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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Candida tidbits

What Can I Eat?

You should eat a minimum of three to five servings of vegetables a day.

Virtuous Vegetables
Even though it’s best to eat vegetables raw, you can lightly steam or stir-fry them as well. You can
also make many varieties of delicious vegetable soup.

If you have candida, just avoid these veggies:
potatoes, mushrooms and sweet potatoes. Potatoes and sweet potatoes have a high glycemic index, which feeds yeast. Mushrooms are a yeast food.

Eat at least three to five servings of the following vegetables a day (a serving equals either 1 cup cooked or 2 cups raw):

• Artichokes
• Asparagus
• Avocados
• Beans
• Green beans
• Beet greens
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflower • Celery
• Chard • Eggplant
• Cucumbers • Greens (kale,
• Garlic chard, mustard,
• Lettuce collard, spinach
(all types) turnip)
• Onions • Parsley
• Parsnips • Peppers
• Green bell peppers • Hot chili peppers
• Radishes • Snow peas
• Soybeans • Spinach
• Sprouts • Alfalfa sprouts
• Squash (yellow, • Tomatoes
summer) • Turnips
• Water chestnuts • Zucchini

Beans or legumes are high in protein and have about the same amount of calories as grains. Black beans, black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, lentils, Lima beans, pinto beans, red beans, soybeans and split peas.

Meats, poultry and fish do not feed candida. However, some animals are fed antibiotics, which remain in meat and can cause yeast to proliferate. That’s why it is important for you to choose meat and poultry that are free of antibiotics, such as free-range beef and chicken.

Try to eat fish at least three times a week. Choose fatty fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, halibut or sardines since they have a high content of Omega-3 fatty acids. You may also have lamb or veal.

Eggsxactly!
Finally, you may eat two to three servings of eggs each week, unless you are allergic to them. Just be sure to cook them well.

Fabulous Fats
Extra-virgin olive oil, flaxseed oil, organic butter and cold-pressed vegetable oil such as safflower oil.

Really good salad dressing
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
(or apple cider vinegar if you have no symptoms with it)
1 Tbsp. purified water
1 tsp. tarragon
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. parsley flakes
Dash of pepper
Dash of salt
2–3 drops Stevia (sweeten to taste)
Shake in cruet or jar. Pour over salad.

Breakfast

Day 1
• Egg omelet with sliced onion, tomatoes and peppers
• 1 slice millet, spelt or yeast-free rye toast or rice toast
• 1 pat organic butter

Day 2
• Old-fashioned oatmeal with cinnamon and almonds (cooked in water instead of milk)
• Sweeten with Stevia or Splenda
• 1 pat organic butter

Day 3
• Toasted rice or millet bread
• Top with almond butter spread

Day 4
• 2 scrambled eggs
• Toasted millet bread
• Brown rice
• 1 pat organic butter

Day 5
• Sunflower and sesame seeds mixed with hot oat bran cereal

Day 6

• Oat, rice, spelt or amaranth pancakes
• Raspberries, blackberries, strawberries or blueberries
• Sprinkle with Stevia or Splenda (This one must be eaten three weeks after the beginning of the candida program since fruits are introduced at this time.)

Day 7
• Organic plain low-fat yogurt or kefir with 1 tsp. acidophilus powder
• Fresh berries
• Sweeten with Stevia or Splenda (Again, this should be added three weeks after the beginning of the program. Also, realize that some people may not tolerate fruit with pancakes, so they may need to eat it thirty minutes before eating the pancakes or the yogurt.)

Lunches or Dinners

Day 1
• Baked, broiled or grilled chicken
• Brown rice
• Lima beans

Day 2
• Broiled, baked or grilled fish
• Green beans
• Broccoli

Day 3
• Turkey
• Lima beans
• Asparagus
• 1 slice millet bread
• 1 pat organic butter

Day 4
• 4 oz. free-range, lean filet mignon
• Brown rice
• Asparagus

Day 5
• Tuna fish sandwich
• Millet bread
• Lettuce, tomato and onions

Day 6
• Cornish hen
• Black-eyed peas
• Cooked carrots

Day 7
• Grilled salmon
• Green peas
• Broccoli

Feel free to add a salad to any one of these dinners. In addition, add all the vegetables you want. Just avoid croutons, cheese and most dressings. Also, you may eat vegetable soup with any vegetables that are listed.

So, How Long?
If you have candida, expect to go on this program for one to six months, depending upon the severity of your symptoms. If your symptoms are severe, maintain the program for six months.

Examples of soluble fiber are listed as follows:
• Psyllium seed
• Fruit pectin
• Oat bran
• Rice bran

Soluble fiber actually feeds the good bacteria that live in the intestines. It ferments to produce short-chain fatty acids. These fatty acids nourish the cells in the large intestines, thus stimulating healing.
You need to get adequate amounts of soluble fiber, but not too much.

Too much soluble fiber causes an overgrowth of intestinal bacteria, which in turn can create more problems for you by increasing bacterial toxins.

• Drink a beverage about thirty minutes before eating.
• Take special care to chew meats and other protein foods extra thoroughly so that they can be digested properly in the stomach.

Believe it or not, if you have candida overgrowth and poor digestion, your body may be using most of your energy to digest your food. That’s why you often feel exhausted.

What to Eat With What
• Meats and proteins should not be eaten together with high-starch foods.
• Meats and proteins can be eaten with low starch vegetables such as green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus and salads.
• Low-starch vegetables can also be eaten together with starchy vegetables such as potatoes and whole grains.
• Fruits should be eaten approximately thirty minutes before a meal and should be eaten alone.


