Prior to my
CRASH I learned by researching on the internet that there was an excellent chance that I had a good case of candidiasis, so I proceeded to find some lactobacillus acidophilus at the drug store and immediately began taking it.
My studies also helped me know what I needed to be eating and not eating to treat this condition as well. So I was addressing this problem a short time before my
CRASH, but apparently not soon enough to prevent the
CRASH.
In my case, one of the first things that the naturopaths addressed was the candida albicans. To do this they prescribed an antifungal therapy (mainly herbal treatment and essential oils) and the colon hydrotherapy. According to the
Encyclopedia of Natural Healing "Diet changes alone do not reverse candida/fungal syndromes. Aggressive antifungal therapy is also necessary in almost all cases."
It doesn't hurt to watch what you eat, but my naturopaths put little faith in a restrictive diet to correct the candidiasis. Regardless - I stuck to my restricted diet. I still am careful to stay away from anything that feeds candida albicans such as any foods with yeast (white-flour products, alcoholic beverages), vinegar (apple cider vinegar is an exception), sugar, ketchup, milk, and uncultured dairy products (because of their milk-sugar content).
Naturopaths will generally tell you that sweet fruits (bananas and sweet apple) honey, dried fruits, fruit juices should also be eliminated from the diet to rid the body of the candida yeast, but I never have eliminated these particular foods from my diet. I continue to eat them, but I also take daily doses of Pau D'Arco as well as lactobacillus acidophilus to conteract my consumption of the fruit.
So, what are the chances that you have an overload of candida albicans in your gut? If I remember right - according to statistics, there is a 95% chance that you have a problem in this area. Now, most likely, if you ask your M.D. about your chances of having this condition you will probably be met with skepticism. However, anyone trained in
applied kinesiology can test you to see if you have candidiasis.
There are many books out there on this prticular subject and you would do well to research for yourself. The book I used is
The Yeast Syndrome. The front of the book says, "If you suffer from acne, allergies, anxiety, asthma, constipation, depression, diarrhea, earaches, fatigue, headaches, infertility, lost sex drive, poor memory, muscle weakness, persistent coughs, premenstrual syndrome, recurrent vaginitis, skin irritations you may be a victim of the yeast syndrome.
You would do well to check it out for yourself.