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  • Terrible Die Off by hkudra   179 min  10
     
    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]
  • Probiotics side effects by Health12345   6 h  20
     
    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 ...   [retrieve this message]
  • Die Off - a sign its working by crib111   7 h  13
     
    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]
  • Ankle Swelling by hannasbddy   7 h  9
     
    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 ...   [retrieve this message]
  • New addition to the plan? by LBP   24 h  43
     
    ... 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]
    • Re: New addition to the plan? by jameskep37   8 h  11
       
      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]
  • regarding HSV-2 by acharya270787   26 h  45
     
    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]
  • Rosacea by hannasbddy   30 h  57
     
    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]
    • Re: Rosacea by Dr.Jeff   12 h  29
       
      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]
  • quinoa by #143907   52 h  67
     
    can you eat quinoa with the plan since it is not really a grain.   [End]
    • Re: quinoa by Dr.Jeff   45 h  61
       
      We have found that Week 9 works best for quinoa.   [End]
  • Acupuncture??? by jameskep37   56 h  58
     
    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]
    • Re: Acupuncture??? by Dr.Jeff   45 h  54
       
      I haven’t heard of anything with acupuncture and candida from clients. It helps in many ways with overall health.   [End]
  • Apple cider vinegar by hgipson   56 h  69
     
    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]
    • Re: Apple cider vinegar by Dr.Jeff   51 h  73
       
      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]
      • Re: Apple cider vinegar by hgipson   44 h  56
         
        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]
  • Questions on Fruit and Carbs.. by nima   65 h  76
     
    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 ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Questions on Fruit and Carbs.. by Dr.Jeff   51 h  65
       
      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]
  • supplements by #110205   3 days  74
     
    ... 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 ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: supplements by Dr.Jeff   68 h  68
       
      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]
  • Cooking Onions in Olive Oil by #171681   4 days  246
     
    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]
    • Re: Cooking Onions in Olive Oil by Dr.Jeff   3 days  92
       
      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]
  • Blood Sugar/Panic Attacks by hannasbddy   4 days  57
     
    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!!   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Blood Sugar/Panic Attacks by Dr.Jeff   3 days  64
       
      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]
  • Candida Plan and Fruit by cb0003   4 days  85
     
    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]
    • Re: Candida Plan and Fruit by Dr.Jeff   4 days  91
       
      It will all depend on how well your body handles the combo. For some people, it’s not a problem.   [End]
  • Dr Jeff, is this candida or something else?!?!? by Wild0ne   5 days  92
     
    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 ...   [retrieve this message]
  • thank you one more question about the enzyme by cdog   5 days  66
     
    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]
  • hi dr.jeff about amylase enzyme by cdog   5 days  65
     
    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]
    • Re: hi dr.jeff about amylase enzyme by Dr.Jeff   5 days  66
       
      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]
  • Question on HCL & coconut oil for bloodsugar during the plan by LBP   5 days  59
     
    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 ...   [retrieve this message]
  • hi dr.jeff about candida force by cdog   5 days  78
     
    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]
    • Re: hi dr.jeff about candida force by Dr.Jeff   5 days  72
       
      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]
  • About alcohol in liquids extract by cdog   5 days  82
     
    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]
  • hi dr.jeff about candida by cdog   5 days  86
     
    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]
    • Re: hi dr.jeff about candida by Dr.Jeff   5 days  81
       
      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]
  • Itchy type rash on arms, legs and spreading. by amitchell76   6 days  90
     
    I started the candida force a few weeks ago, have seen amazing results so far, but I am developing a very itchy type rash on my arms and legs, and it’s spreading from there. I wake up all night scratching like crazy, is this normal? ... ... I have other itchy patches, they are shrinking, but this is different, and getting worse. My skin itches, burns, has raised bumps, and feels swollen. ... ...   [End]
    • Re: Itchy type rash on arms, legs and spreading. by Josh Kansas   6 days  58
       
      May I ask what symptoms you were experiencing that it has helped/cured within those few weeks ?   [End]
    • Re: Itchy type rash on arms, legs and spreading. by InCharge   6 days  64
       
      Hate to keep repeating myself, but Coloidal Silver will handle both. Try it on everything. ...   [End]
    • Re: Itchy type rash on arms, legs and spreading. by Dr.Jeff   6 days  67
       
      How many bowel movements a day are you having? If you eat a steak, how long before you’re hungry again?   [End]
      • Re: Itchy type rash on arms, legs and spreading. by amitchell76   5 days  45
         
        Usually just once, I do a coffee enema daily. Steak will hold me up for a while, a few hours probably. Fruits and veggies go quickly. I’ve done some biofeedback, and they stated I have leaky gut, could this be the reason? I wake up all night itching, it’s driving me crazy. I’ve taken some benadryl, it helped a bit, I quit taking the candida force yesterday.   [End]
        • Re: Itchy type rash on arms, legs and spreading. by Dr.Jeff   4 days  59
           
          The Candida Force will help you. Most people with skin issues have low Hydrochloric acid (HCL) levels in their stomach. Low HCL means that steak will take a few hours or more to digest. On the Plan, it usually takes 45 min to an hour, hour and a half. I would continue with the Plan, and add HCL supplementation. Let me know if you need the Porotocl for HCL. ... Normal bowel movements are 3-4 times a day. Less than that will increase inflammation in the intestinal tract. Colonics can be very helpful with skin conditions. Increasing bowel movements Trace Minerals Concentrace is a good approach, ...   [retrieve this message]
  • Brain Fog by #171681   7 days  74
     
    Dr. McCombs...this is my last question for a while, I promise. ... ... My wife was asking my how exactly could a fungal yeast infection in your intestines cause brain fog...and the same goes for a flora imbalance. She is a bit skeptical that a fungal infection in your intestines can affect your brain, focus, memory, etc. ... ... Could you tell me the science behind this and how exactly this occurs? I couldn’t give her a concrete answer and now I am questioning it myself, how can a fungal infection affect how you think? ... ... Thanks for all your help Dr. McCombs.   [End]
    • Re: Brain Fog by Dr.Jeff   6 days  82
       
      There is a very strong link betwen intestinal health and brain function, and vice versa. A lot of research is being done in this area, especially as it relates to autism, anxiety, and depression. Just because your wife doesn’t keep up to date on the science and lacks an understanding of the basic physiology, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. ... One area of strong interconnectedness is the vagus nerve. This is one of the primary areas of research around the gut-brain axis. ... Another area is the effect of Lipopolysaccharides (LPS), the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB), and immune responses that lead to ...   [retrieve this message]
      • Re: Brain Fog by #171681   5 days  40
         
        Wow. Thank you for the thorough response. ... ... And your diet is able to restore/reverse the issues caused by candida in regards to what you just explained with the fog/LPS/BBB?   [End]
        • Re: Brain Fog by Dr.Jeff   5 days  39
           
          Correcting fungal candida back to its normal yeast form, in other words supporting healthy levels of yeast candida in the body, will correct the Th17 response and reduce inflammation. Reducing the amount of pro-inflammatory substances will reduce brain inflammation. Healing the BBB can be facilitated by taking some herbs and nutrients. ... Candida also upregulates matrixmetalloproteases, which are pro-inflammatory, and these levels should also decrease, not to mention cytokines like IL-1, and IL-6.   [End]
          • Re: Brain Fog by #171681   5 days  33
             
            Wowsers...that’s alot. ... ... What herbs and supplements do you recommend to restore the BBB? ... ... Also, once I complete your plan, will I have to worry about brain fog coming back if I am able to get rid of it?   [End]
            • Re: Brain Fog by Dr.Jeff   4 days  40
               
              ... ... GABA PROTOCOL – ... ... ... ... Take 1000mg of GABA at night 3-4 hours before bed. Notice if you feel an effect from the GABA such as being tired, calm, sleepy, or more relaxed than usual over the next 4 hours. It may also cause a more restful nights sleep, or in some people, anxiety or restlessness. Any affect at all would indicate a “leaky” blood/brain barrier. Sometimes, people will feel more energy. It can vary, but any affect is a positive indication. GABA should not cross the blood-brain barrier, so any effect demonstrates that the blood-brain barrier has lost its integrity. To overcome ...   [retrieve this message]
  • Experiencing an increase in symptoms on Candida Force by #171681   7 days  77
     
    Dr. Mccombs, ... ... Is it common to feel a slight increase in your current symptoms once you begin Candida force? If so, why is this?   [End]
  • Stomach sickness for days at a time after using DMSA -candida related? H... by CGally81   7 days  70
     
    I’d been addressing heavy metal toxicity for a long while, to get rid of candida once and for all (when the mercury goes away, the candida stays away, I’ve been told). ... ... Anyway, 4 weeks ago and 2 weeks ago, I went on two separate rounds of a chelator, DMSA. DMSA is said to cause lowered immunity and stomach upset, though I didn’t know that at the time. I did however know that it stirs up candida, though I didn’t experience my normal candida symptoms, so I assumed I was doing fine. ... ... So, about 9 days after my first round was over, I got a stomach virus that kept me out of work for two day ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Stomach sickness for days at a time after using DMSA -candida relate... by Dr.Jeff   7 days  58
       
      I don’t use DMSA as it can cause a redistribution of heavy metals around the body, leading to immune system suppression, inflammation, and other imbalances and responses. You may be experiencing that effect. NDF by Bioray is a much safer approach, or juicing with cilantro, celery, and carrots. ... Suppressing the immune system may allow a fungal candida infection to flare up when it is already present. I don’t think that it would cause it, however. ... Probiotics and prebiotics can be helpful. I would recommend the Candida Plan to address the issues effectively.   [End]
      • Re: Stomach sickness for days at a time after using DMSA -candida relate... by CGally81   7 days  33
         
