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1 Tbsp RAW apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp lemon juice (or 2-3 drops Nature's Sunshine lemon essential oil) 1-2 drops Oregano essential oil Optional: Can add 1 drop Frankincense essential oil to this mix if you like (if you're getting really sick) OR substitute Frankincense for the Oregano essential oil. Add all ingredients to small glass or glass/metal medicine cup and drink 3-4 times per day (with meals), as needed for sickness, allergies, or cold/flu prevention. Stop if it bothers your stomach. NOTES: Oregano essential oil is HOT. It can burn your lips or skin. Be careful not to let it touch your lips if possible. For adults, start with 1 drop oregano oil until you see how you tolerate this. *Do not give this to children. ALL essential oils can be purchased at wholesale cost through my ONLINE STORE. Never ingest store-bought essential oils unless you are CERTAIN they are safe to ingest. They MUST BE 100% pure to take them orally. Learn more about the quality of Nature's Sunshine Products at the ONLINE STORE link above.
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Approximately 50% of Americans & 95% of Autistic (or Spectrum discorder) people have an MTHF-R genetic mutation. A person with this genetic mutation cannot produce the enzyme called Methyl Tetra Hydrate Folate Reductase (or MTHF-R for short). This enzyme is ESSENTIAL for methylation processes to occur in the body, which are critical for detoxification & wellness. These people are not methylating properly. Your body HAS to be able to break down folate (B9) to ultimately produce glutathione in the liver. Without glutathione, these people cannot properly eliminate toxins from their bodies, particularly through the digestive system (AKA: they are chronically toxic, sick & have liver & gut problems). In case you don't already know, MOST chronic health problems tie into the gut. Did you know that ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Atherosclerosis, Autism, Auto-immune disease, Bipolar & Schizophrenia & other mental illness, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, IBS, Osteoporosis, PCOS, Hormone Imbalances, and so many other "diagnoses" are primarily inflammatory bowel disorders! Emotions and Spiritual warfare also play a major role that most Doctors are ignoring. I always look at people Holistically. You cannot just focus on symptoms or the location of the pain or symptom. Now add those emotional and spiritual layers to a severely imbalanced gut (and add a genetic mutation that affects nearly EVERY process in the body), and you are now prey for the enemy to turn up the fear, doubt, frustration & hopelessness. Your mind can't work right at this point. BUT... YOU CAN HEAL FROM THIS!! Do not try to do this on your own. You need ask God what the FIRST step is. Ask HIM for a referral to a trusted Holistic Doctor. Adding psychotropic drugs (like anti-depressants or anti-anxiety meds), pain meds or other Pharmaceutical drugs to this mess is a recipe for disaster. It does not HEAL the patient. It essentially tranquilizes & numbs them, adding more insult to injury behind the scenes. Eventually the list of meds gets longer and longer while the patient gets sicker and sicker. Medication does NOT get the the root of the problem, it masks it. You have to actively participate in your health journey to get well. You will have to change your diet and lay down some things you used to enjoy. But if we are being really honest with ourselves... cravings and "bad habits" are just a more palatable way of saying "lusts of the flesh". Jesus is bigger than every craving, habit, addiction, obstacle, imbalance & doubt we have. When you truly want to be well, you will do whatever it takes. When the pain of regret or illness surpasses the pain of change, you will change. And you can! Jesus is your secret weapon. I witness miracles every week! In my office, we help you change without shaming you or ever getting mad at you. We always point you back to the Lord and motivate you through LOVE & GRACE. Fear is not of God, so avoid those who use fear for motivation.
Moving on. 95% of our neurotransmitters are produced in the gut (not the brain!). Our gut & brain develop from the SAME fetal tissue. It's all related. Don't roll your eyes. It's true! Remember, 95% of Autistic children have this (heterozygous or homozygous) genetic mutation. The prevelance of this genetic mutation seems to be one major reason why some people are really susceptible to adverse reactions to drugs, vaccines, GMO foods, processed grains & any other chemical or toxin, while other people do not react so significantly. Toxins literally build up in the body causing severe chronic illness, chronic pain syndromes, a compromised immune system, the inability to heal, microbiome imbalances & psychological issues ranging from mild to severe. Folic Acid, found in grains & most processed foods, builds up in these people's bodies instead of being assimilated, absorbed & utilized for healthy bodily functions. Furthermore, the toxic overload of this Folic Acid often masks dangerously LOW levels of the other B vitamins. I thought a bulleted list would be the easiest way to summarize... MTHF-R MUTATIONS AFFECT THE FOLLOWING:
A genetic mutation does not mean you cannot be helped. In fact, this means that once you change your diet and provide the CORRECT nutrients, that you will see significant results in the body's ability to heal from all kinds of chronic and "un-curable" conditions!! There is hope! If you are sick or have any serious "diagnoses," there is much more work to be done in the gut and otherwise, so I highly recommend scheduling an appointment so that I can test you or consult with you to customize a plan specifically for you. If you are/were a patient and you were one of the hard cases that we just could NOT figure out why your blood pressure wouldn't heal, or your gut wouldn't completely heal, or we couldn't get cholesterol numbers into range, or you still feel "stuck"... I BET this is one piece of the puzzle, a key that could unlock a lot of healing pathways in your body. I'd love the opportunity to work with you again! Remember, 50% of the population has this, which means those numbers are only going to increase over the next few generations. If you cannot get to the bottom of your health issues, assume you have this until you learn otherwise and take proper action (see below). Also, I would NOT VACCINATE your kids IF YOU or YOUR SPOUSE has this or any auto-immune condition. Get your child tested for this genetic mutation before making a decision that changes your child's life forever. If you have this or suspect you have this, then your kids are at even higher risk. Read my blog "Educate Before You Vaccinate" for more information. Watch: The Animated Genome to understand what a genome is and why it matters to each of us. This is an excellent 5-minute video in genetics and genomics. WHAT CAN YOU DO NOW?
