Thanks, concerned aunt. Due to Candida, I have been taking malic acid for 7 days now (about 1500 mg daily). I also did a Colon Cleanse today, and aside from coffee, have been eating healthy for quite awhile in preparation. I do appreciate the encouragement! And I have the pedal to the metal, now, so no turning back (although for my second cleanse, I think I'll look into some of the stone dissolvers you mentioned). I will begin to take my ES mixtures in 2 hours (it's nearly 4 pm where I am).