        Do you think I should take natural antifungals in case this illness is caused by candida, and try to kill it off, while replenishing with prebiotics and probiotics? ... ... NDF looks interesting. I may order it. It’s to address the heavy metal issues, right? It looks much more convenient to use than the annoying ”take this every 3/4 hours” approach required by ALA and DMSA.   [End]
  • Candida Symptoms and Unsweeted Almond Milk by #171681   8 days  90
     
    Good Evening Dr. McCombs, ... ... I am happy to announce I received my first months order of your plan and am beginning tomorrow! ... ... I have the toughest question of the day for you... You can not take the high road on it either :) ... ... I know your website in-and-out and have seen the laundry list of symptoms you have on your site. -BUT- Please list the 10 most common symptoms your patients come to you with at your office. I know it is a loaded question, and you dont have to list them in order starting with the most common...rather just list off the top of your head what the 10 most common can ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Candida Symptoms and Unsweeted Almond Milk by Dr.Jeff   8 days  96
       
      Digestive problems, skin conditions, low energy, brain fog, blood sugar problems, hormonal imbalances, vaginal candida, joint problems, acidreflux, and sinus problems. ... ... ... Week 17 for milk and milk-like products.   [End]
      • Re: Candida Symptoms and Unsweeted Almond Milk by #75644   7 days  32
         
        Thank you for that list, Dr. J. Very helpful. What are your thoughts on the ability (or lack of)) to eliminate or address mycetoma in the sinuses (five fungi identified) via your (or any anti-Candida diet and protocol? It is my understanding that these can only be removed surgically, and even if one does undergo extraction this way - it is very likely to return in the sinuses.   [End]
        • Re: Candida Symptoms and Unsweeted Almond Milk by Dr.Jeff   4 days  23
           
          The medical approach views everything as a physical tissue imbalance that needs to be cut out or poisoned. The medical profession no longer has an understanding of physiology, which they are required to know in order to graduate with a degree.That information is replaced with medication protocols and the dumbing down of the profession goes through an accelerated pace. ... You’re talking about physiological imbalances. Cutting out tissues doesn’t remove the cause of the problem, which probably exists in many tissues, not just the one that’s most symptomatic at the moment. ... The presence of fung ...   [retrieve this message]
  • Polyunsaturated fats by crib111   8 days  54
     
    Is there any truth in the claims polyunsaturated fats including omega fish oil supplements can actually cause candida flare ups? How does this happen if true?   [End]
  • Moles and Candida by crib111   8 days  68
     
    Have you ever heard any link between an adult onset rise in the number of moles (flat or raised) on a persons body and face and a fungal infection? ... ... I read a link between yeast and estrogen, and estrogen and melanin. So more yeast, more estrogen, more melanin, more moles? Any truth? ... ... I also read of peoples moles literally falling off when taking kombucha capsules, which apparently helps some with candida.   [End]
    • Re: Moles and Candida by Dr.Jeff   7 days  55
       
      I’ve had skin tags fall off and I wasn’t taking kombucha, so I’m not sure if that’s necessary, but it may illustrate that an effective change is taking place that may be related to diet. ... ... Candida has been shown to induce a pro-inflammatory response that can increase melanoma in the liver and this can easily translate to the rest of the body - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20035374 ... ...   [End]
  • sf722 by crib111   8 days  77
     
    Sorry if this has been asked before, but from what I gather sf722 can prevent yeast turning into its fungal form, it doesnt kill it as such. But my question would be, if the yeast has gone fungal, can sf722 ”get it back” into its non fungal form, or not really? If sf722 doesnt get it back, what does? ... ... Also are there any common deficiencies caused by fungal candida overgrowth? I think I read co-q10 is normally deficient in those with fungal infections, and others? ... ... Thanks   [End]
    • Re: sf722 by Dr.Jeff   8 days  85
       
      The undecenoic acid in Candida Force/SF722 destabilizes the cell wall membrane causing it to revert back to its normal yeast form and also preventing it from converting back to its fungal form. ... Nutritional deficiencies will vary from person to person to person.   [End]
      • Re: sf722 by crib111   7 days  52
         
        Thanks Dr Jeff, I appreciate the deficiencies will vary, but doesnt the fungal form of yeast itself cause specific defiencies, I would have thought there will be some commonality in deficiencies for fungal yeast sufferers? I know there are definately some common deficiencies for h pylori sufferers, so I’d be suprised if the same isnt true for fungal yeast.   [End]
        • Re: sf722 by Dr.Jeff   7 days  51
           
          There are definitely the deficiencies associated with low HCL levels in the stomach, a result of antibiotic use and fungal candida. There are the deficiencies associated with an absence of Lactobacillus bacteria in the intestinal tract, which are known to synthesize B vitamins and B vitamins play a role in absorption of all foods. Antibiotics wipe out the Lactobacillus and Candida inhibits their regrowth in the intestinal tract. Both of the above can result in study findings such as these - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15533276. Zinc and vitamin C deficiency were found in this study. ...   [retrieve this message]
  • Fungal Form or Bacterial Imbalance by #171681   9 days  78
     
    Dr. Jeff, This question stems from a previous response to a question... ... ... How could one tell whether their symptoms are due to fungal form or a bacteria imbalance? ... ... I have been experience the symptoms for a few months and they seem to be more fatigue, brain fog, poor concentration type of symptoms... I also have a history of longterm antibiotic use. ... ... Also, if you aren’t symptom free by the time you are suppose to start to introduce food...should you hold off on introducing food until you are symptom free?   [End]
    • Re: Fungal Form or Bacterial Imbalance by Dr.Jeff   8 days  73
       
      Both will exist at the same time. 5 days of antibiotics will wipe out all the bacteria in the body. What develops afterward is systemic fungal candida within 4-52 hours and pathogenic, antibiotic resistant bacteria. It takes 9-12+ months for the bacteria to grow back and some species never grow back. Candida will dictate which species can grow back and inhibit Lactobacillus species. ... ... Some people hold off on reintroducing foods back and continue on with the first 8-week portion of the Plan. This can allow other imbalances more time to straighten out. It’s not necessary for correcting the ...   [retrieve this message]
  • Would the Candida plan cure me? by unionnothing   9 days  107
     
    Hello Dr. McCombs. ... ... I have folliculitis all over my back and scalp, ... Just trying to find out if your program is right for me and could possible permanently fix my yeast problem so I can go back to eating whatever I want. ... ... I’ve done candida diet twice for 3 months at a time, (I however didn’t do the cleansing and I do suffer from IBS) Each time it clears my folliculitis up completely, then 1-2 weeks off the diet it comes back with a vengeance, worse then before. ... ... And here are some supplements I purchased however I was told that antifungals kill off the good bacteria, so do you suggest ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Would the Candida plan cure me? by Dr.Jeff   9 days  109
       
      I though that I’d at least post some of my previous response to you via Facebook earlier today, so that it doesn’t look like I didn’t respond to your post here. ... ... Fruits and potatoes normally work well for people doing the Plan, unless they have blood sugar dysregulation issues. This is covered more here - http://candidaplan.com/blog/637/candida-diets-part-iv-sugars/. ... ... You’ll know your body best when it comes to your condition in terms of sweating. It may be helpful to apply apple cider vinegar topically to the skin, as the skin should be acidic and an acid mantle/layer promotes the gro ...   [retrieve this message]
  • ChromeMate by hannasbddy   9 days  74
     
    Hi Dr. McCombs, ... ... Would Chromemate by Now Foods be ok to take during your plan for my hypoglycemia? It has nicotinic acid and says it has no yeast, sugar, etc in the pills. Rice flour and gelatin make up the capsules. ... ... If not, is there another brand/type you recommend? ... ... Thanks!!   [End]
    • Re: ChromeMate by Dr.Jeff   9 days  73
       
      That’s fine to use with the Plan. If you have blood sugar issues, you may want to follow our Blood Sugar Protocol. Candida is strongly associated with causing diabetes.   [End]
      • Re: ChromeMate by hannasbddy   8 days  57
         
        Hi Dr. Jeff, yes I’m on your blood sugar protocol as well, but waking up 2-3 times during the night with low blood sugar. I bought the Basic Amino Acid, but learned that glutamatic acid is contraindicated with benzodiazepine withdrawal, so I’ll start taking chromium instead. I have a year to go until I’m off this drug. ... ... Thank you!   [End]
      • Re: ChromeMate by hannasbddy   8 days  68
         
        Hi again, I found this interesting article on NIH’s medical library regarding benzodiazepines and candida: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC120028. ... ... So could the reverse be true..the stress of withdrawal from a benzodiazepine could cause suppression of the immune system and proliferation of candida?   [End]
  • Elective Breast Surgery by Dr.Jeff   10 days  130
     
    Angelina Jolie has a BRAC1 mutation that gives her a 5-10% of breast cancer. The doctors told her that she had an 87% risk of breast cancer based on the presence of the BRAC1 mutation and a family history of her mother having had ovarian cancer. That would equal an 87% risk of 5-10%, or a 4.35-8.7% overall risk. Given that she lives with a smoker, second-hand smoke will also be a factor. Her worry of contracting breast cancer will be another factor. Past use of antibiotics will be another factor. Her body is filled with heavy metals and chemicals that daily suppress her immune system and s ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Well put. n/m by cora   9 days  79
    • Re: Elective Breast Surgery by jameskep37   9 days  96
       
      Their would be a lot less fear if people took more preventative measures to take care of their health. Problem with a lot of Americans is that they don’t want to do anything about their health until its severe. Then they will do anything to get their health back. One extreme to another. Hopefully in the future people will become more and more informed to make better health decisions. ... ... Good post--- Dr. Jeff ... ...   ... ...   ...   [End]
  • Brain Fog Plan by #171681   10 days  84
     
