeks in. [End]
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- A Recent Q&A
by Dr.Jeff
22 days
146
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Hi Dr Jeff, I trust you’re well? ... ... I’ve recently had some lab test results, which have confirmed I have gluten intolerance (not celiac), H Pylori overgrowth, Candida overgrowth and now Leaky Gut. I have dabbled with diets that have completely restricted all types of carbs and fruit sugar and as a result I believe I may have depleted my serotonin levels, which carbs help to regulate production of. This has led to severe sugar cravings and a bit of low mood, which has been corrected by taking 5-htp. I’m now looking to start an anti-candida/bad bacteria diet that doesn’t completely restrict ...
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- Re: A Recent Q&A
by jameskep37
20 days
82
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Good post. ... ... Is it certain types of antibiotics that can wipe out all bacteria in 5 days or just antibiotics in general? ... ... Either way that’s pretty alarming. ... [End]
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- Re: A Recent Q&A
by Dr.Jeff
20 days
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I’ve seen this in several places, so I would say it applies to all antibiotics. [End]
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- Magnesium and Candida...
by #171681
25 days
160
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Does Magnesium feed Candida...? ... ... I have muscle twitching and take about 1000mg of Magnesium Citrate a day, am I doing my body more harm than good? [End]
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- Re: Magnesium and Candida...
by Dr.Jeff
24 days
164
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Since fungal candida has an ability to live off of most everything and exist under every condition, you could never remove every nutrient without suffering more. Magnesium facilitates hundreds of reactions in the body and is a key mineral in helping to balance calcium intake. You would suffer more by not taking it, than taking it as it helps all cells in the body. Any study where fungal candida has been shown to be able to live off of a nutrient, was done with that nutrient as the only nutrition source available, or perhaps 1 or 2 others present. Those aren’t the conditions that exist in t ...
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- Re: Magnesium and Candida...
by jameskep37
21 days
117
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Good point ... ... I’m wondering if candida prefers magnesium over other minerals. ... ... ... http://www.mendeley.com/research/effect-calcium-ion-uptake-candida-albicans-morphology-14/ [End]
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- Fermented cod liver oil
by Nymue
25 days
143
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I currently supplement with Blue Ice Fermented Cod Liver Oil Cinnamon Tingle. I was wondering if this would be ok to use while on the candida plan as it’s fermented and contains some stevia. [End]
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- L-Tyrosine
by #171681
25 days
109
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Dr. Jeff, ... ... Thoughts of taking L-tyrosine while on the plan? Has this helped any of your other patients in Terms of their mood, brain function, and/or energy levels in the past? [End]
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- Candida plan: When should I see results?
by Mooka04
25 days
189
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Hello Dr.Jeff, ... I am fighting a yeast infection that I have had for many years. I have been to doctors but the medication they gave me was of no help. I have also tried candida diets I found online along with the take of antifunguals (caprilyc acid, grape seed extract) with no improvement. I am now giving your plan a try and I am almost done week 3. Even though I am following all the guidelines, I am not experiencing any changes yet. When do people usually see changes in their health? I am also following your advice and inserting 2 capsules of flora prime everyday. My energy levels are go ...
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- Re: Candida plan: When should I see results?
by #171681
25 days
165
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I am on the plan and just finished the first week. I haven’t seen a difference either....I am going to give it at least a month before I judge whether or not it is working. [End]
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- Re: Candida plan: When should I see results?
by Dr.Jeff
23 days
118
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It may be that you need to supplement with HCL. If you eat a steak, how long before you’re hungry again? Do you have any skin problems? How many bowel movements a day? Do you have any blood sugar issues? [End]
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- Re: Candida plan: When should I see results?
by Mooka04
23 days
108
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Thanks for your reply Dr.Jeff, ... I have tried the HCL supplement once. I took one and felt a burning feeling and cramps all day afterwards. Should I try again with half of a capsule or does it mean my body doesn’t need the supplement? I can’t recall how long it takes me to get hungry but I’ll start paying attention. It’s definetly a few hours. ... ... I have no skin problems but I have had blood sugar issues while following my first (very strict and unhealthy) candida diet back in december. When I started re-adding food I couldn’t eat certain things without getting huge headaches (white rice f ...
