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holdthegluten
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I did the saliva test and it looks like little strings come down in the water offof the spit almost immediately. I guess that is a positive result for candida. How reliable is this test, and are there other tests to know for sure. What should i do. I cant really afford to buy a bunch of stuff to cure it. I dont know what to do.

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CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
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I don't know much about the test.

You need to avoid all sugar, including fruit juice. Eat fruit only sparingly.

Take probiotics to get some good bacteria into your gut. You can include yogurt and kifir, but don't rely on them entirely to do the job. If you do eat them, buy the PLAIN varieties, the others are loaded with sugar. If you don't like the plain taste, you can add your own flavoring -- vanilla, stevia for sweetener, lemon juice, etc.

Use coconut oil, garlic, and onions, they kill the yeast.

My doctor has me avoiding yeast as well, though I don't think everyone with candida has to. If you have it really bad, you can get a prescription of Nystatin to help. I don't have candida, but I'm on a lot of long-term antibiotics, so we're trying to keep it that way.

dlp252 Apprentice
dlp252
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I've heard mixed things about that particular test, but don't really know how reliable it is to tell you the truth.

The biggest thing you can do naturally is cut out or drastically down on the sugars. Cut out all simple sugars for sure. Remember that all starches turn to sugar so limit the good carbs too. I'm being very strict and am eating basically just meat and veggies at the moment. My doctor also suggested avoiding fermented foods, moldy foods, etc.

You can use coconut oil for cooking, etc. Coconut oil is a natural antifungal.

Garlic is also a natural antifungal.

Here are a couple of links that have some lists of good foods and stuff:

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I did the saliva test and it looks like little strings come down in the water offof the spit almost immediately. I guess that is a positive result for candida. How reliable is this test, and are there other tests to know for sure. What should i do. I cant really afford to buy a bunch of stuff to cure it. I dont know what to do.

what is the saliva test. I know nothing about candida, but wouild love to hear about this saliva test.

paula

dlp252 Apprentice
dlp252
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Here is a website that explains the saliva test:

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I've heard that it can change from day to day, so I don't know how accurate it really is.

ETA: By-the-way, I don't use threelac and have heard conflicting things about that too, but this was a nice easy explanation of the spit test. :)

jmengert Enthusiast
jmengert
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I, too, think I'm having a problem with candida; for those of you who have cut down/out sugars, for how long do you do this? I can't imagine just eating meat and veggies for too long!

dlp252 Apprentice
dlp252
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I, too, think I'm having a problem with candida; for those of you who have cut down/out sugars, for how long do you do this? I can't imagine just eating meat and veggies for too long!

I'm not sure how long, but I have some other issues which encourage candida, so I'll be on this for several months. A couple of years ago I only did it for 3 months and felt great during that time, but problems came back as soon as I went off of it.

I ocassionally have a half piece of fruit with a meal, but not often and only half. :( ETA: and I usually make it low sugar fruit like an apple.

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Right now it's looking like it will be long term for me because I'll be on these antibiotics for at least a year or two.

When I previously went on the anti-candida diet I was very strict with no cheating for six months. After that, I continued the garlic supplements, coconut oil, and probiotics. I'd allow myself the occasional treat. Once you're candida isn't so bad, you won't crave sweets as much, so use that to your advantage. Don't get into a daily candy/soda habit again.

I'd also try to figure out WHY you have candida. If you don't fix the underlying problem, then it will come right back.

ReneCox Contributor
ReneCox
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Im thinking i mite have candida too. I did the no sugar candida diet for 3 days but on day 3 I felt so awful I had to quit.

dlp252 Apprentice
dlp252
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Im thinking i mite have candida too. I did the no sugar candida diet for 3 days but on day 3 I felt so awful I had to quit.

Yes, unfortunately that can happen. It may be just that you were killing off the candida too quickly...when they die they leave myotoxins which can make you feel pretty bad in large numbers.

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
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Im thinking i mite have candida too. I did the no sugar candida diet for 3 days but on day 3 I felt so awful I had to quit.

This is a sign that you very well could have a problem with it. I'd just eat a piece of fruit if you feel bad to slow down the die-off. But keep it in moderation as it can be just as bad as sugar for yeast. The yeast get mad/hungry/die when you don't get enough sugar to feed them!

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super-sally888
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Hi - candida is thrush right? I have oral thrush now I guess as a side effect of the inhaled asthma steriods I am taking. It is not really bad, just isolated to one side of my tongue (disgusting looking white stuff), but my mouth does feel a bit sensitive...

IF it is there, can I assume it is also a systemic problem? Definitely don't want more drugs... haven't seen my dr about this yet.....

Natural treatment is cut out all sugars? Am already gluten and rice free.... my diet is based around fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some red meat and sea fish (shellfish and chicken are also out!). i use milk in my coffee only.... Try not to eat processed foods... so frustrating.

Sally

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Hi - candida is thrush right? I have oral thrush now I guess as a side effect of the inhaled asthma steriods I am taking. It is not really bad, just isolated to one side of my tongue (disgusting looking white stuff), but my mouth does feel a bit sensitive...

IF it is there, can I assume it is also a systemic problem? Definitely don't want more drugs... haven't seen my dr about this yet.....

Natural treatment is cut out all sugars? Am already gluten and rice free.... my diet is based around fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some red meat and sea fish (shellfish and chicken are also out!). i use milk in my coffee only.... Try not to eat processed foods... so frustrating.

Sally

Yes, thrush is considered candida. I don't know if I have that but I have a white spot on my tongue I've had for years...every doctor that sees it gets excited, but the prescription anti-fungals didn't make it go away...I only took them for 3 months though, so may not have been long enough.

Yes the natural treatment is to starve the little fungi/yeast by taking away what they eat...sugars and anything that turns to sugar. You're diet sounds pretty good, you may have to cut down on some of the fruit...maybe only half at a time and keep it to lower sugar fruit.

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