    Dr. Jeff, ... ... I ordered your plan this weekend and plan to start as soon as it gets here. ... ... I was curious how quickly do individuals on your plan begin to see improvements in their symptoms? Mine are brain fog, fatigue, poor concentration. ... ... Thank you Dr. Jeff   [End]
    • Re: Brain Fog Plan by Dr.Jeff   9 days  84
       
      It varies according to what the symptoms are related to. If it is due to the fungal form of candida, then those symptoms seem to resolve themselves faster. if it is due to bacterial flora imbalances more than fungal candida, then that may occur later on. The range of results is so varied that it’s hard to set an exact time on this.   [End]
      • Re: Brain Fog Plan by #171681   9 days  76
         
        How could one tell whether their symptoms are due to fungal form or a bacteria imbalance? ... ... I have been experience the symptoms for a few months and they seem to be more fatigue, brain fog, poor concentration type of symptoms... I also have a history of longterm antibiotic use.   [End]
        • Re: Brain Fog Plan by Dr.Jeff   7 days  28
           
          I think that history of antibiotic use indicates that both imbalances will be present.   [End]
  • Weight loss on the McCombs Plan by jeff150   11 days  84
     
    Hi, ... ... You’ve mentioned in other postings that ”Weight loss on the Plan happens via detoxification and not calorie restriction.” I’ve been wondering exactly how this happens; exactly what is happening. I’ve been on your plan (doing EVERYTHING you say) for about a month now and have lost 15lbs. I’m most pleased b/c my body fat has gone from 23% to 13 as of today, and I have hardly been doing any exercise. ... ... Also, since I have suffered so long (12yrs) and just to make sure I am converting the fungal candida to the yeast form, is it OK to extend the first month by another month? ... ... Doc, we ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Weight loss on the McCombs Plan by Dr.Jeff   11 days  84
       
      Extending the Plan for any length of time is generally okay. ... ... By eliminating toxins, the body will release dead water weight that it holds onto to buffer toxins, As detoxification proceeds, fat releases toxins and the fat them becomes available as a fuel source. Each of these can help to improve how the body functions.   [End]
  • Have to take antibiotics...nightmare..advice?! by Health12345   11 days  92
     
    Hello, ... I was a frequent poster on Cure Zone a few years back when I had a serious case of candida. There was about a year where I couldn’t digest much of anything and was incredibly bloated and distended all of the time. With many experimental diets, cleanses, supplements and advice from forums like these I have had a near complete disappearance of all symptoms. I eat sugar and gluten free very strictly to this day and supplement with magnesium oxide and charcoal. Now I’m faced with a dilemma. After all the progress I’ve made-I have an infection in my finger. Felon, is what it is called. ...   [retrieve this message]
  • Adrenal fatigue, candida, coconut oil and molybdenum by bobbyswichblade   11 days  100
     
    I have been taking supplements for adrenal fatigue and recently stated adding coconut oil to help with yeast overgrowth among other thing. It seems to cause definite die-off symptoms including an increase in anal itch and fatigue. I read that Molybdenum can be helpful in dealing with die off symptoms and so purchased some 500 mcg mlolybdenum tablets from Carlson. I seem to get a bit of a headache after taking it but no extreme reaction as of yet (I tend to be sensitive to anything at a high or even moderately high dose). Any comments would be much appreciated.   [End]
    • Re: Adrenal fatigue, candida, coconut oil and molybdenum by Dr.Jeff   11 days  94
       
      Molybdenum usually causes a reduction in symptoms of a headache. With all the additional ingredients on the label for Carlson’s product, you’d have to consider sensitivity to at least 7 other substances.   [End]
      • Re: Adrenal fatigue, candida, coconut oil and molybdenum by bobbyswichblade   9 days  55
         
        Thanks very much for your response. Is there anything you’d recommend as an alternative? I just read in other posts that you recommend using a sauna which I do on occasion at the gym but since starting with coconut oil I feel the need to combat the die off at an accelerated rate. Obviously I could use less of the oil but my yeast overgrowth seems fairly advanced with a constant inner thigh rash and anal itching which greatly increase with any intake of carbs as well as brain fog and fatigue. I am looking into a hair mineral test.   [End]
  • Probiotics by Josh Kansas   11 days  93
     
    Jeff, ... ... I just ordered your plan. I am going off memory so forgive me, but your plan doesn’t introduce probiotics until the 2nd month of the plan? ... ... If this is the case...I have almost a full bottle of Primal Defense Ultra (Probiotic). Can I continue taking that during the first month of your plan before I start your probiotic...?   [End]
    • Re: Probiotics by Dr.Jeff   11 days  85
       
      No, I would hold off on probiotics until Week 7.   [End]
      • Re: Probiotics by Josh Kansas   11 days  72
         
        I am also currently taking: ... ... -Molybdenum ... -Pantethine ... -Milk Thistle ... -Magnesium ... ... ... Should I stop taking those once I start your plan...?   [End]
  • recolonization by nick0022   12 days  96
     
    Hello, ... ... This question is different to the last. If a person has no probiotics and is on your 16 week plan and reintroducing probiotics will they regrow in the intestines or pass through and not regrow has some research suggests ? ... ... They say some strains regenerate after 6 months because the body stops supplying certain things that sustain the probiotics when they die out. ... ... ... with thanks ... ... Nick   [End]
    • Re: recolonization by Dr.Jeff   11 days  86
       
      I’m not sure what your question is, but bacteria, whether supplied in food or through probiotic formulas can. repopulate the intestinal tract. Additionally, whether alive or not, they will serve to stimulate the immune system and intestinal flora balance.   [End]
  • Fat source by #171681   12 days  82
     
    Dr. McCombs, ... ... I’ve been following your yes foods list for about a month...I see slight improvements in my symptoms and plan to order your 16 week plan next week in hopes to speed up my progress. ... ... My question is, I am very active and run about 15-20 miles a week in addition to a few days of weight training. I ea 3 eggs in the morning and chicken or red meat in the evening for my source of protein. In the last month I have dropped about 10 lbs....I don’t want to drop too much weight as I am wanting to put on muscle mass. What is a good source of fat in your candida diet and a good foo ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Fat source by Dr.Jeff   11 days  76
       
      Saturated fats in meats, cold-pressed oils, avocados, and eggs are all good. protein absorption usually increases by Week 6 on the Plan improving your anility to put on lean muscle mass. Any weight loss on the Plan is due to the process of detoxification, not calorie restriction, so we encourage people to eat plnty of food to fuel the detoxification process. We’ve treated many world-class athletes and have seen great results.   [End]
  • suggestions for no colon by nocolon   13 days  89
     
    hi, new member here. I have been visiting another site, but I figured I check this out. Life long history of ppi’s and antibiotics. I have cleaned up my diet this year, but still suffer a lot some days with lots of gas and bloating. what kind of recommendations can you recommend with some one with no colon (me)? I have been trying enzymes, probiotics, and anti-fungals.   [End]
    • Re: suggestions for no colon by Dr.Jeff   12 days  97
       
      Given that the largest number of bacteria are normally found in the large intestine, you potentially are going to come up short on the total number. I’m assuming that the entire colon (ascending, transverse, and descending large intestine) has been removed? It would seem that probiotics would be your best friend. Having had antibiotics, systemic fungal candida still needs to be addressed. The use of PPIs indicates some of the imbalance created by antibiotics, and HCL may be a good idea. The Candida Plan could be helpful.   [End]
      • Re: suggestions for no colon by nocolon   12 days  49
         
        well, I did change my diet at the beginning of the year. Also, I have a history of gastroparesis, and I got a gastric pacemaker inserted in the beginning of 2012. Yes, I am very complex. The pacemaker helps a lot, but I am starting to hate not having a colon. Yes, everything removed, connected ileum to rectum. ... ... The integrative doctor I met last year helped me get started on things, but I still have plenty of good/bad days. It is hard to balance, and I still suffer from uti’s, headaches, insomnia, ibs-a my biggest factor I can’t seem to cure! ... ... I do have a phone consult with ano ...   [retrieve this message]
  • Candida sufferer in the UK by #171721   14 days  130
     
      ... ... Hi Dr. Jeff, ... ...   ... ... ... ... Quick overview ... ... ... ... ... I’m a white 31 year old male from England, who is 6 foot 4 inches tall, and on average I weight 12 stone (170 lbs). ... ...   ... ... ... ... Symptoms (for the last 14 years) ... ... ... ... ... I have suffered with sugar cravings, a strange taste in my mouth, a white coating on tongue, (especially at night) acne since 17 years old (especially a day or two after drinking alcohol) seb derm on my face, ring worm on my legs, and an itchy anus from time to time. ... ... ... I have also struggled with getting up in the mornings; I have had periods o ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Candida sufferer in the UK by Dr.Jeff   13 days  100
       
      It sounds like you’re making good progress. I would follow the candida Plan guidelines and get the supplements. We ship to the UK every week, but if you have a source for SF722 over there, then that would work. I would proceed as though you’re starting Week 2 or 3 on the Plan.   [End]
  • Brain Fog by Josh Kansas   15 days  130
     
    Dr. McCombs, ... ... I was on antibiotics for about 5 months treating lymes. ... ... Since my treatment I have developed brain fog, fatigue, irritability, poor concentration and memory, blurred vision, and waking up around 3am every night having trouble falling back alseep. ... ... My brain fog seems to lift as the day goes on, but is present every morning and for a period after I eat. ... ... I have not been clinically diagnosed with candida, but having been on a high dosage of abx for such a long time, I am wondering if these symptoms are from a intestinal infection. ... ... The brain fog is the worst, I feel it ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Brain Fog by Josh Kansas   15 days  127
       
