Candida Diet

I just realized after someone asked that I haven't posted what the Candida diet is.  You can read about my particular diet on my post: Visit with the natural doctor. There is a lot of opposing research on the exact foods to stay away from and foods you can eat.

Basically, it is a diet of no sugar, wheat, milk products, starches, high fat foods, high carb foods. Or it may be easier to say, "eat only organic lean meats and lots of organic vegetables." A lot of Candida diets eliminate fruits and some eliminate only some fruits. So each case will be different. I am having to change my diet day to day. So its a process figuring out which way is best for each individual. I am doing a lot of research as I determine each day what to eat. Each individual will have to figure out what works best for his or her situation and figure out what foods cause bad reactions and which they can handle. It is a challenge, but I know its worth sticking with it to feel better and get healthy! Your taste buds will change over time, mine already have in just a month. 

For your convenience I have put a list of websites I've found during my research at very bottom of the blog. I will be adding to it as I find more during my searches.

Canna Lilies

Here is another backyard blessing in our yard planted by previous home owner! I love the color of the leaves on these Canna Lilies! I can't wait to see the flower. I believe they are either red or orange.

Update: Here they are in red! 

Lilies

These beautiful lilies are breathtaking when I look through my kitchen window over my backyard. They were planted by the previous owners of our house.  I haven't always been a fan of orange but I'm starting to love the color! These flowers sure promote it. What a wonderful display of God's beauty in creation!

Charlie Horses and Potassium Deficiency

Last night I had a Charlie Horse. I've only had about 3 in my life. The other 2 were when I was pregnant with my son. Since Candida robs your body of nutrients, I'm sure its robbed me of Potassium. That is another supplement I'll be adding to my diet since I can't eat bananas. Here is a blog that talks about how to stop a charlie horse in its tracks: My Journey With Candida Blog.

Heart Skipping Again

My heart started skipping again while we were on vacation in Florida. Irregular heartbeat is a symptom of Candida.  I did have some decaff coffee while traveling. We drove 2 days in a row of 12 hours each day. It was very difficult to find enough to eat on my Candida diet while on the road and out of town. I tried preparing a head of time, but should've prepared a little better. Decaf coffee is a no no on the Candida diet. I'm sure its because of the chemicals used to strip the caffeine from the coffee. I read on Healing Naturally By Bee that water pressed decaff coffee is okay for the Candida diet, and I found some at a Whole Foods market in Florida. However, coffee produces more acid in your body and my body is already over acidic.

"Coffee is also highly acidic and can lead to an overproduction of stomach acid that can irritate the intestines. Unbelievably, decaffeinated coffee has been shown to trigger even more acid production than regular coffee. This over-production (when combined with coffee’s laxative effects) can cause too much stomach acid to move into the intestines. All this acid can potentially cause damage to the intestinal lining." This is directly from Global Healing Center.


So maybe that is one of the reasons. Since I have gotten home from vacation, I am no longer drinking the coffee.  I've also been eating a lot of 100% bakers cacao. It is full of antioxidants, magnesium and iron.

"In its natural state chocolate is bursting with antioxidants to fight radicals - even more than fruit, vegetables, tea or wine! Chocolate supplies micronutrients, such as potassium, zinc, magnesium and iron, and is one of the richest food source of antioxidants that neutralize free radicals--rogue oxygen molecules that can accelerate aging and cause numerous health problems."

This is directly from Green and Healthy Info.

However, it is also high in saturated fat and has caffeine, two things I"m supposed to stay away from. So I think I need to slow down on the baker's cacao. I've been eating it raw and had a bunch while on vacation to tide me over. Maybe I should try and stick to using it in recipes and on rare occasions.

My heart seems to skip when I'm having a little bit of anxiety or overwhelmed with too much to do, which also makes me anxious. Also symptoms of Candida, so its a cycle. The other causes could be that I have run out of some of my herbs: High Potency Protease, Calcium-Magnesium, and I went off the Yeast Fungal Detox while on vacation. I will be ordering more High Potency Protease and Calcium Plus Vitamin D at the beginning of this coming month. I hope to be able to share that the irregular heart beat has returned to normal very soon! Say some prayers for me!

Blessings until next time!

Some Physical Symptoms of Candida

Some physical symptoms may include:

• chills and night sweats
• shortness of breath
• dizziness and balance problems
• sensitivity to heat and/or cold
• alcohol intolerance
• gluten and/or casein intolerance
• irregular heartbeat
• irritable bowel
• constipation and/or diarrhea
• painful gas and abdominal bloating
• low-grade fever or low body temperature
• numbness, tingling and/or burning sensations in the face or extremities
• dryness of the mouth and eyes
• difficulty swallowing
• projectile vomiting

This list is from Candida Free. Click on the link to find even more symptoms of Candida including psychological symptoms.

Blackberry Vines

I have been picking blackberries from these wonderful blackberry vines for a few days now. We recently went on vacation for a week and when we came back, we found out something has gotten to the blackberries as well. I have trouble eating something I see worms coming out of. I'm not sure if they just didn't get picked soon enough or if it was inevitable. Comment below if you know anything about keeping blackberries from worm infestation naturally!

Blessings,
Christina