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Introduction

Candidiasis, or Candida, refers to unhealthy overgrowth of the yeast, Candida

albicans, within the body. For the purpose of simplicity, only the term Candida is going to be used throughout this document. Candida albicans is naturally-‐occurring

yeast that is present in everyone. In healthy people, however, it is kept under control by the immune system and confined only to the lower intes?ne and the skin and, in

women, the vagina. To a large degree, this confinement process is due to healthy and

essen?al bacteria in the gastrointes?nal tract, such as acidophilus and bifidobacteria.

When the popula?on of healthy bacteria is disrupted, for instance when one takes an?bio?cs, Candida albicans starts to spread into other areas of the body once it is

allowed to pass unchecked through the intes?nal walls to the bloodstream. When

this happens, Candida albicans begins to mutate into an

unhealthy fungus that can infect a body's ?ssues and organs. The

spread of Candida albicans into

areas of the body where it does not belong is termed candidiasis,

or candida.

An es?mated 33 percent of all Australians are affected by candida and the numbers

are growing; nonetheless, the disease remains overlooked by most conven?onal

physicians. To make maGers worse, its various symptoms can easily be mistaken for other disease condi?ons. By contrast, prac??oners of natural and alterna?ve

medicine place great emphasis in helping their pa?ents prevent and recover from candida. Natural treatments for candida can be very effec?ve and longer las?ng than

the treatments typically offered by conven?onal medicine.

In common cases of immune deficiency, Candida albicans can cause infec?on-‐figh?ng cells, such as T cells, to be destroyed, crea?ng an environment for opportunis?c

infec?ons. For these reasons, prac??oners of alterna?ve medicine regard candida as a poten?ally serious health threat and do all they can to ensure it is properly dealt

with.

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Symptoms of Candida

As Candida albicans spreads beyond the gastrointes?nal tract and colonizes in other

areas of the body, it produces various toxins. These toxins can impair health by

reducing the body's supply of white blood cells, which are needed by the immune system to properly fend off infec?ous bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other pathogens.

Candida albicans toxins also inhibit the body's ability to manufacture an?oxidants, including glutathione, an enzyme that is important for liver detoxifica?on and cellular

respira?on. As a result of these nega?ve effects caused by the unchecked spread of

Candida albicans, symptoms of candida can manifest in many different ways, mimicking other disease condi?ons and nega?vely impac?ng many areas of your

body.

Among the most common symptoms of candida are both

airborne and food allergies, anxiety and depression,

chronic fa?gue, confusion and/or memory problems, eye irrita?ons, earache, fungal infec?ons (athlete's foot, “jock

itch,” ringworm) which recur oRen, gastrointes?nal problems (such as bloa?ng, cramping, cons?pa?on,

diarrhea, flatulence, and heartburn), headache and

migraine, heart palpita?ons, hives, hyperac?vity, irritability and mood swings, increased suscep?bility to the affects of alcohol, loss of libido, oral and/or vaginal

thrush, painful premenstrual syndrome (PMS), respiratory problems (asthma, coughing, hay fever, lung and/or nasal conges?on, sinusi?s, wheezing), sexual

dysfunc?ons, skin problems (acne, rashes, scaly skin), sleeping problems, and

vagini?s.

In addi?on to the above symptoms, candida can also compromise the func?oning of the central nervous system, genitourinary tract, heart, and liver, and also contribute

to or worsen autoimmune condi?ons such as hashimoto thyroidi?s, rheumatoid

arthri?s, crohns disease, AIDS.

Mental and Psychological Symptoms: Many people who are affected by candida are afflicted by feelings that they are “not themselves,” and/or experience other mental

or psychological problems. All too oRen, such pa?ents are told by conven?onal

physicians that there is nothing wrong with them, or that they are in need of therapy

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or an?depressant medica?ons, neither of which does anything to address their candida.

Determining if you have Candida

Because the symptoms of candidiasis closely mimic other disease condi?ons, it can be difficult to determine if you have yeast overgrowth or not. There are two strong

indicators for candidiasis. They are: 1) chronic, lingering symptoms of ill health that drag on despite prolonged

treatment aGempts, and

2) complaints that are unrelated to anything specific. Non-‐specific complaints of poor health are very common

in many cases of candidiasis.

Go through the Candida ques?onnaire included in this plan.

If you have answered YES to some of the ques?ons, it is likely

that you have a degree of candidiasis. Many people are almost posi?ve that candida is an issue for them due to both personal

history and common symptoms, while others may be less clear.

If you are suspect, but unsure if your condi?on is indeed candida-‐related, and

answering the ques?ons did not clarify it for you, consider undergoing appropriate

tes?ng before beginning the Candida Cleanse. Candida is a growing menace in our western culture, and because of its many symptoms and variables, it is oRen

misdiagnosed and untreated.