Check the foods you will stop eating until your body’s balance is restored

❑ No sugar of any kind—white sugar, brown sugar, honey, molasses, barley, malt, rice syrup, etc.
❑ No artificial sweeteners—Sweet ’N Low, NutraSweet, Equal, etc. (Stevia is allowed.)
❑ No fruit juice of any kind for the first three months, then gradually added back if tolerated.
❑ No fruit of any kind for the first three weeks, then gradually added back into diet starting with low-glycemic fruits such as apples, kiwi, berries, grapefruit, lemons and limes.
❑ No dairy food of any kind—milk, cheese, cottage cheese, ice cream, sour cream, etc. (A small amount of organic butter, and yogurt and kefir with no lactose, sugar or fruit are acceptable.)
❑ No gluten grains of any kind found in wheat, rye, white or pumpernickel breads, or found in pastry, crackers, etc. (Rice bread found in the frozen section of the health food store is a good replacement. Millet bread is also acceptable.)

Oats contain less gluten, however, and may not be tolerated by those with severe candida.

❑ No foods containing yeast
❑ No breads or other bakery products containing yeast
❑ No alcoholic beverages of any kind
❑ No commercially prepared foods contain­ing yeast
❑ No dry roasted nuts (Nuts in the shell—other than peanuts or cashews—are accept­able. The shell protects them from molding.)
❑ No vinegar and vinegar-containing foods with the possible exception of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar in those with mild candida.
❑ No soy sauce, tamari or natural root beer.
❑ No vitamin and mineral supplements containing yeast
❑ No pickled foods or smoked, dried or cured meats, including bacon
❑ No deep-fried foods of any kind
❑ No mushrooms


A number of natural herbs and supplements are powerfully effective against candida.

Garlic
One of the most important supplements for controlling yeast overgrowth is garlic. Allicin, the active ingredient in garlic, has powerful antifungal activity.
Take 500 milligrams of garlic three times a day.

Goldenseal
Goldenseal is included in the same family with Oregon grape and barberry. They are all in the berberines family. These potent natural substances contain extremely effective antifungal agents. These special agents actually activate macro­phages, which are a type of white blood cell. Berberines help to clear out bacterial overgrowth in the small intestines, which commonly accompanies yeast overgrowth. Berberines also halt the bacterial and yeast enzymes that aggravate leaky gut. Many patients with chronic candidiasis have diarrhea. Berberines are also able to control diarrhea in many cases.
Take 500 milligrams of goldenseal three times a day for at least a month.

Grapefruit seed extract
Grapefruit seed extract, otherwise known as citrus extract, is a great supplement. It effectively kills both the candida and the parasite giardia, which may be associated with candida in some cases. However, it usually takes several months to eliminate the parasites.
Take 100–200 milligrams of grapefruit seed extract three times a day.

Caprylic acid
Caprylic acid is a long-chain fatty acid found in coconuts. It’s extremely toxic to yeast, yet safe for humans. To be effective it must be taken in a time released capsule.
Take 1000 milligrams of a time-released preparation with each meal.

Oil of oregano
Oil of oregano is a very good antifungal agent. It’s more than one hundred times more potent than caprylic acid. I recommend ore­gano oil tablets from the nutritional company Biotics.
Take three 50-milligram tablets of oregano three times a day.

Tanalbit
Tanalbit is a plant extract that destroys yeast, including the spores, without harming good bacteria.
It also contains natural tannins, which have intestinal antiseptic properties.
Take three capsules three times a day with each meal.

Chlorophyll supplements (green food)
Chlorophyll supplements, otherwise known as green food supplements, detoxify the colon and pack a powerful punch against candida. They boost the immune system as well. Chlorophyll keeps yeast and bacteria from spreading, and it even encourages the growth of friendly bacteria. High-chlorophyll foods include wheat grass, barley grass, alfalfa, chlorella, spiralina and blue/green algae. All of these are obtained in Divine Health Green Superfood. (This is a supplement that I produce. It can be purchased by contacting my office or through the Internet at www.drcolbert.com.)
I recommend one scoop one to two times a day mixed with the fiber supplement. I find it best to take this upon awakening.

Do not take Green Superfood in the evening since it is very stimulating and may cause insomnia. However, all the ingredients are natural and contain no stimulants such as caffeine or ephedra.

I personally start my morning as soon as I awaken with two scoops of Ultrafiber, one scoop of Green Superfood, one-half fresh, squeezed lemon or lime and 8 ounces of water. I place this in a shaker cup, shake it for about twenty seconds and then drink. Stevia can be added to sweeten it. High-chloropyll foods not only boost the immune system, but they also help to improve both digestion and elimination.

Candida Medications

Nystatin
Nystatin is an antifungal antibiotic that is able to kill a wide variety of different types of yeast. Most folks can take it without side effects. Nystatin tends to stay in the GI tract and do its work instead of being absorbed into other parts of the body. Nystatin is even safe for infants to use. But because Nystatin is poorly absorbed, it may not be as effective for candida that has attacked the entire body. Ask your doctor about prescribing this medication for you.

A Candida-Busting Cocktail
For a very mild case of candida, I simply recommend 1000 milligrams of caprylic acid three times a day with meals and 500 milligrams of garlic three times a day. Here’s what I prescribe to those experiencing a mild to moderate case of candida:

• Nystatin, 1,000,000 units three times a day
• Caprylic acid, 1000 mg. three times a day
• Garlic, 500 mg. three times a day If the yeast problem does not go away, I may add any of the following:
• Grapefruit seed extract, 200 mg. three times a day
• Oil of oregano, three 50-mg. tablets three times a day
• Tanalbit, three capsules three times a day
• Goldenseal, 500 mg. three times a day.