*The names in BOLD font above are great, general product recommendations to get you started. ALL of them can be purchased through my ONLINE STORE at wholesale cost. Please note: if you want custom care or have questions you will need to make an appointment. I must have Intake & Consent Forms & a full hour to consult with/test you to answer specific questions for you. **You are welcome to join me each month (locally or online) for ASK THE DOCTOR. This is time I donate each month to serve, educate & answer questions :) METHYL COMBO is methyl-folate AND methyl-cobalamin... a great product for everyone, with or without this genetic mutation. You DO NOT need to mega-dose this product. Too much can make you really sick. Only take as directed. NOTE: Nature's Sunshine Products, the supplement line I use, is in the process of removing Folic Acid from ALL their products and replacing it with methyl-folate, (methylated B9), the most bio-available form of Folate (B9) there is, the form that everyone can assimilate,with or without this genetic mutation. Yay!! SEVERAL WAYS TO GET TESTED FOR MTHF-R MUTATIONS:
SUMMER = SUN.
Hopefully you know by now that the the sun isn't "bad." Too much sun (aka: sunburn or blisters is not good). Chemical sunscreen is WAY WORSE. There is so much FEAR around being in the sun. We need sun for health and to produce Vitamin D, however, most people guts are so sick they can't make Vitamin D no matter how much sun they get. Read this blog about what people DON'T KNOW about Vitamin D Deficiency. Now hear me out... if you're going to be in the sun long enough to burn, you need a pure, natural sunscreen. Exercise discernment and use your brain. The point is, you need to check your products because a lot of what is claiming to be "natural" is junk & very harmful to your health, liver, skin, hormones, immune system, etc. MOST SUNSCREENS are doing way more harm than good. On the EWG - Skin Deep Website, you can look up your products to see how they rate and what's REALLY in them. If we are eating AND PROPERLY ASSIMILATING healthy fats (Gall Bladder 101) and have a healthy gut and liver, we can stay in the sun much longer without burning. We can then utilize the sun to make more Vitamin D and hold onto our summer tan longer!! We NEED good fats in our diet (coconut oil, grass-fed butter, avocados, organic virgin olive oil, raw nuts/ seeds, etc) for natural sun protection, to produce hormones, to stabilize blood sugars, to increase metabolism, to fight infection, to keep our immune system strong, and to fight inflammation overall. If you have/had Candida overgrowth, allergies, auto-immune disease, bloating/belching/heartburn, or constipation/diarrhea, etc your liver/gall bladder likely isn't working well, which means you COULD BE eating lots of good fats already but your body may not be able to use/digest them properly. >>> HEALTHY FATS DO NOT MAKE YOU FAT <<< So EAT your sunscreen from now on. Get your gut healthy and you'll notice you can tolerate the sun, people, food, stress, and life in general much better ;) And for those long play or work days in the sun, find a GOOD, CLEAN sunscreen that isn't causing further internal damage. Here's what I use. They have a few different options. When you DO burn by accident, here are some options that ACTUALLY WORK: 1. spritz or wipe skin with RAW apple cider vinegar (can soak a washcloth if necessary for bad burns of any sort). (Optional; stinky but it really helps with bad burns). 2. Apply Nature's Sunshine's Silver Shield Rescue Gel either alone or add to the following recipe (#4). *This stuff is amazing for any burn, cut, wound, fever blister, sty or other topical wound/infection! 3. Nature's Sunshine's Aloe Vera Gel (+ Lavendar and/or Peppermint Essential Oil) *You can add the Silver Shield Rescue Gel (equal parts silver & Aloe) to have a pre-made, smell-good, feel-good, REALLY GOOD "Natural After-Sun Care Gel". It will help prevent peeling, blistering & pain. You can essentially savor your "excess sun" and turn it into a tan! :) Summer = Bugs. I hate reading long blogs when I really just want recipes. SO, here you go: 1. HONEST CO. BUG SPRAY safe, non-toxic bug spray. I found this 2-pack at our local Costco in San Juan Capistrano, CA. 2. BUG REPELLANT LOTION (If you're a DIY-er) 1 Tbsp Nature's Sunshine UNSCENTED Hand & Body Lotion 4 drops PURITY Essential Oil Blend 3 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil 1 drop Lemongrass Essential Oil 3. Got a tick? Don't touch it! Put 1 drop Peppermint essential oil directly onto the tick. It will back itself out in about 20 seconds! And then you have all the antibiotic and antimicrobial properties of the peppermint oil going directly into the tick bite to help prevent infection or irritation! Thank you LORD. I use Nature's Sunshine Products for everything because of their quality, purity, integrity & variety. EVERY product is far beyond ORGANIC standard. I can get pretty much everything I need (supplements, herbs, lotion, essential oils, flower remedies, cleanses, kids stuff, cleaning stuff, etc all in 1 place...at wholesale cost... get 30% commission on what I buy for myself AND 25% back in Rewards points (1 point = $1) because I use their Sunshine Rewards Program! I've been using them since 2008 and do not change for a reason ;) All the photos above are Nature's Sunshine Products I carry through my ONLINE STORE. Read more about the company & benefits of having an account here. Genesis 1:3-5 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.
