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I was told that sugar is like fueling the fire with lyme and that the bacteria thrive on it.
I decided to contact Dr. R (The Guru's) office in NY City (Formally located in Greenwich CT.) I have been told he is probably one of the best LLMD's anywhere. He is very expensive and booked for months. I have been told people fly in from all over the world to see him.
I called and asked his office about sugar intake and they said that it was imparitive that I do NOT eat sugar, drink alcohol or use steroids as these all promote the growing of lyme bacteria.
Can anyone ellaborate on this? does this mean I can't drink milk? Milk has 12g of sugar per serving. I bought 100% juice and it said NO SUGAR ADDED. On the back it said 16g of sugar per serving. Im confused? I was told that sugars in fruits are fine.
Are some sugars acceptible?
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Sugar from my understanding feeds and fuels the spirochetes as well as feeding candida. You can always review Dr. Burrascano's 2005 guidelines on diet.
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Is there any type of milk I can drink that does not have sugar? Does Silk have sugar? Is silk an alternative to milk?
Im a little confused on the yeast thing? What is the connection between yeast and Lyme?
Anyone have any suggestions as to what to drink that dosent have sugar in it other then water?
What juices have no sugar? I have meal replacement packets and they taste better with milk then water. Where does one draw the line when too much sugar is bad.
1 cup of milk has 16g of sugar. Is that too much sugar for one day?
Is there any icecreams I can blend with my protein shakes with or do they all contain milk?
So from the links I have read whole wheat bread is no good and cold cuts like turkey and ham are not allowed either? No pasta either? So what the hell does one eat? No red meats either?
How much of that is accurate as far as pasta, cold cuts and red meat?
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in my opinion i think it totally depends on the person, how sensitive they are to yeast, and how much abx they are taking.
some people use a diet such as south beach or a low glycemic diet. they take high doses of good probiotic, an herbal antifungal and they are ok with it.
Others have to be extremely strict and use the candida diet.
of course the best choice would be the least amount of sugar and carbs, as in NONE. however, that we know is almost impossible.
personally, if i eat lots of veggies and meat, fish and chicken and omit carbs, my yeast stays under control along with using probiotics and herbal antifungals.
Any fruit that is dark, such as bing cherries, blueberries and rasberries dont seem to cause a problem for me. Apples are good too.
The only carbs I eat sparingly are beans, oatmeal and anything super high fiber--but that is just me.
this could be horrors to someone else.
being "aware" of sugar and carbs, and eating the least amount possible is the goal.
No Cinnamon buns!! lol
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Ok, thanx for the replys.
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No, technically, 16g of sugar is not too much sugar for one day. It's not even enough. But if you were to eat just simple sugar alone in that amount it would be bad. You want to get your sugars in the most healthful forms.
You need carbohydrates to live. It's processed sugars that can be a killer. And you need carbs WITH good fats and good proteins. All together, this keeps us alive.
White flour and refined carbs are also best avoided as are sugary fruits. Dark berries and tart apples are the best fruit sources for those dealing with infections.
Complex carbs - and the sugars they provide - fuel our cells. Our brains would die without any carbs. As well, we would die with out good fat or good protein.
The natural sugar in milk is balanced with the protein and fat. That is the way nature intended. However, if you get phlegm after dairy products, you may want to try laying off and see if that helps. Phlegm can be a breeding ground for bacteria.
One doctor (author of "Don't Drink Your Milk") contends that milk gums up and immobilizes the immune system.
Milk alternatives (soy, rice or almond milk) are often loaded with sugar in the form of rice syrup. You can buy unsweetened and add a touch of stevia.
Note that there are some researchers that say soy interfers with thyroid function.
Stevia Clear, by Sweet Leaf is my favorite. Just a drop will go a long way.
Artificial sweeteners can be toxic. Seriously. But stevia is great. It is from a leaf. Real food but very concentrated.
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