If the infection is very severe I will often use the medication Diflucan.
Diflucan is so powerful that a single 150-milligram tablet can treat a vaginal candida infection. If your candida overgrowth is severe, you may need to take Diflucan anywhere from a few weeks up to as long as a month.

If you are experiencing gas, head­aches, fatigue, muscle aches, joint aches, sinus con­gestion, sore throat, rashes, diz­zi­ness and even depression. These symptoms seldom last longer than a few days or up to a week after starting yeast herbs or medications. The answer to this sloughing off of dead yeast is detoxing. As your body goes through this process, detoxing will help your body cleanse itself from this increase of toxins.

Liver Detoxification

Eggs, garlic, onions, cruciferous veggies (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts), fish, poultry and meats are good sources of sulfur.

• Eat at least one serving a week of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage to help to improve liver detoxification.

Milk thistle
Silymarin—the active ingredient in milk thistle prevents the depletion of glutathione.
I recommend 100–200 milligrams of silymarin three times a day.

Glutathione
Glutathione is the most important antioxidant that enables the liver to detoxify.
I recommend 100–200 milligrams of silymarin (milk thistle) three times a day and 500 milligrams of NAC once a day.

Lipoic acid
Lipoic acid is also important in increasing nthe levels of glutathione.
I recommend 100–200 milligrams of lipoic acid three times a day for severe candidiasis, and 50–100 milligrams three times a day for moderate candida.

If you have severe candidiasis, you will need the multivitamin and antioxidants in addition to supplements of milk thistle, NAC, taurine and extra lipoic acid.

Restoring Friendly Bacteria

• Lactobacillus acidophilus
• Bifido bacteria
You should take at least three to five billion organisms of acidophi­lus and bifidus bacteria on a daily basis in order to recolonize the GI tract.

I recommend the following supplements:
• L-glutamine, 1 ⁄2–1 tsp. three times a day
• N-acetyl-glucosamine, 500 mg. three times a day
• Gamma oryzanol, which is found in rice bran, 300 mg. daily
• FOS, 200 mg. daily
• Colostrum, one to two 500-mg. capsules three times a day

Two products that I use contain most of these sup­plements. They are IPS from Biotics and Total Leaky Gut from Nutri-West. I recommend one to two tablets of each three times a day thirty minutes before meals. These are commonly recommended by nutritionists and nutritional doctors.

Supplements to Strengthen Immunity If your body is lack­ing B5, B6, B12, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, selenium, zinc and essential fatty acids, as well as protein, you could be in trouble.

When you are born, this gland is larger than your heart. But as you age it gets increasingly smaller. This reduction in size directly corresponds to your immune system’s ability to produce disease-fighting T-cells.

Several nutrients can actually prevent this thymus shrinkage. They include:
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Beta carotene
• Selenium
• Zinc
Vitamin B6, zinc and vitamin C are needed to improve thymic hormone function.
The most important of these supplements for improving thymus function is zinc. When your thymus lacks zinc, vital T-cells are decreased.
Take 20–30 milligrams of zinc per day.

Vitamin C
Taking extra doses of vitamin C is extremely important for improving immune function since Tcells contain high levels of vitamin C. Additionally, everyday stress robs your bodies of vitamin C. Therefore, supplementing vitamin C daily is vital for improving your immune system.
I recommend taking 500–1000 milligrams three times a day However, it is best to take a buffered form of vitamin C.

Dear Lord, I thank You for being my healer. Release Your power into my body to free it from the power of sickness and disease. Restore my health and my strength so that I can serve You better. Amen.

Supplements for candida
Garlic
Goldenseal
Grapefruit extract
Caprylic acid
Oil of oregano
Tanalbit
Chlorophyll supplements
Nystatin Diflucan


The Bible says, “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you” With God’s help, you will recover all!
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Sunday, July 12, 2015

Alkalizing & Acidic Foods

ALKALIZING VEGETABLES
Alfalfa
Barley Grass
Beet Greens
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard Greens
Chlorella
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Dandelions
Dulce
Edible Flowers
Eggplant
Fermented Veggies
Garlic
Green Beans
Green Peas
Kale
Kohlrabi
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Mustard Greens
Nightshade Veggies
Onions
Parsnips (high glycemic)
Peas
Peppers
Pumpkin
Radishes
Rutabaga
Sea Veggies
Spinach, green
Spirulina
Sprouts
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Watercress
Wheat Grass
Wild Greens

ALKALIZING ORIENTAL VEGETABLES
Daikon
Dandelion Root
Kombu
Maitake
Nori
Reishi
Shitake
Umeboshi
Wakame

ALKALIZING FRUITS
Apple
Apricot
Avocado
Banana (high glycemic)
Berries
Blackberries
Cantaloupe
Cherries, sour
Coconut, fresh
Currants
Dates, dried
Figs, dried
Grapes
Grapefruit
Honeydew Melon
Lemon
Lime
Muskmelons
Nectarine
Orange
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
Raisins
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Tangerine
Tomato
Tropical Fruits
Umeboshi Plums
Watermelon

ALKALIZING PROTEIN
Almonds
Chestnuts
Millet
Tempeh (fermented)
Tofu (fermented)
Whey Protein Powder

ALKALIZING SWEETENERS
Stevia

ALKALIZING SPICES & SEASONINGS
Chili Pepper
Cinnamon
Curry
Ginger
Herbs (all)
Miso
Mustard
Sea Salt
Tamari