We are all surrounded by incredibly toxic chemicals every day that poison our liver, disrupt our hormones, keep us sick and inflamed, irritate our skin and lungs, mess with our brain and nervous systems, and affect thousands of daily functions in our bodies. Yes, the foods we eat and the products we use all affect us in some way. If you could see what I see working with patients every week, you could never doubt the reality of the damage these things are doing. Moreover, if you or anyone you know has a lot of symptoms no one can figure out OR is sensitive to a lot of food, medicine, vaccines, chemicals, textures, sounds, light, etc they need to read my blog on MTHF-R Gene Mutation. I would advise anyone with (a family member who has) Autism or Spectrum Disorders, any Auto-Immune Disease or Inflammatory (Bowel) Disease to read it, as well. There are simple, affordable alternatives to the harsh chemicals and beauty products we are using that make a HUGE difference in our family's health. Changing your products over is one piece of the puzzle. There's no need to panic. You don't have to do it all at once. Just make a point to be proactive about this. You can start by seeing how your own products rank on the Skin Deep EWG website or app. It is very eye opeing and you can see exactly what's in your products and the damage each ingredient causes (ie: carcinogenic, hormone disruptor, etc). I have tried and researched A LOT of products over the years. Many "natural products" don't work so great...but I've found my or created my favorites. I am determined to keep my home & body "green"...so I don't give up easily if I don't find what I'm looking for right away. Here is a (growing) list of what I use: Make-up & Skin Care; Hair & Sunscreen: BeautyCounter - I was first introduced to this line in 2014. I use BeautyCounter for my hair care, skin care, make-up & sunscreen (best sunscreen I've found to date - smells good, feels good, non-toxic & IT WORKS!) *Check out "The NEVER LIST" of more than 1,500 questionable or harmful chemicals that they never use as ingredients in their products. This includes the over 1,400 chemicals banned or restricted in personal care products by the European Union, plus additional chemicals screened by Beautycounter and found to be of concern. **I also use Acure Organics Brightening (Seaweed) Face Scrub & Trader Joe's Tea Tree Bar Soap for my body. Anti-aging Face Serum & Stretchmark (Prevention/Treatment) Serum: I make my own. Here's the recipe I used to use this as a day or night time moisturizer, skin treatment (face, chest, shoulders, back of hands - anywhere that's exposed to sun a lot) and during pregnancy on my breasts, belly, bottom & lower back. I rotate between this product & my BeautyCounter Moisturizers for my face. When my skin feels moist I don't use this during the day if I'm going to be wearing make-up as it's a little too oily for MY skin to use under liquid foundation. I still use it on my neck, chest, shoulders and at night quite often. It has healed almost ALL of my sun damage, discoloration, and uneven skin tone. When I use this I do not use any eye cream. This is my 1-step product. I got a facial in December 2016 and the girl asked what I used because she was surprise I didn't have more sun damage at age 37. When I've had facials in the past (which isn't very often), they always scolded me and pointed out how damaged my skin was, telling me I really need to wear more sunscreen & get facials more often (even estheticians aren't the "experts" in skin. (Healthy skin is a WHOLE BODY approach. And most sunscreen does more damage than good) That was also before my gut had healed ;) All of it plays a role just to be clear. Body Scrub: I make my own Salt Scrub. Here's my recipe Body Butter: I make my own. Here's my recipe *Use only a small amount of shea butter for a more "whipped" body butter. Lotion: Nature's Sunshine Hand & Body Lotion (available through my ONLINE STORE; I use this when I want hand cream or lotion instead of body butter & when I wear "white" so my clothes don't get greasy and stained) *Sometimes I scent my body butter or lotion with Nature's Sunshine Essential Oils - do not use citrus oils in your lotions or skin products if you will be going in the sun; They will make you photosensitive (burn easily). I LOVE the CORE Balancing Blend or just plain Peppermint Essential Oil for a minty fresh moisturizer. Toothpaste: 1. I make my own Tooth Polish. *My teeth have never felt so clean! And it's super easy & inexpensive! My Biologic Dentist approved this re-mineralizing recipe:) Check out my blog on Natural Oral Health & Healing Cavities. I personally do not floss. To this day I've still only had 2 tiny cavities. Diet & Proper Oral Health matter immensely! 2. Sometimes I use Trader Joe's all natural, fluoride-free Fennel, Propolis & Myrrh Toothpaste when I want some lather :) Deodrant: I make my own Homemade "Piperwai" deodrant. It WORKS & smells better better than the original!! *You can buy the original Piperwai at Piperwai.com All-Purpose Cleaner AND Window Cleaner: 1. 1 tsp Nature's Sunshine SUNSHINE CONCENTRATE + 25 drops ESSENTIAL SHIELD (Both available through my ONLINE STORE) + fill large spray bottle to top with RO or Distilled Water. -works GREAT on windows & mirrors, too! 2. Nature's Fresh Enzyme Spray (Nature's Sunshine Product) Floor Cleaner: 2 Tbsp/gallon of Nature's Sunshine SUNSHINE CONCENTRATE ; Add Nature's Sunshine ESSENTIAL SHIELD Essential Oil Blend. Natural "Bleach": Regular 3% Drug Store Hydrogen Peroxide: Add 1-2 cups into "bleach reservoir" in washing machine just like chemical bleach (only you need a little more peroxide): Add 1-2 cups into "bleach reservoir" in washing machine just like chemical bleach (only you need a little more peroxide) Stain Remover: For whites: Regular 3% Drug Store Hydrogen Peroxide - touch up spots with a Q-tip or mini spray bottle of Peroxide. For colors, carpets, heavily soiled clothes, etc: Follow recipe instructions on Nature's Sunshine SUNSHINE CONCENTRATE (use full strength) Laundry Detergent: (2 options) 1. Follow recipe instructions on Nature's Sunshine SUNSHINE CONCENTRATE 2. Costco has Kirkland Brand HE Organic, Unscented Laundry Detergent: I add 20-30 drops of Organic Orange Essential Oil (or whatever favorites you like) Fabric Softener: (this is one of THE MOST toxic products in your house!) 