Candidiasis may very well be the cause of your symptoms even if you answered NO to

many of the above ques?ons. The good news is that now there are tes?ng

procedures which can give you an accurate diagnosis.

One reason candida is so pervasive in our society may be that, although there is no

direct evidence, it appears to be transmiGable. Almost half of all healthy, sexually-‐ac?ve women, and one-‐third of all pregnant women tested, had Candida albicans.

This may indicate that sexual ac?vity itself transmits and contributes to the growth of

candida, and that candida can be passed to newborns through the birth canal.

Tes5ng for Candidiasis

Conven?onal physicians generally screen for candidiasis using tradi?onal blood tests. These tests look for an?bodies of Candida albicans and are oRen unreliable since we

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all have some degree of Candida albicans in our bodies, and therefore also have an?bodies for it.

Although holis?c prac??oners may order tradi?onal lab tests, they do not rely on

them exclusively. In addi?on to wan?ng details about your complete medical history, alterna?ve physicians commonly use the following tests to accurately determine the

extent of a candida overgrowth:

• Live Blood Cell Analysis, can pinpoint candida levels, if offered by an

experienced technician. Live cell offers an in-‐depth view of your blood, which

reveals indicators not only for candida but for immune health, allergy levels, parasite ac?vity, immune stress, hydra?on levels and liver stress, amongst

other condi?ons.

• Electrodermal screening (EDS) is a noninvasive diagnos?c technique that can

detect the presence of harmful microorganisms such as Candida albicans, as

well as all of the issues men?oned above.

• Applied Kinesiology: is a form of muscle tes?ng where the body is ques?oned

for the presence of various pathogens via a strong or weak muscle response.

• Stool analysis can help determine the levels of good bacteria in the

gastrointes?nal tract, as well as other diges?ve markers that can be indica?ve

of candidiasis.

Causes of CandidaCandida is largely a “modern-‐lifestyle” condi?on, meaning that it was virtually

nonexistent as recently as 50 years ago. In addi?on to an over-‐reliance on an?bio?c

drugs, which oRen begin to be administered in childhood at an increasingly early age, other so-‐called modern lifestyle advances such as birth control pills, synthe?c

hormone replacement therapy and electro-‐magne?c stress, can also significantly

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predispose people to developing candida. What follows is an overview of the primary causes of and contribu?ng factors to candida.

Alcohol: Alcohol, because it contains both fermented and refined sugars, acts as a food source that unhealthy bacteria such as Candida albicans thrive upon. In

addi?on, alcohol diminishes immune func?on and can also create hormonal imbalances, both of which can further increase the risk of candida.

Over-‐consump?on of alcohol can impair liver func?on, making it easier for toxins, including Candida albicans, to spread throughout the body. Alcohol in excess also

interferes with your body's ability to absorb vital nutrients from food, further worsening the problem.

An5bio5cs: Many holis?c health experts consider an?bio?cs to be the most significant cause of candida, because of how an?bio?c drugs indiscriminately kill off

both “good” and “bad” bacteria. When this occurs, it makes it easier for bad bacteria such as Candida albicans to flourish and eventually spread beyond the

gastrointes?nal tract. This is especially true when an?bio?c treatments destroy

beneficial supplies of the good bacteria acidophilus and Bifidobacteria, which help to control yeast overgrowth by producing natural an?bacterial and an?fungal

substances, as well as bio?n, part of the vitamin B-‐complex.

Without an adequate supply of bio?n in the lower intes?ne, the yeast that normally

occurs there begins to mutate from a harmless state into the damaging fungal yeast that is a hallmark of candida. From its growing place in the intes?nes, Candida

albicans extends its roots into the intes?nal walls and eventually breaks through, allowing entry into the bloodstream. ORen its waste products, par?ally digested food

par?cles, and other toxins enter the bloodstream along with it, further compounding

the symptoms candida can cause. Repeated courses of an?bio?c treatments only serve to make the problem worse.

Note: In addi?on to an?bio?cs that may be prescribed for trea?ng infec?ous illness,

an?bio?cs may also enter your system in the form of acne medica?ons and in

commercially harvested meats and related animal food products, since commercially-‐raised poultry and livestock are typically laced with an?bio?cs, as well as steroids.

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Birth Control Pills: Nearly four out of every ten women who use birth control pills

develop vaginal candida. In addi?on, the synthe?c hormones such pills contain can

gradually weaken the immune system if used regularly, which, in turn, can increase the risk of opportunis?c yeast infec?ons and overgrowth. Also, the synthe?c estrogen

contained in birth control pills, as well as in conven?onal hormone replacement therapy treatments, contributes to an environment where Candida albicans thrives.