ALKALIZING OTHER
Alkaline Antioxidant Water
Apple Cider Vinegar
Bee Pollen
Fresh Fruit Juice
Green Juices
Lecithin Granules
Mineral Water
Molasses, blackstrap
Probiotic Cultures
Soured Dairy Products
Veggie Juices

ALKALIZING MINERALS
Calcium: pH 12
Cesium: pH 14
Magnesium: pH 9
Potassium: pH 14
Sodium: pH 14


ACIDIFYING


ACIDIFYING VEGETABLES
Corn
Lentils
Olives
Winter Squash

ACIDIFYING FRUITS
Blueberries
Canned or Glazed Fruits
Cranberries
Currants
Plums**
Prunes**

ACIDIFYING GRAINS, GRAIN PRODUCTS
Amaranth
Barley
Bran, oat
Bran, wheat
Bread
Corn
Cornstarch
Crackers, soda
Flour, wheat
Flour, white
Hemp Seed Flour
Kamut
Macaroni
Noodles
Oatmeal
Oats (rolled)
Quinoa
Rice (all)
Rice Cakes
Rye
Spaghetti
Spelt
Wheat Germ
Wheat

ACIDIFYING BEANS & LEGUMES
Almond Milk
Black Beans
Chick Peas
Green Peas
Kidney Beans
Lentils
Pinto Beans
Red Beans
Rice Milk
Soy Beans
Soy Milk
White Beans

ACIDIFYING DAIRY
Butter
Cheese
Cheese, Processed
Ice Cream
Ice Milk

ACIDIFYING NUTS & BUTTERS
Cashews
Legumes
Peanut Butter
Peanuts
Pecans
Tahini
Walnuts

ACIDIFYING ANIMAL PROTEIN
Bacon
Beef
Carp
Clams
Cod
Corned Beef
Fish
Haddock
Lamb
Lobster
Mussels
Organ Meats
Oyster
Pike
Pork
Rabbit
Salmon
Sardines
Sausage
Scallops
Shellfish
Shrimp
Tuna
Turkey
Veal
Venison

ACIDIFYING FATS & OILS
Avacado Oil
Butter
Canola Oil
Corn Oil
Flax Oil
Hemp Seed Oil
Lard
Olive Oil
Safflower Oil
Sesame Oil
Sunflower Oil

ACIDIFYING SWEETENERS
Carob
Corn Syrup
Sugar

ACIDIFYING ALCOHOL
Beer
Hard Liquor
Spirits
Wine

ACIDIFYING OTHER FOODS
Catsup
Cocoa
Coffee
Mustard
Pepper
Soft Drinks
Vinegar

ACIDIFYING DRUGS & CHEMICALS
Aspirin
Chemicals
Drugs, Medicinal
Drugs, Psychedelic
Herbicides
Pesticides
Tobacco

ACIDIFYING JUNK FOOD
Beer: pH 2.5
Coca-Cola: pH 2
Coffee: pH 4


UNKNOWN:
There are several versions of the Acidic and Alkaline Food chart to be found in different books and on the Internet. The following foods are sometimes attributed to the Acidic side of the chart and sometimes to the Alkaline side. Remember, you don't need to adhere strictly to the Alkaline side of the chart, just make sure a good percentage of the foods you eat come from that side.

Brazil Nuts
Brussel Sprouts
Buckwheat
Cashews
Chicken
Corn
Cottage Cheese
Eggs
Flax Seeds
Green Tea
Herbal Tea
Honey
Kombucha
Lima Beans

Maple Syrup
Milk
Nuts
Organic Milk (unpasteurized)
Potatoes, white
Pumpkin Seeds
Quinoa
Sauerkraut
Soy Products
Sprouted Seeds
Squashes
Sunflower Seeds
Tomatoes
Yogurt


Source:
http://rense.com/1.mpicons/acidalka.htm
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List of cruciferous vegetables

The taxonomy of common cruciferous vegetables
common namegenusspecific epithetCultivar group
HorseradishArmoraciarusticana
Land cressBarbareaverna
Ethiopian mustardBrassicacarinata
KaleBrassicaoleraceaAcephala group
collard greensBrassicaoleraceaAcephala Group
Chinese broccoli (gai-lan)BrassicaoleraceaAlboglabra Group
CabbageBrassicaoleraceaCapitata Group
Savoy cabbageBrassicaoleraceaSavoy Cabbage Group
Brussels sproutsBrassicaoleraceaGemmifera Group
KohlrabiBrassicaoleraceaGongylodes Group
BroccoliBrassicaoleraceaItalica Group
BroccoflowerBrassicaoleraceaItalica Group × Botrytis Group
Broccoli romanescoBrassicaoleraceaBotrytis Group / Italica Group
CauliflowerBrassicaoleraceaBotrytis Group
wild broccoliBrassicaoleraceaOleracea Group
bok choyBrassicarapachinensis
KomatsunaBrassicarapapervidis or komatsuna
MizunaBrassicarapanipposinica
Rapini (broccoli rabe)Brassicarapaparachinensis
Flowering cabbageBrassicarapaparachinensis
Chinese cabbage, napa cabbageBrassicarapapekinensis
Turnip root; greensBrassicaraparapifera
Rutabaga (swede)Brassicanapusnapobrassica
Siberian kaleBrassicanapuspabularia
Canola/rapeseedBrassicarapa/napusoleifera
Wrapped heart mustard cabbageBrassicajuncearugosa
Mustard seeds, brown; greensBrassicajuncea
White mustard seedsBrassica (or Sinapis)hirta
Black mustard seedsBrassicanigra
TatsoiBrassicarosularis
Wild arugulaDiplotaxistenuifolia
Arugula (rocket)Erucavesicaria
Field pepperweedLepidiumcampestre
MacaLepidiummeyenii
Garden cressLepidiumsativum
WatercressNasturtiumofficinale
RadishRaphanussativus
DaikonRaphanussativuslongipinnatus
WasabiWasabiajaponica