      In addition, I have been following your diet the past 3 weeks. ... ... I eat no sugar, gluten, simple carbs, starch...   [End]
    • Re: Brain Fog by Dr.Jeff   15 days  123
       
      Brain fog can definitely be a sign of inflammation within the intestinal tract and brain. Antibiotics would be a major cause, and with past antibiotic use, fungal candida is another result. I would follow the Candida Plan in its entirety.   [End]
  • beer gut reduction; how bad is cheating by gobhoblin   15 days  124
     
    Hi again, Dr. Jeff. Two more questions. (I’m gearing up but haven’t begun yet.) ... ... --) In preparation for the plan (and for other reasons), I’ve steadily reduced my beer intake to zero. But naturally I’ve still got the big beer belly. Just for my own goal-on-the-horizon motivation, can you provide any advice on when I’ll see my belly flatten back out? Whatever range or estimate you can provide would be helpful for my expectations and motivation. ... ... --) How sensitive is the diet plan to cheating? For example, in a ketogenic diet, you have to eliminate nearly all sugars for a few days ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: beer gut reduction; how bad is cheating by Dr.Jeff   15 days  112
       
      We’ve seen a few people lose over 100 lbs and one person over 200. Weight loss on the Plan happens via detoxification and not calorie restriction. Exercise is always an important factor in shaping the body. ... Eating foods not on the ”YES” list diminishes the effects of the Plan. I would advise sticking to the Plan.   [End]
      • Re: beer gut reduction; how bad is cheating by gobhoblin   15 days  74
         
        Oops. I should clarify. ... ... I’m referring to the expanded, bloated belly, not subcutaneous fat, but from the bloated, distended, pregnant man, basketball belly from the yeast. ... ... I have a decent understanding of how fast I can shed body fat, but I was hoping you might set my expectations on how soon after starting the plan I might see my expanded, beer-yeast abdomen ”deflate” back to down normal... (not talking about the subcutaneous fat loss). ... ... Thanks. ... ...   [End]
        • Re: beer gut reduction; how bad is cheating by Dr.Jeff   13 days  71
           
          That depends on the involvement of the flors, the liver/gall bladder, HCL levels, immunity, etc. For most people, it happens fairly quickly.   [End]
          • Re: beer gut reduction; how bad is cheating by gobhoblin   7 days  20
             
            I really appreciate the expertise you bring. In two lines, you referenced the complexity involved, but still boiled things down to a simple ”typical case” answer. Really helpful. ... ... I have to say that when I found a medical, scientific voice (yours) that publishes solid advice without charging for it... it gave me the confidence that I can make an *effective* change in my health. ... ... Many thanks. ... ...   [End]
  • terramin by #110205   16 days  91
     
    Hello again, ... ... I bought terramin a few months ago, because I must have read it was recommended. ... ... May I ask what is the benefit of taking it (why do you like it)? Is it for detoxification and minerals?   [End]
  • Major fatigue, need advice. by amitchell76   16 days  114
     
    Started the plan 5 days ago, but every time I take the pills within and a few hours I get major fatigue. It passes after a few hour, but returns with the next set of pills. I have leaky gut, major allergies, horrible eczema, and asthma. I have been faithful to the plan with exception to a little butter and heavy cream in my coffee. I do a coffee enema daily, drink plenty of water, do the sweating, and exercise regularly. Is this normal, do I just ride it out? Any advice would be helpful. I am not taking any other supplements.   [End]
    • Re: Major fatigue, need advice. by Dr.Jeff   16 days  104
       
      You may want to try a dosage of 5 once a day for a couple of days and then resume the normal dosage. You should stop the cream and butter. Switch to using virgin coconut oil in your coffee.   [End]
  • Week 10, slight improvement and open problems by stefano86it   16 days  123
     
    Dear Dr. Jeff, ... ... I’m finishing up week 10 and I wanted to let you know that I noticed slight improvements (better sleep, better digestion, my constipation decreased) but the ”big” issues still remains. ... I’m talking about two things: ... - dark yellow-light brown stool ... - discomfort in lower right abdomen ... ... I tried Betaine HCl (Thorne) but after a couple of days I felt a terrible heartburn, and it was just a capsule.I decread to 1/2 cap and to 1/4 cap and the situation was the same. I don’t think it’s a matter of hypochlorhydria. ... I read yellow stool can be related to an excess of candida in ...   [retrieve this message]
  • Do I have Candida - what do you think ? by yoe91   17 days  173
     
    Hey everybody (Dr.Jeff, if you’re reading this): ... ... *General* ... - I’ve had Adrenal Fatigue for the past 7 years. ... - No treatment I’ve ever done has worked. Never ever felt any better. ... - have been on Nutritional Balancing for a year now (Apr. ’12) ... - have felt consistently worse, whether it’s detoxing or whatever. ... - trouble falling asleep (before 2am), but then continuous sleep. ... - feel considerably worse when I sleep/wake up late (11am or more), feel a ’bit’ better if I wake up around 10am. Less brain fog, more ’fresh’. ... - I’m at Day 14 of Dr.Clark’s 3-item protocol, no sight of parasites ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Do I have Candida - what do you think ? by Dr.Jeff   16 days  125
       
      I would think that you are dealing with liver/gall bladder issues, that are compounded by other problems. Parasites may be a part of it. Candida will be if you’ve ever had antibiotics. It looks like blood sugar is an issue, which can be candida, liver, or even intestinal flora.   [End]
      • Re: Do I have Candida - what do you think ? by yoe91   15 days  99
         
        Well thanks there ! ... Never had antibiotics...but I thought my symptoms were really close. ... ... I remember feeling horrible after eating a lot of white bread specifically, old cheese (felt like I was burning inside and the fatigue was monumental, had to lay down) and beer... ... ... Would you recommend any tests that I could run through standard hospitals ? ... ... Thanks a lot for your answer.   [End]
        • Re: Do I have Candida - what do you think ? by Dr.Jeff   15 days  107
           
          You can get blood tests done for candida antibodies.   [End]
          • Re: Do I have Candida - what do you think ? by yoe91   14 days  61
             
            Thanks Dr. ... I’m really afraid of going through a test, the test coming out as negative, and me thinking I don’t have candida infection when I actually do...how do I know which tests to trust ? ... ... I’m sorry to take up some of your time, but would you recommend the ’GI Effects Microbial Ecology Profile + Parasitology’ ? It’s pricy, and only for a one-time use if I understand correctly... ... ... http://www.forresthealth.com/gi-effects-microbial-ecology-profile-includes-parasitology-2105.html ... ... But any candida antibodies test at a regular hospital is enough of an assessment you’d say ?? ... I MUST f ...   [retrieve this message]
            • Re: Do I have Candida - what do you think ? by Dr.Jeff   4 days  37
               
              Blood tests combined with the Stool test would be a good approach. I don’t know if I could single out any one of them alone. The Stool test is supposed to be the most sensitive, but we’ve had people test negative on it and positive on the blood test. Each one is most pertinent for the tissues tested and not necessarily the rest of the body.   [End]
              • Re: Do I have Candida - what do you think ? by yoe91   4 days  23
                 
                thanks Dr., thanks a lot. ... I’m sorry I’m asking you stuff I could’ve found out on your website, checked it out, that youtube video posted at the bottom of the homepage... ... ... I’m very tempted to work with you, but I’m currently on a treatment and need to find out whether I ”have candida” or not... ... ... LAST QUICK QUESTION (PLEASE ! :p): ... isn’t the eating old cheese, immediately feeling all symptoms 5x worse, feeling like I’m burning inside (or very very hot) a huge give-away for candida ? ... ... -along with not tolerating bread and beer specifically out of all foods... ... ... Thank you thank you, ... G ...   [retrieve this message]
                • Re: Do I have Candida - what do you think ? by Dr.Jeff   4 days  24
                   
                  That can definitely indicate cross-over sensitivities to mold or fungal toxins, which may implicate fungal candida. I don’t think it’s necessary to have testing done as researchers always use antibiotics to create fungal candida in a lab, so if you’ve had antibiotics you’ll have fungal candida.   [End]
                  • Re: Do I have Candida - what do you think ? by yoe91   3 days  167
                     
                    Thanks Dr. McCombs. ... Well I’ve got to get tested somehow, and in a way that is clearly conclusive... ... I live in Qatar and they suck here, but I’m in France in a month, will try something there... ... ... Do you have any tips on detecting a good lab for parasites/candida analysis ? *as opposed to standard MD testing* ... What good telling question can I ask a lab to know they’re ”legit” for candida testing ? ... ... Sorry for that one, but it’s very important ! ... Thanks a ton.   [End]
  • Symptoms after 2 weeks on the plan by Sendo   17 days  139
     
    Dr Jeff, ... ... I’ve been on your plan for 2 full weeks as indicated. I basically felt unchanged for the first 12 days or so. ... ... Just in the past few days, I’ve been experiencing an increased amount of reflux, low energy, lethargic, cant seem to wake up kind of feeling. I’m mostly concerned about the reflux. ... ... Should I stop the Candida Force and try again in a few days? What do you suggest? There have been no other changes in my diet/lifestyle recently. ... ... Thanks, Andy   [End]
    • Re: Symptoms after 2 weeks on the plan by LBP   17 days  122
       
      What is your diet like? ... ... Are you sweating in a sauna or bath? ... ... Have you been drinking enough water -and- ... going to the bathroom 2-3 times daily? ... ...   [End]
      • Re: Symptoms after 2 weeks on the plan by Sendo   17 days  107
         
