Will You Ever Get Off That Candida Diet?

In the second phase of Candida elimination, there are several goals.
1) Eliminate old debris (fecal matter) from the bowel. Old, decaying food trapped in the bowel serves as food for yeast cells. I have used the product called Arise & Shine 28 Day cleanse.

2) Establish normal Lactobacillus and E-coli bacteria. Once Candida is eliminated and the old debris gone, Lactobacillus can grow in the bowel and feed on any remaining yeast, keeping it in check the way nature intended.(see Probiotics)

3) Strengthen digestion. Correction, production, and secretion of digestive fluids from the stomach, pancreas, and bile from the liver are all important to supporting the friendly bacteria while creating a poor environment for harmful organisms to grow. (See Digestive Aids)

4) Repair the intestines. Leaky gut -- which means the intestines have been damaged, causing them to leak substances into the blood -- is the prime cause of allergies and many of the reactions those with chronic Candida and parasites get. Using special nutritional preparations, the intestines can be repaired. (see Permeability Factors)

5) Restore the normal immune function to the intestinal tract. The intestines have their immune functions and substances. Certain
fats are used in the intestinal tract to produce natural anti-fungal substances by the body. Certain bacteria, as well as friendly
yeasts, guard and attack Candida. Of course, the chronic Candida sufferer has had these functions knocked out. (See Probiotics)

Once the Candida has been destroyed and eliminated by Phase I, these actions on Phase II push the boulder in front of the cave opening so the Candida will have a difficult time returning. Many Candida-like reactions are caused by the damage Candida creates in the intestines. These reactions remain long after the Candida is gone.This second Phase eliminates these reactions. After Phase II, the person finally gets off the "crazy Candida diet." No food can really cause Candida. Eating yeast
doesn't cause Candida because food yeast are dead and not harmful. Candida can only be worsened or fed by eating sugars and starchy carbs.

Once Phase II is over, only foods that the person is still allergic to will cause any reaction. Eliminating the old debris (known as colon cleansing) can be done, using herbal/fiber drinks or capsules or by using colonics. If colonics are used, acidophilus must be put in the colonic water during the few final treatments, so it may re-grow in the bowel. If this is not done, it may be taken as an enema. I have not seen results with having patients take acidophilus orally. I have tested many peoples' stools for acidophilus after they had been taking it for several months, only to find very little, as it was killed by their digestive juices. Many herbs and
digestive supplements can be used to help digestion. Some are only crutches, while others actually work to strengthen and tone the digestive system.

Once the initial steps of Phase II are done, the person will be able to utilize vitamins and minerals again. They are first used with certain herbs and amino acids to help repair the intestines. ALL CONSTIPATION AND DIARRHEA CONDITIONS ARE HANDLED BY THE END OF PHASE II.

This is an important end result of this Phase. Many times, if the person has lost too much weight from Candida and can't gain it back, this phase enables them to regain lost weight. On Phase II parasites can also be eliminated. Most parasites are eliminated more easily when bowel cleansing is done. They are flushed out of the bowel while they are being killed with our remedies. It is their roller-coaster ride on their way to the ocean.The importance of Phase II is that the person must be cleansed so normal protective bacteria can grow back. And his own digestion and absorption of nutrients is returned, so he can utilize the nutrients
on Phase III (which returns the energy) and Phase IV (which brings the immune system back to normal so one never again gets Candida -- and, as many of my patients say, "Have to go on that damned diet again"). Phase II marks the end of needing that diet. The only reason so many health professionals rely so heavily on the Candida diet is that they have no other solution. For us, the diet is very temporary. If Phase II is not done successfully, a patient can go into the relapse within only a few months of completing Phase I, and killing all the Candida. So it must be done right. Phase III and IV will also fail if II is not complete, as
the patient will not properly absorb his vitamins. Many urine tests are done in my office to ensure that the bowels are cleansed, normal bacteria is returning, and nutrients are now being absorbed. So, as for Phase II, complete it and you'll be off that crazy Candida diet!

Call to set up a nutritional consultation so that tests can be performed and a comprehensive strategy of lifestyle, dietary modification and nutrient supplementation can be implemented to aid you in reversing this disorder.

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Dr. Rispoli, Ph.D., L Ac. has had a clinical practice for over 20 years. Her programs work because she is so thorough in testing and providing a nutritional approach. Remember that the body can heal itself if given the proper nutrients.

The information herein is not intended as diagnosis, treatment or a cure. Should you have a medical condition please seek the advice of your medical doctor.