Comments on: My anti-candida no dairy, no wheat, no gluten, no sugar no nothing diet update http://condofire.com/2009/07/03/my-anti-candida-no-dairy-no-wheat-no-gluten-no-sugar-no-nothing-diet-update/ Sat, 17 Jul 2010 02:28:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Lisa http://condofire.com/2009/07/03/my-anti-candida-no-dairy-no-wheat-no-gluten-no-sugar-no-nothing-diet-update/#comment-3999 Lisa Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:46:02 +0000 http://condofire.com/?p=834#comment-3999 Hi, I just came across your blog post when I was researching on phenolic medicine for candida. Guess what!! I went to a naturopath in langley too- Dr. Sleigh - and I first discovered I had candida around 15 years ago - it has been quite the journey since then. I even started a website ( http://www.yeast-infection-answers.com ), because I'm sure there are many, many of us out there that are dealing with this. Lately, I've really gotten into reading gluten-free blogs for food ideas - (isn't it really all about the food!) Anyways, thought I'd share my story - good luck with your journey. Lisa Hi,
I just came across your blog post when I was researching on phenolic medicine for candida. Guess what!! I went to a naturopath in langley too- Dr. Sleigh – and I first discovered I had candida around 15 years ago – it has been quite the journey since then. I even started a website ( http://www.yeast-infection-answers.com ), because I’m sure there are many, many of us out there that are dealing with this. Lately, I’ve really gotten into reading gluten-free blogs for food ideas – (isn’t it really all about the food!)
Anyways, thought I’d share my story – good luck with your journey.
Lisa

]]> By: condofire http://condofire.com/2009/07/03/my-anti-candida-no-dairy-no-wheat-no-gluten-no-sugar-no-nothing-diet-update/#comment-3990 condofire Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:47:48 +0000 http://condofire.com/?p=834#comment-3990 Hi there, My doctor (who actually is a great doctor) wasn't really able to help me. She gave me dicetel to deal with spasms and pain, told me to avoid dairy and use lactaid if I ate dairy and sent me for a celiac test. The celiac test proved I wasn't a celiac. Lactaid only works sometimes. I was ready to pull my hair out with frustration. My sister finally said to me " why does what you have need a name. Just don't eat those foods." Of course you and I both know that's all easier said and done...but truthfully since then I've just accepted that I have food intolerances that are very very real. My naturopathic doctor tells me that my body is like the canary in a mine...the moment something is wrong it shouts in anger. Now I just accept all of it. I know (even if other people think I'm being fussy) that I absolutely can't eat cow dairy, gluten or much/any sugar. I now manage all of my pain by not eating those foods or even thinking I can eat them. I have a limited but great diet and I find great things to eat on the internet (whole foods has great recipes). I don't want to give advice because I'm not a doctor but I would find a naturopathic doctor and an open-minded western doctor and try and work with them. I KNOW it's frustrating. For so long I thought it was in my head too but it's not. Good luck. Keep me posted. Tess Hi there,

My doctor (who actually is a great doctor) wasn’t really able to help me. She gave me dicetel to deal with spasms and pain, told me to avoid dairy and use lactaid if I ate dairy and sent me for a celiac test. The celiac test proved I wasn’t a celiac. Lactaid only works sometimes. I was ready to pull my hair out with frustration. My sister finally said to me ” why does what you have need a name. Just don’t eat those foods.” Of course you and I both know that’s all easier said and done…but truthfully since then I’ve just accepted that I have food intolerances that are very very real. My naturopathic doctor tells me that my body is like the canary in a mine…the moment something is wrong it shouts in anger. Now I just accept all of it. I know (even if other people think I’m being fussy) that I absolutely can’t eat cow dairy, gluten or much/any sugar.
I now manage all of my pain by not eating those foods or even thinking I can eat them. I have a limited but great diet and I find great things to eat on the internet (whole foods has great recipes). I don’t want to give advice because I’m not a doctor but I would find a naturopathic doctor and an open-minded western doctor and try and work with them. I KNOW it’s frustrating. For so long I thought it was in my head too but it’s not. Good luck. Keep me posted. Tess