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- Re: Candida plan: When should I see results?
by Dr.Jeff
23 days
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How old are you? Do you have any stress issues? blood sugar imbalances throw off your hormones, so I would recommend following the Blood Sugar protocol along with the Plan. If taking HCL is a problem, I would at least take some digestive enzymes like pancreatin. The trypsin in pancreatin can be helpful. Try 1/2 an HCL at a meal right after you start eating and see how that goes. [End]
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- Re: Candida plan: When should I see results?
by Mooka04
22 days
91
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I am 24 years old and I don’t have any stress issues. My period stopped ever since I changed my diet. I can give the blood sugar protocol a try. What would you suggest to snack on aside from celery? (I am in Japan and as weird as it sounds it is almost impossible to find celery here) ... ... Do you recommend a certain brand of pancreatin? What dosage should I take? ... [End]
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- Re: Candida plan: When should I see results?
by Dr.Jeff
21 days
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meats, avocados, and other veggies could work. [End]
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- Re: Candida plan: When should I see results?
by Mooka04
56 h
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Hi Dr. Jeff, I’m about to start week 7 tomorrow and I have experienced no changes in my condition. Is this normal? ... ... My yeast infection is still strong and I experience bloating after every meal. I am taking HCL supplements and Pancreatin enzymes but there is still no change. Any suggestion? I will be starting Flora Prime tomorrow, will it make a difference? [End]
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- Terrible Die Off
by hkudra
26 days
191
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Hello, ... I started the Plan last Monday but did not follow the instructions properly. I was only taking 1 pill of detox essentials twice a day. Needless to say I had horrible sinus congestion, itchy skin and my hair seemed to be falling out. Yesterday I realized my error and loaded up on Detox essentials (4 pills 3x a day). My symptoms have gotten better today. I am sweating everyday for 30 minutes and following the diet. I was wondering if you had any advice on how to proceed. I fear I overloaded my system a bit. ... ... Thank you. [End]
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- Re: Terrible Die Off
by Dr.Jeff
26 days
178
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You could also reduce the dosage of Candida Force for 2-3 days to 5 once a day, then resume the full dosage. This should help with the detox process. [End]
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- Probiotics side effects
by Health12345
26 days
173
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Hello, ... In the past I have suffered with candida but once I began eating a diet free of gluten and sugar and supplementing with magnesium oxide and charcoal..I was almost fully symptom free. Two weeks ago I purchased dr ohhiras probiotics, and took one capsule a day for five days. From the first capsule I became bloated, had gas and diarrhea, and also suffered from acid reflux and indigestion. I still suffer from these symptoms on occasion but nothing like this. I wrote on this forum where I was advised that instead of being die off symptoms, some of the strains of bacteria might just be ...
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- Re: Probiotics side effects
by Dr.Jeff
26 days
165
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A balanced system wouldn’t be thrown off so easily. It sounds like you found a way to manage whatever imbalance was there, prior to introducing Dr. Ohirra’s probiotic. Tradintionally, acid reflux has always been treated as a sign of low HCL levels in the stomach. That may be your case. I would try using apple cider vinegar with meals and see if that improves things first. [End]
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- Die Off - a sign its working
by crib111
26 days
162
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If you take either pharma or natural antibiotics, antifungals etc. If they are actually working, should you always experience some sort of die off? I’ve taken many things over the years to try and get rid of h pylori and yeast, and when I take them, I dont get any feeling at all, no flu type die off symptoms, so I wonder if they are actually doing anything? Or whether a die off symptom is feedback this specific supplement is doing something whereas others arent. [End]
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- Re: Die Off - a sign its working
by Dr.Jeff
26 days
163
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It’s probably a little more complex than that. No die-off could signal a weaker immune system response, better ability to detoxify, or no effect, with other possibilities not excluded. In general, the Plan doesn’t create die-off, as you’re not directly killing fungal candida, but reverting it back to its normal yeast form and boosting the immune response that’s most effective for eliminating excess yeast. [End]
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- Ankle Swelling
by hannasbddy
26 days
149
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Hi Dr. McCombs, sorry for all my questions. Last night I noticed that my ankles were starting to swell, not too much though. I’m scared because I’m pretty sure I have candida in my kidneys and not sure if it’s my kidneys having problems or because of slow bowels, I ran out of HCL recently. I’m also about to get my period. ... ... I’ve been taking asparagus with L-agrisept and tried Uristatin in the past, but didn’t work well for me. Should I try Dr. Christopher’s Kidney Formula or just stick with the Uristatin, L-agrisept, and Asparagus? ... ... Any other theories why my ankles could be swelling ...
