It sounds like it's probably the effects of starving yeast. I had similar issues when I began an anti-yeast diet.

He could try vitamin C and/or protein when he feels the cravings for soda. Those helped me when I had cravings for sugar. This, of course, assumes his cravings are physical Sugar cravings and not psychological soda cravings.

When making considerable changes to our diet (especially cutting-out refined Sugar and processed foods), I believe it's quite natural to feel lousy for a few days. This could be die-off, or simply your body attempting to adapt to different foods.

It's great that both yourself and your husband are following the diet together as it means you can support each other through the tough times. Be loving and patient - it's important to allow your body time to heal...don't rush too much - and you'll get through it!

Take care,
J

My sister's kids are so bad off that just adding a green salad to each meal made the fungus react and they all got sick and one got impetigo so bad he had to be put on Antibiotics - kind of counterproductive to what she was trying to do. Just adding a flippin' salad! The yeast WILL fight back - it is a living parasite, not some random thing that makes us feel bad. Once it goes into fungal form it morphs into an organism that will defend itself.

I would suggest slowly working your way into a candida diet, omitting one food at a time. You are wise to NOT introduce an antifungal, as this can shock the fungus into burrowing deep into your tissues and ultimately making it harder to control.

I'd get rid of maybe one thing a week or as you can tolerate:
1. sugar, all things containing barley malt (yeast's favorite sugar)
2. vinegar, alcohol (NO exceptions. I for one know for a fact you will NOT make headway even with one "off" day of booze a week - that's all the fungus needs to regrow.
2. wheat at least (all grains if possible, but your antifungal should be introduced here and can offset grains like quinoa and rice)

I highly recommend nystatin oral powder for an antifungal. It must be taken long term, but is the only one that works that is not absorbed into the blood stream and causes NO damage. That said, it must be taken long term along with an anti-candida diet to be effective. I use it for my 2 year old and myself with great success. 1/8 tsp 4 times a day. ($110 supply w/o scriipt lasts about 3 months) Eating wheat, malt, alcohol, and Sugar will render nystatin useless.

Hope this helps -easy does it, and listen to your body! It takes months to rebalance your gut after years of abuse, be patient, you can do it! :-)

you keep your husband motivated you seem to already know these roads. He craves soda so what does he drink water? green juices? if you feel the Epsom Salt is necessary give em sometime he might just give in baby steps, he must be a bit frustrated. i think at the beginning it is always confusing.


i have to start real soon again i cheat sometimes, it is not a easy diet but can be done. i remember my very first die off was when i awoke one morning i felt like i had drank a large bottle of tequila like a heavy hungover feeling everything hurt and i felt soo dizzy but i blame myself because i out of frustration i went on a completely strict diet for my first day i ate a plate of radish, aloe vera, garlic, onion, cilantro, peppers, cactus and some brown rice on the side the brown rice i was told it is not suppose to be included but i ate 2 spoons of it. but boy that die off was heavy the second die off sucked as well but this time i remain in bed longer because i was just sleepy even though i had slept enough hrs i drank plenty of water. patients help i guess i was angry and just wanted to get it done with already u know.... but i hope i can manage this time. As for your husband help him guide him i hope things get better for both of you.