Candida overgrowth can cause a myriad of health issues. In this post I’ll discuss the foods I used to kill candida and how to know if you have it.
You didn’t know I had a murderous nature did you?
Well, if you dealt with something that frequently makes you sick, thwarts your ability to be healthy, causes you to have infection after infection, and contributes to terrible pregnancies; then you wouldn’t be able to resist killing Candida either.
And sometimes Candida can do other things too. It can be the root cause of nail fungus, athlete’s foot, fatigue, headaches, poor memory, and weight gain.
So What’s Candida?
Candida is a yeast, or fungus. It uses human bodies as a host. If you have a healthy body, other yeasts and good bacteria will keep Candida from over populating.
Things that contribute to candida overgrowth:
- Hormonal birth-control
- Antibiotics
- Sugar consumption
- Stress
- Mercury fillings
- Chlorine and fluoride
- Diabetes
Want more details? Check out The Candida Diet.
How to Test for Candida Overgrowth
Most medical tests cost hundreds of dollars and require special labs to be run, so when I found this fun little trick I was thrilled. You can do the test at home, with no medical assistance. Here’s how it works…
- Wake up in the morning.
- Stretch.
- Maybe use the rest room.
- Get a clear glass of water.
- Set it on the counter.
- Do not drink it.
- Do not drink anything.
- Do not eat anything.
- Spit in the cup. Yes, I said spit.
- Do not let your spouse drink it.
- Watch the spit.
If it looks like this within 15 minutes then you most likely have candida.
When I first heard of the test I was anxious to try it. I had struggled so much with illness and infection. It was very frustrating because I had made so many diet changes and kept thinking I should be healthier. So I did the test. For me the finger-like projection were instant, and I wasn’t the least bit surprised. I was immediately desperate to find a solution. Although I don’t know for sure how long candida had been plaguing me, I would guess at least 9 years, and I had had enough. It was time to say good-bye and good riddance.
The Candida Diet
But it wasn’t that easy at first. I searched around and all I could find was a very strict diet. It is called the candida diet. I think it would work, but I knew that I wouldn’t be able to be diligent enough on it. The diet includes a period of time where you go without any breads containing yeast, and anything sweet including all fruit. I can give up a lot of things but not fruit. I was devastated. Fortunately, shortly after learning of the candida diet I stumbled upon a few other cures…
Foods that Kill Candida:
Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
This was the first little miracle I discovered. I saw clip talking about the benefits of DE on YouTube and immediately ordered some. I started adding it to juices and smoothies daily. And would use about 2 teaspoons, maybe a little more.
Diatomaceous earth is negatively charged, and bad bacteria and fungi like candida are positively charged. It is also very very sharp on a very small scale. So, as the DE works its way through your digestive system it attracts the candida and bad bacteria to it. Then because of it’s sharpness it cuts up and kills the bacteria, allowing your body to rid of it.
Apple Cider Vinegar
This was the second trick. Apple cider vinegar has many benefits to health. It is considered a great tool for healing in all aspects of a persons health. Apple cider vinegar does two things to eliminate candida. First it encourages the growth of healthy bacteria, because it is loaded with natural enzymes. Once you have help growing good bacteria, you can crowd out the bad. Second, it balances the PH levels in the body.
The first time I tried to take a shot of ACV I thought I was going to die. Let’s face it… It is pretty nasty. So I quickly learned a few tricks that help get it down. Don’t try to drink it all at once. Instead, mix it into a tall glass of water, or juice, or lemonade and sip on it all day. It is better to spread the benefit out anyway. Make vinaigrette dressings for salads, add it your soups, or cook with it. It is ideal to get 1 -2 Tbs. per day, but it won’t hurt to squeeze it into your lifestyle anyway you can think of.
Note: Make sure to use quality apple cider vinegar. Like many other products if you don’t buy the raw, unpasteurized version you may be getting taken by a cheap imitation. It is common to see ACV on the label but the true contents are actual white vinegar with coloring. Sad and extremely annoying, but true.
- Top 10 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
- See what else Natural News has to say about it.
- Get quality apple cider vinegar here.
- 5 Recipes to Get Your Daily Dose of Apple Cider Vinegar
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil contains both lauric acid and caprylic acid. Those acids make it antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral. Coconut oil is a great contributor to health and healing. Among many, many other uses, I’ve specifically used it to help overcome strep throat, heal rashes, treat athletes foot, cure toe nail fungus, and soothe sunburns. And of course, I used it when I needed to kill candida overgrowth. It is a constant in my family’s diet and on our skin.
- 6 Unusual Uses for Coconut Oil
- More info from Natural News.
Raw Milk
Raw milk contains something called Lactoferrin. Which is the key in helping a person not have problems with candida.
“Lactoferrin works by stealing iron away from pathogens, and then it helps the” person “absorb all of the iron. It also stimulates the immune system. Lactoferrin is particularly useful in fighting things like tuberculosis and candida.”
– Sally Fallon
Want more from Sally? Check out these YouTube clips.
Sally Fallon on raw milk part 1
Sally Fallon on raw milk part 2
I did not intentionally use raw milk to help with my candida overgrowth. At the time that I began working on killing the candida overgrowth I also started focusing on a better fertility diet. Because of that my raw milk consumption went up. Later on I learned about lactoferrin in raw milk and was thrilled that I had yet another hidden helper in candida’s demise.
Note: If I haven’t convinced you that raw milk is good for you, then using lactoferrin supplements will work.
So, that is how I sneakily murdered candida. I probably could have just used one of these fine tools, but I didn’t want to wait and see. I wanted it DEAD. After a month my spit test no longer showed any signs of candida. YAY! Now I continue to use all of these tools, at least occasionally. Not to kill candida, but because they all have many benefits to my health, and to guarantee that candida never makes a revival.