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- Re: Ankle Swelling
by Dr.Jeff
26 days
137
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A consequence of monthly cycles usually includes water retention. Slow bowels will also contribute to that. The Uristatin, Agrisept-L, and Asparagus are helpful for restoring normal balance to the urinary tract. Dr. Christopher’s formula can also help. [End]
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- New addition to the plan?
by LBP
27 days
111
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... Hey, ... ... I heard a rumor you have a new blood sugar protocol in effect for the Candida Plan.. ... ... ...well, No; of course this is a JOKE- But it is interesting that THIS plant has blood sugar lowering properties. ... ... http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/15515/20130515/medical-marijuana-lower-blood-sugar-diabetes.htm ... ... http://news.yahoo.com/marijuana-tied-better-blood-sugar-control-194342553.html ... ... [End]
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- Re: New addition to the plan?
by jameskep37
26 days
80
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Maybe if we ingest some marijuana leaf it will make the candida high and impair its ability to affect us :) It would be interesting to see lab tests on how marijuana leaf affects pathogens/candida. Small amount of it is legal here in Colorado. ... [End]
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- regarding HSV-2
by acharya270787
27 days
78
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sir, i m suffering from herpes 2 virus,and i want to be cured as i have to be married and i dont want to make my wife suffer with the same. ... Please cure me and tell me what medicine i have to take and in what time n how. ... ... Waiting for a positive reply and to see that i am fully cured. ... ... ... please develop a useful medicine ASAP. ... ... ... ... ... ... [End]
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- Rosacea
by hannasbddy
27 days
139
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Hi Dr. McCombs, I have a pretty bad case of rosacea, it’s on my cheeks, chin, and forehead with papules. I’ve tried coconut oil on my face, which didn’t help very much. I’ve also tried the Rosacea Cream from your website, it helped at first, but my rosacea just keeps getting worse. I’m on your plan, but anything you recommend to use on my face? ... ... Thanks!! [End]
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- Re: Rosacea
by Dr.Jeff
26 days
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With skin conditions like rosacea, eczema, and posriasis, low HCL levels in the stomach are usually present. The Plan helps to raise these levels naturally, but you should probably supplement with HCL for faster results. Follow the HCL Protocol for determining how much HCL to use. [End]
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- quinoa
by #143907
28 days
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can you eat quinoa with the plan since it is not really a grain. [End]
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- Re: quinoa
by Dr.Jeff
28 days
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We have found that Week 9 works best for quinoa. [End]
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- Acupuncture???
by jameskep37
28 days
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Curious on your clients feedback with acupuncture? ... Do you think its worth the $$ for helping with candida symptoms? ... Maybe more worth the money towards the end of a candida program? or should be done throughout the program? [End]
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- Re: Acupuncture???
by Dr.Jeff
28 days
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I haven’t heard of anything with acupuncture and candida from clients. It helps in many ways with overall health. [End]
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- Apple cider vinegar
by hgipson
28 days
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Hi Dr. Jeff, ... ... Is it okay for me to take 1TBSP or apple cider vinegar 3x a day...I have taken it in the past to help me with seasonal allergies, which are at an all time high! Thank you. [End]
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- Re: Apple cider vinegar
by Dr.Jeff
28 days
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During the first 8 weeks of the Plan, I don’t recommend vinegar. In Week 9, it’s okay. Have you tried HCL supplements? [End]
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- Re: Apple cider vinegar
by hgipson
28 days
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I have been taking a plant based enzyme with protease, but not HCL. I would also like to begin taking measures to heal the gut...in the past I have used Permavite, but am considering using Apex Energetic’s Repair Vite this time around. any insight as to what you recommend? Thank you. [End]
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- Questions on Fruit and Carbs..