1. Wool Balls + 5-10 Drops of your favorite Essential Oils per ball (store in large mason jar) Some ideas I'm going to try for Essential Oils Scents (all available through my ONLINE STORE): Peppermint + Orange Lavender + Lemon Rosemary + Lavender Inspire Uplifting Blend RENEW Releasing Blend 2. METHOD Ginger Mango Liquid fabric Softener 3. Mrs. Meyer's Basil Liquid Fabric Softener Air Freshener: I use Nature's Sunshine Essential Oils & Nebulizing Diffuser exclusively. I do not use chemical fragrance candles at all anymore. I'm still experimenting with new ideas when time permits. I will continue to update this blog as I update my life ;) NOTE: You can use Nature's Sunshine SUNSHINE CONCENTRATE for body wash, shampoo, dish soap, fruit & veggie wash & more! Add any Nature's Sunshine ESSENTIAL OILS to pack more punch & enjoy the many safe, therapeutic & aromathrerapy affects of Essential Oils. I've used Nature's Sunshine Products for about 10 years at the time I'm writing this blog. They have NEARLY EVERYTHING I need except beauty products. I can get all of my herbs/supplements, protein powders, essential oils and cleaning products (and more) from 1 place knowing they are 100% pure in quality AND the products work! You can order as much or little as you like, whenever you want. I love that no one is forced to do auto-ship. However, I personally utilize their SUNSHINE REWARDS AUTO-SHIP PROGRAM because it is such a great deal and I would be spending the money on these products anyway... I've been on NSP's Sunshine Rewards Auto-ship Program for several years, which gives me 25% rewards points on every dollar I spend (1 point = 1 dollar) + FREE SHIPPING. You simply have to commit to an order of $100+/month (for at least 3 months) and in return you get all these perks from a company that has over 600 amazing, pure & potent products to offer! So the more I buy in 1 place, the more FREE PRODUCTS (of my choice) I earn. The 1st 3 months on auto-ship you get 10% back. Then 15% back in months 4-6, then 20% back months 7-9...and then they give you 25% ($25) back on every $100 you spend after 9 months of auto-ship and ongoing! If you need several things for your family & don't mind being on a $100/mo or more auto-ship, it's the best way to get the most bang for your buck! You can change your shipping date each month as well as the content of your order. CANDIDA FAQ'S
HOW CAN I TELL IF I HAVE CANDIDA OVERGROWTH? For starters, you can do this FREE home Candida Spit Test: http://docjana.weebly.com/wellness-blog/candida-spit-test. It is quite accurate. In fact, you can re-do this test monthly as you go through a Candida Detox to watch it decrease in your body, and also to help assess if it's actually gone or not. Most people think it's under control long before it truly is (usually because they want to add sugar/carbs back into their diet way too soon). Next, do you have a white-ish coating on your tongue? If so, that's likely yeast! We're getting warmer ;) To be absolutely certain of what's going on with your health (which is often MORE than just Candida overgrowth), you can schedule an appt with me, and I will evaluate you thoroughly for Candida overgrowth, parasites, bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, chemicals, food allergies and a whole lot more. You'll leave with a thorough plan customized JUST for you :) Regardless of what you decide, know this: Candida overgrowth is very serious and difficult to manage without professional help. I'll leave it at that ;) Other Symptoms of Candida overgrowth (Candidiasis) could include:
NOW BEFORE YOU READ ANY FURTHER... I NEED YOU TO PROMISE ME THAT YOU WILL PRAY & CAST DOWN ALL FEAR IN THE NAME OF JESUS! If all signs are pointing to "Yes" for Candida overgrowth, then great, we are getting answers. This means HOPE. Don't freak out. Yes, there's a journey ahead, but God's got everything you're gonna need! None of this catches Him off guard ;) OK, promise??? OK, go! WHAT CAUSES CANDIDA OVERGROWTH? Candida albicans is a yeast (fungus) that is present in all of us. It is a natural and normal part of the body’s gut flora. However, certain factors such as (over)use of antibiotics & steroids, birth control pills, the S.A.D. (Standard American Diet- highly refined, genetically-modified and sugar-loaded), stress, weakened immune function, lack of sleep, and environmental pollutants/toxins all contribute to the OVERGROWTH of Candida and other inflammation (diseases and dis-eases) in our body. Candida Overgrowth can also be called CANDIDIASIS. Candida overgrowth is sort of like having wet glue all over our “insides.” It thrives in warm, moist environments: mouth, gut, anus, ears, vagina, etc. It reproduces very quickly (same thing that happens with a vaginal yeast infection or thrush), and it lives on sugar. Therefore, we have to be very strategic in killing it off. It is one of the most over-looked “stressors” found in the body, and one of the major culprits in MOST serious conditions. I can easily say that about 80% of patients I work with test positive for this. It is epidemic. Here's a webinar I taught called "Balancing Your Microbiome" if you want to listen & take notes. WHAT DOES A CANDIDA DETOX DIET LOOK LIKE? First, I need to make something clear because there is a lot of confusion surrounding this topic. Almost no one will fully overcome Candida overgrowth if they ONLY change their diet or if they ONLY do supplements. BOTH the dietary changes and the "supplements" (different for everyone) are critical to succeed. Once someone has Candida overgrowth, it is a living organism that wreaks havoc on any of the body's systems: the gut, immune system, endocrine system (hormones), hepatic system (liver), genitourinary system (kidneys/bladder), circulatory system (blood/heart), integumentary system (skin), etc. The dietary specifics will be customized for each patient I work with based on their New Patient Exam findings. SO, all that to say..."In general", this is what I recommend after many years of revisions and working 1 on 1 with patients and personally going through this myself: NO: grains (bread/pasta/corn/rice), potatoes, beets, mushrooms, peanuts/pistachios, cheese (or dairy for many), fruit, coffee, alcohol, sugar, coconut H2O EAT: eggs/meat/fish/poultry, LOTS of veggies, RAW kombucha (<2g sugar), RAW sauerkraut, RAW kimchi, RAW apple cider vinegar, nuts/seeds, legumes/beans, non-grain flours (almond, coconut), garlic/herbs, lemon/lime EAT UNSWEETENED: plain yogurt or RAW kefir (if no dairy allergy), coconut, nut & seed butter/milk SWEETENERS: xylitol/erythritol/maltitol, Swerve & stevia will NOT feed yeast BEWARE: aspartame, acesulfame (K)potassium, splenda, sucralose ("sugar-free" chemical sweeteners are toxic) *You will see conflicting info between different Doctors & Nutritionists. I'm not trying to say I have the only plan that works. I'm simply telling you what I've found works with the way I practice & the wisdom God's given ME. Again, these are general recommendations. No one can write a protocol on a website that will work for everyone. Just sayin ;) SO...Pray. Ask the Lord who/what you should follow or listen to. Beware of what you read/find randomly on the internet. Trust. Proceed. You are not given a Spirit of fear or confusion in Jesus name! ;) If you are someone who doesn't like to ask for help and has been driving yourself crazy trying to get better... I graciously ask that you would seek the Lord about this. Ask if there is pride, fear or idolatry of knowledge or otherwise that needs to be dealt with. You can drive yourself insane and spend even more money trying to do this alone. HOW LONG WILL THIS TAKE? IS IT THE SAME FOR EVERYONE? A CANDIDA DETOX looks different for everyone. In a "Candida Detox" there is the DIET part and the SUPPLEMENTS part. The time frame for a "Candida Detox" varies depending upon how well the bowels are moving, how sick the patient is, how severe the overgrowth is, the condition of the gut, liver, kidneys, immune system, etc, and the other layers of sickness going on. Most people are unaware of how deep this problem can go. Without knowing and testing you, no one can tell you how long it will take. My best advise is to remember that you walk by faith and not by sight. This journey takes Faith. Have you prayed for faith? Healing? Patience? Perhaps God's answering your prayers?! ;) More people are becoming aware of Candida overgrowth, but we are being lead to believe there is 1 simple program every person does for a set amount of weeks and viola! It does not work like that. To answer the question of "how long" for this initial part of removing ALL sugar, grains & starch from the diet....we generally do this until your bowels are moving daily, your probiotic dose has reduced close to the recommended dosage on the bottle (because it often starts WAY higher than that! Some people need 20 capsules/day of even the really potent stuff!), AND your symptoms are reducing significantly. SO, that can be weeks for some and many months for others. At this point, we can be pretty sure we have the yeast under control and we can begin to (try to) add low glycemic foods back in first. We see how you feel for 2-4 weeks and then add more if we are continuously moving in the right direction. If any symptoms come back as a result of adding in more foods then we know it was too soon for those that caused inflammation/symptoms. Each patient with Candida overgrowth will have variations in their treatment plan, as well as other layers that need to be addressed (usually), so the plan is custom written for each person. The bowels HAVE to be moving daily, which means there is often extensive work to be done on the liver & gut simultaneously OR BEFORE triggering major yeast die-off. Most people have had Candida overgrowth for years, if not decades, so there are many other secondary layers (i.e. auto-immune problems) like an under-functioning thyroid, worn out adrenal glands, leaky gut, food allergies, liver congestion, hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid), etc that we are working on. If they are not addressed a patient could become severely constipated and very sick, or be so run down during the process that it is hard to follow through/focus. Some people will have to be really strict in cutting out all sugars, while others can do a modified Candida Detox Diet. Those with leaky gut, food allergies and a compromised immune system can expect the overall process to take quite a bit longer. Last, yes, there is a small percentage of patients who God leads me to start on a modified Candida Diet, adding berries, sweet potatoes, quinoa and sometimes brown or sprouted rice from the get-go. The Lord is faithful to lead us from visit to visit, giving each patient the patience, perseverance & provision they need, and giving me the wisdom and discernment necessary to help you. He is a part of every visit! Example: If I have recommended a patient to do 3 boxes of my product called Candida Clear, then THAT PART of your program will last 6 weeks. However, the process of "Candida Detoxing" lasts far beyond the time you are on Candida Clear and the initial Treatment Plan I wrote for YOU. We may have to stay strict on the Candida (no-sugar) diet and other supplements for a while AFTER you finish the supplement part of the cleanse. Your custom Treatment Plan will specify what YOU need to do, and specific changes/additions will be determined through each re-evaluation as your body heals and gets stronger and healthier. You can expect to experience unpleasant symptoms in the very beginning as your body detoxes (possible: headaches, breakouts, body odor, fatigue, dizziness, flu-like symptoms, cloudy urine, brain fog, body aches, etc) but this is perfectly normal, and doesn’t last long (usually a few days up to 2 weeks). Some people have very few detox symptoms while others are pretty severe. Please do not compare yourself to your friends or someone you know who has been through a Candida Detox. We are all different. Our bodies and circumstances are not the same. WHEN CAN I GO BACK TO MY “NORMAL” DIET? For starters, our goal is not to return to an un-disciplined lifestyle, holding on to the idolatry of "food", eating lots of sugar and highly processed foods whenever we want. The goal is to "fast" from sugar for a time, in God's grace and according to His will (this takes faith), in order to receive healing and restoration, and to end in a place of greater health and freedom, eating & enjoying whole foods (those that feed YOUR body) and a life of discipline. We will slowly add in low-glycemic foods like quinoa, sweet potato, brown/sprouted rice, berries and grapefruit first, when YOUR BODY is ready. This can be 2 weeks for some and 6 months for others. On average it is 1-2months. HOW CAN I MAKE GOOD CHOICES AT RESTAURANTS?