Dietary Factors: The standard western diet is another significant cause of candida. In addi?on to foods high in simple sugars and refined carbohydrates, foods that contain

molds such as breads, cheese and peanuts, can all feed Candida albicans and help it spread. Inorganic, pasteurized and homogenized milk and other dairy products can

contribute to the problem of yeast overgrowth because of both the lactose they

contain as well as the tendency towards food allergies dairy processed in this way invites. Lactose is yet another simple sugar that Candida albicans thrives upon. Non-‐

organic dairy products also commonly contain traces of an?bio?cs.

Overall, the primary dietary factor contribu8ng to candida is a high sugar diet,

followed by a diet that consists predominantly of foods that cause high acidity in the

body. Like most other harmful organisms, Candida albicans cannot live for long in an internal environment that is rich in oxygen. By contrast, an acidic environment in the

body reduces the oxygen supply, making it much easier for yeasts and other pathogens to invade cells, ?ssues, and organs.

Environmental Factors: Home or work environments that are affected by mold can contribute to candida and other forms of yeast overgrowth, as can living in areas that

receive lots of rain, which can encourage the spread of molds.

Addi?onal environmental factors that can contribute to candida include

environmental toxins, pes?cides, electro-‐magne?c pollu?on and heavy metals, all of which compromise immune func?on, making it easier for candida to spread. Mercury

amalgam dental fillings can also encourage a candida condi?on. If you have such fillings in your mouth, consult with a holis?c, biological den?st to have them safely

removed and replaced.

Other Illnesses: Other illnesses such as AIDS, cancer, and diabetes, can greatly

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increase the risk of candida.

Parasites: Internal parasites, such as amoebas, cestodes, Giardia lamblia, and

nematodes, can both cause candida, and make trea?ng it much more difficult. For this reason, holis?c prac??oners will usually test for parasites if their pa?ents fail to

show improvement aRer ongoing treatment. If parasites are present, they need to be eliminated first, before candida can be reversed.

Pregnancy: During and following pregnancy, hormonal changes occur in a woman's

body such as estrogen imbalances, which can increase the risk of candida occurring. Candida albicans is able to more readily flourish and spread in the presence of

improperly balanced estrogen levels.

Candida Buster Cleanse

Welcome to the extensive world of candida cleansing.

In order to clear candida permanently, you need to do four things.

1. Eliminate foods that feed Candida

2. Kill off Candida overgrowth

3. Plant good bacteria in the diges?ve tract

4. Strengthen and support the health of your gut, immune system and cellular environment, building strength and stability so that once you have cleared

candida, it will not invade your body again. It is more important to op?mize the inner cellular terrain to make it candida resistant so you don’t get candida

again.

Only when you radically change your diet and use effec?ve means to help eliminate the excess yeast in your body, can you expect to have results with candida cleansing.

Short 7-‐14 day plans will not work. Miracle overnight promises do not exist. There is no magic bullet when it comes to resolving candida, especially if you have had a

problem with it for years.

The fact that you can accomplish this candida clearing with specific foods, simple

tools and supplements is quite a feat. You will feel lighter, have more energy, and be

at a higher level of health during and aRer this Candida Buster Cleanse than ever

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before. How do we know? Firsthand experience from trea?ng thousands of clients with life-‐changing results. You can expect long-‐standing symptoms to drop away,

access to seemingly boundless energy, a natural shedding of excess stubborn pounds,

and the knowledge that you are improving your health in a way that was previously unavailable to you. These will be your mo?va?ons to con?nue on the path of

cleansing. The rewards are yours to keep and they will inspire you to con?nue a cleaner, healthier diet for the rest of your life.

Tips For Meals

•Start your day with some form of protein.

•Make a spinach (or other vegetable) omelet (I use egg

whites only).

•Make the brown rice cereal and add sliced fruit such

as bananas, apples and berries.

• Broil a steak or bake a piece of fish for lunch or dinner. Serve it with any of the

dozens of vegetables.

• Use a variety of foods to make a simple vegetable or chicken soup or a beef or lamb stew.

• We do not recommend canned foods and sauces, as they ferment and can increase their sugar content.

• If you're stuck traveling or ea?ng out in restaurants, order a burger and salad

for lunch. Remove the bun and hold the dressing.

• Carry a supply of plain brown rice cakes for snack. You can top it off with

avocado.

• Keep plenty of fresh fruit on hand.

• Bake yams, sweet and regular potatoes and have them as a snack.

• Use Extra-‐Virgin Olive Oil with lemon or lime juice on salads. You can also mix up your own dressings by adding seasonings, fresh and dried herbs, and

Bragg's Liquid Amino Acids.

• Dessert ideas: Freeze and enjoy your own frozen fruit or buy some from a

grocery store.

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• Make your own thick French Fries with Olive Oil and seasonings.