        Diet is as outlined in Dr. McCombs plan. A little more restricted in that I am not eating any fruit except lemon juice and avocados. ... ... Sweating 5-7 days/week in the sauna. ... ... Drinking water in the amount suggested in the plan. ... ... Only 1 bm daily. Im gradually increasing the trace mineral drops to increase that to 2-3x daily, but just 1x so far. Any suggestions on this would be appreciated? ... ... Thanks   [End]
        • Re: Symptoms after 2 weeks on the plan by LBP   16 days  93
           
          I actually had to cut avocados. They just weren’t working for me :/ I guess the fiber or the fruit quality, IDK.. ... ... ... And lastly, GRAINS. Are you eating brown rice a lot?   [End]
    • Re: Symptoms after 2 weeks on the plan by Dr.Jeff   16 days  108
       
      Try increasing the bowel movements by increasing the Trace Minerals. Take 40-80 drops, 2-3x/day, and adjust up or down for results. ... What’s your health history?   [End]
      • Re: Symptoms after 2 weeks on the plan by Sendo   15 days  85
         
        Health history: 42 years old. Generally healthy, no significant illnesses or injuries. I do have a history or antibiotic use beginning in adolescence to treat sinus infections that continued more or less annually until my mid 30s (also with occasional steroids & allergy meds). Also several years of tetracycline in my teens. ... ... About 10 years ago, started problems digesting food, reflux, upset stomach, bloating, brain fog. I eliminated gluten and that helped a lot. But symptoms persisted on a smaller scale. ... ... In 2009, I had a bad bacterial infection that required months of antibiotic ...   [retrieve this message]
        • Re: Symptoms after 2 weeks on the plan by Dr.Jeff   15 days  69
           
          You’ve had multiple injuries due to antibiotics. Antibiotics are a gateway drug to many conditions and diseases. Increase the bowel movements and consider taking some Isorcort to support adrenal function. Keep me posted.   [End]
  • Need your Help Dr McCombs with hair loss, itchy, dandruff on scalp by bjornbjorn   18 days  133
     
    Hi Dr McCombs, ... ... I believe I have an overgrowth of fungus on my scalp. I am losing hair on the frontal region and where I am losing hair it is very itchy. My symptoms are dandruff, smelly, itchy and hair loss on the scalp. It is mild all over my scalp but extreme on the frontal region. I believe this to be a fungal overgrowth. What can I do to fix this and what are my best options? I exercise 5 days a week and eat a non processed diet with little or no grains. I am 31 year old male. ... ... Any help would be much appreciated   [End]
    • Re: Need your Help Dr McCombs with hair loss, itchy, dandruff on scalp by Dr.Jeff   18 days  143
       
      I would address that systemically with the Candida Plan - http://www.candidaplan.com/store/Complete-Set-Dr.-McCombs-Candida-Plan.html ... ... ...and locally by applying apple cider vinegar to scalp 10 minutes before a shower. When showering, just rinse the scalp with water and no shampoo.   [End]
  • McCombs Candida Questions: epsom salts, glutamine, Candida Zapper, blood... by gobhoblin   18 days  138
     
    ... Hi Dr. Jeff. ... ... First off, thanks for providing a science-based plan and your decades of clinical expertise. It’s such a relief to find something that pierces the noise of the braying internet marketers. ... ... I have five questions. ... ... --) I’m on a very tight budget. Generic epsom salts are very cheap, but I’m sure the Masada Salts and Mustard Bath have additional benefits beyond regular epsom salt. Could you give an estimate of how much more effective those two are compared to typical epsom salts? ... ... --) L-Glutamine, as far as I know, is a powerful immune booster and promotes the constr ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: McCombs Candida Questions: epsom salts, glutamine, Candida Zapper, b... by Dr.Jeff   18 days  146
       
      --) I’m on a very tight budget. Generic epsom salts are very cheap, but I’m sure the Masada Salts and Mustard Bath have additional benefits beyond regular epsom salt. Could you give an estimate of how much more effective those two are compared to typical epsom salts? ... ... As far as the Plan is concerned, the epsom salts will work just as well. You can forgo the use of salts, as sweating in a hot bath is all that’s needed. ... ... --) L-Glutamine, as far as I know, is a powerful immune booster and promotes the construction of immune system cells. It also helps repair the insestinal tract. Is it al ...   [retrieve this message]
  • parasites - candida by #110205   22 days  153
     
    Hello, ... ... ... I got the email from this ND I was subscribed to. I tend to pay attention when they’re claims mad about candida. Anyway, I’ve only copy and pasted the useful parts to this long newsletter. ... ... The point he makes is that he’s pretty certain parasites cause candida overgrowth. I’ve always believed all of Dr. Jeff’s logic foremost, and this parasite theory never really head much weight to me. He claims that since parasites disrupt the gut flora, they can diminish the population allowing for candida overgrowth. ... ... Oddly, when I started to consider protozoa parasitic infections lik ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: parasites - candida by Dr.Jeff   19 days  151
       
      A healthy, functional intestinal tract would have species of parasites that are beneficial (commensal) and it would also have the ability to keep out harmful parasites (parasitism). The loss of stability and balance from antibiotic exposure creates imbalances that can lead to the presence of harmful parasites. What constitutes harmful and beneficial depends not only on the effect of the micro-organism, but the current state of health of the tissues and cells present. ... ... The concept of a functional intestinal tract is hardly ever discussed by anyone. Yes, parasites and candida produce ammo ...   [retrieve this message]
  • Wish this was more widely done. by LBP   23 days  156
     
    http://chriskresser.com/poop-the-cure-of-the-future   [End]
  • Blood Sugar Problems by hannasbddy   23 days  156
     
    Hi Dr. Jeff, ... ... I’m having a hard time regulating my blood sugar today. I’ve been on the blood sugar protocol for about a month now. I usually wake up twice during the night with low blood sugar, but last night I only woke up once. This morning when I got up, I felt awful. My heart was doing flip-flops and I had multiple panic attacks which only subsided with food, but doesn’t last very long. i feel like I have to eat every 20 minutes now. My heart feels like it’s been beating hard all day too, is this adrenal related? What else can I do for now besides eating so often? You still r ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Blood Sugar Problems by Dr.Jeff   23 days  136
       
      i would look at adrenal support like Isocort. What are you snacking on? What do you eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?   [End]
      • Re: Blood Sugar Problems by hannasbddy   22 days  124
         
        Thanks for writing back so soon Dr. McCombs. For breakfast I always have eggs with vegatables and I nibble on that till lunch. Then for lunch I’ll have meat with vegetables and nibble on that till about 4p. For dinner, it’s about the same, meat and vegetables. I snack on brown rice cakes in between, but I think I’ll buy celery tonight and start using that as a snack. ... ... Then in the middle of the night when I wake up, I’ll eat rice cakes, but my blood sugar seems to drop about 2 hours after that. ... ... Could my pancreas be involved with this? A few months ago my blood test showed high ins ...   [retrieve this message]
        • Re: Blood Sugar Problems by hannasbddy   22 days  130
           
          I have to add that I’ve been withdrawing from a benzodiazepine (Valium) that I’ve been on everday for the past year and a half. So my body is under stress. I don’t know if I should stall on the withdrawal while going through your plan, or if I should just try and get off of it. I’m only at 1.5mg and am cutting .1mg each month, but I do feel the effects.   [End]
        • Re: Blood Sugar Problems by Dr.Jeff   19 days  112
           
          Try snacking on celery instead.   [End]
          • Re: Blood Sugar Problems by hannasbddy   14 days  51
             
            Hi Dr. Jeff, ... ... Thank you for responding to my emails so quickly, I know you’re probably very busy with work and family. So thank you so much. ... ... I have another question..I think it’ll take me about a year or so to completely withdraw from Valium and get my nervous system back to normal. Because of the stress of the withdrawal, I think it’s having a bad effect on my immune system. Therefore, would it be ok to stay on your plan, plus Immunopro, Betaine, and Amino Acids, for that long? ... ... Thank you!!   [End]
  • Why to stop Candida Force after 8 weeks? by smilez78   23 days  164
     
    Hello Dr. Jeff, ... I’d like to know why Candida Force is to take till week 8 and no over. ... What is the reason? I think about these possible explanations: ... - after 8 weeks Candida Force becomes less effective/damaging? ... - Candida Force makes Flora Prime less effective? ... ... Thanks ... ... ...   [End]
    • Re: Why to stop Candida Force after 8 weeks? by Dr.Jeff   23 days  180
       
      It takes about 7 1/2 to 8 weeks to revert the fungal form of candida back to its yeast form. You can take Candida Force beyond that to help maintain results.   [End]
      • Re: Why to stop Candida Force after 8 weeks? by smilez78   18 days  140
         
        Thanks Dr. Jeff. ... It’s curious that for every candida suffer it takes 7/8 to revert the fungal form of candida despite of the seriousness of the infection that one has. ... Have you ever seen cases in which candida force was taken for more than 8 weeks to be effective?   [End]
  • Question about plan and diet by #110205   24 days  147
     
    ... ... This may sound like a really stupid question-- but is there a reason why the plan (.. the candida force, sweating, water, and vit C Detox supplement) doesn’t work without the proper diet? ... ... I’m not disagreeing or even suggesting I would try not following the diet, But I don’t think I ever saw why it just wouldn’t work (or wouldn’t help make gains in health)? Is it the standard- Candida will have to much fuel via the carbs, sugars, etc? ... ... Lastly, what is all this I read about Biofilms. It seems that now I finally have hope for a plan to work, anf the discussion of biofilms seems to ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Question about plan and diet by Dr.Jeff   23 days  151
       
