Re: My Thoughts On Alkalizing and Health, Cleansing and Healing In General

Hi everyone,

I usually post on the Candida Forum but thought I would take a look at this one. Whilst I have been shocked by the tone of some of the threads lower down (this seems like a scarey forum!), I would like Hopinso's opinion on something.

You say (Hopinso), that eating 80% fruit/veg, 20% protein etc, and maintaining alkalinity, that the body can heal itself. I presume this means candida as well, on the basis that it cannot survive in that environment?

What confuses and worries me, is that fruit contains much sugar, which feeds candida. I have spent a long time trying to rid myself of this parasite, and don't want to do anything to encourage its growth.

1. Will I be harming myself by eating fruit with regard to my candida?

2. I have been told that fruit is alkalizing. I have also read that Sugar (which fruit is full of) causes acidity! Which is right?

3. I would like to try a 3 day pineapple fast (pineapple and pumpkin seeds to be exact), to rid myself of parasites, which often go hand in hand with candida and a toxic system. Would this harm me and my candida, or would it heal me (alkalize me)?

If anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate them. I am not highly knowledgable about alkalinity, having spent most of my time learning about candida and parasites.

For the record, I have systemic candida and leaky gut. I have had it for many many years (around forty), and cannot eat any grains, sugar, or dairy, but if eating fruit would ultimately serve as a healer, I would do it.


Fiona