Jeff,

Can understand that a lot. It's just in my case I have a very complicated situation that I'm just atrting to realize that "might" be connected to a candida problem. And what is surprising is that my mother had a candida problem for years and years befoer they found out what it was. She had breathing problems and was diagnosed with everything from asthma to chronic bronchitis to a piched nerve in her rib cage, etc., etc.

She finally was briefly examined by a nutritionalist who told her that she had candida infestation and "prescribed" for her Myrhh tincture, Pau D'Arco, and garlic and to take Shaklee protein and probiotics... and told her to cut out ALL sugary products and to limit refined carbs. My Mom went through a couple tough weeks with "die off" but quickly got better after that. To this day does well other than when she has relapses due to letting her diet slip (note: she can eat most breads, drink milk, eat most pastas, etc. okay, just has relapses with sugary foodslike pies, ice cream, cakes, etc.).

This was after she had been to numerous doctors, specialists, etc., etc. Also, a few years later, her youngest sister was diagnosed with MS. The same nutritionist checked out my aunt and said she also said my aunt had candida infestation and put my aunt on a similar regimen. With excellent results. No more MS symptoms.

So you would think that in my case I would be more inclined to look at candida problems. It's just that my case has been so complicated and seemingly came on out of nowhere... though I can now see where the condition was probably perculating for years.

My situation started with a severe bout of anxiety in June of 2004. Prior to that I had been treated for anxiety (milder) from July 2002 until February of 2004. Prior to that I had extended time period of very high stress from around 1996 until 2002. I believe that the high levels of stress from 1996 through 2002 caused a steady increase in cortisol levels. That increase in the cortisol was then elevated in the time period of 2002 through 2004. There was then a "momentary break in the action" (2/04 until 6/05, though cortisol secretions probably continued at high levels). Then in June of 2004 the bottom fell out when extremely severe anxiety started up.

My main symptoms didn't start up until the severe anxiety hit in June of 2004. Then the symptoms of prostatitis (burning urethra and dripping of the urine after urination), complete loss of libido, complete erectile dysfunction, extremely cold feet, somewhat cold hands, symptoms of tingling/stinging sensations in hands/lower arms and feet/lower legs, tinnitus, insomnia - and several other more "minor" symptoms (*) all came about within about 2 - 3 weeks of the severe anxiety. The major symptoms were very strong right from the start. The “minor” symptoms were generally present early on, but fluctuate in occurrence and intensity.

I have been through numerous rounds of advanced testing since then. I was found to have sub-normal levels of testosterone and was put on testosterone replacement therapy (August 2004). I was found to have very high levels of cortisol (Sept 2004) and was at one point diagnosed with Cushing's Disease (more advanced testing ruled that out). A tumor was found on my left adrenal gland and concern was raised that it was either Cushing's Syndrome or was a Pheo tumor. More advanced testing ruled both of those out.

My cortisol levels were extremely high - almost six times normal ranges - in Sept/Oct of 2004 and then dropped slightly through the end of the year, then dropped significantly for a couple of months (but still well above normal ranges) and then recently climbed back up again to twice normal ranges. Also my urinary creatinine levels have been elevated above normal ranges on every 24-hour urine test that I have taken since last September (probably 10 - 12).

Most recent tests have also shown that my epinephrine levels are in low normal ranges and that my norepinephrine levels are in well below normal ranges.

I have been involved in psychiatric therapy (both talk therapy also with EMDR and prescription medication to include my current Xanax for severely high anxiety) since last September.

Note: In February of 2004 my weight had climbed - over 2 years - from around 230 lbs (former weight lifter - no steroids, hadn't lifted since about 1998) to around 295 lbs. After initial round of anxiety cleared up in Feb 2004, I started back working out and dropped weight down to 245 lbs by July of 2004. Since then weight has fluctuated back and forth 250 - 270) regardless of diet or exercise. Also have lost an inch of height in the last 2 years.

* Other symptoms: moderate fatigue, short term memory problems (mild), occasional very strong tightness in the neck and shoulders, poor sleep, tightness in chest, white coated tongue, periodic frequent urination, periodic headaches, occasional visual blurring, milder sensitivity to bright light, moderate Depression (primarily anxiety problem), irritability, panic attacks (primarily earlier), personality changes, mood swings, chills - cold intolerance, periodic night sweats, occasional shortness of breath, occasional lightheadedness, occasional balance problems, sensitivity to cold, irregular heartbeat, some constipation, generally sluggish bowels, abdominal bloating after eating, periodic abdominal tenderness, (mild) low body temperature, tingling/stinging sensations in feet/lower legs and hands/lower arms, also itching sensation across torso and face, mild "burning mouth" symptoms, mild difficulty swallowing, rashes (mainly on upper chest, but periodic flushing of upper torso and itchiness that comes and goes on several body areas), dry/flaking skin, periodic jock and rectal itching, recent toenail fungus, sensitivity to loud noises (startles), weight changes without changes in diet, and periodic feeling in a fog sensations.

Now what gets me is that I have since been told that everyone of these symptoms are listed on various candida problem sites as candida problem symptoms... I was shocked as I never realized there were so many... and from what I've since researched, there's even more symptoms than those that I have...

(Question: Do you know if those symptom lists are pretty accurate or are they more sales hype listings?).

http://www.stopcandida.com/symptoms.htm

So now I don't know what to do. I'd like to try some type of anti-candida infestation regimen "just in case'.... Right now the main "experts" just don't seem to know. You refer to "scanning the body energetically"... exactly what is that? Believe me, if I could turn all of this around with ThreeLac, I'd jump all over it.

BTW, have you compared ThreeLac with any of the other main products (like Candex, Primal Defense, or Total Immunity Booster to name a few others)?

Finally, do you actually sell ThreeLac or just recommend it?

Thanks for any info.....