Antimicrobial activity

Cancer



Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruciferous_vegetables



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The Giant Cancer Fighting Salad


-Start with the most nutrient dense dark leafy greens: Kale and Spinach. (Do not exceed 10 cups per day)
-Broccoli (The best source of sulforaphane which promotes liver detoxification, and Indole-3-carbinol, an anticarcinogenic compound )
-Broccoli Sprouts (Concentrated sulforaphane & I3C. Do not exceed four cups of sprouts per day)
-Cauliflower
-Purple cabbage (cheapest source of antioxidants per ounce in the world!)
-Slice of red onion, (yellow or green onions may actually be better)
-Leeks
-Artichokes
-Red, Yellow, or Green Peppers
-Mushrooms Bella, Cremini, Shiitake, etc.
-1/2 an Avocado
-Squash
-Zucchini
-Raw Sunflower seeds (sprouted is better)
-Raw Almonds (sprouted is better)
-Sprouted Garbanzo Beans
-Sprouted Mung Beans
-Sprouted Red or Green Lentils

 Source:
http://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/the-giant-cancer-fighting-salad/
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Immune system builders


The second step to proper immune function is to enlist powerful allies that help defend the system and respond to various offenders on a day-to-day basis. These powerful immune system supporters include:


- Garlic, onion, ginger, turmeric, peppers, cruciferous vegetables, dark leafy greens, lemons, and berries

- Vitamin C (camu camu, acerola cherry, guava, kale, oranges)

- Vitamin D (sunlight and/or fermented cod liver oil)

- Zinc (pumpkin seeds)

- Probiotics (sauerkraut, coconut kefir, apple cider vinegar, kombucha)

- Antibacterial agents like Echinacea, goldenseal, uva ursi, and colloidal silver

- Antiviral herbs like una de gato, pau d’arco, astagalus, olive leaf, and oil of oregano

- Adaptogenic herbs like reishi, astragalus, gynostemma, and ginseng

- Pure, clean water

- Grounding

- Moderate exercise

- Proper sleep patterns

- Meditation


Source:
http://www.healingthebody.ca/how-to-optimize-the-immune-system-naturally/




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Karma

1. The Great Law

  • “As you sow, so shall you reap.” This is also known as the “Law of Cause and Effect.”
  • If what we want is happiness, peace, love, and friendship, then we should BE happy, peaceful, loving and a true friend.
  • Whatever we put out in the Universe is what comes back to us.

2. The Law of Creation

  • Life doesn’t just happen. It requires our participation.
  • We are one with the Universe, both inside and out.
  • Whatever surrounds us gives us clues to our inner state.
  • Be yourself, and surround yourself with what you want to have in your life.

3. The Law of Humility

  • You can’t change something if you refuse to accept it.
  • If what we see is an enemy, or someone with a character trait that we find to benegative, then we ourselves are not focused on a higher level of existence.

4. The Law of Growth

  • “Wherever you go, there you are.”
  • For us to grow in Spirit, it is we who must change, and not the people, places or things around us.
  • The only given we have in our lives is ourselves, and that is the only factor we have control over.
  • When we change who and what we are within our hearts, our lives follow suit and change too.

5. The Law of Responsibility

  • Whenever there is something wrong in my life, there is something wrong in me.
  • We mirror what surrounds us, and what surrounds us mirrors us; this is aUniversal Truth.
  • We must take responsibility for what is in our life.

6. The Law of Connection

  • Even if something we do seems inconsequential, it is very important that it gets done as everything in the Universe is connected.
  • Each step leads to the next step, and so forth and so on.
  • Someone must do the initial work to get a job done.
  • Neither the first step nor the last are of greater significance, as they were both needed to accomplish the task.
  • Past, Present and Future are all connected.

7. The Law of Focus

  • You cannot think of two things at the same time.
  • Because of this, when our focus is on Spiritual Values, it is impossible for us to have lower thoughts such as greed or anger.

8. The Law of Giving and Hospitality

  • If you believe something to be true, then sometime in your life you will be called upon to demonstrate that particular truth.
  • Here is where we put what we CLAIM that we have learned into actual PRACTICE.

9. The Law of Here and Now

  • Looking backward to examine what was or forward to worry about the future prevents us from being totally in the here and now.
  • Old thoughts, old patterns of behavior, and old dreams prevent us from having new ones.

10. The Law of Change

  • History repeats itself until we learn the lessons that we need to change our path.

11. The Law of Patience and Reward

  • All rewards require initial toil.
  • Rewards of lasting value require patient and persistent toil.
  • True joy comes from doing what we’re suppose to be doing, and knowing that the reward will come in its own time.

12. The Law of Significance and Inspiration

  • You get back from something whatever you have put into it.
  • The true value of something is a direct result of the energy and intent that is put into it.
  • Every personal contribution is also a contribution to the Whole.
  • Lackluster contributions have no impact on the Whole, nor do they work to diminish it.
  • Loving contributions bring life to, and inspire, the Whole.

