These are just more notes for myself that I wanted to record here. (This post is from a guy named Gary I found on line)
As for cleansing products, I have had a lot of success using Dr Hulda Clark's products and methods. Her products can be found at drclarkstore.com, and her flushing techniques can be found at drhuldaclark.org . She is a german scientist and has done a lot of research into curing diseases and has written books on curing cancer. She also has a clinic in Mexico where she treats patients.
Colon and candida cleansing products are all similar in makeup, and contain many of the same herbs and root combinations. So to single out any one of them as being the "best" would be difficult. Dr Clark's liver cleanse is one that you can make yourself, and will be detailed at her website (drhuldaclark.org) It will help rid the liver of toxins and stones, and if done regularly will help the body to cleanse itself more efficiently. I have done this liver cleanse a few times, and it requires that you have at least 2 days free of any other commitments in order to do it. The reason for this is that you will be in the bathroom very frequently during this cleanse. Because of this it would be a good idea to drink plenty of purified water before and during this cleanse so that you do not become dehydrated.
Addressing candida needs to be a step by step process. By that I mean that first you need to figure out how the problem got started in the first place, and if you are still doing it..stop! Then, what are you doing to feed the candida problem. Candida can get started as early as in the womb, if the mother of an unborn child has candida overgrowth, the baby can be born with candida in it's system. In today's world, candida is so common its almost impossible to think that there is anyone who doesn't have it to some degree or another. So how does it get started ?
Antibiotics, steroids, birth control pills, alcohol consumption, stress, and eating chemical laden foods are the most common ways candida gets started. All of these things kill off our "friendly bacteria" in our gut, also called "Flora", which allows yeast cells already present in the intestines, to grow out of control. I like to use the example of a large parking lot. Think of bacteria in the gut (Flora) as cars parked in each space of a parking lot. As long as the lot is full, there is not a problem. But lets say a tornado blows through the lot (i.e. antibiotics, alcohol, etc.) and removes a large number of these cars from the lot. That opens up spaces for Yeast cells to move in and take over the space. Once there, they begin to grow each time you eat or drink something with sugar or carbs.
Eventually, these yeast cells evolve into candida cells, then spread throughout the body. They feed on sugar and secrete waste products in the form of toxins, some of them 'neuro-toxins', meaning that they affect nerve cells. When the body gets overrun by candida, the toxins they create begin to infiltrate the entire body, and eventually cause chronic health problems to begin. And eventually diseases.
So now that we know how it gets started, how can we stop it ? The first thing is to stop feeding it. A diet high in carbs and sweets are what feeds candida. Candida can actually make you have cravings for sweets. It is almost intelligent in the way it can make us crave what it needs to survive. Once you stop feeding it, you will need to begin taking anti-yeast/candida products, and there are many to choose from. A couple of natural candida fighters are Garlic and an herb called Pau d'arco. There are also a number of Candida fighting products already prepared in combination form at health food stores. A diet high in garlicky foods will help, but it could be rather offensive to those around you. So look for some odor-free garlic supplements at the health food store. Also, if you are lucky enough to know a doctor who will write you a prescription for an antifungal drug, such as Nystatin, Diflucan, or Lamisil, it would help a LOT . But if you take these drugs it is important to remember that the liver will be synthisizing all these drugs as well the waste products from the dying candida cells, so it is VERY important to do the liver flush BEFORE starting the anti-Candida program.
With candida, once you start killing them off you will experience what is called the "Herxheimer Effect", or "die-off reaction". This simply means that the toxins from the dying candida cells will be released into your system and may cause a number of symptoms, including headaches, nausea, dizziness, lethargy, fatigue, cold or flu symptoms, and a few others. But just be prepared in case this happens. It should only last a few days. Again, drinking a lot of purified water will help to lessen the severity of these symptoms and will help to flush the toxins out more efficiently. Also taking at least 1000mg of Vitamin C per day will help the body with these toxins.
So once you begin killing the candida, or in effect, opening the parking spaces back up again, it is important to fill the spaces with bacteria so that the candida can't move back in. To do this you need to supplement with "Probiotics", which is the opposite of antibiotics, in that it replaces bacteria instead of killing it. Probiotics come in many brand names, and contain varying amounts of assorted bacteria. The brands with the most forms of bacteria, or what is called a "broad spectrum" of bacteria, are the best. There are 3 brands that I have used and contain a good number of different bacteria, and those are Flora Source, Primal Defense, and Pro-biotic Advantage. Primal Defense can be found at health food stores, but the other 2 brands I have only seen online. Pro-biotic Advantage is available at drwilliams.com, and Flora Source can be found at nextag.com/flora-souce, but if you do a Google look-up you may be able to find some better prices.
Something else that will help fight candida is exercise. Candida is what is called an "anaerobe", which means that it exists in an environment free of oxygen. Therefore it is very sensitive to oxygen rich environments. So if you exercise, the natural process of the body warming up, the dilation of the blood vessels to all parts of the body, and the oxygenated blood reaching into all parts of the body, will help to reach candida that is embedded deep in the tissues and help to kill these candida cells. Another way to achieve this is to sit in a "Far-Infrared Sauna" for at least 30 minutes a day. Far-Infrared rays are what naturally comes from the sun but they do not burn, and can penetrate at least 2 or 3 inches beneath the skin to warm up the body and increase blood flow. Also, perspiration (sweating) helps rid the body of toxins, so not only will this help with candida, it will help overall detoxing as well. If you dont have access to a Far-Infrared Sauna, then exercising and sweating any way possible is a good way for total body detoxing and killing off candida. These saunas are available for purchase for use in the home. I bought one a couple of years ago for about $1700, but I realize this isn't affordable for everyone. They can be found a lot cheaper than this, and I highly recommend them for detoxing. They can have tremendous health benefits. If you search Google for Far Infrared Saunas you will find a lot of them at varying prices. If you do decide to get one, I recommend getting one that has controls in the inside as well as outside, for better convenience. Mine only has the controls on the outside. They are also available with stereo systems built-in, or some will come with speakers already mounted in the ceiling for you to add your own stereo.
I hope I have given you some things to think about, and that you find this information helpful. If you have any more questions or comments please feel free to write back in a followup question. I would like to know how you're progressing, so if you would like to send me some updates on how you're doing my email address is
grrr036@aol.com
Take care, and good luck.
Gary