by nima
29 days
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Hi Dr. Jeff, ... ... I have been following your plan, including the Candida Force/SF722 and Detox Essentials for 5 weeks now. So far my progress has been really good. My Digestion, symptoms, and sleep have been much better. ... ... Before this plan I was doing the regular anti Candida Diet for 5 months (including Antifungals like Oregano oil and GSE), I didnt get much results. Infact I started with no stomach issues, I had systemic candida infection in my throat/esophagus, and lungs. After 4-5 months of Anti Candida diet , then Fungus fully infected my stomach/Upper GI, and I couldnt tolerate an ...
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- Re: Questions on Fruit and Carbs..
by Dr.Jeff
28 days
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No, you should be getting enough carbs without eating the fruit. You may want to look at implementing the Blood Sugar protocol to help handle any carb intolerance or blood sugar regulation issues that may be present. [End]
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- supplements
by #110205
29 days
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... I’ve found a product which really helps with energy, feeling generally less depressed and reduces pain. ... ... It’s a product by DEWS called Me-Cofactors. It’s a precursor vitamin supplemnt for SAMe. It really helps and works very well for such a little caplet. My issue is whether it would be ok on the plan or not. Unfortunately the ’other ingredients’ (excipents)are: Calicum phosphate, cellulose, sorbitol, maltodextrin, steric acid, CAP, PEG 8000 and glycerol monostearate. ... ... http://www.eigusa.com/me-cofactors_60_tabs ... ... Jim Dews, who formulated these, is a chemist, and I guess felt ...
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- Re: supplements
by Dr.Jeff
29 days
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I don’t understand why it would have a better effect, unless it’s from combining the alkaloids with the other ingredients? The sorbitol is from GMO corn. The rest of the ingredients don’t seem to be that special. The extra ingredients/excipients seem pretty bad. It does designate which form of B12, cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamine. ... It doesn’t state how much sweetener is in the tablets. It may or may not be okay during the first 8 weeks, but should be okay after that. [End]
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- Cooking Onions in Olive Oil
by #171681
30 days
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I am not a fan of raw onions, but love to cut up onions and cook them in olive oil with some garlic and salt...essentially caramelizing them without the added sugar. ... ... Is it okay that I cook onions this way while on your Candida Plan? I have read conflicting reports that cooking onions can actually create a chemical reaction where sugar is created...other reports say that is not true. ... ... Insight Dr. McCombs...? [End]
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- Re: Cooking Onions in Olive Oil
by Dr.Jeff
29 days
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There are sugars in all fruits and veggies. The amount in onions is not that great, plus onions have can have an anti-inflammatory effect. I think they should be okay. Everything in moderation, is a good idea to follow. If you’re craving them, that may not be a good sign. [End]
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- Blood Sugar/Panic Attacks
by hannasbddy
30 days
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Hi Dr. Jeff, ... ... I’m on your plan and on the blood sugar protocol. Recently my blood sugar has had more problems. When food empties from my stomach, I get panic attacks even if I start eating again. It started the other night at dinner and now seems to happen with each meal. I’m thinking it’s blood sugar. ... ... Is is true that with each low blood sugar event, your blood sugar can reach new lows? ... ... Anything you recommend? I ordered Chomemate and should get that soon. I can’t take the Basic Amino Acid supplement because of glutamine and my w/d from Valium. ... ... Thanks!!