]]> By: Layloni http://condofire.com/2009/07/03/my-anti-candida-no-dairy-no-wheat-no-gluten-no-sugar-no-nothing-diet-update/#comment-3989 Layloni Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:02:00 +0000 http://condofire.com/?p=834#comment-3989 Hi, I've suffered from stomach issues for years now. Pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas and bloating. It was awful. I would have an episode (it would usually last a few days to 2 weeks) and stop eating. I would drink Aloe Vera juice until the symptoms subsided and then go back to eating normally. My usual diet consisted of meat, fish, seafood, dairy, grains. Well last year the effects of these foods (not all but some) culminated into a severe attack that caused me to be hospitalized for 2 days. I now found myself in a situation where I could only keep down vegetable broth. It was depressing. I lost over 40 pounds in the span of a month and a half and the doctors tell me there is nothing wrong with me. I've been scouring the web to find other people that have similar stomach challenges. Through the process of elimination I've determined that I can't eat any kind of meat, dairy, gluten and eggs. When I try to return to eating the way I did before the reaction is immediate and violent. The stomach pain is unbearable followed by nausea and vomiting. My blood pressure is low and I'm anemic. I've started on iron supplements and I'm finding things that I can eat and enjoy eating but I'd really like to speak to a doctor that can understand my issues so as to explain them to me instead of making me feel like I'm crazy. Do you believe one doctor actually told me to go out and get a hamburger and a baked potato with the works. Wow, that's deadly advice for someone like me. The episodes aren't so frequent anymore as long as I stick to what my tummy seems to be able to tolerate. But I'd still like to know what's wrong with me. Any suggestions of where I can go for sensible answers? Thanks Hi,
I’ve suffered from stomach issues for years now. Pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas and bloating. It was awful. I would have an episode (it would usually last a few days to 2 weeks) and stop eating. I would drink Aloe Vera juice until the symptoms subsided and then go back to eating normally. My usual diet consisted of meat, fish, seafood, dairy, grains. Well last year the effects of these foods (not all but some) culminated into a severe attack that caused me to be hospitalized for 2 days. I now found myself in a situation where I could only keep down vegetable broth. It was depressing. I lost over 40 pounds in the span of a month and a half and the doctors tell me there is nothing wrong with me. I’ve been scouring the web to find other people that have similar stomach challenges. Through the process of elimination I’ve determined that I can’t eat any kind of meat, dairy, gluten and eggs. When I try to return to eating the way I did before the reaction is immediate and violent. The stomach pain is unbearable followed by nausea and vomiting. My blood pressure is low and I’m anemic.

I’ve started on iron supplements and I’m finding things that I can eat and enjoy eating but I’d really like to speak to a doctor that can understand my issues so as to explain them to me instead of making me feel like I’m crazy. Do you believe one doctor actually told me to go out and get a hamburger and a baked potato with the works. Wow, that’s deadly advice for someone like me.

The episodes aren’t so frequent anymore as long as I stick to what my tummy seems to be able to tolerate. But I’d still like to know what’s wrong with me. Any suggestions of where I can go for sensible answers? Thanks

]]> By: condofire http://condofire.com/2009/07/03/my-anti-candida-no-dairy-no-wheat-no-gluten-no-sugar-no-nothing-diet-update/#comment-3986 condofire Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:36:40 +0000 http://condofire.com/?p=834#comment-3986 The doctor that I went to go and see is in Langley. I don't know of any support groups. I ended up getting a lot of help from my sister who also went to see Dr, Trenciansky and who also helped sort out her health issues. I'm happy to chat with you on or offline. I understand now that for me, this is a way of life. When I came back from Christmas in Toronto with my family I ate a bit of dairy (I never eat anything that's on 'bad list' except for alcohol which I do have occasionally. It was a harsh reminder that I will never be normal and that I can't eat what I see other people eat with impunity, It sucks but it's how it is. I don't eat meat either (by choice) which complicates things especially when we go out but we just deal with it. Feeling lousy is worse than anything. The doctor that I went to go and see is in Langley. I don’t know of any support groups. I ended up getting a lot of help from my sister who also went to see Dr, Trenciansky and who also helped sort out her health issues.

I’m happy to chat with you on or offline. I understand now that for me, this is a way of life. When I came back from Christmas in Toronto with my family I ate a bit of dairy (I never eat anything that’s on ‘bad list’ except for alcohol which I do have occasionally. It was a harsh reminder that I will never be normal and that I can’t eat what I see other people eat with impunity, It sucks but it’s how it is. I don’t eat meat either (by choice) which complicates things especially when we go out but we just deal with it. Feeling lousy is worse than anything.

