GAPS & Candida - Heal Thyself!2024-03-28T17:41:41Zhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/forum/topics/gaps-candida?commentId=2814160%3AComment%3A70443&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYou have been researching and…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2013-01-09:2814160:Comment:704762013-01-09T17:40:19.045ZPat Robinsonhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/PatRobinson
<p>You have been researching and doing a lot to heal. I'm sorry you are not feeling more progress. Zinc and <em><a href="http://heal-thyself.ning.com/forum/topics/the-beet-test" target="_blank">stomach acid</a></em> are key variables to nutrient absorption. I agree, it sounds like <em><a href="http://heal-thyself.ning.com/profiles/blogs/detoxification" target="_blank">detoxification</a></em> symptoms: brain fog, irritability, fatigue.<br></br><br></br>I'm not a fan of …</p>
<p>You have been researching and doing a lot to heal. I'm sorry you are not feeling more progress. Zinc and <em><a href="http://heal-thyself.ning.com/forum/topics/the-beet-test" target="_blank">stomach acid</a></em> are key variables to nutrient absorption. I agree, it sounds like <em><a href="http://heal-thyself.ning.com/profiles/blogs/detoxification" target="_blank">detoxification</a></em> symptoms: brain fog, irritability, fatigue.<br/><br/>I'm not a fan of <a href="http://heal-thyself.ning.com/profiles/blogs/candida-alternatives" target="_blank"><em>Nystatin and "attacking</em>"</a> candida. <em><a href="http://heal-thyself.ning.com/profiles/blogs/candida-101" target="_blank">Candida is a helper</a></em> - it <em><a href="http://heal-thyself.ning.com/profiles/blogs/kombucha-candida-mercury" target="_blank">sequesters toxins</a></em> out of blood circulation to protect us. Candida is opportunistic and a "cue" that our gut microbials are imbalanced. I'm curious if you have/had any mercury fillings ever, or did your mother? Have you lost weight rapidly? Also curious about any mid-line issues in your family, such as tongue-tie, sacral dimple, valve or uterus anomalies. The things your are describing sound like impaired detoxification issues, but that is my filter/bias. <br/><br/>Large quantities of glutathione in bone broths or large quantities of homemade probiotics can increase detoxification, sometimes too much too fast. MAGNESIUM is critical as is <strong>selenium and iodine food</strong> sources (Brazil nut and sea veggies). Food folate and molybdenum from beans and legumes are important for detoxification, but often limited on restricted diets. Other sources of folate are greens and liver. <br/><br/>Healthy fats are important to hormone balance. I like to consume 7 tablespoons of fat per day, at least 1/2 of it visible (butter, olive oil) and 1/2 in food (ground beef, avocados, nuts). <br/><br/>You are consuming nourishing foods, have you tried <em><a href="http://heal-thyself.ning.com/profiles/blogs/nettles-leaf-herbal-infusion" target="_blank">Nettle infusions</a></em>? They are a simple source of complex b-vitamins (for energy), magnesium (for calm and sleep) and are an adaptogen for hormone balance and support. <br/><br/>Some of us with detox issues do not tolerate licorice as well. <em><a href="http://heal-thyself.ning.com/profiles/blogs/oatstraw-herbal-infusion-101" target="_blank">Oatstraw infusions</a></em> can be helpful for hormones and calming too, ime. I'm curious if the adrenal supplement is capsules or tincture? <span id=".reactRoot[1].[1][2][1]{comment535889786429850_536114153074080}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][1]"></span><span id=".reactRoot[1].[1][2][1]{comment535889786429850_536114153074080}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2]"><span class="UFICommentBody" id=".reactRoot[1].[1][2][1]{comment535889786429850_536114153074080}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2].0"><span id=".reactRoot[1].[1][2][1]{comment535889786429850_536114153074080}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2].0.[0]">I like this herbal <em><a href="http://www.injoynow.com/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=HE&Product_Code=AS&Category_Code" target="_blank">adrenal support</a></em>.</span> <br/><br/>Are you getting adequate vitamin D <em>from sunshine</em>? Walking just 14 minutes a day can improve many hormone issues, ime. <br/><br/>How long have you been taking the fCLO? Are you eating liver? Greens? Beans/legumes? Soaking them? Nuts? Soaking them? <br/><br/>Also, <em><a href="http://www.himalayancrystalsalt.com/sole-recipe.html" target="_blank">Sole</a></em> has helped me with <em><a href="http://heal-thyself.ning.com/forum/topics/adrenal-fatigue" target="_blank">adrenals</a></em> too.</span></span> Hydration and protein help a lot, but mostly the nettles are my most nourishing tool!<br/><br/><br/>Pat<br/><br/>P.S. Are you consuming dairy? Raw, grass-fed? What about pasture-raised eggs and meat and fats?</p> Sounds very familiar to me, s…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2013-01-08:2814160:Comment:704432013-01-08T17:26:10.714ZAutumnhttp://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Autumn544
<p>Sounds very familiar to me, sorry to say! I have the exact symptoms you talk about, as well as a positive diagnosis for candida. I've not felt good since the birth of my daughter 2 1/2 years ago...I had a food allergy test to see what sensitivities I might have and came back with quite a few, obscure things that I would never have thought but ate occasionally. I think you should see what you are sensitive to, perhaps via elimination diet and see if that helps?</p>
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<p>Sounds very familiar to me, sorry to say! I have the exact symptoms you talk about, as well as a positive diagnosis for candida. I've not felt good since the birth of my daughter 2 1/2 years ago...I had a food allergy test to see what sensitivities I might have and came back with quite a few, obscure things that I would never have thought but ate occasionally. I think you should see what you are sensitive to, perhaps via elimination diet and see if that helps?</p>
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<p>I've been exploring different ways of eating, from vegan to paleo and haven't noticed much difference as of yet. It's so very frustrating isn't it?! Makes caring for the kids hard! All the best to you...</p>