• Fruits and veggies should not be overcooked so as

to change the composi?on of the food. Thinly slicing veggies and fruits and baking them

caramelizes sugars in food, and that should be avoided. Eat fruits and vegetables as whole or cut

into chunks.

• Sugar free gums and mints can contain aspertain and other chemicals that may be harmful to the

body.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes are all interchangeable just make sure you

are ea?ng well balanced meals throughout the day.

• Choose a day during the week to do addi?onal cooking so you will have a few days where you do not need to cook.

• Eat throughout the day to provide your body with nutrients and energy.

• Use the plan as an opportunity to try new recipes, seasonings, and herbs and

to create your own dishes.

• Feel free to enjoy any of our recipes at any ?me of the day.

• Enjoy these ?ps, and you’ll be ea?ng beGer than you have in a long ?me!

The Candida Diet Commitment

The food plan for Candida Cleanse must be followed, without interrup?on or breaks,

for a minimum of 6-‐8 weeks. The consistency factor is of great importance. When you stray, indulge, or skip supplements, the yeast can quickly mul?ply. Start this cleanse

when you can stay on it for the recommended ?me frame of 6-‐8 weeks.

The Candida Diet is a clean, simple whole foods plan. If this is not your usual fare, you may experience symptoms of detoxifica?on as a result of the lighter, healthier style

of ea?ng. At some point, you may have a bad day, or a series of bad days. This is part of the journey with releasing candida. Though this cleanse is designed to cause you

the very least amount of discomfort, you may experience what is commonly called

"die off", when a large amount of yeast is being killed and eliminated. Hidden behind

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the annoying symptoms oRen described as feeling blah or sluggish, "off days" are actually your body's most produc?ve ?me during the cleanse.

Vegetarians and vegans

Vegetarians or vegans can do the Candida Diet with ease and flare. Applying a bit of crea?vity, one can eat quite well, and have great results. Use soaked and preferably

sprouted beans, legumes, nuts and seeds, along with soaked, cooked grains, and small amounts of tofu and tempeh for grounding and protein. If you eat eggs, your

op?ons are more diverse; and if raw dairy works for you, kefir and yogurt add great

flavour and variety to the food plan.

Eat more dark leafy greens such as kale and collards, sea vegetables and fermented

foods, to take the place of empty carbohydrates you may have previously used as tummy fillers. Veggie bean soups, bowls of steamed vegetables and greens, quinoa

and huge salads will be your main meals, as will simple s?r-‐fried veggies and fresh

green vegetable juices. The ea?ng style is clean, light and abundant, with an emphasis on vegetables, rather than grains.

Food Rota5on and Food AllergiesSince many of us are affected by food allergies, especially in the case of candida

overgrowth, it is important to eat a wide variety of foods. Rota8on is the key. Making

a big pot of food might seem like a prac?cal solu?on to the food prep challenge, and may even be recommended in other candida protocols; however, we ask you to

refrain from this style of cooking if at all possible. Instead, prepare small quan??es of no more than two

meals. Rotate your food selec?on as best you can,

ideally allowing two or three days to pass before ea?ng that same food again. Devising a weekly menu

plan and buying all ingredients ahead of ?me may help make food rota?on more manageable.

How to Prepare Healthy Food

Eat raw, lightly-‐steamed, water-‐sauteed, s?r-‐fried or pressure-‐cooked foods, soaked cooked grains, soups, fresh vegetable juices, poached, baked or lightly grilled foods,

eggs, sunny side up style, cooked in coconut oil or ghee, preferably with soR yolks, and generous por?ons of well-‐washed, fresh leafy greens for salads. Experiment with

new, clean crea?ve cooking styles. Pressure cooking is the fastest way to make easy-‐

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to-‐digest, highly nutri?ous, one-‐pot meals. Refrain from all deep-‐fried, charbroiled or blackened grilled foods during this and all cleanses.

Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid

The Candida Cleanse is a vegetable-‐based diet, which offers an abundant selec?on of powerful healing foods. You should not experience hunger with this or any well

thought-‐out cleansing diet; yet, you may go through a period of withdrawal if you are

accustomed to ea?ng flour, sugar, fast or processed food, or many starch-‐based foods. On the Candida Diet you will enjoy fresh, organic produce turned into

boun?ful salads, generous por?ons of steamed veggies, soups, high-‐quality protein sources such as organic, free-‐range, grass-‐fed and finished beef and bison, organic

poultry, wild-‐caught fish, free-‐range organic eggs, a wide variety of beans and

legumes, along with plenty of organic soaked nuts and seeds, sea vegetables of all kinds, cultured foods such as fermented vegetables, homemade raw milk yogurt,

kefir, and healthy fats such as virgin coconut oil, non-‐sweet fruits such as avocado and cucumbers, a selec?on of non-‐mucus producing whole grains such as quinoa and

buckwheat, and a few select non-‐sweet fruits. Addi?onally you can have candida-‐safe

smoothies, fresh green vegetable juices, homemade nut milks and large quan??es of pure water and herbal teas.