Source:
http://www.stevenaitchison.co.uk/blog/12-little-known-laws-of-karma-that-will-change-your-life/



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Quick lists - Natural Antibiotics: Home Alternatives to Drugs

Apple Cider Vinegar

Astragalus

Cayenne Pepper

Cinnamon

Colloidal Silver

Garlic

Ginger

Goldenseal

Green Tea

Manuka Honey

Oregano Oil

Vinegar
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Six Powerful Cancer-Killing Plants


1. Brucea Javanica- Southeast Asian and northern Australian variety. It’s long been used in Chinese medicine for its anti-cancer properties and has shown its effectiveness in trials against breast cancer, bladder cancer and even leukemia.

 2. Graviola- A tree that grows mostly in South America and produces the Internet-famous soursop fruit, Graviola extracts are one of the most potent cancer-killing substances.

3. Paw Paw- This tropical-looking plant and fruit is similar to a papaya (only green) and grows in the Midwest of the U.S., it may be the strongest anti-cancer plant, along with Graviola.




The Paw Paw fruit (and bark) offer incredible health benefits. Click the picture for more info.

4. Fucoidan- The best anti-cancer plants aren’t only relegated the land: the sea plant fucoidan is also one of the strongest out there.

5. Artemisinin- Made from the sweet wormwood plant, this is another longtime Chinese herb that appears capable of seeking out cancer cells while leaving virtually all of the healthy ones unharmed (the ratio was about 12,000 to 1 according to one study).

6. Lei Gong Teng- You may know this one as the “thunder god vine,” pretty strong against cancer cells. It is also adept at inducing cancer cell apoptosis according to this study, with specific anti-leukemic effects. It does have possible side effects to be aware of like the other items on this list so be sure to do your homework first


Source:

 http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/six-powerful-cancer-killing-plants-youve-probably-never-heard.html


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Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

Serves 4

Ingredients

– 1 head cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
– 1 cup garbanzo bean flour
– 1 cup water
– 1 tsp. garlic powder
– 1/2 tsp. salt
– 1 tsp. melted butter or ghee
– 2/3 cup hot sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450F. In a medium size bowl, combine flour, water, garlic powder and salt.
2. Whisk together until smooth. Toss cauliflower into batter making sure to coat each piece completely, then place battered cauliflower on a lightly greased, non-stick baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through.
3. In the meantime, combine melted butter and hot sauce in a large bowl, stirring. When cauliflower is done, remove it from the oven and gently toss it in the hot sauce mixture. Place cauliflower back on the baking sheet and cook for an additional 25 minutes or until it becomes crispy. Allow cauliflower to cool for 15 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite creamy dressing.
Enjoy!

Souece:
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-13441/crispy-cauliflower-buffalo-wings-gluten-free.html

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Friday, July 3, 2015

Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is my first attempt at chocolate chip cookies using alternative flours and first attempt, semi success. I'm trying to bake beloved goodies with no sugar and with varying chocolate darknesses, it seemed to help but, this is still a recipe in the making. It needs something else,, though not quite sure what yet. Still not bad for no sugar, except a little in the choco chips. Most of these ingredients are organic too, except for the baking soda, salt n pepper and eggs, though they are true free range and brown eggs ^_^

This is what I tried:

1 Cup Steel Cut Oats
1 Cup Buckwheat Flour
1 Cup Coconut Flour
1 Cup Unsweetened Coconut, shredded - <- These first four are from Bob's Red Mill organics
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Cup Coconut Oil
2 Eggs, Free Range (True Free Range happy chickens please)
1 Cup Dark Chocolate, 83% Dark
3/4 Cup Dark Chocolate, 100% Dark
1/2 Cup Dark Chocolate, 60% Dark

Simply add each ingredient in the order that it's listed, combine well.

I used 3 muffin tins: 2 standard-sized 12 cup, 1 mini-muffin 24 cup. Doing it this way, it made 24 standard muffin sized (1/4 full for a "flat cookie") and 24 mini-muffin (3/4 full) that look cute when flipped upside down.

You can also form into flattened balls and put on cookie sheets, but I really found the muffin tins to be easier.

Bake 350 Degrees for 10-13 minutes, till the edges are a nice golden brown.

Cool and enjoy~


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Thursday, July 2, 2015

HOW TO KILL CANDIDA, FUNGI, YEAST IN THE BODY

HOW TO KILL CANDIDA, FUNGI, YEAST IN THE BODY

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Candida is typically present in healthy individuals. It can live on the skin and in mucous membranes without causing an infection or any ill effects. As a fungus, it even plays an important role in breaking down organic wastes and recycling the nutrients. A little Candida is not a bad thing, but a lot of it, especially when it spreads throughout the body, is a very bad thing.

A Silent Epidemic

Candida is opportunistic and highly adaptive. When given the right conditions Candida albicans can overgrow very quickly causing yeast infections and fungemias (systemic fungal infections). Mild to severe Candida infections are incredibly common among the U.S. population due to the Standard American Diet, which is very conducive to Candida overgrowth.
Candidiasis is more prone to occur in warm and moist areas of the body; areas like the digestive tract, the genitals, mouth, throat, skin folds, and anywhere in the body with dead or dying tissue. After Candida eats away at dead tissue, it will often attack healthy tissue in order to keep growing. And Candida creates waste products that are neurotoxins such as formaldehyde, alcohol, and acetlyaldehyde. Candida infections include the following:
  • Skin (yeast infection or diaper rash)
  • Genitals (genital/vulvovaginal candidiasis)
  • Throat (thrush or oropharyngeal candidiasis)
  • Mouth (thrush or oropharyngeal candidiasis)
  • Blood (invasive candidiasis)
  • Digestive Tract
As you can see, yeast infections can happen just about anywhere. Athlete’s foot and ear infections are directly caused by Candida while many other ailments such as the cold and flu are indirectly caused by Candida. When our immune system is stressed and taxed from battling Candida, we are more prone to other infections. Usually, when someone is sick they are dealing with multiple pathogens including Candida and other fungi, though not always at a level where conventional medical testing would show it.
Systemic candida infections, even mild infections, can place a heavy burden on our body’s defenses making it open season for other pathogens. This is how most of us get sick. The Standard American Diet and Candida impair our immune system enough to make us susceptible to viral and bacterial illnesses.