CAN I HAVE KOMBUCHA? YEP! Read labels, though. Make sure that the sugar content is < 2g. Each bottle of Kombucha is 2 servings. It's a great source of enzymes, B vitamins and probiotics. Here's an old video I made about How Kombucha healed my gut & my heart. However, kombucha doesn't replace water. As with ANYTHING, if you are having any sort of "uncertainty" or are a recovered alcoholic, then take this before the Lord and let HIM tell you "yes" or "no". He knows best ;) OTHER SOURCES ARE SAYING I SHOULDN'T EAT ANY FERMENTED FOODS ON A CANDIDA DETOX? I disagree. Alcohol-free, RAW fermented foods (RAW sauerkraut, apple cider vinegar, kimchi, kombucha, kefir, etc) are natural sources of probiotics and enzymes and will immediately kick in the detox process. You cannot catch a buzz from the TRACE amounts of alcohol found in THESE foods. They can be great for the liver/gut and are traditional foods that have been removed from the S.A.D. (Standard American Diet). However, they do contain histamines, so for other reasons some people may not do well with these. For those who suspect these foods bother them, I recommend coming in as a patient so we can specifically test YOUR body and see what is best for YOU. No "food rule" will apply to everyone. As a general rule, these foods are a "yes". I DO AGREE that regular (alcohol-containing or pasteurized) fermented foods like beer, wine, cheese, etc will actually make you worse and feed the yeast. These are necessary to avoid in order for the body to heal. And no one would suffer in any way for laying down alcohol once & for all ;) WHAT ABOUT LEGUMES/BEANS, TOMATOES, CARROTS & PEAS, etc?? *ALL of these will simply depend on the person, their blood type, digestion, symptoms, severity of illness, etc. Some people will thrive with them. Others will notice a (significant) setback. I typically say all of these are ok on a Candida Detox UNLESS you eat them and feel bloated, foggy, constipated, diarrhea, fatigued, joint pain, get breakouts or YOUR symptoms return. If I am testing you as a patient, I can confirm whether or not you are sensitive to any of them. Dairy: If any history of asthma, sinus problems or eczema/skin problems, then NO DAIRY. WHAT IS “DIE OFF” AND WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? Die-off is properly known as a Herxheimer Reaction. When these yeast (fungal) cells die and are passing out of your body, (some sources say) up to 79 different noxious toxins are released in the die-off (detox) process. You can expect to experience unpleasant symptoms in the very beginning as your body detoxes (possible: headaches, joint pain, breakouts/rash, body odor, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, cloudy urine, brain fog, body aches, chills, mood swings, sleeplessness, etc) but this is perfectly normal, and doesn’t last long (usually just a few days to 2 weeks). Some people have very few detox symptoms while others are more severe. Please do not compare yourself to your friends or someone you know who has been through a Candida Detox. We are all different. Our bodies are not the same. If the die-off symptoms are really severe or you are not having daily bowel movements, I highly recommend being less aggressive with what you are doing and making an appointment with me or another Holistic Doctor who knows how to help you. Your liver (and possibly kidneys, etc) need additional support. Professional help would be advised at this point. WHAT HAPPENS IF I EAT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT ALLOWED... DO I HAVE TO START ALL OVER AGAIN? Nope. God's mercies are new every day. Most people stumble at some point, some more than others. Sanctification is a process. Don't give up. Ask for a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit. Forgive yourself. Bind up any shame, doubt, fear, or guilt the enemy is trying to throw at you, and pick right back up on your next meal. Press on! If your symptoms linger, exercise patience & ask the Lord what to do: schedule a re-evaluation or appointment with me, do a water fast, nothing, take some of the following supplements, eat more veggies, etc. Drinking some extra RAW apple cider vinegar or kombucha, eating some extra sauerkraut or kimchi, or taking some extra probiotics or enzymes may help (if you have them) if you are feeling bloated or constipated. If you have my Silver Shield or Pau D' Arco tea, a little extra of these may also help. WHY DO I NEED TO EAT SO MUCH COCONUT OIL? 4 Tbsp/day is recommended for adults. 1 Tbsp/day for older kids/teens (when possible). Do your best. If it's making you nauseous, then decrease to 2 Tbsp/day. It contains Caprylic acid and other amazing benefits which help kill the yeast, detox and heal the liver, feed the thyroid, feed your brain and help with energy, skin, bowel movements, memory, etc. As always, buckets of grace. HOW CAN I GET MORE COCONUT OIL IN MY DIET? Add 2 Tbsp to any smoothie or soup or try my Matcha Latte or Healthy Hot Cocoa recipes. Try my Pumpkin muffin recipe and smear on some coconut oil or any of my soups could have a spoonful of coconut oil melted into them. My recipe blog is a great resource to help you. WHAT CAN I SUBSTITUTE FOR COFFEE AND TEA? Check out my recipe blog for "drinks" you can have. You can use the search box at the top right of any page on this website and search "drinks" or "tea" or whatever you are looking for :) We are always adding new ideas! Check out my Matcha Latte, Healthy Hot Cocoa or Detox Lemonade to start! CAN I DO THE CANDIDA DETOX DIET WHILE PREGNANT OR NURSING? No. However, you CAN change your diet and significantly reduce sugars/grains/processed foods in your diet, slowly add probiotics and/or take certain herbs to support the liver to gently detox/support the body on a daily basis. However, to more specifically advise, I would need to see you as a patient, test your body and talk in greater detail with you. Know this though: Keeping Candida overgrowth in the body is keeping both mommy and baby sick. So this IS something that needs to be carefully addressed at the proper time. HOW DO I STAY MOTIVATED ON THE CANDIDA CLEAR DIET? Stay close to Jesus. HE LOVES YOU. HE KNOWS…He knows every fear, every weakness, every financial struggle, every addiction, every stronghold and EVERY DESIRE OF YOUR HEART. He will make the crooked places straight. He is doing something so much more than you’ll ever imagine THROUGH this journey…if you’ll let Him. I watch Him use this to build character, perseverance, faith, patience, trust, self-control, discipline, and deep respect for His amazing creation of the human body. He wants to be a part of our journey. HE is our source of strength and self-control as we make these sometimes drastic changes in our lives. Please don’t try to do this in your own strength. Surrender and watch your life change in more ways than you can ever imagine! I am honored to see people fight for their health and follow JESUS into these hard places! Let us not give Satan the foothold of unnecessary infirmity and disobedience to hold us back any longer. Freedom awaits. Remember that you are fasting & sacrificing the "lusts of the flesh" in order to receive so much greater from your Father in Heaven. It will be worth it! "Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul." -1 Peter 2:11 KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE!! Philippians 3:12-15 (NKJV) Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. {13} Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, {14} I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. {15} Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you. OIL PULLING is a very simple, inexpensive home remedy anyone can do for improved oral & systemic health, whiter teeth, headache/migraine relief or anytime you are feeling low on energy, sick or "off".