Update
I’ve had people ask me more about my personal experiences with candida. Well, to begin with I didn’t know I had it. I simply thought I was a very weak individual. I easily got yeast infections, the first year of marriage I had a yeast infection nearly every month. Then as the years went by I would still get them but only a few times a year. I got sick easily. If my kids got sick, so did I, every single time. And sometimes I was the first to get sick. I got a cold or flu nearly ever month. I struggled loosing weight, although a healthy weight may or may not be related it could have been. My pregnancies were terrible! This could be a factor because candida destroys the guts ability to absorb nutrients properly, or at all.
If you are someone who has had candida then maybe this seems like a drop in a bucket to you. And my heart goes out to those that have suffered much worse from candida than I have. In truth, I did have candida but I wouldn’t have called it a severe case.
It has been nearly two years since I started experimenting with how to get rid of my candida problem. And finally had a successfully candida free spit test. I have had no yeast infections. And I’ve gotten a cold twice.. I feel better. My mind has a clarity where previously there was a slight fog. And I don’t get sick! I did the spit test again the other day and it is still clear.
Update 2
As this post gets more and more comments it becomes more and more apparent that this is not the solution for everyone (after all, every person is different), and that there are a LOT of people suffering, and suffering far worse than I was.
That being said, I’ve been doing some digging. I don’t want to turn anyone away discouraged, overwhelmed, or still suffering from candida. I’ve sorted through lots of programs, books, and diets that supposedly cure candida. For the most part I found a lot of impractical solutions. Programs that put you on extremely restrictive and unreasonable diets, and books that recommend things that don’t even make sense to me.
Then I stumbled upon the work of Linda Allen. She is a medical researcher, nutritionist, health consultant and former candida sufferer. She devoted her life’s work to healing her own body and now helps thousands of people by sharing what she learned along the way. I highly recommend you check out what she has to offer. Best of luck to all of you!
Anonymous says
When I asked the doctor if I might have a candida infection, she asked me if I had a vaginal discharge. Nope, I said. Nope, you don’t have it. I’m still concerned, because I’ve been feeling awful since a course of antibiotics in January(!). (All her blood blood tests said I’m helathy, so I shouldn’t be feeling bad. That’s a quote from the doctor.) So, I’m going to try your test tomorrow morning. Thanks!
Tiffany Murphy says
Sounds to me like your doctor was looking for an infection. A candida problem doesn’t have to currently be causing an infection but doctors don’t know how to treat something that isn’t flaired up. And all they can do is give you antibiotics which in turn only makes it worse. The bigger picture is that it is in our guts. And it makes us incredibly weak. When candida is present it becomes increasingly difficult to absorb nutrients. If you can’t absorb nutrients you get sick… a lot! There is a lot about the health of an individual that can’t be measured in the blood. I’m glad you are listening to your own body and still seeking answers. The only person who can really tell if you are well is you. Good luck! If you have any questions let me know. I’d love to help you out.
greg says
Hello All! That is where a truly knowledgeable doctor can help. Bc our bodies are a series of systems, you have tests to check the byproducts excreted by those multiple crucial cycles, for example: an organic acids test can reveal several problems across the board.
1- eat real/ whole foods
2- get your ph levels regulated. (often by correct foods & good gut flora balance.)
3- know your genetic dispositions & mineral deficiencies
4- food ige/igg tests can also reveal antibodies your body has developed to fight “invaders” (foods not broken down all the way that enter your bloodstream) bc of leaky gut, bc of oxalates & bad ph levels bc of bad gut flora bc of bad foods and high sugar…
avoid high peptides if you have low acidity levels. (check organic acids test this is crucial)
they’re in casein (dairy) and gluten and can have a terrible effect on the brain and your immune system if not properly broken down by acids & enter the bloodstream in excess
check labstestplus.com and research some tests that are available w/o a dr “DIY”
Anonymous says
I am not a morning person. I forgot the last 2 mornings. I just put stickies on all my mirrors, the fridge, the coffee maker, and the tea kettle with the word “candida!” on them. So, I’ll let you know as soon as I overcome this morning fog stuff. Thanks. Modern doctors know next to nothing about healing. All they know is how to treat symptoms with pills that cause other new symptoms. I hadn’t taken antibiotics for 7 years, until a sinus infection in January. Apparently, they were too strong for my body and I could bore you with all the stuff that happened to my poor lower abdomen. Thanks for your reply. I’ll let you know what I find out.
Anonymous says
The diatomaceous earth has been a huge help for me. Most of us have it. I first thought it was microscopic but it is actually roots growing in your GI tract blocking nutrient absorption eventually leading to very serious illness. You will start passing these nasty root things. It is gross but I’m so glad I’m taking the D E. 2tbsp twice a day.
Barb says
What is this earth stuff, and where do u buy it?
Loretta says
Purchase online or check your health food store. Our local store carries food grade DE.
rose says
It is a fossil from a plant in the ocean. how odd! doing this alone seemed to cure my candida, and cutting out sugar as much as possible. make sure you get food grade because the kind that is not food grade is used as a pesticide. good luck!
rose says
oh-i also started drinking probiotic drinks. if you get the capsules, the bacteria is usually dead already. they die in 81 degrees and up. if you open the capsule in a cup of milk, the milk should curdle within 8 hours. if not, the bacteria is dead. i drink kombucha drinks and probiotic drinks in stores. i like kevita brand, but there are others. kroger sells them. i was doing kefir smoothie drinks, but found out that if it says pasteurized, the bacteria can be dead or damaged, not adhering to your intestine. I’d rather be safe than sorry! probiotics are the beneficial bacteria. they try to fight the harmful (candida) bacteria, they actually spit at them! interesting. anyway, gooooood luck to all.
Tiffany Murphy says
I can’t wait to hear your results!