Foods that must be avoided are: All sugar products; commercially produced flesh foods such as inorganic meats and poultry, starchy vegetables such as potatoes, fried

foods, flour and products made from flour or flour deriva?ves. Pork is not allowed in

the Candida Cleanse whatsoever, even if it is organic.

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What to EatPlease buy organic foods during cleansing, whenever possible. This allows you to minimize the intake of new toxins and chemicals while you are releasing old toxins

and candida.

Include the following foods in your diet with unabashed enthusiasm for the first 6-‐8

weeks:

Vegetables: Ea?ng a wide variety from an abundant selec?on is the key to successful

cleansing of any kind. Eat all and any types of vegetables in the quan??es you desire with the

only excep?ons being mushrooms, corn kernels,

peas, parsnips, white and sweet potatoes, and canned, processed or deep-‐fried vegetables.

Avoid ea?ng bowls of steamed beets and carrots. Small quan??es of beets and carrots in a soup or fresh vegetable juice are fine. Live cultured, fermented

vegetables are encouraged. Wild fermenta8on, by Sandor Katz, is a great book on

cultured vegetables.

Sea Vegetables: Although unfamiliar to many of us, sea vegetables are delicious

addi?ons to the Candida Diet. When you are hungry for variety, they sa?sfy, and will very likely be adopted as a permanent staple in your diet. If you have never prepared

arame, hijiki, dulse, kelp, laver, wakameor kombu, you are in for a fun surprise. Clear

instruc?ons are included in the recipe sec?on. The book Sea Vegetable Celebra8on, by ShepErhart& Leslie Cerier, is one of our favorite resources for recipes and

informa?on about sea veggies.

Sweet Fruit: For the first 6-‐8 weeks of this cleanse, choose from grapefruit, tart green

apples, or unsweetened berries; enjoy 1-‐2 servings of fruit per day. Berries are best

blended into a Candida Safe Smoothie. ARer the 12-‐week mark, you can gradually introduce a full selec?on of fresh fruit. Lemons and limes may be used freely at any

?me.

Non-‐Sweet Fruit: Avocados, olives packed in olive oil or water that contains no

vinegar are allowed. Fresh, not canned, tomatoes, and cucumbers are allowed.

Sweeteners and Treats: Stevia is the main sweetener used in candida cleansing. Mesquite meal can be enjoyed for its subtle, smoky sweet taste. Raw cacao, whole

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goji berries, green apples with raw nut buGer, kudzu or agar puddings, and whey and tahini dips are all delighsul candida cleansing treats. See recipe sec?on for candida-‐

tailored dessert ideas.

Protein: Choose organic whenever possible. Vary your selec?ons from the following list: free-‐range poultry, buffalo, lamb, deep-‐water, wild-‐caught ocean fish that have

fins and scales. Omit farm-‐raised fish. Choose organic eggs. Moderate amounts of tempeh, tofu, legumes and beans can be eaten for variety or as a protein source for

vegetarians and vegans. Vegan raw foodists will depend primarily on soaked nuts,

seeds, coconut, and sea and land vegetables.

Grains:You may eat the following whole grains unless you are allergic.Quinoa,

buckwheat, millet, amaranth and teff can be eaten and are especially important for vegetarians and vegans. Long grain or Basma? brown rice may be included aRer the

ini?al 6-‐8 weeks. Occasionally blue corn, in the form of organic tor?llas or baked

tor?lla chips, may be enjoyed in modera?on.

Beans and Legumes must be pre-‐soaked, preferably overnight, and cooked with sea

vegetables in a stainless steel pressure cooker. The best choices include black, white, adzuki, lima, red or French green len?ls, and split peas.

Nuts and Seeds: Use raw, organic nuts and seeds. For easiest diges?on, especially

during this cleanse, be sure to soak your nuts and seeds overnight in purified water, rinse the following morning, and then drain. Choose from almonds, walnuts, pecans,

cashews, and hazelnuts, as well as pumpkin, sunflower, and hemp seeds. Fresh coconut is fine, especially if the milk is cultured into kefir. Raw, un-‐roasted almond or

sunflower buGer and tahini may be enjoyed in modera?on.

Healthy Fats and Oils: Extra virgin olive oil, high lignin flaxseed oil, raw virgin coconut oil, hemp and sesame seed oil are the recommended oils to eat during and aRer the

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Dairy Products: Organic, cultured dairy products such as plain, un-‐sweetened yogurt

or kefir, preferably made from raw organic goat or cow's milk, are allowed. Unless

you are allergic, you can have up to one cup, every third day. Small amounts, 1-‐2 ounces of raw goat or sheep's milk cheeses including raw feta cheese, may be

enjoyed aRer the first 6-‐8 weeks.

