Mild cases of Candida (yeast infections and vague symptoms that are recent) will usually respond to the Candida Diet No. 1

Moderate Candida (chronic, severe yeast infections or definite, interfering symptoms) would best respond to the Candida Diet No. 2

Severe cases, which may have begun in early childhood or are debilitating (cannot work, difficulty functioning), would require the persistent efforts of the Candida Diet No. 3

Each diet is listed with foods to eliminate, to reduce, and to emphasize. In addition, each level has its recommended nutritional supplementation.

Thanks to Jann Weiss for suggesting we list the books on our shelves for the benefit of those who are new to this. This book is a gem. I'll post my other resources later. There are lots.

I hope the information in the diet plans posted separately today will be useful to at least some YEAST-L subscribers. Comments and suggestions are most welcome.

To be continued . . .

Renie

CAUTION: I'm no doctor, I'm only researching the topic and sharing. Nothing in this document should be construed as medical advice. For long lasting relief, consult a doctor who practices orthomolecular medicine.

Candida Diet No. 1: Mild

For persistent vaginal yeast infections with no other symptoms. This diet will help you get the Candida under control and prevent recurrent outbreaks.

Foods to Eliminate (Save for Reference for Diets 2 and 3)

• Sugar in all forms, including honey, except occasional whole fresh fruit.
• Fungus, molds, and yeast in all forms, including vitamins and minerals.
• Most B vitamins (unless label states otherwise).
• Most breads and commercial baked goods.
• All alcoholic beverages.
• Mushrooms.
• Vinegar and all foods containing vinegar, including salad dressing, sauerkraut, green olives, pickled vegetables, and relishes.
• Some crackers (read labels carefully for yeast ingredients).
• Fermented products including soy sauce (tamari) and tofu.
• Dry roasted nuts.
• Barbecued potato chips.
• Most commercial soups.
• Apple cider and natural root beer.
• White flour.
• Bacon and other pork, which often contain molds.

• Whole grains and starchy vegetables until symptoms lessen.
• Fruit and diluted fruit juices, which may cause yeast to grow.
• Nuts and seeds (small amounts).
• Beans and other legumes (small amounts).

• Eggs, fish, chicken, turkey, seafood, lamb, and veal.
• Vegetables except corn and potatoes.
• Vegetables that inhibit the growth of Candida: raw garlic, onions, cabbage, broccoli, turnip, kale.

Take for one month after symptoms stop.

• Yeast-free multi-vitamin/mineral 1000 milligrams vitamin C, two times a day
• Lactobacilus acidophilus tablets to increase intestinal bacteria

CAUTION: I'm no doctor, I'm only researching the topic and sharing. Nothing in this document should be construed as medical advice. For long lasting relief, consult a doctor who practices orthomolecular medicine.

>From "The Nutrition Detective" by Nan Fuchs, Ph.D., Dist. by St. Martin's Press, 1985. ISBN 0-87477-350-4 (pp. 125-129)

Re: Candida Diet No. 2--Moderate

For chronic vaginal yeast infections, or additional symptoms which prevent you from feeling really good, begin with this diet. If Diet No. 1 did not clear up your symptoms, incorporate these suggestions into your program as well.

Eliminate

Same as Diet No. 1 -- Plus Wheat, oats, rye and barley, which contain gluten and can feed Candida. Fruit and diluted fruit juices, high in fructose (fruit sugar).

Reduce

Same as Diet No. 1, except for some whole grains: brown rice, millet, buckwheat, cornmeal Herb teas and spices, which may contain molds.

Emphasize

Same as Diet No.1

Supplements for Candida Diet No. 2

• Yeast-free multi-vitamin/mineral
• 1000 milligrams vitamin C, four times a day
• Lactobacilus acidophilus in large quantities (Ultradophilus, Maxidophilus, Superdophilus, and so on, with approx. 2 billion organisms per gram) to help repopulate the intestines. Take 1/2 teaspoon morning and evening on an empty stomach.
• 2 teaspoons olive oil with 2 teaspoons oat bran, three times a day, to help keep fungus from crossing the intestinal barrier.
• 100 micrograms selenium for immune system support.
• 400 iu dry vitamin E for immune system support.
• 20,000 iu beta carotene for immune system support.
• Digestive enzymes, with pancreatin, after meals and before bed, to help digest the food you eat as well as undigested food particles in the bloodstream.
• Candex to improve immune response and eliminate the fungus.