      Feeding candida and consuming known allergens makes it diffciult to correct imbalances and establish healthy levels of candida in the body. Biofilms tend to be more of an issue with drugs and catheters, etc. Undecenoic acid has demonstrated effectiveness against biofilms.   [End]
  • SF722 die-off/Cortef by hgipson   24 days  134
     
    Hi Dr. Jeff, ... ... I am uncertain if the horrible symptoms I am experiencing are die-off related or not. I thought the worse was over several weeks back. Since beginning 5 tablets of SF722 3x a day, I feel yuck again. It may or may not be die-off. I am still sticking to the diet and doing sauna about 5 days a week. Should I lower my dosage of Sf722? If so, how much? Also, I am still torn whether to go off my low dose Cortef…no idea if my Candida efforts are even making a dent considering I am still on the steroid. I have been on it 2 months. Thanks for the input. ...   [End]
    • Re: SF722 die-off/Cortef by Dr.Jeff   23 days  134
       
      You should be doing 6 days a week of sweating. You can back off on the SF722/Candida Force for a couple of days to catch up on detoxification, then resume the normal dosage. How many bowel movements a day do you have? Are you taking the Detox Essentials?   [End]
  • Cleanses by Minxie   25 days  150
     
    Dear Dr. Jeff, ... ... I am planning on doing the following cleanses: ... ... Colon cleanse ... Heavy metals cleanse ... Kidney, gallbladder & pancreas cleanse ... Liver, blood cleanse ... Parasite cleanse ... Candida cleanse. ... ... I recently had a colonoscopy done. Can that take the place of doing a colon cleanse? ... ... Thank you. ... ... Yvette   [End]
    • Re: Cleanses by Dr.Jeff   25 days  153
       
      While that can have a cleansing effect, you’re probably looking at something that is done for longer and consistency. It can take more than one go at it to produce some deeper cleansing.   [End]
  • Agrisept L by herrinrl   25 days  132
     
    Can the parasite cleanse you recommend be done during the plan? Will it interfere with the process? I would prefer to do it from the beginning of the plan if I can.   [End]
    • Re: Agrisept L by Dr.Jeff   25 days  135
       
      Balancing the intestinal flora helps to create better results with balancing parasites in the body, so I would do the Plan first and the parasite cleanse. Some people have done them together.   [End]
  • update information by #171273   26 days  52
     
    we want to bring to you attention newport and johng and trapper wish to repeat in trapper forum. ... you have newport and johng and trapper to thank for this attention. ... http://curezone.com/forums/am.asp?i=2059682 ... you have newport and johng and trapper to thank for all future attentions   [End]
  • Detox essentials by miraclehealing   27 days  176
     
    Dr. Jeff, ... I was recently reading the book eat right for your blood type. ... It says I should avoid the herbs that you have in the detox essential. ... I am a type O+. I am also a vegetarian due to a kidney issue which has been reversed due to healthy living. I am about to do your candida cleanse. Do you think I should be concerned about those herbs and reduce the dosage? I want to get as healthy as possible and have another baby. ... ... Thanks, miracle healing.   [End]
    • Re: Detox essentials by Dr.Jeff   26 days  164
       
      We’ve never seen an issue with the Detox Essentials and blood types. I’m an ”O” and have done the Plan 14 times. I find the Detox Essentials to be very beneficial for colds or feelin run down. I would do Detox Essentials at full dosage with the Plan.   [End]
  • Natural antifungal synergies by candidasufferer555   27 days  184
     
    I’m going to do a 4-day rotation as well as combination therapy. This means that I’ll need 4 pairs of antifungals (2 per day). ... ... I’m only using antifungals together that studies have proven to be synergetic. Trouble is it’s difficult finding that many truly synergistic pairs. ... ... So far I think I’ve decided on: Fluconazole + Lactoferrin, Kolorex(aniseed + horopito), Nystatin + Oregano oil. ... ... I still need another pair. ... ... I decided against honey and royal jelly since the spores and bacteria in them makes them to risky, so I can’t use the syneristic pair of honey + propolis. ... ... There are ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Natural antifungal synergies by Dr.Jeff   26 days  156
       
      You can keep mixing formulations like AC Formula II and Tanalbit, but I find that undecenoic acid is the saftest most effective, and direct way to approach creatying healthy levels of candida in the body.   [End]
      • Re: Natural antifungal synergies by candidasufferer555   25 days  139
         
        Is there another natural antifungal that you can use together with Undecylenic acid? One that paired with it creates an synergetic or additive effect?   [End]
        • Re: Natural antifungal synergies by Dr.Jeff   25 days  124
           
          Most any natural one will work. Lauric acid might also work well.   [End]
          • Re: Natural antifungal synergies by candidasufferer555   20 days  92
             
            I’m already using lactoferrin (and with it lauric acid) together with fluconazole. So it would be best if I used another type of antifungal together with Undecylenic acid. ... ... (One without capryllic acid would be better since lactoferrin conains that as well.) ... ... Do you know of any other antifungals that will work well together with Undecylenic acid?   [End]
  • aconitum by .   28 days  134
     
    Hi Dr. ... ... I have taken about 15 homeopathic remedies in the past, with almost no success, but I’ll keep on trying ... ... Aconitum popped in my head recently in meditation. ... ... Many of the intestinal symptoms match me. And searching here you had an old post about it being related to vaccination - one of the things has led to my demise. Mostly I’m interested in its potential to treat protozoa - just a guess on my part but it keeps coming to mind lately. ... ... I’m probably going to try it soon enough, just wondering what your/others experience is. There are 4 or 5 different Aconitum remedies, Napell ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: aconitum by Dr.Jeff   27 days  123
       
      Aconitum Napellus is a good place to start. what else are you doing?   [End]
      • Re: aconitum by .   27 days  116
         
        Not too many things are panning out for me. I made a lot of progress in the past few years but now not so much. ... ... I posted before that I can’t do your diet plan since I can’t handle protein based diets. ... ... Saunas have worked well for me to get rid of heavy metals. Drinking more fluids helps me and a low protein diet/ high fat or slimy foods like yogurt to help lubricate dry intestines. ... ... The bloating and gall bladder stasis are the worst symptoms now. I tried HCL on your suggestion but it caused burning on the way out even at a low dosage. Though I do have symptoms of low HCL acid with t ...   [retrieve this message]
        • Re: aconitum by Dr.Jeff   27 days  114
           
          The Plan with veggies, fruits, and brown rice is a high carb diet. Protein can be beneficial for many reasons and if you’re eating some already, that works fine. We have vegans and vegetarians who do the Plan successfully all the time.   [End]
          • Re: aconitum by .   27 days  89
             
            Ok that’s good to know. ... ... Before I consider doing this type of thing again I have a bunch of issues. ... ... -I can basically stick to anything so long as I’m not constipated. The constipation problems I have are dealing with removal of all the stored plaque coming off of the small intestine lumen. ... ... This stuff is so tocix, filled with fungus and heavy metals and god knows what, and it’s been non stop for over 20 years now. ... ... The best things I’ve found over the long run are fats and slimy foods. For fats, unfortunately over the long haul the only thing has worked for me is rotating all of t ...   [retrieve this message]
  • gaba by LBP   29 days  158
     
    Hello, ... ... What does it mean when you take a supplement with GABA in it, and it causes you to feel weird (a bit depressed)? ... ... Is this part of the blood-brain barrier test you mentioned? ... ...   [End]
    • Re: gaba by Dr.Jeff   28 days  148
       
      GABA can either inhibit nerve cells that inhibit function or stimulate function. If it inhibits and inhibitor cell, you end up with stimulation (anxiety/wired), as you knock out the inhibiting effect of the nerve cell. If you inhibit a cell that stimulates, then you end up with inhibition, that usually looks like relaxation. I haven’t seen depression as an affect.   [End]
  • Easy way to take Agrisept without tasting it by #45679   29 days  138
     
    I put 15 drops into a size OO empty capsule. That way you don’t taste it. Be sure to take it with at least 8 oz of water and don’t wait...the capsule only holds out for a few minutes once the Agrisept is in it.   [End]
  • Herbal teas by hgipson   29 days  157
     
    Are herbal fruit flavored caffeine free teas acceptable on the diet? I know they contain no sugar, yet it is still from fruit. Thank you.   [End]
  • Please help me find out if I have a Candida overgrowth!! by eagle27   30 days  177
     
     Hi, about 1 year ago I started to feel very sick and started to have the following symptoms: ... ... * Fatigue and malaise ... ... * Brain fog and dizziness (worse after eating and mild after staying long periods without food) ... ... * Constant anxiety and sometimes insomnia ... ... * Abdominal bloating and pain (every single day) ... ... * Gas, belching and acid reflux (every single day) ... ... * Irritable bowel (every single day) ... ... * Toxic feelings and a drunk/drugged feeling (every single day) ... ... * and the most important: food sensitivities/intolerances ... ... After visiting several doctors and having tons ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Please help me find out if I have a Candida overgrowth!! by kim elizabeth   29 days  164
       
      I think most people who have gut dysbiosis have a problem with candida but other organisms can be involved also. Probably your protocol has helped already with the candida overgrowth and that’s why you feel better. You have pretty classic symptoms. I wouldn’t say that Candida is the root cause, we all have candida. It’s things like taking antibiotics or steroids or some other types of drugs and eating too many sweets and processed foods that are the real root causes that makes the candida turn to the fungal form and take over. There are a quite a number of things that can lead to gut dysbi ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Please help me find out if I have a Candida overgrowth!! by hannasbddy   29 days  157
       