]]> By: Claire http://condofire.com/2009/07/03/my-anti-candida-no-dairy-no-wheat-no-gluten-no-sugar-no-nothing-diet-update/#comment-3985 Claire Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:37:41 +0000 http://condofire.com/?p=834#comment-3985 I'm looking for a gluten/dairy/candida free support group. Does anything like this exist? I've been seeing Dr. Dawson in Fort Langley and she has really helped me a lot. Now, I just need to get back on track and I think it would help to surround myself with others who ARE on track and who ARE inspired by the foods they can eat. Thoughts? Claire I’m looking for a gluten/dairy/candida free support group. Does anything like this exist? I’ve been seeing Dr. Dawson in Fort Langley and she has really helped me a lot. Now, I just need to get back on track and I think it would help to surround myself with others who ARE on track and who ARE inspired by the foods they can eat. Thoughts?
Claire

]]> By: Claire http://condofire.com/2009/07/03/my-anti-candida-no-dairy-no-wheat-no-gluten-no-sugar-no-nothing-diet-update/#comment-3984 Claire Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:27:55 +0000 http://condofire.com/?p=834#comment-3984 I so appreciate your response. Thank you. I've never heard of zylitol. Obviously a sugar substitute? I'll have to google it. Chocolate...I can't eat it unless it's in the morning or early afternoon and just a bite or two. What do you mean by "above 75%"? Looking for foods that are in my diet is a good way to stay focused and positive rather than what I cannot eat. I've been focusing so far on trying NOT to eat dairy, gluten, red meat, cruciferous vegetables, apples and many other fruits, chocolate etc. So, now I can see that I can now focus my attention on what I CAN eat: berries, gluten free pastas/breads/cereals, quinoa, most vegetables, fish, stevia etc. It's an interesting attitude shift. Thanks again. I so appreciate your response. Thank you.
I’ve never heard of zylitol. Obviously a sugar substitute? I’ll have to google it. Chocolate…I can’t eat it unless it’s in the morning or early afternoon and just a bite or two. What do you mean by “above 75%”? Looking for foods that are in my diet is a good way to stay focused and positive rather than what I cannot eat. I’ve been focusing so far on trying NOT to eat dairy, gluten, red meat, cruciferous vegetables, apples and many other fruits, chocolate etc. So, now I can see that I can now focus my attention on what I CAN eat: berries, gluten free pastas/breads/cereals, quinoa, most vegetables, fish, stevia etc. It’s an interesting attitude shift. Thanks again.

]]> By: condofire http://condofire.com/2009/07/03/my-anti-candida-no-dairy-no-wheat-no-gluten-no-sugar-no-nothing-diet-update/#comment-3983 condofire Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:34:33 +0000 http://condofire.com/?p=834#comment-3983 Hey Claire, I went through that for a long time. I LOVED yogurt, milk, cheese, baguettes, saltless butter. Now for the most part I know what the end result is so it's much easier for me to stay away. I don't want to feel sick. I also went to a naturopath who really helped me sort out what I could and couldn't have, I can eat chocolate (above 75%) and I indulge myself with the things I can have. Sugar doesn't really work for me so I bake with zylitol or other substitutes. You just have to find the stuff you really like that makes you feel good and eventually you'll find yourself not craving those other things. I know how you feel though, a gigantic caesar salad and numerous truffels did me in for a while at Christmas. Good luck! Hey Claire, I went through that for a long time. I LOVED yogurt, milk, cheese, baguettes, saltless butter. Now for the most part I know what the end result is so it’s much easier for me to stay away. I don’t want to feel sick. I also went to a naturopath who really helped me sort out what I could and couldn’t have, I can eat chocolate (above 75%) and I indulge myself with the things I can have. Sugar doesn’t really work for me so I bake with zylitol or other substitutes. You just have to find the stuff you really like that makes you feel good and eventually you’ll find yourself not craving those other things. I know how you feel though, a gigantic caesar salad and numerous truffels did me in for a while at Christmas. Good luck!

]]> By: Claire http://condofire.com/2009/07/03/my-anti-candida-no-dairy-no-wheat-no-gluten-no-sugar-no-nothing-diet-update/#comment-3982 Claire Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:49:53 +0000 http://condofire.com/?p=834#comment-3982 I did the elimination diet for 6 months about 2 years ago. I felt so good and lost a bunch of weight. It was easy to lose weight and that wasn't even my agenda. I just wanted to feel better. Now, I've forgotten everything I learned and here I am awake at 1:46am because of terrible heartburn. And I know it's because I ate a bowl of yogurt at 8:30pm! I'm so jealous of those people who can eat anything they want and whenever they want. I used to be that person. I miss all these yummy foods and I want to eat them but they make me sick. Hmmmm...I sure can be stubborn about it! Thanks for listening to my venting. Any tips for support in how to get back to the - can eat barely any foods diet! I did the elimination diet for 6 months about 2 years ago. I felt so good and lost a bunch of weight. It was easy to lose weight and that wasn’t even my agenda. I just wanted to feel better. Now, I’ve forgotten everything I learned and here I am awake at 1:46am because of terrible heartburn. And I know it’s because I ate a bowl of yogurt at 8:30pm! I’m so jealous of those people who can eat anything they want and whenever they want. I used to be that person. I miss all these yummy foods and I want to eat them but they make me sick. Hmmmm…I sure can be stubborn about it! Thanks for listening to my venting. Any tips for support in how to get back to the – can eat barely any foods diet!