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Milks: Fresh milk from young coconuts, unsweetened or stevia-‐sweetened homemade nut or seed milks such as almond or sunflower milk, or raw cow or goat's

milk are included in the diet.

Fresh Juices: Green vegetable juice is highly recommended. With a juicer, make fresh

vegetable juices using only one carrot, beet or green apple to sweeten, if necessary. Use

cucumbers, celery, or romaine as your

vegetable juice base.

Smoothies: Candida safe smoothies can be

made using the following combina?on of ingredients: apples, berries, homemade almond milk, yogurt or kefir, and enough water to blend. Add organic raw whey

protein powder, high lignin flaxseed oil, and your choice of green powder.

Beverages: In addi?on to drinking half your body weight in ounces of purified water daily, you may enjoy stevia-‐sweetened lemonade or limeade, herbal teas with lemon

and/or stevia, and warm vegetable broths.

Condiments: The healthy oils listed above can be drizzled on foods to enhance flavor

and are especially tasty when used in combina?on with the following condiments:

sea salt, cayenne pepper, organic fresh and dried herbs and spices without addi?ves or fillers, raw apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon and lime juice. In addi?on, homemade

pesto without the cheese, fresh raw salsa, and salad dressings all add great flavor to simple grain, vegetable and salad meals.

Water: Water is an essen?al element of life and is of the highest importance while

undergoing any cleansing protocol. Please note that your cells cannot properly flush out candida without adequate water intake. Drink at least half your weight in ounces

of pure water daily.

What to Avoid

Eliminate the following foods while on the Candida Diet: for 6-‐8 weeks (or as directed by your prac88oner)

Vegetables:White potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, parsnips, deep-‐fried, canned or

processed vegetables, mushrooms, with the excep?on of shitake mushrooms,

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pasteurized, heat-‐sealed sauerkraut, pickles or pickled vegetables containing white vinegar.

Sweetened Sea Vegetable Salads: Do not eat the sweet sea vegetable salads found in

Japanese restaurants because they contain sugar.

Sweet Fruits: Eat no fruit other than grapefruit, apples, berries, and lemons or limes,

period. Do not drink boGled fruit juices or eat any dried fruit during the Candida Cleanse.

Non-‐Sweet Fruits: Cooked tomato, eggplant.

Sugar, sweets and treats: No sugar is allowed of any kind. Do not eat white, brown, raw, cane, date, or any other type of sugar including molasses, honey, maple syrup,

agave syrup, corn syrup or ar?ficial sweeteners of any kind. Do not drink soda, diet drinks, Italian sodas, or beverages containing sucrose, glucose, fructose, or anything

that sounds like a sugar subs?tute or is added to a boGled drink. Avoid all sugar

varia?ons, including ar?ficial sweeteners. Only stevia is allowed.

Protein Foods: Do not eat pork, or any conven?onal meat or poultry, processed

lunchmeats, smoked meat, jerky, or protein snacks that contain sugar. Avoid conven?onal eggs, seitan (a vegan protein made from wheat), as well as fried or

breaded protein foods. Do not eat shell fish of any kind, including though not limited

to, lobster, crab, shrimp, oysters, scallops, muscles or clams.

Grains: White, bleached, unbleached, or enriched flour or flour products including

breads and pasta, most conven?onally-‐produced crackers, and of course, all baked or fried desserts which contain both flour and sugar. White rice, couscous, and oatmeal

are not eaten while candida cleansing.

Beans: Pinto beans, baked beans, canned beans, soy sauce or tamari, Liquid Aminos.

Nuts and Seeds: Roasted nuts and nut buGers, peanuts, and peanut buGer.

Fats: Refined, hydrogenated or par?ally-‐hydrogenated fats and oils, including margarine, lard, shortening, and non-‐dairy creamers.

Dairy: All non-‐organic or pasteurized milk and dairy products, especially those

containing sugar.

Beverages: Alcohol, caffeine.

Condiments: Vinegar, with the excep?on of raw apple cider vinegar. No other vinegar is allowed including wine, white, balsamic, raspberry or champagne vinegar.

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Water: No tap or unfiltered water of any kind.

Misc. Avoid commercial fruit smoothies, most of which are sweetened and oRen are

made with a variety of sorbets, fruit juices, and sugary syrups; yeast; fried chips.

Diet is NOT enough!

Anti- Candida Protocol

Each day take the following according to the direc?ons found on the boGles. Addi?onal sugges?ons are found below. Purchase the following items from reputable

natural foods store, online resources or through alterna?ve care prac??oners or integra?ve doctors. Choose from the following products, depending on how easy it is

for you to obtain the suggested products. It is best to be guided by your prac??oner

here.