      Hi Eagle27, ... ... I have a lot of the same symptoms..white tongue, bloating, anxiety, insomnia, reflux, IBS, brain fog, vertigo, and fatigue. I can certainly feel for you. I was looked at by a functional medicine internist, after tons of conventional doctors couldn’t give me an aswer, and he told me by my tongue and symptoms that it’s certainly candida overgrowth. The toxins wreak havoc on how we feel. ... ... I recently started Dr. McCombs candida plan..mccombsplan.com, and I’m feeling better. I had to stop eating all sugar, which I was addicted to, as well as breads, pasta, crackers, and c ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Please help me find out if I have a Candida overgrowth!! by Dr.Jeff   28 days  177
       
      Fungal candida results from antibiotic use, so that will be present. It can then create blood sugar imbalances and low HCL levels, which it seems like you’re also dealing with. I would do the Plan along with the Blood Sugar Protocol, and see if you HCL supplementation is necessary after a few weeks. The Plan helps to naturally stimulate healthy levels of HCL production, so there may not be a need for it initially.   [End]
  • Hypoglycemia in Middle of Night by hannasbddy   30 days  158
     
    Hi Dr. Jeff, ... ... I’m on your candida plan. I recently started experiencing low blood sugar in the middle of the night around 4a. I wake up with a racing heart beat and don’t feel better till I eat some rice cakes and have some juice. I know I shouldn’t drink juice, but not sure what else to do. Then it takes me a while to get back to sleep. ... ... I’ve been on your blood sugar protocol for the past 3 weeks or so, and I even eat something before bed. ... ... Would pancreatic enzymes help? Should I also take something for my adrenals? They feel like they’re overactive lately. ... ... Thank you! ... Julie   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Hypoglycemia in Middle of Night by Dr.Jeff   30 days  179
       
      Isocort is a good product for adrenal support. I wouldn’t drink juice as it furthers the cycle of imbalance. You may want to try eating some type of protein right before bed, or taking an amino acid supplement. Avocados before bed may be another good choice. If you’re eating rice cakes during the day, you may find that celery works better.   [End]
      • Re: Hypoglycemia in Middle of Night by hannasbddy   29 days  147
         
        Thank you Dr. McCombs! I deal with a lot of stress and anxiety daily, would Isocort worsen that? Or should I take an adaptogen? ... ... With regards to the amino acid, do you recommend All Basic Amino Acid? ... ... Thanks!   [End]
        • Re: Hypoglycemia in Middle of Night by Dr.Jeff   28 days  102
           
          I like All Basic Amino Acids for more protein. Isocort doesn’t stimulate adrenal function like many adrenal products do. It helps to support adrenal function. You could do the Isocort at 3/2x/day. Magnesium may help out with the anxiety and stress, or even consider high dose vitamin C supplementation in addition to the Detox Essentials.   [End]
  • Essential oils as antifungals by candidasufferer555   30 days  183
     
    I think I’m goung to use Oregano essential oil, Tea tree essential oil and Lemongrass essential oil as antifungals on rotation. ... ... What dosage (how many drops) per day is recommended when it comes to essential oil? (I have systemic candida, leaky gut.) ...   [End]
    • Re: Essential oils as antifungals by Dr.Jeff   30 days  151
       
      Essential oils can be harder to handle. Most people use 1 or 2 drops, once or twice a day, and combining them with some type of fat is usually recommended.   [End]
      • Re: Essential oils as antifungals by candidasufferer555   28 days  136
         
        I have since read how Tea tree oil can be toxic if ingested (because it can be sensitive towards light and air). ... ... If I use perhaps 4 drops of Tea tree oil every five days - is it still perhaps too toxic for my system? ... ... And then I have this worry of not perhaps using enough of the oil, because if you use the oil in too low concentrations it’s not bactericidal/fungicical enough and then you can develop a resistance towards Tea tree oil. ... ... What’s the absolute max dose that I can use per day? 2x2/day?   [End]
      • Re: Essential oils as antifungals by candidasufferer555   18 days  62
         
        Since I’m doing a combination of a 4-day rotation and combination therapy, I’d be taking Lemongrass essential oil together with tea tree essential oil. And usually with combination therapy you just add each dose of what you’d normally take (If you took just one antifungal at a time). ... ... So that means that I’d take 8 drops (2x2 Lemongrass/day, 2x2 tea tree oil/day)in one day. Is that amount ok? ... ... I’d take 1 drop of each oil (in 6 drops carrier oil, I’m probably going to use cold pressed sesame oil -since I tolerate it best)4 times a day. ... ... And I would only be taking these oils every fiv ...   [retrieve this message]
      • Re: Essential oils as antifungals by candidasufferer555   15 days  55
         
        Do you take essential oils with meals or inbetween meals?   [End]
    • Re: Essential oils as antifungals by #110205   30 days  127
       
      Look up ’Candibactin BR’ or ’AR’ by Metagenics   [End]
  • Citrus bioflavonoid based supplements are NO foods? by smilez78   30 days  146
     
    Good morning Dr. McCombs, ... ... I’d like to know if supplements containing citrus bioflavonoid must be avoided since they are very similar to oranges (a NO foods). ... To be more precise, I’ve been taking a quercetin supplement for my prostate, but I found out it also have bioflavonoids from citrus peel. ... Do I have to stop taking it? ... ... The product is this and the label says ”no dairy, soy, yeast, etc”: ... http://www.vitacost.com/natural-factors-quercetin-bioflavonoid-complex ... ... Thanks ... Mark   [End]
  • A few Questions (second time doing your plan) by herrinrl   30 days  165
     
    I am gearing up to do your plan again and have been through all the posts on this forum to make sure these aren’t duplicate questions. A few specific questions. I have done your plan before. Some symptoms have come back but I am very functional and dont seem to be having any allergic reactions currently or much bloating. My main concern in this process isnt allergic reactions so much or detox reactions. I want to avoid anything that will prevent the conversion process of the undecenoic acid when I do this plan again. ... ... 1. I currently use natural factors whey which is a very healthy no hor ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: A few Questions (second time doing your plan) by Dr.Jeff   30 days  152
       
      ... 1. I currently use natural factors whey which is a very healthy no hormone/antibiotic zero sugar whey. Can I continue as it does not cause bloating with me at all? ... ... If it works for you, that’s fine. I don’t recommend it. ... ... If not I looked at well wisdom’s website. They have a vital whey but it has 2 grams of sugar in it. Can that be used? ... ... No ... ... ... If a product has a gram or 2 of natural sugar like in a whey product such as that is it okay on the plan? ... ... NO ... ... 2. Nascent iodine (specifically detoxadine) This is suppose to have no toxicity and not be like other forms of iodine. Ive ...   [retrieve this message]
      • Re: A few Questions (second time doing your plan) by jameskep37   30 days  141
         
        Avoid suralose and xylitol !!!!.They both wreak havoc on good bacteria and caused issues for me. These two substances were the major contribitors for a shift in my gut to candida. ...   [End]
      • Re: A few Questions (second time doing your plan) by #110205   30 days  89
         
        WELL WISDOM’S VITAL WHEY is IMMUNOPRO however. ... ... They are the exact same product. This is what the company told me. I don’t know thy they have two separate packaging for the same product. Immunopro has so sugar in it. ... ... I guess the better question is, why does Immunopro work ok during the first 8 weeks? ... ... Thanks. ... ... http://www.iherb.com/Well-Wisdom-ImmunoPro-The-Finest-Biologically-Active-Non-Denatured-Whey-Protein-Natural-10-6-oz-300-g/4797   [End]
  • Candida Force and Biofilm by jeff150   31 days  177
     
    Is Candida Force capable of breaking down Candida or intestinal bacteria’s biofilm? If not, does one need to take biofilm enzymes while on the the McCombs plan?   [End]
  • What is the scientific reason behind bloating? by Enthesitis12   32 days  201
     
    I burp after every meal, even just juicing, some of it immediately after some of it later? I would think I don’t have the appropriate enzymes to break down the food; but it’s literally after everything I eat. ... ... Is my gut in such an anaerobic state that just allows only fermentation, what’s the reason for this?   [End]
    • Re: What is the scientific reason behind bloating? by Dr.Jeff   30 days  205
       
      The gut is one long fermentation tube and is highly anaerobic. Having low HCL levels can cause burping and alter the function and effectiveness of digestive enzymes, by altering the the liver/gall bladder and pancreas functions.   [End]
  • sweating/mineral loss by hgipson   33 days  212
     
    Hi Dr. Jeff, ... ... I am currently doing sweating in a portable infrared sauna at least 6 times a week. My existing anxiety has worsened over the past few weeks and am uncertain what the catalyst may have been. Perhaps a mineral loss from sweating? I purchased ConcenTrace Trace Mineral Drops and have begun to take these. I prefer to take calcium to magnesium 2:1 however. Since the drops you recommend have minimal calcium in them, do you recommend I supplement with an additional calcium supplement? If so, how much? Because of the candida diet, I no longer take in much calcium (if any) at all in ...   [retrieve this message]
  • Some Plan/diet questions by LBP   34 days  199
     
    Hi, ... ... -I know Hcl is important with each meal, for a multitude of reasons. It stimulates as well breaking down protein. Each time I take pancreatin or Bile Acid/salts, I don’t get much of a reaction, perhaps better digestion. With HCL, even at around 10 (thorne) pills per meal, I don’t get a burn, But my body does get cold (hands, feet, etc). I also get gallbladder meridian pains in my neck with HCL. I’ve heard HCL is yin whereas bile is more yang- if that holds any weight. ... ... -When my body gets that cold reaction from HCL, it feels as though it’s a detox reaction, but it definitely c ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Some Plan/diet questions by Dr.Jeff   32 days  188
       
      I’m not sure why the HCL would produce that result. It may have to do with something being released by the gall bladder. ... Taking the HCL can still help with digestion, even if you don’t get to the point where you feel a slight burning sensation. ... The Bile salts in general help to digest/process fats. Something like Chanca Piedra may be more helpful for stimulating bile flow. ... The seaweed and kombu should wait until Week 9.   [End]
  • molybdenum by hgipson   35 days  177
     
