I agree that it is necessary due to the possibility of severe yeast overgrowth while on antibiotics.
I was just wondering how many others try to strictly follow this way of eating to prevent yeast while on antibiotics?... Or even after the antibiotics are discontinued?... since my LLMD says the lyme bacteria thrives on sugar.
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I do...when I cheat I feel awful...so now...no more cheating..and you know...food actually tastes better. I can actually taste it instead of using all of the sauces etc...
And for bread, there is yeast free, gluten free bread that I love called Kamut.
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I too follow the diet. Sadly, if I even sway off of it a tiny, I get hit hard with some heavy duty candida.
I figure that since I've been on abx for over two years, my system is much more sensitve to cheating than in the early days.
You really will feel better if you cut the sugar and wheat...which seem to be my worst culprits.
Cathy
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I have been following a diet low on the glycemic index. Many food items are very easy to figure out the GL for but some are a bit tricky.
I know that it can vary from person to person but how strict is everyone about having NO sugar? For example, if I find a whole grain bread with sugar as the 8th ingredient is it okay? Or is that cheating?
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DIET, DIET, DIET is the key. Then, be sure to follow the 5 step plan outlined below. It was developed by my naturopath. It works.
"Successful control and elminiation of a Candida Albicans overgrowth requires a multifaceted program as described below. Failure to follow ALL the steps simultaneously will result in slow progress and will lengthen healing time significantly. The program should be tailored to the individual and must balance the need to eliminate the Candida and deprive it of its food source while insuring proper nutrition for the individual."
Five Steps to Candida Elimination:
1. You must starve it into submission by eliminating its food source.
2. You must kill it with anti-fungal herbs and supplements. [e.g....garlic, onion, caprylic acid, Pau D'Arco capsules or tea, clove, grapefruit seed extract, olive leaf extract, oil of oregano, tea tree oil, Echinacea, Goldenseal, black walnut, MSM, barberry root, uva ursi, neem leaf, biotin]
3. You must reestablish the proper balance and quantity of probiotic bacteria in the digestive tract. [...multi-strain lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus capsules with FOS should be taken between meals to maximize repopulation of the digestive tract by beneficial bacteria.]
4. You must reestablish proper levels of all B vitamins (yeast free) and utilize other immune enhancing supplements to boost immune system function. [e.g ... B complex vitamins (yeast free), biotin, beta 1-3 glucan, colostrum, maitake mushroom, vitamins A, C, E, zinc and selenium]
5. You must cleanse and heal the digestive tract to promote proper elimination of toxins and Candida and assimilation of nutrients. [e.g...chlorophyll, MSM, omega 3 fatty acids found in flax seed and salmon oils, GLA found in borage, evening primrose and black currant oils. Pantothenic acid, digestive enzymes between meals]
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I followed it pretty closely with an exception or two every once in a while.
However, due to significant weight loss, my LLMD took me off of it last November.
I still can't drink a regular coke (yuck!),
But have easily incorporated potatoes and some rice back into my diet.
Without major yeast issues.
Hugs,
Geneal
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Hi everyone,
Thanks for the good information.
I have totally avoided cane sugar and corn syrup for 2 years (I was just diagnosed with lyme in Feb 2009 after 21 years with a fibromyalgia diagnosis) due to food sensitivities.
It definitely did make a difference.
That has made my transition into the candida diet much easier, since I did not eat processed food/junk foods anyway.
The hardest part has just been that I can no longer have rice or potatoes...not to mention gluten.
Thanks again for all your input!
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I am finding it difficult to avoid refined carbs, sugars, yeast, artificial sweeteners, etc etc while maintaining a reasonable food budget.
Does anyone have recommendations for satisfying "safe" foods that won't break the bank?
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I eat a reasonable low glycemic diet, but I eat a lot of cheese, meats, complex carbohydrates, salads, low fruit, but I take a strong vitamin supplement (ALIVE by Nature's Way), and all my nutritional numbers have come back very strong, except Vitamin D, which is a result of not going outside while sick.
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I was on abx's for 4 years and had no problem being very strict about what I ate. Following the anti yeast diet to help myself heal gave me the felling of power. I cant depend on others to do all the healing I want so choosing the food that will help me was an easy thing to do.
I never felt like I was being deprived of some foods. In fact when I saw the no no foods they looked awful to me and would have given me no pleasure.
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Dekrator48
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Capa,
You might find some info on these 2 good sites to help you. You also could start a new post with your question about suggestions to fit your budget.
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Thanks metallic blue and sofylyme!
Glad to have your input!!!!
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