High-carb diet works as candida cure... 
saywhatagain
12 y
6,543
† Cross †
Lugol’s Iodine Free S&H
J.Crow’s® Lugol’s Iodine Solution. Restore lost reserves.
Feel Like The Wind!
Be light and breezy now!
End Constipation Now
Let oxygen remove old, impacted fecal matter as it detoxifies and...
I am posting as an update on my health, I have made a lot of progress in the past month or so and it is mainly due to adding more carbohydrates to my diet. I have been eating high-carb for over a year now and was actually almost 100% cured one year ago while I was in India but then I got malaria and it has taken me about the past 7 months to get my health back on track and now I am well on my way to 100% perfect health again and this is due to adding EVEN more carbohydrates than I was previously eating and also adding more calories to my diet, this has started to help candida clear out much quicker and also cures adrenal fatigue and hyperthyroid (that is often self-diagnosed as hypothyroid). I am not going to claim that this is the only diet that works to cure candida, I don't know if it will work for you. I do know that this diet is the best for ME and probably for many others of you out there I think it will also work. I think that I understand my body now and why this diet helps so much and why I and many others feel terrible when we try to add carbohydrates to our diet, basically it is cleansing the body of all the things it couldn't get out without the proper material to burn. I understand all of this in terms of Indian ayurvedic medicine. A simplistic explanation is that carbohydrates are the wood and your stomach acid is the fire. Feed the body enough carbohydrates and the fire burns nicely and there are no problems but don't feed it enough fuel and you still have to same amount of fire it has nothing to burn so it has to store as toxic waste in your body first in the intestines and then throughout other parts of the body. Start feeding carbohydrates again and all the toxic wastes stored in the body start to come out again, that is why you feel bad when eating carbohydrates after cutting them for a long time. Will update again at a later time with more information on exactly what I ate that made me sick, what I ate that cured me and all the other stuff that didn't work. Sorry I will not be able to respond to this post for a while as I don't always have access to a computer at the time.
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... Blistering Fate
12 y
5,909
MoreThis is a reply to # 2,001,232Thats awesome saywhatagain. I remember your posts and im glad you are better.
Of what carbs are we talking here? Grains? - Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... Faith110
12 y
5,805
MoreThis is a reply to # 2,001,232I too am curious to know which carbs you have added. I just started incorporating larger amounts of brown rice back into my diet, but I find that I can't handle more than 1/2 cup or so at a time without feeling too stimulated. Also, aren't grains supposedly bad for leaky gut, which 99% of the time accompanies candida?
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... Geoff1981
12 y
6,075
Lugol’s Iodine Free S&H
J.Crow’s® Lugol’s Iodine Solution. Restore lost reserves.
Feel Like The Wind!
Be light and breezy now!
End Constipation Now
Let oxygen remove old, impacted fecal matter as it detoxifies and...
This is a reply to # 2,001,293Faith110, may I ask you to clarify what you mean by feeling 'too stimulated'?
Also, 1/2 cup is a little over 100grams, which is how much I typically consume also. Assuming we're talking about dried (and not cooked) rice, I don't believe this is such a large quantity - especially when combined with servings of vegetables, fish, beans, etc.
In the evening, before going to bed, I will weigh the dry rice, then wash it a few times before adding a little salt, a touch of oil, and sufficient clean water. I use a rice cooker, and set it to start automatically in the morning, so the rice softens in the water for a few hours before it even starts cooking. I'm also using germinated brown rice, which is more nutritious than regular brown rice, while also being a little easier to digest.
If I'm particularly hungry I will eat this quantity of rice for lunch (with veggies and mung beans), but if not, I'll spread it over lunch and dinner.
Regarding grains causing (or at least contributing to) leaky gut, this may well be true. However, I maintain that there are many communities throughout the world that have eaten rice and other grains for centuries.
J
x
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... Faith110
12 y
5,706
This is a reply to # 2,001,311Geoff,
What I mean by "too stimulating" is that when I eat more than 1/2 c. cooked brown rice I get very stimulated as if I have eaten a candy bar. I have a pretty severe case of adrenal fatigue, so my body does not respond to most foods normally. Example, brown rice will make me feel like I'm on a Sugar high, but 4 oz of apple juice will make me feel like I want to pass out.
I avoid all beans due to their high potassium levels. My sodium/potassium ratio is very imbalanced and high potassium foods send me through the roof.
I have been looking more into ayurveda and its concepts. I believe that chronic illness really does take multiple approaches to overcome, and one should never be closed minded about exploring new methods.
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... Faith110
12 y
5,706
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... Geoff1981
12 y
6,075
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... Geoff1981
12 y
6,312
This is a reply to # 2,001,232Thanks for your post saywhatagain - I'm glad to read that your health is steadily improving.
I agree that carbs are important for energy and to fuel the fire in our bodies. I've been trying to increase my intake of carbs, however it's a little difficult to do so without feeling like you're stuffing yourself or overeating.
I'm continuing to eat a kitchari of mung daal, brown rice, fresh ginger, garlic, and spices. Recently I've been adding asparagus, okra (lady's fingers), broccoli, mushrooms, and essentially just experimenting with a broad range of vegetables for taste and texture. I've also been adding some chopped potatoes, sprouts, and herbs. Sometimes I'll even forgo the rice and just add extra potatoes.
I'm noticing that my digestion is far weaker in the morning, so will eat a light breakfast such as fresh fruit and/or a soaked dried fruit+nut smoothie with spices). If I go cycling in the morning, I'll occasionally convince myself to eat something heavier (i.e. energy-rich) for breakfast like brown rice porridge (very soft) or potatoes, but find that shortly after eating my stomach will gurgle and whatever I consume will pass straight through me without being fully digested, while my tongue will be heavily coated.