Jo Dean says
I’ve suffered from this condition for quite some time. Finally, someone told me about taking a probiotic on a daily basis. Apparently, it’s suppose to put the good flora, bacteria into the intestines to help prevent a yeast infection.
md says
ur doctors an idiot
Anonymous says
You need to ditch that doctor! You will need to take over from now on if you want to get better. Overgrowth of candida is at an all time high and yet these medical morons fail to recognize that they themselves have been responsible for creating most of the sickness we have growing by the thousands and they call it “medicine”?? Health begins at digestion and physicians are NOT trained in anything but drugs/surgery. Heck they are not even recognizing that low vit D attributes to probably 2/3 of their business. The normal optimal level is 50-70. They are until just recently beginning to get caught on that one and the most amazing thing about that is that the cancer people have known that vit d deficiency attribute to all cancers. So that’s why if your level is 30 some, they will tell you to cut back on your D or even give you something more ridiculous like Vit D2 which is completely synthetic. 5000 iu for normal people and for those in the 30’s 10,000 daily until you get to the optimal number. The AMA was funded by the tobacco companies and bottom line, they are just doing what they are told and getting info from the pharmaceuticals who are funding the medical schools. Please search out the truth by staring with http://www.mercola.com. Your health belongs to YOU and with just a few reputable information sites, you could become your own dr! Doctors basically are people who give up what is theirs and who never get to the root cause of anything. You are only a customer who believes that pills are the answer to all your problems. Here’s another web site to learn from too http://www.drfostersessentials.com Search for the truth and you will find it Helen Bruce
Someone Who Cares a lot says
Oh they know they keep us sick/make us even sicker. The pharmacuetical companies do not make money by healing us, why would they want us healthy? I am just finding out my years & years of issues are traced to Candida. Dots that seemed solitary are now connecting to make one giant, ugly picture. In 2 years time my entire top row of teeth practically disintegrated. I have nothing left, I’m devestated, I feel like my life is over because I will never be able to fix them even by having them all removed and getting dentures. When I found out how rapidly Candida decays teeth without even taking into account all the sugar it causes you to crave, I didn’t stand a chance. No matter how much I brushed, flossed, rinsed, they continued to break away, piece by depressing piece. I am only 32 years old and now I apparently look like a meth addict due to my teeth. I am so lost except for my 1st step: start treating for Candida in earnst. Otherwise I may just end up in such a depression that there is no escape from but one, to die.
Sorry, I’m in a funk today, well everyday, but it’s especially bad lately. I digress from my original reason of commenting, the Pharmaceutical Industry and their marketing reps, er, I mean our “Doctors”
Why else would they make pariah of Dr’s and scientists like Wilhelm Reich or especially Dr. John Beard of Scotland, who found out that the Trophoblast cells of pregnancy, that multiply and prepare the spot in the uterine wall for the fetus, are identical to cancer cells and they way they multiply. He started looking into what causes the Trophoblast cells to cease growing in pregnant women, if they didn’t stop at a certain point, they’d keep replicating and quickly kill both baby and mom. He discovered, through clinical studies that still stand up to the scrutiny of today’s standards, that it is when the babies pancreas starts producing that the trophoblast cells cease production. There were around 40 clinics curing cancer around Europe in the very beginning of the 1900’s. Then Madame Curie came around with her damned radiation, and the rest, including those millions we’ve lost unnecessarily to cancer, are forgotten history. Here is a link, Dr. Kelley in Texas cured his own pancreatic cancer and has been practicing Dr. Beard’s cure ever since. He’s cured many people of their cancer. I hate that no one knows about him or his vital work! Please, tell anyone and everyone!
http://www.whale.to/v/duffy2.html
For some reason, (Hmmmm, I wonder why?$$$) the so-called cancer experts at the time rejected him and his research, and the fact that people were undisputably being cured!!
Vicki Mallory says
Diatomaceous earth. Food grade only. Also, Candida doesn’t just happen in the crotch. Good way to check, look at your tongue. White coated? Candida. I’ve had excellent results with AZO available at Wal-Mart.
Pat says
What is AZO
Ruby says
DO NOT TAKE THE AZO YEAST SUPPLIMENT FROM WALMART!!!! IT CONTAINS CANDIDA ALBICANS!!!
ken says
I avois doctors like aids herpes and vd….I’m not kidding……you likey have not watched Dr Wallach on you tube….someone needs to go to jail part 2. I didn’r see part 1 but 2 was awesomw. Thank God for this site and this article……I’ve had this curse since a quack gave me broad spectrum antibiotics prior to me knowing how bad it was for me back in the 80’s…..everybody told me to eat less….they just had no clue…..it wasn’t til recently i watched a program on how farmers fatten cows with broad spectrum antibiotics and feed the cows grain. I haven’t had much luck, but I’m stock piling info on what to do to combat it til it dies. time is a wastin and I’m 65 and 100 overweight and I just hate it…..
Anonymous says
Thank you for this post! I have read before that candida is really hard to cure, but I am going to go hardcore on these things and see if it helps my problems!
Tiffany Murphy says
I’ll be honest… All I am going off of is how I feel and that the spit test is clear. There may come a day when I have to hit it hardcore again as well. I hope these things help you out. Good luck!!
Anonymous says
I am allergic to whey and can’t have raw milk because of it. Do you think if I follow the rest of what you advise I might still be able to conquer candida?
I have another un related question. I hope it is ok to ask here. So many homesteaders talk about doing kefirs and kombuchas but I haven’t seen you mention anything about them. If an LDS person were to drink them would it be against the word of wisdom? I don’t know a lot about them but I do know there is some controversy about how much alcohol is in them from fermentation. Thank you.
Tiffany Murphy says
I think any one of the methods I used would help with a candida problem. Stick with the things you can use and see how it works. Perhaps just try the diatomaceous earth and the coconut oil. I think you would have great success without doing it all. 🙂
As for kefir and kombucha. I have steered clear of kombucha because it is tea. Herbal teas made from anything but the tea leaf are fine, just not tea itself. At least that is my understanding of the Word of Wisdom.
I was just getting ready to experiment with using kefir when I got pregnant. But the fermenty smell was too much for me so I really haven’t done much yet. However, some of my family uses it to wash their hair, and water their houseplants, in addition to drinking a little bit of it. No one has ever felt buzzed or drunk from it. However, you are right about trace amounts of alcohol. And I think it is a very personal decision, between you and God, on whether it is ok or not. Also, you can tell if it is too strong (or higher in alcohol content), if you are concerned about it, adding some water and leaving it in an open container helps. The alcohol will evaporate out. The fizzier it is the higher the alcohol content. And from what I can find the alcohol content is typically really close to .64% alcohol by volume, and is almost always less than 1%. Now, I really know nothing about how much alcohol it takes to get drunk or impair your judgement. But I think you’d have to drink a lot of kefir to have that problem.
Like I said previously, I haven’t done much experimenting with kefir myself. Ultimately the idea is that it is highly probiotic. But there are lots of other ways to get probiotics as well, so if you are uncomfortable with kefir then try fermented condiments, or veggies. I would suggest yogurt but not with your allergy.;) I hope this was helpful.
Kirstine says
I am currently using kefir to deal with candida it is very good for you and replenishes the good bacteria in the gut. I am LDS and it is not against the word of wisdom you are safe there. Candida is so difficult to live with I feel your pain.
Shelley says
Hi! How about making your own sauerkraut? That’s yummy and super good for your tummy! Sorry about the rhyme . Anyhow, I googled it and it us ridiculously easy to make. I have made it many times now. I hope that you’re feeling better. 🙂
Tiffany says
Homemade sauerkraut is fabulous! When I wrote this article I was still trying ot acquire a liking for it. Now however, I use it frequently. 🙂
Anonymous says
Thank you Tiffany,
those answers were very helpful. I currently have Brags apple cider and coconut oil, so I will begin there for now. I plan to start working on water kefir also. Thank you for setting such an amazing example. I am excited to change some old habits and begin new ones working toward a healthier lifestyle.
md says
For alchohol no these are fast fermentations without alchohol. However kombucha does have caffiene unless u use caffeine free tea.
I would advise not to use them however as there are cancer causing fungal mycotoxins in any fermented foods. I do not eat fermented foods because of this.
Jenny Ray says
Tiffany,
This is amazing. I should be getting kids out of bed and getting busy but I have been reading your blog for the past hour and loving it! I ordered the DE and am going to finally go to work on my candida problem. This gives me hope! Thanks so much you are a great example and I sure miss talking to you. I feel like I have caught up a little this past hour.
Tiffany Murphy says
I’m so glad you are loving it. We need to catch up in person now too! 🙂 Good look with the candida. If you have any question let mme know.
Nikki says
I’ll admit, it sounds gross. But I will be spitting in a cup. I was sick after being unknowingly exposed to mold for a year, and then got sicker after taking antibiotics for bronchitis. I’ve been wondering if candida is part of the culprit. Thanks for the advice of using the vinegar throughout the day! I was under the impression that it had to be all at once, and that’s why people recommended taking a shot of it. The idea of a mouthful of vinegar had turned me off from the healing properties of ACV.
Tiffany Murphy says
It is kinda gross.. But so is having candida growing inside of you right? 🙂 If you look at the back of the Bragg’s ACV bottle it has a recipe for a drink you can mix up that doesn’t taste to bad. I agree that taking shots is a bit hard to have any desire to do, especially everyday.
Lori says
One way that I use it which seems to cut down on the bitterness, since I too thought it had to be in shots twice a day, mixing it with the DE, is one way to get both and cut down on the bitterness. Good luck I suffered from candida for many years 2 other things I’ve heard that helps is eating garlic and I believe it was pau-de-arco tea, either that or cats claw, but it’s been many years since I’ve used the tea. I will comment later on my current things that I do and some other things I’ve learned.
jtlrecording says
Hello and Thank you for sharing your story. I am a Candida sufferer and have been for about 10 years. I was a healthy young adult but when I turned 40 yrs of age, within a month I felt 85. I suffer from IBS-D, Malnutrition, Degenerated Disc disease, Atherosclerosis of the main aorta and other ailments. I have done extensive research on Candida infections and I know you can never kill all of it off, but you can get it under control. I also use coconut oil ( 3-4 tablespoons daily) and I stopped eating processed junk and of course cut out the sugars as much as possible. Most people with Candida as well as Celiac issues are of Irish decent simply because although most of the world has been eating wheat and yeast products for over 10,000 years, the Irish have only been consuming wheat,yeast, barley etc for about 2000 years. It’s a genetic intolerance for the most part. My question to you is if ‘DE’ will kill off all the bad bacteria as you mention, how do you know it isn’t killing off all the good bacteria as well? Just as antibiotics kill all bacteria because they cannot differentiate between the good and bad bacteria. I would love to know your thoughts on that pls! because if it does kill the good bacteria, you stay within that catch 22 and will remain sick or even sicker! Thank you in advance!
Tiffany Murphy says
DE is like a magnet. It attracts the bad bacteria because they are negatively charged, and repels the good because they are positively charged just like the DE. That way the good are safe from harm and the bad are easily and effeiciently killed off. I wondered the same thing when I first heard of DE. Thanks for asking.
md says
Thats absolutely false. All cells are negatively charged. However it is true DE spares good bacteria. Why? First we have to know how DE kills stuff. It doesn’t chop stuff up, it drys stuff out. So things like bad bacteria and candida are suseptible to drying out. So they are killed. Good bacteria are gram positive and have a different cell wall that is not suseptible to drying out.
rose says
candida is positively charged.
Anonymous says
Is this the same DE my husband adds to the pool filter?
Tiffany says
Probably not. You need to make sure that it says it is Food Grade DE. Otherwise it is not safe for consumption.
Mark says
NO…. It Has To Be FOOD GRADE FOR HUMAN USE. Good Luck…
Mariama says
DE does act like a magnet, but it is NEGATIVELY charged, just like all human cells and good bacteria. Things like fungi, bad bacteria and parasites have a POSITIVE charge and thus, the DE pulls those positively charged substances into its cylindrical shape. It does not dry candida or parasites out; its sharp and jagged edges are strong enough to cut into things like fungi and parasites, yet gentle enough to not harm the digestive tract, all while pulling the yucky bacteria bits out of your gut. Hope this helps anyone reading, because DE is a great tool to get rid of candida in its fungal form. Just make sure to drink plenty of water to prevent constipation, since this is a powder. *Remember to use ONLY FOOD GRADE DE*
Shelley says
I am using Bentonite Clay. It is also negatively charged. Have you ever used the clay vs DE??
Tiffany says
I haven’t used benonite clay specifically for killing candida. But I do love it for all kinds of purposes.
Brie says
Hey tiffany , I’m suspecting I might have Candida , cause I’ve been feeling really weird spaced out , confused and fatigued , and just feel weird and don’t feel myself , and this was since I had a few days worth of antibiotics , my digestive system has messed up , like I get bloated really easily , even after a few bites of something , and I’ve lost weight , and feel moee anxious and confused about eveything , and when I’m talking to someone , can’t focus and take in what they’re saying , and just feel confused , I’ve been trying the Candida diet , but it’s so challenging , I’m finding it a challenbe , because there’s such a limit in whag you can eat , and it makes this more awkward , and sometimes leaves you still feeling hungry , not really knowing at the moment what I can have for a meal , rather than just fruit and vegetables lol , can you advise me on anything , and what helped you heal from it? thanks so much x
Tiffany says
I did not do the candida diet. I just a healthy diet filled with fruits, veggies, meats, prepared grains, and raw raw organic dairy. My personal focus was on adding in the things in this blog post. Keep in mind everyone is different and the severity of your candida may make you have to do more than what I did.
Suzann says
What is the difference between the DE and Bentonite Clay?
Tiffany says
Diatomaceous earth is made from the fossilized remains of tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms. Their skeletons are made of a natural substance called silica.
Bentonite clay is a clay that is mined from the earth, and it’s formed after volcanic ash has weathered and aged in the presence of water.
Both DE and bentonite clay have a strong negative electromagnetic charge, and when activated by water, they act like a magnets in and on our bodies, pulling metals and toxins to it.
For the purpose of killing candida both are effective, however DE is much stronger and will do the job faster.
ken says
Shelley, How are you using the clay for the candida ? Is it just keeping it at bay ? Or how did you know you were winning the battle? I only ask because I was poisoned by a quack m.d. and have suffered for 30yrs and no I am finally getting on track. I gained over 100#’s since 1984, and I’m looking forward to ridding my body of this curse.
rose says
i used it with success in the past
Anonymous says
Hello and Thank you for sharing your story. I am a Candida sufferer and have been for about 10 years. I was a healthy young adult but when I turned 40 yrs of age, within a month I felt 85. I suffer from IBS-D, Malnutrition, Degenerated Disc disease, Atherosclerosis of the main aorta and other ailments. I have done extensive research on Candida infections and I know you can never kill all of it off, but you can get it under control. I also use coconut oil ( 3-4 tablespoons daily) and I stopped eating processed junk and of course cut out the sugars as much as possible. Most people with Candida as well as Celiac issues are of Irish decent simply because although most of the world has been eating wheat and yeast products for over 10,000 years, the Irish have only been consuming wheat,yeast, barley etc for about 2000 years. It’s a genetic intolerance for the most part. My question to you is if ‘DE’ will kill off all the bad bacteria as you mention, how do you know it isn’t killing off all the good bacteria as well? Just as antibiotics kill all bacteria because they cannot differentiate between the good and bad bacteria. I would love to know your thoughts on that pls! because if it does kill the good bacteria, you stay within that catch 22 and will remain sick or even sicker! Thank you in advance!
Tiffany Murphy says
I had the same question when I learned about DE. What I have learned is that DE is ionized. So are good and bad bacteria. The DE attracts the bad bacteria and repels the good bacteria, like a magnet. This allows it to scrap up and kill the bad bacteria without coming in direct contact with any good bacteria.
Hayley says
Have you been able to go back to eating sugar once and a while. I have been off sugar and yeast for a year and wanting to know if I will ever get to a point where I can’t occasionally have the odd piece of chocolate or if this is me forever.
Tiffany says
I have never completely deprived myself from sweets or yeasty breads. That being said, I try hard to keep sugar (the substance) out of my diet. I eat fruit, honey, real maple syrup…. And I don’t eat a lot of grains. For me, as long as I try to keep my set pretty clean and as long as I continue to occasionally use ACV, or diatomaceous earth and what not, then I stay free from candida overgrowth, and any problems associated with it. Please keep in mind this is just my own personal experience, but it should work. If it doesn’t work for you ten I would maybe consider trying the GAPS diet. Good luck!!
Ready to be healed! says
Hi Tiffany! Thanks so much for your post. I have been dealing with recurring yeast issues for the last 4 years and I’m excited to know that DE can actually help with my symptoms. I am incorporating acv water and garlic (raw, gel caps and powder) into my daily diet and want to include coconut oil and DE into my diet as well. What do you recommend about how to alternate and include these items into my routine? How often and how much of each item should I take each day? Thank you so much for writing this post, God bless you!
Tiffany says
Personally, I love coconut oil and can’t get enough of it. My favorite use is to add it into oatmeal. I also love it in desserts. (I’ll be sharing a super easy recipe that calls for lots of coconut oil soon) It can really be added in all over the place,… on toast, in hot beverages, to fry in etc. I would try to get 3 Tbs per day. With the DE you have to keep in mind that it is really going to detox you and can make you feel really crummy if you over do it. I would start small. a tsp per day and see how you feel. If you can handle more then increase it slowly until you are taking about 2 tbs per day. I mix DE into juices or smoothies. Some people just mix it in water but I think it tastes like chalk and prefer to hide it. I wish you the best! I hope you can heal!
md says
2 tbsp, nice I have never heard anyone reccomend that much but I concur. Work up to at least 1 tbsp a day. You can go straight for the gold if you take activated charcoal with it in equal amounts. The charcoal adsorbs the toxins from the bad bacteria DE kills. No DE doesn’t grab any toxins or yeast with its charge, it just kills them and you have to use charcoal to clean up their mess. However once you get clean enough you can drop the charcoal and you won’t herx anymore.
Anonymous says
I was told you need to be very careful with activated charcoal b/c it does not distinguish between good and bad nutrients in your gut, and long term use could cause nutrient deficiencies. I’m not a medical professional that’s just what I heard.
ROMAN says
You don’t need to be a medical professional. We are all listening trust me.
Kara says
Plexus has a product made to kill candida. I’ve been taking it and it really works! For those that maybe cannot use the products you found to naturally kill candida. This is a great product!
Anonymous says
What is the plexus product?
Nikki says
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Kat says
I have a recipe that I make when I get chocolate cravings. Other people have discovered this simple recipe as well. Here goes: a couple table spoons of unsweetened cocoa, about 1 & a 1/2 table spoons of melted coconut oil, couple dashes of sea salt and about a table spoon of raw, local honey to taste. I try to use as little honey as possible. I mix this with a fork and nibble little bites if I want plain chocolate or I usually dip raw walnut halves into it and eat those, or the other option is to slice up a banana and gently fold them in till coated and place on a baking tray lined in foil. Place this in the freezer and after 30 min or so remove and enjoy. You can also put a small piece of walnut on top of the chocolate covered banana before they go in the freezer – these are healthy delicious treats!
Lori says
this looks yummy maybe some bits of cherries too might be a good addition, I love cherries and bananas.
Anonymous says
I make this all of the time. Got it from the hcg diet a few years back. You can add nuts or fresh coconut, mint extracts, etc to make different flavors. It is a wonderful and naturally healthy alternative.
Shelley says
Oh, yum. Sounds wonderful!
anonymous says
Question: I have been sick for years and progressively got really bad this summer when I went on medication. It’s worse around my period and when I went to numerous doctors one noted that he thought I had candida as it feeds off hormones and I got better with a 90 billion probiotic. Thinking he was a quack, I went home and did a few candida kit cleanses… or at least tried. I have also been doing green juicing and lots of lemon. I have gotten almost 80 percent better (and had an endoscopy which showed I have eosiniphiles esophogitis) – and I want to continue doing the cleanses but notice I have a foul odor during the times I think I’m experiencing dieoff. It also seems to get really bad around my period and then also in the groin region. Does this ever happen to anyone with dieoff? I feel like I’m so close yet so far from getting healthy. They just are so hard to kill.
Tiffany says
I wish I could tell you I have all the answers. My personal experience with Candida was not severe. I frequently got sick, and it was easy for me to get yeast infections.I’m sure I have much more to learn about candida myself. They can be extremely hard to kill! I didn’t want to leave you hanging thinking that I wasn’t going to respond, however, at this time I don’t have much more I can offer. That being said, I will do some more research and see what I can find for you. 80% better is good! Keep trying!
Deanna says
I’ve been doing The Candida Diet and using strong probiotics and natural anti-fungals and yes, you have much more body odor when you are experiencing die-off. I use an all natural, homemade deodorant with some essential oils in it to neutralize the odor.
Anonymous says
Did you ever get better? I went around and around for years. Ended up having to do a diflucan cycle but am now doing the natural stuff in addition to the occasional diflucan. Mine was definitely way worse around my cycle.
Tami says
I visited a website http://www.fungusfodus or fungifocus.Alot of great info about Candida…. writen by 7 Dr.s who just want to help. I remember reading that you have to treat your mouth as well as your throat….one of the treatments being Nystatin Powder (prescription) and to hold it in your mouth for a few minutes and working it in between your teeth, into your gums and your tongue as your saliva moistens the powder. A must see for info on systemic candida.
rose says
yes, i experienced this. i also had an odor when sweating. it all went away eventually.
Lisa says
I just returned from a visit with my holistic doctor, who discovered that I was reinfecting myself with my raw milk. He believes my raw milk is contaminated with candida. I wouldn’t drink any juice while on a candida cleanse, unless it’s a low-glycemic vegetable juice. Cutting out all grains and sugars (and fruits) kills candida quickly, but the die-off can make you feel like crap. Thanks for your informative article.
Jana says
Thank you for this information. I have done a candida cleanse in the past with a strict diet and anti-fungal supplements and it is hard! But I did experience great results. I really wish you would have discussed how you felt before and after doing this. You really don’t talk about your symptoms at all, and more importantly how different you felt when you had completed this. I would really like to know the change you have experienced. I also think it would help convince other people that this is a viable option for taking care of a little known, but serious health problem. Thanks.
Tiffany says
Jana, Thank you for your input! I think I will have to revise this post and add a few details about my personal experience. 🙂
anonymous says
What were your initial symptoms with this infection??
Tiffany says
I just updated this post to include more info on my personal experience. Thanks for asking!
Lori says
Jana for me I was alway fatigued got sick all the time, severely many times, I had chronic pain issues,(inflammation), what i felt was like a brain fog, also I had many stomach issues at one I was diagnosed with IBS, also I couldn’t seem to lose weight unless I about starved myself, since I’ve been using kombucha, homemade coconut milk, DE, which at times mix with my kombucha, eating yogurt, avoiding gluten, and drinking infused water that always has lemon in it, my symptoms are very rare, I have so much more energy, I am able to care for my 3 grandchildren then I was last summer, I have lost over 75 pounds this last year, I’ve reached a point where I still have some to lose but the lost is not as much right now but I’m still steadily using about 2-4 lbs per month, I just cannot state how much better that I’m feeling it is incredible, I have not felt this good in probably 25 years, and most of it is dietary changes, I still eat fruit all the time and occasionally sugar, and very very rarely gluten (like my grandsons birthday and unknowingly), but then the next day really hit the good stuff, and eating this way pretty much comes second nature after awhile. And I have to add this, like 20 years ago my mom told me that if your body was obtaining all the nutrients from your food your poop (for lack of better word) would float, well I thought she was full of poop, I’d never heard of poop that floated before, well now 98% of my poop floats, so maybe there was something to what she said, she was doing nature sunshine supplements and that was what she was told. One last thing that I’ve been using I don’t think it’s helped kill the candida, but when I stray purposely or by mistake and I start getting gassy, and feeling bloated is essential oils,( I get mine at a natural foods store where I live,), I rub them clockwise on my stomach and they help right away, I also feel that they helped me get through the initial die-off, I hope what I’ve written here will help you, but as with everything everyones experience is different as the severity of the problem, mine was pretty bad I think as I’d been on and off antibiotics for years and also I was on a continually prednisone regime to control my asthma which landed me in the hospital many times twice intubated, once for 4 days, but I haven’t had an asthma episode either in the last 6 months. There is one thing I can say incorporating a few or many from my list or the post or what have helped others, are not really things that will hurt you in the long run so incorporate as many as you can, probably slowly at first or your body may not like you for awhile and show you. Also I don’t know if all of the things that I’ve mentioned have actually killed of the candida, such as gluten-free, or the infused water with lemon, and I understand from reading it’s may be against your beliefs for the kombucha, if that is so maybe try kefir or fermented vegetables, or yogurt. as I said it can’t hurt.
Lori says
Tiffany sorry if I overstepped on my comment, I just know I feel so much better than I think I ever have and I want to share that with others and am not tech savy enough to start a blog, so I share my story, and what I’ve learned over too many years with others through comments on appropriate posts.
Shelley says
Hello, you mentioned that you used essential oils. Which oils did you use and why did you choose those particular oils? Thank you for your post. Shelley
Donna says
What were your essential oils you used
Sarah says
Thank you for this Blog!! I woke up this Morning and did the water spit test… it was positive. I have been asking myself the question of what is going on with my body for three years or longer. but reading about candida it makes since to why I am always tired, sluggish feeling, why I always get sick, i get bladder and yeast infections, and why I struggle to lose weight. i Have been looking at cures most the morning and I came across your blog Thank you! I do have some questions are there foods we should avoid as we are curing ourselves, besides yeast filled foods? are we allowed to have meat or strictly veggies.
Tiffany says
Personally, I didn’t do much as far as diet restriction goes. I ate real maple syrup and honey. I ate pastured meats. I even ate bread, but not a lot of it. However, I think it depends on the severity of your condition. Just start by trying and see what works for you. Don’t get too carried away with extremes, try little things first and work up to more restrictions if necessary. I hope you can finde the healing you deserve! GOod luck!
anonymous says
Has anyone been to the doctor had a yeast culture done and still have it comeback negative. I just had this done and it came back negative for yeast, but the spit test shows positive and I have almost every symptom documented for this condition. Any advice??
Tiffany says
I haven’t heard of that happening. But you could always try using the things I suggested and see if your symptoms improve.
Amanda says
My doctor discovered my candida through a blood test. Maybe you could request one from your doc? I had no clue what candida was before that and was just curious about an ongoing rash I’ve had.
Amber says
Wow thank you for sharing Amanda. That has been my experience as well. I’ve been on the restrictive diet for the last 25 days or so. I’m losing weight (which is not my desire) and my memory is better , however eczema is the worst its ever been or at least since I was a baby and I’m 28. The die off symptoms are the worst. smh. How long did your symptoms last?
cy says
Thanks..but could you state the name of the blood test..and I hope you are feeling much beta now
christine says
An anti-Candida diet and DE usage combined with some immune boosting and anti-fungal/anti bacterial is probably the best way to go about treating your body no matter what tests say. Sugar is inflammatory anyway, and with the uptick in modern pollution from all sources, extra supplementation and protection is essential in my opinion. Wheat and gluten filled products of today are NOT what they were even 50-60 years ago – that’s why so many people are having low to high levels of inflammation while consuming them. Its best to stay away from as much as you can, and to use DIM to help deal with the estrogenic properties of pesticides that infect most fruits and vegetables (this is especially helpful for those trying to lose weight that concentrates in the stomach area – an anti estrogenic diet is much like an anti-Candida diet, and building weight in the midsection indicates high estrogen levels as well as high cortisol levels).
I use DE and Terramin clay in combination with each other – 75% DE and 25% Terramin Clay. The key is to use this solution WET – rehydrate the DE and any clays being consumed before ingestion, so they act in better accordance with the desired properties. 5 days is a good soak, if pressed for time, let sit as long as possible. Once the clay is rehydrated, it functions better in the body.