Candida Overgrowth Mimics Other Conditions

There are so many symptoms of Candida overgrowth that it can be difficult to diagnose. It is exceedingly rare that someone would have all of the symptoms and the combination of symptoms varies a great deal from person to person. Far too often, symptoms of candida overgrowth are mistaken for other conditions such as ADHD, Autism, Alzheimer’s, and Multiple Sclerosis. Worse still, Candida overgrowth makes these conditions far more difficult to manage.
The symptoms of Candida overgrowth are legion. Much of the following list of symptoms of Candida overgrowth is from Donna Gates book The Body Ecology Diet.
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Poor memory
  • Feeling spacy or unreal
  • Indecisiveness
  • Numbness
  • Burning sensations
  • Tingling sensations
  • Insomnia
  • Muscle aches, or muscle weakness or bouts of paralysis
  • Pain or swelling in joints (especially the knees)
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation or Diarrhea
  • Excessive gas causing bloating, belching, or flatulence
  • Burning sensation in genitals or around genitals
  • Prostatitis
  • Impotence
  • Low libido
  • Endometriosis or infertility
  • Cramps and/or other menstrual irregularities
  • Premenstrual tension
  • Anxiety
  • Sudden feelings of sadness
  • Cold hands, feet and cold flashes
  • Shaking when hungry
  • Irritability (especially when hungry)
  • Drowsiness
  • Poor coordination
  • Inability to concentrate
  • Frequent mood swings
  • Headaches
  • Dizziness, and loss of balance
  • Pressure above ears, and a feeling of the head swelling
  • Bruising easily
  • Chronic rashes
  • Frequent itching especially in the nasal passages, ears, arches of the feet, genitals, and scalp
  • Psoriasis or recurrent hives
  • Indigestion and/or frequent heartburn
  • Food sensitivity or food intolerances
  • Food allergies and other allergies
  • Dandruff
  • Mucus in stools
  • Rectal itching
  • Dry mouth, or throat
  • Rash or blisters in mouth
  • Bad breath
  • Foot, hair, or body odor not relieved by washing
  • Nasal congestion, or post nasal drip
  • Sore throat
  • Laryngitis or loss of voice
  • Cough or recurrent bronchitis
  • Pain or tightness in chest
  • Wheezing or shortness of breath
  • Frequent need to urinate
  • Incontinence
  • Burning sensation when urinating
  • Seeing spots or blurry vision
  • Burning or tearing of eyes
  • Recurrent ear infections
  • Pain in ears and/or difficulty hearing

The Role of Bacteria

Bacteria live in and on the human body in either a harmful or a health promoting, symbiotic relationship. We have ten times more bacteria in and on our bodies than our number of human cells. We label bacteria as bad when it feeds off of healthy tissue or releases toxins through its metabolic processes.
Beneficial bacteria in the gut digest our food, assimilate the nutrients present in our food, and they even make vitamins and the body’s majority of neurotransmitters. Bacteria play a dominant role in our immune system. Beneficial bacteria work hard to keep bad bacteria and Candia in check.
The remainder of the body’s defenses would be quickly overwhelmed by invading pathogens without the help of friendly microorganisms. If we take care of our good microbes, they’ll take care of the bad microbes for us.

Diet Is Key

The easiest and most effective way to increase beneficial bacteria and build up the immune system is to eat the right foods. Without changing the diet, all of the supplements and medications in the world won’t rid the body of Candida. The right food is the best medicine; it restricts the growth of Candida and aids in the growth of beneficial bacteria.
Gut microbiomes can even influence our food cravings. This can make it even more difficult to change our diet than we once thought, but new evidence is emerging that further reinforces the notion that the change is well worth the effort.
Bad bacteria and yeast prefer junk food, low fiber, sugar, and a lot of carbohydrates and processed foods. Sugar directly feeds yeast. Simple refined sugars feed it the best. A diet high in sugar also enables viral and bacterial infections, as sugar impairs immune system function. This is standard American fare but not what we have evolved to eat. This is much of the reason why Americans are, on average, in such poor health.
We evolved to eat foods in their entirety, not reconstituted, concentrated foods. Food is more than just vitamins, minerals, and calories. The parts of food that we don’t digest, the fiber, is crucial to our health. So is a diverse diet.
High fiber foods such as raw produce modulate our metabolism. If you drink a large glass of orange juice your blood sugar will jump up. Not so if you eat a large orange. Fiber regulates the speed at which food travels through our digestive system. It slows the release of the sugars and carbohydrates from food and it feeds beneficial bacteria. Raw produce, more vegetables than fruit, creates a microbiome that kills harmful microbes and encourages beneficial ones.
Good flora can turn into bad flora because your eco system is built on what you feed it. Good food equals good flora. Flora that is even remotely capable of digesting and moving out highly processed foods such as fast food are flora that are very powerful and dangerous to us. These are the kind of microbes that can survive preservatives and exposure to other toxins.
If we damage our intestinal lining with things like alcohol, preservatives and other toxins, then we are also killing our more delicate and more friendly intestinal flora. Candida does not die off so easily, and without fierce competition from friendly bacteria, yeast can and does overgrow in the digestive tract.