Other symptoms (lack of energy, brain-fog, tiredness upon waking) remain largely unchanged, however my bowel movements are far better.
Anyway, I shall look forward to your next update, especially which foods you feel are more suitable for your body type.
Best of luck!
J
x
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... Pokermaniac
12 y
5,767
Lugol’s Iodine Free S&H
J.Crow’s® Lugol’s Iodine Solution. Restore lost reserves.
Mercury Detox
Dental work and fillings, not a problem.
This is a reply to # 2,001,303Grats
Its not about high carb / low carb , its all about BOOST IMMUNE SYSTEM - zinc, b1, b6, b12, iron !!
Antifungal only make YOU feel worse (neverending die-off), cuz they not boost your immune like zinc, E, A, b-complex ... !!!!!!!!
Regards- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... tay19
12 y
5,730
This is a reply to # 2,001,396Great to hear this and congratulations on feeling better. :)
I'd be very interested to read the specifics of your diet when you get the time. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... tay19
12 y
5,730
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... Pokermaniac
12 y
5,767
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... #132242
12 y
6,023
Lugol’s Iodine Free S&H
J.Crow’s® Lugol’s Iodine Solution. Restore lost reserves.
Feel Like The Wind!
Be light and breezy now!
End Constipation Now
Let oxygen remove old, impacted fecal matter as it detoxifies and...
This is a reply to # 2,001,232I wish there was more discussion of ayurvedic medicine on Curezone. A lot of people could derive benefit and improve their health.
For some doshas though, a high carb diet is not really recommended. For example in an extreme vata imbalance the high fat/oil/meat diet is more appropriate. If pitta is extremely out of balance then high carb would be good to feed the liver.
If a person was extremely overweight indicating kapha imbalance then low fat, high spice and moderate carbohydrates would be indicated but not the heavy grains or sweet fruits.
I do think that a lot people are working at cross purposes though by eating incorrectly and then having to undergo constant cleanses to balance the underlying incorrect diet.
Pages and Ads Suggested by Google
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... Ruffneck
12 y
5,981
This is a reply to # 2,001,408I did have some aruyveda solicitations a few yearss back and like TCM docs the ayurveda doc said i had hot liver,liver heat etc.
I was told not to eat spicy foods but on my allowed list was ice-cream.Sorry but any medical branch that recommends ice cream to help with digestive issues is bogus in my book.I don't do too well with a lot of dairy it gives me mucus and fatigue.- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... Geoff1981
12 y
5,917
Lugol’s Iodine Free S&H
J.Crow’s® Lugol’s Iodine Solution. Restore lost reserves.
Feel Like The Wind!
Be light and breezy now!
End Constipation Now
Let oxygen remove old, impacted fecal matter as it detoxifies and...
This is a reply to # 2,001,425From the relatively small amounts I've learned about Ayurveda, it seems that cold foods - especially chilled or frozen - should be avoided, as they reduce stomach fire and place stress on the body. I believe TCM has similar beliefs.
In addition, milk can also be a little difficult to digest when stomach fire is low - especially when drunk cold, straight from the fridge. If an ayurveda doctor recommends milk (for nutritional properties) it's usually taken warm, with a little ginger powder or other spices to aid digestion.
So, consuming ice cream would - I assume - be strongly recommended *against*, as it combines cold and heavy properties that can weaken digestion. This was the case for me - I used to drink my own banana smoothies straight from the fridge/freezer! They tasted delicious, especially on a hot day, after cycling, but the extreme cold must have been a horrendous shock to my digestive system and overall body.
Do you recall if the Ayurveda practitioner was a fully qualified BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery) doctor? Did they read your pulse, examine your tongue, eyes, etc.?
J
x
More
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... Geoff1981
12 y
5,917
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... Ruffneck
12 y
5,981
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... Anthony87
12 y
6,000
Lugol’s Iodine Free S&H
J.Crow’s® Lugol’s Iodine Solution. Restore lost reserves.
Mercury Detox
Dental work and fillings, not a problem.
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... verde 12 y 5,636
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... hotswap
12 y
5,765
Lugol’s Iodine Free S&H
J.Crow’s® Lugol’s Iodine Solution. Restore lost reserves.
Cure Bad Breath!
Herbal cure for bad breath
This is a reply to # 2,001,232Does anyone here have any trouble with blood Sugar levels when introducing carbs? Pretty much sabotages any attempts I make to switch to a higher carb diet, even though it's metabolically superior to low carb.
But I'm coming round to the fact that high(er) carb is more beneficial to adrenal fatigue and candida. - Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... cappy84
12 y
5,781
Lugol’s Iodine Free S&H
J.Crow’s® Lugol’s Iodine Solution. Restore lost reserves.
Mercury Detox
Dental work and fillings, not a problem.
This is a reply to # 2,001,232i do well on high carb but still cant gain weight to save my life. i load up on carbs and eat big meals yet am still starving. it really annoys me, im never left satiated. maybe i need to get more calories but i dont know how
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... verde
12 y
5,491
This is a reply to # 2,003,374'big high carb meals'-- me too. in my case low/no fat and lots of greens and veggies, no grains. and i'm still hungry and crave grains.
i've been starving for 50 years, since candida set in after my tonsillectomy. i'm 90% better than i was at the worst but i'm still hungry.
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... verde
12 y
5,491
- Re: High-carb diet works as candida ... Blistering Fate
12 y
5,909
Share:
Translate This Page: