I make my own milk and water kefirs, with real grains.
But if you read the article, she speaks about the fact that lactose is tranformed to another sugar, galactose (at least in the milk kefir), wich is feeding the candida.
When I drink the milk kefir, my scalp and face starts itching (seb derm flare), but I don't know if it is die-off or if I'm worsening my symptoms... It is good to help me go to the bathroom, since I'm very constipated (IBS), so... I've a lot of Acne in my back since drinking kefir also...
Thanks.