CAUTION: I'm no doctor, I'm only researching the topic and sharing. Nothing in this document should be construed as medical advice. For long lasting relief, consult a doctor who practices orthomolecular medicine.

>From "The Nutrition Detective" by Nan Fuchs, Ph.D., Dist. by St. Martin's Press, 1985. ISBN 0-87477-350-4 (pp. 125-129)

Candida Diet No. 3: Severe

Some people are debilitated by Candida and cannot function at work or can barely get through the day. If you were exposed to high levels of antibiotics as a child, or if you have had severe symptoms for more than four years, go directly to this diet. If your symptoms did not clear up with Diet No. 2, advance to this one until they diminish.

Foods to Eliminate

• Same as Diets nos. 1 and 2.
• Dried meat and smoked meat, fish of poultry, including sausage, hot dogs, luncheon meats, smoked turkey, and smoked salmon.
• Nuts and seeds, which may contain mold.
• All grains, except a little rice and millet.
• Herb teas and spices.

• Eggs, fish, chicken, turkey, seafood, lamb, or veal, sauteed in a little butter or safflower oil or baked with vegetables.
• Steamed, sauteed, or baked vegetables, especially onions, garlic, cabbage, broccoli, turnips, and kale. All vegetables are fine except potatoes and corn, which are high in carbohydrates.
• Sauteed vegetables with eggs on rice cakes, or a vegetable omelet.
• Salads seasoned with safflower oil and a little fresh lemon juice.
• Gazpacho, tomato-based fish chowder, begetable soup, chicken or lamb stew.
• Small quantities of rice and millet. A cold rice salad with steamed vegetables, seasoned with oil and lemon juice; sauteed rice with shrimp, chicken, and vegetables, or simply steamed vegetables with either grain are a few ideas that will work on this program. Rice cakes, found in some supermarkets and health food stores, can be used instead of bread.
• Vegetable sticks with guacamole dip (avocado, fresh tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, and a little salt) for a snack.

• Yeast-free multi-vitamin/mineral.
• Digestive enzymes with pancreatin after meals and before bed.
• 1000 milligrams vitamin C an hour (up to 10 grams/day) for immune system.
• Acidophilus in large quantities (some brands, Ultradophilus, Maxidophilus, and so on have approx. 2 billion organisms per gram) to repopulate the intestinal bacteria. Take 1/2 teaspoon morning and evening on an empty stomach.
• 2 Teaspoons olive oil with 2 teaspoons oat bran, three times a day, to help keep fungus from crossing the intestinal barrier.
• 100 micrograms selenium three times a day, for immune system.
• 400 iu dry vitamin E two times a day for immune system.
• 20,000 iu beta carotene, for immune system
• Pau D'Arco tea (taheebo tea), an herb tea from South America, which kills fungus, one cup three times a day.
• Candex to improve immune response and eliminate the fungus.
• Nystatin in powder form, available by medical prescription.

Candex, the homeopathic preparation used successfully in Fuchs' practice, is available in a number of strengths, each one designed for particular degrees of Candida overgrowth. For this reason it is only available through health-care professionals, who can select the appropriate dosage and monitor progress.

Candex is manufactured by Seroyal Brands, Inc. If you are interested in finding someone in your area who is familiar with its use, call their toll-free number: 1-800-533-1033. (N.B. This may be an old number. I did not verify it. Any Seroyal product should have a current number, however. I don't have any.)

Diets 1 and 2 are posted separately. -- Renie

CAUTION: I'm no doctor, I'm only researching the topic and sharing. Nothing in this document should be construed as medical advice. For long lasting relief, consult a doctor who practices orthomolecular medicine.