Products: • Oil of Oregano• Garlic or Garlic and Ginger• An?-‐candida/an?-‐parasi?c Herbs or

?ncturesSuppor5ve Products:

• Diges?ve Enzymes• Probio?cs

Probio5cs are an essen?al part of this program as

they help to colonize the gut with the friendly flora that compete for space in the intes?ne with the wicked Candida.

A note on Oregano Oil capsules: Oregano is quite strong. Begin slowly with Oregano oil, as it is extremely strong tas?ng, and may cause indiges?on. Begin with one

capsule or five drops of the essen?al oil placed into an empty gela?n or veggie cap

and take it with a small amount of juice once daily to establish whether you can tolerate it or not. If you do not experience headaches, brain fog, fa?gue, or other

detoxifica?on symptoms, then you can increase the dose gradually by one capsule every third day. ARer you can comfortably take one capsule four ?mes daily you can

maintain this dose for 6-‐12 weeks.

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Choose diges5ve enzymes that include amylase and cellulose, and if need be, HCL, betaine hydrochloric acid.

Enjoy all and any herbal teas, especially ginger.

A general nutri?onal supplement program is also advised, including, though not limited to Vitamin A, beta-‐carotene, all B-‐complex vitamins, vitamin, C, vitamin E,

calcium, chromium, magnesium, selenium, and zinc. Essen?al faGy acids are recommended, as is the amino acid taurine.

Addi5onal complementary therapies that are especially valuable while candida

cleansing include far infrared (FIR) saunas and colonics, gevng more exercise and movement, dry brush self-‐massage, and therapies such as guided visualiza?on,

acupuncture, and various forms of body work to support the release of toxins during cleansing. These complimentary therapies feel good and add great value when

cleansing.

Colon hydrotherapy involves deep colonic water flushes used to clean and detoxify the lower intes?ne and to aid in the rebalancing of intes?nal flora. The colon, along

with the skin, kidneys, and lungs, is a major organ for elimina?ng body waste. Healthy func?oning of the colon is essen?al for good diges?on and proper absorp?on of

nutrients.

Other Treatments:Vaginal:

• 10 drops of Tea Tree oil soaked into a tampon, inserted overnight• Douche (internal washing) vagina with 10ml apple cider vinegar and probio?cs

When To Re-‐introduce Other Foods

When you are free from symptoms, and have been retested to determine if you are free from Candida, you can begin reintroducing a few foods slowly. The last ones to

add should be sugar, yeast, white bread, wheat, vinegar, and mushrooms.

If you have experienced quite severe symptoms, it may be necessary for you to stay

on the Candida Buster Program for a number of months, even though your symptoms seem to have decreased or disappeared. Please check with your

prac55oner.

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The more thoroughly you are able to stay on this diet, the faster you can eliminate excess Candida. However, it is beGer to be on a modified diet than on no diet at all. If

you make some mistake or slip up at any stage it just means you may need to be on

the diet for a longer period of ?me. Some pa?ents would rather eat sugar or have a glass of wine occasionally even though it delays elimina?on of Candida and slows

recovery significantly.

Recommended Books

We highly recommend that you read one or more of therecommended books for

further informa?on and inspira?on. This will keep you company on the journey.

The Yeast Connec8on and Women's Health, William G. Crook, M.D., with Carolyn

Dean, M.D., N.D., and Elizabeth B. CrookComplete Candida Yeast Guidebook, Revised 2nd Edi8on: Everything You Need to

Know About Preven8on, Treatment and Diet, Mar?n, Jeanne Marie and Zoltan, P.

Rona, M.D.Chronic Candidiasis: Your Natural Guide to Healing with Diet, Vitamins, Minerals,

Herbs, Exercise, and Other Natural Methods, Murray, Michael T., N.D.Candida-‐Related Complex: What Your Doctor Might be Missing, Winderlin, Chris?ne

with Schnert, Keith

Candida Albicans: Could Yeast be Your Problem?Chaitow, LeonThe Yeast Syndrome: How To Help Your Doctor Iden8fy and Treat the Real Cause of

Your Yeast-‐Related Illness, Trowbridge, John Parks, M.D. and Walker, Morton, D.P.M.The Fungus Link: An Introduc8on to Fungal Disease Including the Ini8al Phase Diet,

Kaufmann, Doug A.

The Body Ecology Diet, Gates, Donna & Schatz, Linda

Some Recipes

(Please refer to our Recipe book for more candida friendly recipes)

Vegetarian Vegetable Soup

This hearty barley and vegetable soup is both healthy and filling. Subs?tute seasonal veggies as desired, adding, rather than subtrac?ng ingredients. The heart and soul of

vegetable soup is both the quan?ty and quality of vegetables used, so use all organic

ingredients whenever possible, please. Soup cooked in stages such as this offers great flavor, while preserving both nutrients and color of the freshest of vegetables. This

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great staple can be enjoyed year round, using fresh tomatoes in summer?me, canned in the winter.