HOW TO: Place ~1 Tbsp Virgin Coconut Oil in your mouth. Swish around your mouth and back & forth through your teeth slowly for up to 20 minutes. DO NOT swallow the oil. Spit it in the trash can when you are finished. It helps to be distracted when you're "pulling" so that you can last longer and not gag (ie: while you take shower, make breakfast, read your Bible, etc). Even 5 minutes is helpful if you can't do a full 20 minutes in the beginning. Grace. Do your best ;) *Add 1 drop of Peppermint or Clove essential oil to the coconut oil while you pull for additional health benefits like oral pain or infections, colds/flu, or to relieve migraine headaches. It works amazingly well! I have witnessed remarkable testimonies about Oil Pulling from patients with all of the above conditions and more! It literally "pulls" infection, toxins & inflammation out of the body!! If you have ANY kind of oral health problem, it is affecting your whole body in ways you do not know. Check out my blog on Natural Oral Health & Healing Cavities Naturally. Thank you Lord for another simple tool to use.... your yoke IS easy & your burden really is light!
3. The #1 product I carry for UTI's is this:
Nature's Sunshine CRANBERRY and BUCHU CONCENTRATE (2 bottles will give you 2/capsules meal for 1 month). Take 2 capsules/meal until the infection and ALL discomfort clears (increase to 3/meal if severe infection), then stay on this product @ a dosage of 3 capsules/day (1 bottle will give you 3 capsules/day for 1 month) for 1 month following the infection to restore and nourish the genitourinary system. If you battle chronic UTI's this is a good product to continue taking for ~2 additional months (3 capsules/day) and keep on hand in case you get another one. *Highly recommended: do my free home Candida Spit Test to see if yeast overgrowth is the underlying cause ;) If this test is positive, you will likely continue with recurrent infections until you get the yeast overgrowth cleared up. If this is you, I further recommend scheduling an appointment as this is serious and too complicated to try to manage on your own. 4. I highly recommend additionally taking Nature's Sunshine SILVER SHIELD aqua sol (32oz bottle), my favorite natural antibiotic, anti-viral, anti-fungal and immune booster of all time. THIS Silver product is not the same as colloidal silver. It is patented (patent # is on label), and 100% safe for high dosing and long-term use. You cannot overdose on it or turn blue ;) If you are not a patient and will not be coming in for a visit for me to test or dose you, use this protocol: 1 Tbsp 2x/day (empty stomach) until infection is gone for 2 days. Also apply a little to the urethra opening. If you get frequent vaginal infections or UTI's, you may want to consider additionally purchasing the Silver Shield Rescue gel for easier topical/vaginal application. It can be used for ANY topical, urethral, vaginal, oral, skin or rectal infection/wound. You can also use it to replace triple antibiotic ointment, burns creams, neosporin, herpes salves, acne treatments, etc. The Silver Shield liquid and gel have DOZENS of uses and benefits. They will never go to waste and are great starts to your natural medicine cabinet! Watch my Dr. Mom 101 videos to learn more... 5. Take ELEVEN ELEVATED (my strongest probiotic; keep refrigerated): 1/day (at this dose a bottle will last 2 months). If you got a UTI, that is evidence enough that your microbiome (gut) is out of balance in some way. Your body needs probiotics either from raw fermented foods like low-sugar kombucha or raw sauerkraut or you need to take them supplementally. My Eleven Elevated is a great bang for your buck for the potency and power it packs! You need to know your product. Don't get lured by fancy labels & creative marketing ;) All products in my protocols are available through my ONLINE STORE at wholesale cost. This link will also lead you to the page that talks about the quality, potency & integrity of Nature's Sunshine Herbs & Supplements. Prayers for health & wisdom for all of my readers :) Did you know that cavities can be healed AND that your standard toothpastes are packed full of harmful ingredients – things that are making your mouth and body LESS HEALTHY?? It’s true – and FLUORIDE is among the most toxic of those ingredients. When I first learned the truth about fluoride many years ago, I was shocked! Go ahead, read the label & look up the ingredients in your toothpaste.  PEPPERMINT TOOTH POLISH Fluoridation of water is common in the United States but not in most other industrialized countries. There have been studies into the effects of fluoride toxicity. One potential effect is an increase of oxidative stress, which has been linked to general inflammation as well as to heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and even depression, to name a few ;)
Weston A. Price is one of the most well-respected dentists who ever lived. West A. Price lived in the early 1900s and was the chairman of the National Dental Association (1914–1923) and a pioneer for the American Dental Association (ADA). He traveled the world searching to discover what causes tooth decay. Dr. Price found a common link between eating modern foods and cavities. He witnessed that many indigenous isolated tribes had perfect teeth and little tooth decay. But once they were exposed to a Western diet, they experienced tooth decay, bone loss and chronic illness. According to the ADA, this is the cause of tooth decay: “[Tooth decay] occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches) such as milk, pop, raisins, cakes or candy are frequently left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth thrive on these foods, producing acids as a result. Over a period of time, these acids destroy tooth enamel, resulting in tooth decay.” But the truth is the ADA is only hitting on one of the four things that can contribute to tooth decay. According to the insights of Dr. Edward Mellanby, Dr. Weston Price and Dr. Ramiel Nagel, there are four main things that contribute to tooth decay:
CLICK HERE for more info about Weston A Price and the Price-Pottenger Studies and Foundation. The book, Cure Tooth Decay, by Dr. Ramiel Nagel may be helpful for you, as well. Your dentist most likely won't tell you (and doesn't typically believe)... that cavities CAN be healed!! Enamel can be rebuilt. Teeth CAN BE remineralized through changing your oral health regimen, using a remineralizing toothpaste, and changing your diet (removal of the toxic stuff and addition of the right foods/nutrients). Here's what you need to do: 1. Eliminate sugars (a Candida Detox works perfect! haha...notice any connection here?!) 2. Eliminate grains, beans, nuts & (unfermented) soy (all contain high concentrations of phytic acid) which robs the teeth, bones & body of minerals IF you are truly trying to heal cavities (unless they are soaked & raw fermented, which breaks down the phytic acid). 3. Eat lots of organic, grass-fed animals protein & fat & nutrient-rich foods (bone broth, butter, raw kefir or raw milk/yogurt, eggs, avocados, cod liver oil, coconut oil, green leafy veggies, etc). A vegan diet will do more harm than good here. 4. ADD raw fermented foods to your diet: RAW sauerkraut, raw kimchi, raw kefir, raw apple cider vinegar or kombucha (read kombucha label & make sure it's 2g sugar or less). The removal of these things from the Standard American Diet (SAD) is a one major reason why we have such serious oral health & chronic illness in the U.S. 5. Use a fluoride-free, re-mineralizing toothpaste (Here's my Peppermint Tooth Polish Recipe) 6. Start Oil Pulling for improved oral health, whiter teeth, and overall whole body health (instructions below). Click link for details/options. 7. Add 100% pure, POTENT, high quality supplements to your routine. Supplements, essential oils & herbs are NOT created equal. Here is a general protocol you can write down and purchase through my ONLINE STORE at wholesale cost if you want to get started. Please note, this is a complimentary general protocol for you to pray about and take as the Lord leads. I cannot answer health questions via office email for those who are not patients with signed Intake & Informed Consent forms on file. One question leads to many more & it backs up the office/front desk and our ability to serve our current patients properly. If you'd like a custom treatment plan & lots of answered questions, pray about becoming a patient and you will have quality 1 on 1 time with me for whatever you need :) Thank you in advance for understanding. ADULTS & CHILDREN OVER 75# who can swallow pills or take liquids: Mineral Chi Tonic (keep refrigerated): 1 Tbsp 2x/day (if you're really fatigued, double your dose); for tweens or teens, take 2 tsp 2x/day. Krill Oil or Super Omega 3 EPA Vitamin D3: under age 21, take as directed. Adults take 10,000 IU/day for 3 months, then lower to ~5,000IU/day. If you're under my care I can dose you to see how much you need. MOST patients test anywhere from 10,000-40,000 IU/day. This deficiency is very serious & very common because of the condition of our guts. Skeletal Strength: to strengthen teeth, bones & connective tissue in the body Bifidopholus Flora Force (probiotic; keep refrigerated): take 2-3 capsules at bedtime. If you get soft or loose stools at any time, lower your dose. KIDS UNDER 75# (chewies); take as directed: Sunshine Heroes Probiotic Power Sunshine Heroes Omega-3 with DHA Sunshine Heroes Multiple Vitamin & Mineral Sunshine Heroes Calcium Plus D3 Have your kids eat the chewies BEFORE brushing teeth in morning & bedtime, and THEN brush teeth. If you have older kids who can't swallow pills or drink "earthy-tasting" liquids, then use these kids products at double "as-directed" doses. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally, I highly recommend praying about switching to a Holistic or Biological Dentist to learn more about how oral health affects your entire body. Gargle, swish & swallow my liquid Silver Shield (1tsp 3x/day) instead of chemical antibiotics next time you are "required" to take an antibiotic before/after a dental procedure!! Your recovery time & pain will DRASTICALLY reduce with no recurrent infections or side effects!! No secondary thrush or yeast infections (Candida overgrowth) when you use Silver Shield!! ;) You will be amazed at the results. No prescription required!! Blessings of good oral & overall health to all of you! We recorded our December Health Party, a DIY workshop on how to make Body Butter, Salt Scrub, Whitening & Cavity Healing Toothpaste, Anti-aging Face Serum & Healthy Candied Nuts. Give the gift of health & love for Christmas, birthdays, baby showers, etc. ALL essential oils & xylitol mentioned in video are available at wholesale cost through my ONLINE STORE. Our health parties are FREE, open to the public locally, and available online via LIVE WEBINAR for anyone who is not local :) Click the yellow Health Party link or the EVENTS tab on the navigation bar of my website for more info. Did you know you can use essential oils in your cooking?! My favorite Nature's Sunshine essential oils to use in the kitchen are: Cinnamon, Clove, Lemon, Orange, Wild Oregano, Peppermint (forgot to mention in video!), Pink Grapefruit, Rosemary, Sweet Marjoram & Wild Thyme. All oils mentioned in this video are available through my my ONLINE STORE. DO NOT use any essential oil (especially in cooking or internally) if you are not 100% positive it is organically grown, extracted without petroleum solvents or high heat/chemicals, GMO-free & completely unadulterated. "Therapeutic grade" means nothing & is strictly a marketing term. MOST essential oils on health food store shelves contain contaminants (pesticides/insecticides, heavy metals like lead, additives, petroleum solvents, etc) and/or are genetically modified (GMO). Just as essential oils go directly into our bloodstream within seconds AND every cell in our body within 30 minutes, so do the contaminants of these "cheaper" oils. The harmful effects can be worse then the benefits of the oil. *All essential oils from NATURE'S SUNSHINE exceed this criteria, which is why I personally use & recommend them :) |
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