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IThank you so much for your email, it really hit the spot. I have just completed day 2 of a cleansing fast of veggies, millet, and more veggies, all steamed. The fast is supposed to last a total of 5 days, and them I will begin a more balanced diet for the candida. Today I feel achey and tired, and if I never see another steamed carrot I will be happy:}.
However, the truth is, I feel in control, and clean. Today I woke up without a stomache ache, which I have had since about 1976. It almost makes if worth it for today, and that is all that I am going to concentrate on. I am trying to treat this like an addiction, which is exactly what it feels like.... though please forgive me if that sounds pompous, I have never really had one and dont mean to minimize one. I feel like my every thought is about food, and I know that eventually it will be habit- but for now I have to think about everything that passes my lips.
Lynn, you are so right, that we are so enamored with food as a society- and that in moments today I thought to myself, whats the big deal? So I didnt eat sugar or bread today, did my life change all that much? ( Well yes actually it did, I am not bloated) I didnt miss out on laughter, or a good days work, just the stomache ache.
So, tomorrow I will do it again- and probably the day after that.
Thanks for the note, I will look into that book! I know that I have The Yeast Connection which I think is the most ridiculous book available.
Lynn, what are the supplements that you are taking? I have a few and am wondering what everyone else is succeeding with, )PLEASE NO SALES !!!
thanks again
Colleen
Lynn Prebushewski <lpreb@...> wrote:
Hi,I can definetly sympathize with you as I honestly felt like my "life was over" when I had to eliminate what I thought was all the good things from my diet!! I had suffered with Candida for years without knowing what was really wrong with me and I thought that I had it so bad, but after hearing some of what you all have gone through I guess I did not have it as bad as I thought. I am going to recommend a book to you that really helped me through my recovery process. It is called "The complete Candida Yeast Guidebook Revised 2nd Edition" written by Jeanne Marie Martin. It does the diet in stages which is much easier than the original way I did it by literally cutting everything out...When I first went to my naturopath he put me on the strict diet for six weeks (which seemed much longer than it was) and on my next visit he extended it so soon I had been on the diet for 5 months. I find that I still stick to some of the suggestions for example I eat protein & vegetables or Carbohydrates & vegetables but never all three together like I use to and I really don't miss it. I also try to eat my fruit either a 1\2 to an hour before a meal or two hours after a meal and never in the evening.One thing that this all has made me aware of is that we really do base our life too much on food. I did not realize this until I had to cut out all the things I loved (sugar, chocolate, coffee) - and had to watch everyone else eat it!!! When I went through all of this I was on my own, so it was much easier as I did not have to cook differently for a family.. It sounds like you are aware that changes need to be made to your loved one's diets as well so maybe you could gradually start making some little changes and eventually these will become "healthy" habits. Maybe you could sit down with them & explain how you are feeling and you could do this as a family... extra support will make it much easier for you and their health will benefit as well from it.One of the things I did to help me stick to the diet is that I knew that it was only temporary and the benefits of feeling healthy are much better than the alternative of staying sick. It also come down to knowing that if I did not stick to the diet I had to go back to feeling the way I did before and that was something that definitely did not appeal to me. So remember that you are making these changes both for your self as well as for your family and definitely stick with it as you will have the support of all of us as well....and support is essential. Also, about six months after starting treatment I started on some supplements that helped me to boost my immune system so that I was actually able to beat the Candida & have been free of it ever since (two years). I also find that I am now able to eat more regular foods and not pay the price...however I basically try to eat healthy and limit my cheats...The cravings are not as bad as they use to be, however I find that if I do start eating chocolate or sweets on a regular basis that the craving will still come back...I cannot understand how a person can stop at one or two pieces I have to eat the whole thing!!!I wish you all the best & you can email me anytime you need a pick up....or if I can help in any way......LynnPSCongratulations on your marriage!----- Original Message -----From: cfgosselinSent: Friday, January 09, 2004 9:49 PMSubject: [candida-testimonials] Finally Ive found support!Hello, I was diagnosed with candida and many food allergies 2 years
ago, and have not found the strenghth to stick to the diet YET!! I
have some symptoms, but have lost track of what is and what isnt
related. (which came first, the chicken or the egg?) I nearly came
to tears when I saw some of you speak of the round dark blotches on
skin, as I have been covering mine up for almost 4 years. I have
terrible cravings, and aches and a hangover whenever I eat a high
sugar or yeast meal. I have trouble with many things, but I cannot
seem to find a way to stick with my diet free of sugar, wheat, yeast,
eggs, many other grains, spices, and legumes. I am newly married to
a man with 4 kids, and they have the worst diets I have ever
encountered, and am having trouble putting my health first when
family time is meal time. I am tired of feeling like the odd man out!
I know that the first thing that I need is an attitude adjsutment,
but I feel resentful and victimized, which is not usually my nature.
Can someone write and tell me about the diet, how they stuck to it
while eating at a resaurant? Parties? What did you EAT? It seems
like veggies and meat, but I feel like an ADDICT that cant live
without carbs (bread, pasta). Its like I cant feel RIGHT without them
Any help would be appreciated!!!
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