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- Re: Blood Sugar/Panic Attacks
by Dr.Jeff
29 days
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Let me know how the Chromate works for you. It may not be related to blood sugar. I’ve never heard that each blood sugar event can be worse than the previous one. You could try taking a supplement with a fair amount of Trypsin in it, like a pancreatin formula (Digestive enzymes). [End]
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- Candida Plan and Fruit
by cb0003
30 days
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Hi Dr. Jeff, ... ... I’ve been on the candida plan for 3 weeks and adhere to the plan fully. However, I’ve eaten fruit with other foods such as the brown rice cereal in the morning. Should I only eat fruit alone? If so, have I caused any issues by eating fruit with other foods? ... ... Thanks, ... CB [End]
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- Dr Jeff, is this candida or something else?!?!?
by Wild0ne
31 days
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I have had symptoms of AF for the past year or so. The past month I have experienced spurts of brain fog/lethargy/spacy feeling. My diet has become very limited. It seems my body cannot tolerate any carbs (sugars/starches). Whenever I eat any carbohydrates, within seconds-minutes I experience a myriad of symptoms including: Bloating, abdominal pain, foul/toxic smelling flatulence, palpitations, itchy eyes/allergies, acute anger, and extreme insomnia. It only takes a very very small amount of carbs to activate these symptoms immediately. For example, a few stalks of asparagus is all it tak ...
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- thank you one more question about the enzyme
by cdog
31 days
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so it wouldn’t cause a spike in my blood sugar levels even if it breaks down brown rice which I know is a slow digesting carb into simple sugar ... thanks dr.jeff and candida force is working its really great man thanks a lot [End]
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- hi dr.jeff about amylase enzyme
by cdog
31 days
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would be ok to take this amylaseenzyme if I have candida I eat brown rice and sweet potatoes but I heard the enzymes break it down to simple sugars will it feed candida or will brown rice be digested slowly cause enzymes have been working I don’t want to leave the brown rice undigested ... ... ... I am taking thorne biogest I heard people say that pancreatin enzyme don’t survive the stomach acid is this true [End]
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- Re: hi dr.jeff about amylase enzyme
by Dr.Jeff
31 days
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Those enzymes will be fine. The function of pancreatic enzymes takes place in the small intestine and people for decades have found benefit in their use, and continue to do so. If you want to maximize their effect taking them before a meal is usuallu suggested. If you just focus on the use of HCL, this will naturally lead to greater release of pancreatic enzymes from the pancreas. [End]
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- Question on HCL & coconut oil for bloodsugar during the plan
by LBP
31 days
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Hi Dr. Jeff, ... ... There’s an HCL product that I’ve been using and liking called ZYPAN from standard process. I’m sure you’re familiar with them. The only problem I see is, the ’other ingredients’ in this product are Cellulose, lactose, and calcium stearate. Standard process often adds little extras, that would seem to be an issue, like lactose, or honey, often. Great formulas; but I dont know if it’s ok for me to use with the plan. I like that they are HCl ’tablets’ that dissolve immediately. I sometimes feel I get more of an effect from these than thornes HCL capsules. I suppose these tabl ...
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- hi dr.jeff about candida force
by cdog
31 days
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so you said candida force is best taking on empty stomach but I have low stomach and I am taking digestive enzymes will they help break down foods in my stomach so it can be empty how long does the stomach empty out so I can take the candida force sometimes im not sure if my stomach is emptying out properly [End]
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- Re: hi dr.jeff about candida force
by Dr.Jeff
31 days
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You could take it farther from a meal if your digestion is slow. Taking HCL supplementation can help with low stomach acid. Most people start to see HCL levels increase with the Plan, so it may not be an issue. [End]
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- About alcohol in liquids extract
by cdog
31 days
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So milk thistle will be ok it has alcohol not really a lot I was confused people said alcohol feeds candida and how to best take liquids extracts will it still be absorb by my body in the small intestine even if I have candida [End]
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- hi dr.jeff about candida
by cdog
31 days
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can I use milk thistle liquid for my liver on the plan the liquid has a little alcohol will it feed the candida and will the liquid still get absorb even if I have candida in the intestines and whats the best way to take liquid extracts so it could really get absorb [End]
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- Re: hi dr.jeff about candida
by Dr.Jeff
31 days
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That willbe okay on the Plan. I would think taking it along with starches works best. It can also depend on the herbs being used. [End]
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