Anti-Candida Diet

A Candida diet must eliminate some of the foods that you will normally eat on a healthy diet, but the basis of a healthy diet remains the same. A Candida diet should consist of 80% fresh, raw, organic produce, more vegetables than fruit. Choose a wide variety of nutrient dense foods. If you eat meat, make sure you choose organic meat. You do not want to eat meat from diseased animals that were fed hormones and antibiotics. Avoid processed foods, and do not eat any foods with artificial flavorings, colorings, preservatives, MSG, or trans fats. Avoid all GMOs. This is easy to do if all of your food choices are organic.
This is a prebiotic diet. Raw produce is high in fiber, which is essential for gut health. Fiber not only moves toxins through the bowels, it provides the perfect environment for healthy bacteria to thrive. Many conventional sites that write about a diet for Candida warn against eating fermented foods. We make the opposite recommendation, eat lots of fermented foods. Fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, and kefir provide the healthy bacteria needed in the gut–the bacteria that will ultimately crowd out Candida. Foods that kill fungi include onions, leeks, green apples, ginger, pomegranates, and citrus fruits. Along with diet, there is an arsenal of natural treatments for Candia. It isn’t necessary to take supplements to kill Candida, but it does speed up the process faster than diet alone.
There is an undeniable link between gluten reactions and candida. This is because there is a protein found in Candida, HWP-1, which is highly homologous (nearly identical) to two gluten proteins, alpha gliadin and gamma-gliadin. These proteins are known to stimulate immune cell responses in people who otherwise might not have any problems with gluten. In other words, Candida, the yeast responsible for oral thrush and vaginal infections (and so much more), contains a similar protein as gluten, and this can trigger gluten sensitivities.

What to Avoid

Juices, gluten, GMOs, sugars, ketchup, mushrooms, refined foods, toxins that disrupt gut balance from antibiotics, vaccines, and alcohol should all be avoided if possible. Conventional meats should also be avoided due to widespread prophylactic antibiotic use, which can damage our beneficial bacteria. Also it is important to limit intake of starches. Red potatoes and sweet potatoes are good choices when eating potatoes. These restrictions are temporary. After healthy gut bacteria are well established and symptoms of Candida overgrowth are gone, some flexibility in diet will return. Should symptoms reappear, just strictly adhere to the diet for a few weeks to a few months.

Anti-Fungal Foods

A diet high in produce with more vegetables than fruits is crucial for healing Candida. There are, however, some foods that have particular anti-fungal or probiotic qualities that will speed up Candida’s demise. If you take away the foods that Candida thrive on, yeast infections will be a thing of the past, even the low-lying kind that saps you of your energy and focus.
These foods contain potent anti-fungal properties, so they do a remarkable job of killing Candida. They should make up a substantial portion of any Candida detox diet, which should also include other low-sugar, high fiber vegetables. High fiber raw produce creates the right environment for beneficial bacteria to thrive.
  • Green Apples
  • Pomegranates
  • Garlic
  • Oregano
  • Onions
  • Leeks
  • Coconut
  • Rutabaga
  • Turnips
  • Olive Oil
  • Lemons & Limes
  • Pumpkin Seeds
  • Broccoli
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Arugula
  • Watercress
  • Cabbage
These spices also have potent anti-fungal properties. Try to work them into your meals every chance you get.
  • Thyme
  • Turmeric
  • Clove
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Cinnamon
These probiotic foods are very beneficial if you can get them with live cultures. Consuming these foods will help increase the numbers and effectiveness of your beneficial bacteria. Take care to avoid MSG, artificial flavors, and other questionable ingredients that are sometimes found in these foods.
  • Sauerkraut
  • Kimchi
  • Raw apple cider vinegar
  • Acidophilus
  • BioK
  • Kombucha
  • Yogurt
  • Kefir
  • Other fermented vegetables
The problem with many of the aforementioned foods is that the stomach acid typically kills most or all of the beneficial bacteria. Some yogurts are designed with bacteria strong enough to survive stomach acid, and high quality probiotic capsules are typically designed get through acid and release in the gut.

If you want to heal from Candida faster, these supplements can help to speed up the process.

Conclusion

Candida overgrowth is incredibly common. A diet high in starches, sugars, preservatives, and processed foods feeds Candida while a diet high in raw produce feeds Candida’s competition. Once you kill off the Candida, you’ll be amazed by the clarity you gain and the difference in how you feel. In addition, the dietary changes you make will provide the foundation for a vital, healthy life.

From The Editor:

Below, our list of recommended supplements is a protocol that I put together based on what people have found the greatest success with to balance gut flora and heal the intestinal tract. You can take them all together except the FloraMend should be taken without other supplements. If you’re looking for a topical solution, nothing works better than SF722 (both internal and externally), but it causes a burning sensation that is very intense. It does not damage the skin but it hurts until the Candida is dead.
Recommended Supplements:
  • Shillington’s Intestinal Cleanse (kills parasites, heals the intestinal walls, sets up hospital home for health flora)
  • Formula SF722 (undecenoic acid, kills candida and other fungal functions better than other antimicrobials)
  • FloraMend-Prime by Thorne (a strong probiotic designed to pass through the stomach acid and into the intestinal tract, all other supplements can be taken together, but take this one separately like early morning and late night)
  • GI Shield by Gai Herbs (a parasite killer, works pretty well on Candida, but works better on many other parasites)
  • Shillington’s Intestinal Detox (This is necessary only for those with seriously damaged intestines, anyone who has recently been vaccinated, or those looking to do a thorough detox)
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