]]> By: Carmen http://condofire.com/2009/07/03/my-anti-candida-no-dairy-no-wheat-no-gluten-no-sugar-no-nothing-diet-update/#comment-3909 Carmen Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:49:45 +0000 http://condofire.com/?p=834#comment-3909 I weighed 300 pounds two years ago. One day I just decided to stop eating what I believed made me fat. I skipped gluten, dairy , anything refined or processed, sauces, sugars, salts, anything carbonated, juice (no matter how natural), and only ate a portion of chicken breast or fish once a week. I ate mostly beans, all veges and fruits, and REFUSED to eat anything after 6:00 p.m. If I became hungry I would guzzle water with crystal Light. I also walk, jogged and conditioned my body for 2-3 hours a day every day for a year. The first month, I lost 30 pounds. I weighed 300 pounds two years ago. One day I just decided to stop eating what I believed made me fat. I skipped gluten, dairy , anything refined or processed, sauces, sugars, salts, anything carbonated, juice (no matter how natural), and only ate a portion of chicken breast or fish once a week. I ate mostly beans, all veges and fruits, and REFUSED to eat anything after 6:00 p.m. If I became hungry I would guzzle water with crystal Light. I also walk, jogged and conditioned my body for 2-3 hours a day every day for a year. The first month, I lost 30 pounds.

]]> By: condofire http://condofire.com/2009/07/03/my-anti-candida-no-dairy-no-wheat-no-gluten-no-sugar-no-nothing-diet-update/#comment-3872 condofire Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:47:32 +0000 http://condofire.com/?p=834#comment-3872 Hey Joe, Thanks for asking. I was just going to do a follow-up to this post. I'm now six months into the elimination diet but it turns out there are many things I can eat that I didn't think I could. So I do eat fish and seafood, I drink coffee now, it turns out I can have goat cheese, chocolate 74% or higher,kamut, rye and oats. It might sound strange but this all makes a big difference. I'm on a maintenance diet now so I've figured out pretty much what i can and an't have. For breakfast I often have smoothies made with vanilla soy, blueberries and half a banana, or kamut, gluten-free or rye bread with almond butter or an egg. I eat pasta with different sauces, indian food, japanese food (I use bragg instead of soy because of the wheat in soy sauce) I eat really well actualy and in six months I haven't had any stomach problems. It's crazy. One thing I've learned is to avoid all processed foods with sugar. I didn't know this but a diet rich in dairy, processed food and sugar helps to de-stabilize sensitive stomachs by allowing bad bacteria to grow. This makes your stomach even more sensitive to foods you otherwise might be okay to eat. That's what happened to me. I've honestly never felt better and when I think of changing back I just remember how crappy I always use to feel. Good luck and feel free to ask any questions if you need more help. Hey Joe, Thanks for asking. I was just going to do a follow-up to this post. I’m now six months into the elimination diet but it turns out there are many things I can eat that I didn’t think I could.
So I do eat fish and seafood, I drink coffee now, it turns out I can have goat cheese, chocolate 74% or higher,kamut, rye and oats. It might sound strange but this all makes a big difference. I’m on a maintenance diet now so I’ve figured out pretty much what i can and an’t have. For breakfast I often have smoothies made with vanilla soy, blueberries and half a banana, or kamut, gluten-free or rye bread with almond butter or an egg. I eat pasta with different sauces, indian food, japanese food (I use bragg instead of soy because of the wheat in soy sauce) I eat really well actualy and in six months I haven’t had any stomach problems. It’s crazy. One thing I’ve learned is to avoid all processed foods with sugar. I didn’t know this but a diet rich in dairy, processed food and sugar helps to de-stabilize sensitive stomachs by allowing bad bacteria to grow. This makes your stomach even more sensitive to foods you otherwise might be okay to eat. That’s what happened to me. I’ve honestly never felt better and when I think of changing back I just remember how crappy I always use to feel. Good luck and feel free to ask any questions if you need more help.

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