Good evening folks,

As per the subject line, I have been following a strict candida diet (vegetables and fish, no Sugar or starchy carbohydrates) for approximately four weeks, and have almost consumed a full jar (90%) of EV coconut oil, along with several cloves of garlic in my lunch and evening meals.

I'm also two weeks into the 'ParaCleanse' parasite cleansing kit.

I have yet to really experience a significant improvement in my symptoms - if anything, I feel weaker than I did previously (i.e. when eating fruit, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, etc.). This could be 'die off', although I do not see any indication of candida or paraistes in my bowel movements - in all honesty, it 'feels' more like a further deterioration of my symptoms.

Some of you may recall that I recently had both an endoscopy and colonoscopy, however the doctors were unable to find anything out of the ordinary (they commented that my gut and large intestine looked in very good condition). In addition, I've also had my stool sample analysed for parasites, bacteria, and lipid absorption, but again, all the results were clear.

I have contacted MetaMetrics to enquire into their GI effects tests, but have yet to receive a reply - I suspect they are unwilling/unable to accept clients from outside the US.

I've ordered another load of goodies from VitaCost, including grapefruit seed extract, oregano oil, another large jar of coconut oil, and 90 capsules of Syntol. My plan was to continue the sugar-free diet for another month or so while also taking these extra antibacterials/antifungals, the Syntol, and starting the CandiCleanse kit.

However, now I'm beginning to wonder if my problems are related to candida after all - surely I would have noticed something by now, yes?

On a separate point the GI doctor (with whom I consulted about the endoscopy/colonoscopy) remarked that my triglyceride/neutral fat was very low (28). She advised me to eat more fatty food, I told her that I was consuming lots of olive oil, coconut oil, avocados, and fish, however she still recommended I consider eating meat in order to raise the level. I haven't eat meat in over 15 years, and am reluctant to start now...but perhaps there is no alternative?

Well, any suggestions/comments would be most welcome.

Thanks,
J