On the question of stress factors & candida. I just had the most stress-free long week-end ever, and it resulted in a slight drop of symtoms, but nothing significant. The increase in energy levels however,-from my immune-boosting/enzym experiment- is have life-altering results for the better. I will soon be free from the candida from my cleansing formula, and I hope the increase of energy will keep it away. We shall see.-------shroom