Re: I disagree
>> "Then we may have to agree to disagree. Or perhaps not." <<
I have a bit of different understanding\philosophy than yourself DQ when it comes to these things.
I have done my own, personal experiments with CS as you know and own a Silver Puppy.
Even with that experience, AND seeing some benefit with CS use, I no longer believe these things are necessary except perhaps to get "whatever" under control in an extreme case... and then only with the understanding that the individual must immediately, and radically change their lifestyle\dietary behavior and habits for the remainder of their life in order to prevent the problem from recurring in the future.
Some will not change their dietary and social habits though... and for these people, perhaps the swings and use of CS, and things like it, are acceptable over changing their diet and behavior.
I do not believe that we must "kill" bacteria or fungus at all. If it has gotten out of hand, we are doing something wrong.
Both beneficial bacteria and fungus are absolutely required to help us maintain our pH within a range that enables us to live, and to thrive.
We do not want to kill it all off. It is here for a purpose. As we try to "kill" these things, they seem to get "stronger". Is this by design? It could be in order to prevent us from killing ourselves off entirely.
For me, the primary goal is to change the terrain and change cellular and RNA\DNA expression so that both the beneficial bacteria and fungus are "working" efficiently for MY benefit and health.
Among other things, in my home ER kit, I stock, edible clay, charcoal, Milk of Magnesia and CH for limewater, along with making my own CS, and have found them all versatile and useful, with a good edible clay leading the pack in versatility. Though they all have their strengths in particular applications, I prefer using something that can offer me some sort of nutritional benefit first.
For me, CS has been relegated for external uses only, it is, as you well know, especially useful for burns and skin wounds... however it is no longer my first go to as limewater has worked as well, or better in some instances for these same issues too.
Am I the only one open to try all of these things, rather than get stuck and satisfied with any one thing?
Don't you love experimenting?
I have posted this video on several occasions before... I suspect, that if one with fungal infections\Candida, or anything else for that matter would pay attention, they would understand what is happening inside and fit it in with ML's posts on the subject. They would also understand that their internal and surface "terrain" matters.
http://ted.tv.magnify.net/video/Paul-Stamets-fungus
It is obvious that an ACID like ACV can relieve the symptoms of Candida or a fungal infection, however once symptoms are removed, and the treatment is stopped, the acid will NOT have prevent a recurrence.
The problem we have as humans, is that we detach and separate ourselves from the natural world instead of becoming a part of\one with it, and then living as such.
Working with, and within natural law, is so much more pleasant and easier than fighting against it with things like CS where the tendency to overuse or abuse the CS is strong; we could then find ourselves wildly swinging from one side to the other.
This is what I think happens with most folks and supplements, including CS... it is more of the pharmedico mindset than understanding natural cycles and their laws. It is why we see the same people continually cycling within their problems, the pendulum swinging back and forth from one extreme to the other.
Being healthy can be fun and it can taste good too... exercise by taking the dog for a walk, gardening, doing lawn work, work around the house (an hour or two a day is cheaper than a gym membership or the exercise equipment)... do not hire people... be well by eating high quality chemical free foods (foods that are right for you) and developing a good, positive attitude, understand and plug into your spirit by recognizing that you are a part of a greater whole and that you chose to be here.
grz-