Ingredients

1 large onion, diced

3 ribs celery, diced2 large carrots, diced

½ C each of the following vegetables, or subs?tute as you wish, using at least 3-‐4 cups

of bite size veggies. Fresh corn on the cob, green beans cut into 1-‐inch pieces, yellow summer squash, zucchini and broccoli.

2 T coconut oil8 C pure water or vegetable broth; we like Rapunzel bouillon cubes for the freshest

flavor

1 C barley, rinsed, and preferably soaked for 2-‐8 hours before cooking1 C garbanzo, red, black, or white beans, precooked, or organic in the can

2 C fresh or canned, crushed tomatoes1 tsp sea salt

½ tsp fresh ground pepper

1 T fresh basil, chopped1 T fresh oregano, chopped

1 T fresh thyme, chopped¼ C fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

2 bay leaves

Direc5ons

In a large soup pot, heat the oil, sauté the onions, add barley, and s?r un?l the barley is lightly toasted with the onions. Add veggie broth or water with bouillon, bring to

boil, lower to simmer, add bay leaves, and allow to cook for 45 minutes, or un?l

barley is tender.

When barley is soR, add celery; allow it to simmer for 5 minutes. Add carrots, and simmer for a few minutes, next adding beans, tomatoes, and remaining vegetables,

star?ng with the longest cooking, allowing each to simmer for a few moments before

adding the fastest cooking vegetable.

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Allow to simmer for 15 minutes, add fresh herbs, and lastly sea salt and fresh ground

pepper. Adjust seasonings un?l sa?sfied with flavor; allow it to sit covered with heat

off, while preparing a wonderful leafy salad. Serve with whole grain bread, tor?llas, or crackers.

Classic Green Juice

2-‐3 apples

3-‐4 stalks of celery

1 handful parsley*Great addi?ons include: chard, kale or spinach leaves, cucumbers, romaine leGuce,

sprouts, carrots, garlic, a slice of ginger or lemon.

Candida Safe Smoothie

This thick and delicious blend makes a great breakfast, especially in the warmer

months, a light meal, a perfect snack and an excellent traveling companion. Take a smoothie with you in a thermos on days when you know that gevng enough quality,

Candida-‐safe food might be challenging. Rotate the ingredients for an ever-‐changing recipe, and take delight in knowing that you are gevng more nutrients in this power-‐

packed drink than you would find in most snack bars or commercial products of

similar ingredients.

1 tart green apple1 C frozen berries; choose from organically grown berries such as

strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or blackberries1 C homemade almond milk, yogurt, kefir, water, or raw goat or cow's

milk, if available1 tsp-‐2 T raw, organic, unsweetened whey protein powder1 tsp-‐1 T high lignin flax seed oil, or raw coconut oil1 tsp-‐1 T whole foods green powder6-‐10 ice cubes, made from purified water½-‐1 C pure water to blendPlace all the above ingredients except the whey protein in a blender, and blend unKl creamy and smooth. Once thoroughly blended, add whey protein, and give one final blend unKl well combined.

Place all the above ingredients except the whey protein in a blender, and blend unKl creamy and smooth. Once thoroughly blended, add whey protein, and give one final blend unKl well combined.

Place all the above ingredients except the whey protein in a blender, and blend unKl creamy and smooth. Once thoroughly blended, add whey protein, and give one final blend unKl well combined.

Notes: Green powders are whole food supplements. They include powdered blue-‐

green algae, chlorella, spirulina, barley or other dried grasses, or a blend that

combines one of these with other powdered whole food concentrates. The blends or pre-‐mixed powders generally have a featured main ingredient, one of the algaes or

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cereal grasses, and can be a good op?on. All can be purchased from alterna?ve prac??oners, health food stores, or online resources. Buy green powder packed in

dark glass, which protects the delicate and tender algae, grasses and vegetables

contained within. Begin with a small amount, star?ng with ¼ tsp, and building up the quan?ty as your taste buds adjust to the unique flavor of green powder. Eventually,

you will easily enjoy 2-‐3 T in a fruit smoothie, or a blended nut milk drink.

Purchase high lignin flax seed oil in a dark boGle found in the cold case of a natural

foods store, or from an online resource.

There are only a few decent whey proteins to be found in the marketplace, none available to purchase in health food stores or vitamin shops, let alone big box stores.

Decent whey proteins must be purchased directly from the companies that make them, from alterna?ve prac??oners or distributors, or from online resources. In

order for whey to be fully diges?ble, it must be processed at extremely low heat and

come from cows that produce organic milk, and are grazed on open land in a clean and serene sevng, so that they are not only free-‐range and grass-‐fed, but also live in

a stress-‐free environment.

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