I'm going to do that test next week (the PCR test that looks for systemic bacteria and fungus). I've heard of people needing to go on the diet for even 6 months! And the problem is that you can't CHEAT at all because once that sugar gets to the candida, you have really set yourself back. But the cravings for sugar are really intense because that little candida bacteria really wants it and is trying to get you to eat it. Kind of freaky...reminds me of the 'ring' in Lord of the Rings.
Also, I consulted with my nutritionist. He said that you should do the detox WHILE you are doing the candida cleanse...together you have a better chance of getting rid of the candida. I may get bentonite clay to detox. I read that it is very safe, and it seems like it could be a gentle detox. I want to be careful with my method of detox because I want to ease my body into it. I know that a harsh detox can be painful for IC peeps. I may even buy one of those ionic foot bath machines to help me detox. My body is really sensitive to food and I don't want to try some sort of detox supplement that may make me flare. I'm going to stay on my whole foods diet though, cut out the avocados and oils for a while (hard to detox with those in your system)...and TONS of my good ole' Evian water.
I've been having a discussion about my diet and more at this forum here (started by someone else, but the discussion is on-going). I talk about my food journey, and it may be helpful: http://www.ic-network.com/forum/show...side-out/page3
Bleck.
MP
Also, I consulted with my nutritionist. He said that you should do the detox WHILE you are doing the candida cleanse...together you have a better chance of getting rid of the candida. I may get bentonite clay to detox. I read that it is very safe, and it seems like it could be a gentle detox. I want to be careful with my method of detox because I want to ease my body into it. I know that a harsh detox can be painful for IC peeps. I may even buy one of those ionic foot bath machines to help me detox. My body is really sensitive to food and I don't want to try some sort of detox supplement that may make me flare. I'm going to stay on my whole foods diet though, cut out the avocados and oils for a while (hard to detox with those in your system)...and TONS of my good ole' Evian water.
I've been having a discussion about my diet and more at this forum here (started by someone else, but the discussion is on-going). I talk about my food journey, and it may be helpful: http://www.ic-network.com/forum/show...side-out/page3
Bleck.
MP
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