Although the cause for candida, and other bacterial overgrowth can be linked to a malfunctioning ileocecal valve, the question arises: ”what causes it to stay open?” From my studies I would propose that it’s not caused by a lack of calcium in the diet, but rather biounavailability of calcium. Most North Americans get plenty of calcium in their diet, but this calcium cannot be properly utilized without sufficient magnesium, and vitamin D (the sun vitamin). It’s interesting to note that many people are deficient in both magnesium (from soil depletion and overuse of calcium without ad ...
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I can’t see many of the things you listed causing kidney problems and hypothyroid. It had to be something you were eating in conjunction. And the reason you were probably feeling worse and worse was because your body wasn’t eliminating the toxic load from the candida die-off. In order for your body to do this correctly your liver and gallbladder need to be functioning properly which you can assist by taking milk thistle and dandelion. Also, you need to take a fiber supplement like psyllium husk, or aloe vera to speed transit time and help keep good bacteria flourishing. There are many fact ...
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