    Hi Dr. Jeff, ... ... Do you advise taking a supplement like molybdenum to remove toxins from the body, or will the sauna be enough in itself? Thank you kindly. ...   [End]
    • Re: molybdenum by Dr.Jeff   35 days  201
       
      The sauna is usually effective enough, although you can always address it internally as well. I haven’t found molybdenum to be necessary.   [End]
    • Re: molybdenum by T. B.   34 days  151
       
      In the event you decide to supplement with molybdenum, it’s of great benefit to take CULTURED molybdenum, as the absorption (the bio-availability) is vastly improved with this process. The probiotic microbes ingest the minerals, and deliver them safely and effectively, directly through the intestinal lining... whereas regular minerals are mostly urinated out, thus offering us ”expensive urine”. ... ... Here’s where to order a completely ORGANIC, all-fermented, whole food supplement with CULTURED MOLYBDENUM. https://extranet.securefreedom.com/akea/Shopping/ShoppingCart_LoadPage.asp?OrderType=C ...   [retrieve this message]
  • Dr. Mercola Multivitmain by herrinrl   35 days  165
     
    Can this multiivitamin be taken on the plan? ... ... http://media.mercola.com/Assets/PDF/product-labels/MultiVitamin-plus-label-v704-WEB.pdf ... ... It has small amount of things like chlorella 110mg and spirulla 100mg. Also I think the vitmain E in it is from soy. But it gets very good reviews as a product. I just want to know if it will interfere with candida force. ... ... ... Thanks   [End]
  • Nystatin during the plan by Artiksus   35 days  191
     
    Hi dr Jeff, my question is can i take nystatin during the plan? I know that’s not necessary, but I take it all the time, i have to make sure it will don’t brake the plan? ...   [End]
  • An Organic Antibiotic Apple A Day by Dr.Jeff   36 days  220
     
    When ”organic” apples and pears are laced with antibiotics, when does organic really mean organic? Many people are willing to pay the extra amount of money that organic produce costs, believing it to be safer for them to consume. Although antibiotics have previously been found to be present in fruits and veggies, no one outside of the industry was aware that the use of antibiotics has been a standard practice in growing organic pears and apples. ... ... The use of antibiotics in organic foods can destroy months and years of effort that people have put into balancing and rectify the devastating ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: An Organic Antibiotic Apple A Day by LBP   36 days  164
       
      Ive been using ACVinegar from Braggs as a staple for liver health and bile thinning properties. ... ... Even tho they use ORGANIC apples.. i wouldnt be surprised if they actually find antibiotics and heavy metals in this. ... ... Damn.   [End]
  • apple cider vinegar/psoriasis/bowel. is cf working? by Candibar   37 days  196
     
    hey jeff, its week 9 for me. my pSoriasis has cleared a bit on my face and some other areas, but I usually have to do a vigorous bowel cleanse to clear my immune system. ... ... Week 9 I can add apple cider vinegar and seaweeds like spiruina and chlorella? ... ... should I use my psoriasis clearing as a sign of candida clearing or should I just trust that the candida force is working? I always thought that candida was my problem but maybe its something else? Im taking hcl and enzymes, I think i will focus on bowel cleanse. ... ... ALSO, WHEN CAN I ADD BACK IN YOGURT AND WHEN I CAN IS STORE BOUGHT P ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: apple cider vinegar/psoriasis/bowel. is cf working? by Dr.Jeff   37 days  218
       
      Week 9 I can add apple cider vinegar and seaweeds like spiruina and chlorella? ... ... Yes ... ... should I use my psoriasis clearing as a sign of candida clearing or should I just trust that the candida force is working? ... ... It plays a role in the creation of psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, and other skin conditions - http://candidaplan.com/blog/620/candida-linked-to-arthritis-multiple-sclerosis-psoriasis-and-other-autoimmune-conditions/ ... ... I always thought that candida was my problem but maybe its something else? Im taking hcl and enzymes, I think i will focus on bowel cleanse. ... ... How much of the HCL ...   [retrieve this message]
  • Candida Force orders will be shipping today and tomorrow!!! by Dr.Jeff   37 days  185
     
    Candida Force finally arrived today at the back door. ... ... No notification that it had been shipped, which is frustrating, but at least it’s finally here after 6 months of waiting.   [End]
  • Antibiotics during the plan by stefano86it   37 days  188
     
    Dear Jeff, ... at the end of week 6 I got sick and I had to take antibiotics (amoxicillin) for 6 days to get rid of a terrible sore throat. Seeing that antibiotics are allowed until week 6 and I was already on week 7, I decided not to start taking Flora Prime and to continue only with Candida Force for all week 7 and week 8. In this way, it was like I ”froze” the plan for 2 weeks. Then, since week 9 I started Flora Prime considering that week as week 7. ... ... Did I do well? ... I hope I haven’t spoiled all the plan by acting in this way. ... ... Thanks ... Stefano ... ...   [End]
    • Re: Antibiotics during the plan by Dr.Jeff   37 days  174
       
      Hi Stefano, ... ... That is a good way to handle. Just proceed as though you’re in Week 7 and go from there. ... ... Dr. Jeff   [End]
  • HCL Production and dysbacteriosis. Can the McCombs Candida plan help wit... by jeff150   38 days  217
     
    You said on an earlier post that ”once you have taken antibiotics and destroyed the bacteria in the stomach, fungal candida sets up and controls which bacteria grow back. This alters digestion and function.” ... ... I thought that bacteria cannot exist in the stomach due to strong HCL.Can fungal candida grow in the stomach? How exactly do bacteria in the stomach control HCL secretions or restrict it? Does the McCombs plan supplements work on fungal candida in the stomach? What HCL supplements do you recommend, and why? ... ... I’m on the McCombs plan (week 3) and I have little to no HCL secretions. ...   [retrieve this message]
  • Please Help Identify This in Stool! by shawndaniel   38 days  221
     
    Please help me i’m only 20 years old and I’ve spent over $2,000 so far on doctors! I couldn’t express how much I’d appreciate any help ... ... this is what occurred in my stool after 2 weeks of doing a vivonex plus fast. ... ... One stool: ... http://goo.gl/CpXPr ... ... http://goo.gl/H3ClI ... ... http://goo.gl/quR3C ... ... ... other stool, may be mucus (the things next to stool that isn’t the toilet paper): ... http://goo.gl/oIqWD ... ... ... I still did not feel better after, could I still have something inside me? is this some kind of parasite for sure? Should I buy the metametrix GI effects panel? ... ... ... ---------------- ...   [retrieve this message]
    • Re: Please Help Identify This in Stool! by Dr.Jeff   38 days  197
       
      That looks like mucous strands. The Vovonex doesn’t look like a good product, so it could be in response to that. ... ... Your other symptoms can be linked to blood sugar dysregulation causing reactive hypoglycemia and insulin resistance, and the subsequent imbalances it creates with immunity, hormones, adrenals, and the nervous system. ... ... The sinus can be linked back to fungal candida. In 1998, researchers at the Mayo Clinic stated that 9^5 of all sinus infections are fungal. ... ... Both sinuses and blood sugar dysregulation can be linked t fungal candida and previous antibiotics. ... ... There are man ...   [retrieve this message]
      • Re: Please Help Identify This in Stool! by shawndaniel   38 days  153
         
        Thank you thank you Dr. Jeff!!! Your reply is so incredibly helpful. I have read all the links and love it. Was really informative and sound advice. ... ... Now I am just really worried that I may have strengthened the candida while doing that fast? What can I do now? One thing I will do is I will go and get the metametrix GI effects profile then, although I am not sure what doctors are best to go to regarding this condition that I am in. ... ... My ultimate goal now is to completely eradicate this problem for good. So my only other main concern now is to figure out what could have caused the fungal ...   [retrieve this message]
        • Re: Please Help Identify This in Stool! by Dr.Jeff   34 days  130
           
          I would contact Metamatrix to find a doctor in your area that does the testing. The test is done at home and sent in, so you don’t need a doctor’s visit to do the test. It is available on our site - http://www.candidaplan.com/store/GI-Effects-Complete-Profile-Stool.html ... ... Antibiotic exposure is the the primary cause of fungal candida.   [End]
  • Candida and stomach pain and fermentation by radaraurora   38 days  200
     
    Does anyone know if its possible that having a candida overgrowth could cause bad stomach aches after consuming anything fermented. A few moths ago i started reacting to kombucha, any beer done or alcohol. i get a bad stomach ache and a bit burpy and general terrible feeling about 20 minutes after a few sips of anything like this. Whereas normally i could drink lots of kombucha or beer with no problems.. i thought maybe it might be candida since acid reflux, ulcers and the like have all been ruled out by doctors.   [End]
    • Re: Candida and stomach pain and fermentation by Dr.Jeff   38 days  186
       
      Yes, once you have taken antibiotics and destroyed the bacteria in the stomach, fungal candida sets up and controls which bacteria grow back. This alters digestion and function. Alcohol will dilute HCL levels in the stomach and increase permeability of the intestinal tract. The body can then have cross-reactivity to the fungal toxins present in beers, and other alcohols.   [End]
  • Biotin by hgipson   38 days  199
     
    Will taking biotin 2 -3 times per day with a tsp of olive oil be okay while waiting for 10-Undecenoic Acid to become available? Thank you.   [End]
    • Re: Biotin by Dr.Jeff   38 days  189
       
      It should be okay. I don’t think that it has any particular effectiveness against fungal candida, though. All oils have antifungal properties.   [End]
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