Natalie says
Tiffany, hello my name is Natalie. Candida has affected me so badly that it has given me Fibro and interstitial cystitias. I have been so sick and in such a fog that I’ve not been able to take care of my family or myself. My hope is that my body is not too far gone. Im in pain 24 hr a day. It’s like having a bladder infection that never goes away. I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. I’m going to take the information you posted plus some other I found and do my best.
Tiffany says
Natalie, My heart goes out to you! I truly hope you find the relief you deserve. There is always hope. The human body has an amazing capacity for healing. We often underestimate what we are capable of. Stay positive! Best of luck to you!
Natalie Ray says
Tiffany, thank you! I’ve taken a different approach to getting healthy and will defiantly keep you posted. Don’t get me wrong I love my country but if the government spent half as much on health care as they do on the military then we wouldn’t be where we are. Not only that but I think it’s as simple as requiring medical students to be as proficient in nutrition as they are in their medical training.
Natalie
Tiffany says
I couldn’t agree more!
Angel says
I tested positive for candida with the spit test….if I try the ASV and D.E…..how long do you think it would take to kill? I believe I have a mild case also……..I know you can’t tell me for sure but if you had to guess?
Tiffany says
Once I decided to start this routine, I didn’t even bother testing until I had focused on eliminating it for a month. By then it was gone. But like you said, this could take much longer or may take less time. If I were you I would just focus on becoming healthy and healing my gut and enjoying all the benefits from things like ACV. I still use DE and ACV and eat lots of fermented foods. Good luck!!!
Jennifer Ramones says
Thank you so much for posting this Tiffany! I’ve been battling Candida for about 4 months now. Tried the diet, but like you, I couldn’t eliminate EVERYTHING that is required.
I just have one question. Did you use any antifungals like caprylic acid, oil of oregano or any of those “Candida Cleanse” pills that are out there? I came across those as I was ordering D.E. and thought about purchasing them, but I’m unsure if I should waste the money.
christine says
Daystar Botanicals has very high quality products that work for many health concerns. I use their Colon Formulas #1 and #2, along with some of their liquid extracts. Their ingredients are no joke, and the liquid extracts taste exactly like what they say is listed in it. Nothing added to mask the tincture’s real taste. Its strong, but at least you know its legit.
I just reordered the Colon stuff and added this to my order – it specifies being a strong anti-Candida supplement as well as being in a raw ACV base. http://www.daystarbotanicals.com/products/supertonic.html
christine says
Oh, and I personally find the Candida Cleanse supplements usually to be a waste – targeted, rotated, specific supplements are better along with an anti-estrogenic diet. Then it just takes time. DE, activated charcoal, psyllium fiber and clay are great for attracting the bad guys and the extra yeasts, but they can be binding so extra water is always recommended. Daystar Botanicals Colon Formula #1 is great for stimulating the bowels so the binding effects of the colon vacuums don’t do more damage than good. If there is any chance that you are impacted down there, psyllium fiber poses a risk because of its rapid expansion internally,, so avoid it if that’s the case until things get moving.
L-Glutathione and Calcium D-Glucarate are great supplements for liver support with all the added stress. They help keep liver detoxification pathways clear and prevent toxins from being recycled into the liver. I always recommend DIM, as any “anti-Candida” sufferer almost always suffers from high estrogen levels, and DIM can go great lengths to stabilize and properly excrete excess estrogen.
Claire O'Hara says
Question for you. This is all great info! Can I use apple cider vinegar instead of a probiotic? Can I make the apple cider vinegar my probiotic?
Tiffany says
Great question! Apple cider vinegar doea have some probiotic value. For me I personally felt like I wanted more of a boost than just taking the ACV. But like many other things in health each person’s circumstances are different and the ACV might be enough for you.
Alana says
Thank you for this article! I’ve spent all morning reading up on Candida as a possible cause of my chronic sinusitis. I was starting to get worried about having to start a super strict diet (no fruit??) so your article came at the right time. Health and whole foods diet has turned into my obsession so it’s quite frustrating spending so much time and money ensuring the quality of what goes into my body and still having chronic health problems. I have one question though: does using coconut oil in recipes count or does it have to be eaten raw/on it’s own? Thanks!
Tiffany says
Fortunately coconut oil is highly stable, meaning cooking with it doesn’t destroy it’s value. I put it on toast, use it in desserts, and add it to my oatmeal. Just use it frequently and it should help. 🙂
christine says
The Bulletproof style of eating by Dave Asprey may be helpful to you. I would look into it.
ALANA says
Thank you for this wonderful article! I spent all morning researching candida as a possible cause of my chronic sinusitis, so it comes at a great time. I was getting worried about having to start a strict diet (no fruit??), as I already follow an insanely healthy whole foods diet and have had no relief from my problems. I am losing my patience and ready to try anything! I have a question about the coconut oil though: does it count if I use it to cook or in recipes or do I have to take a spoonful of it on it’s own? Also, what do you know about bentonite clay? Can I use that instead of DE? Thanks!
allison says
What brand of DE did you use? There are so many brands and types. I want to choose a good quality brand. Thank you 🙂
Tiffany says
I bought PureEarthD… but I don’t know that the brand will make a significant difference. Just make sure it is Food-grade and it should be safe and effective.
Mika says
Hello Tiffany,
Thank you for this article.
I was searching about the benefits of lactoferrin for candida and I would like to have an idea of how much milk per day to take and how long before being able to sense some improvement ?
I do eat regularly dairies but they are all pasteurized so I guess the lactoferrin has been damaged.
Thank you in advance for any replies.
Kind regards,
Lori says
I have replied to many comments about my battle with candida and I again want to suggest to anyone who even think they may have a yeast infection or candida or even if your having any issues any of the recommendations in this post or comments are good things to incorporate into your life anyway with all the stress in modern life, and all the things that our bodies are exposed things even when we try to live good healthy lives, unless we live in a plastic bubble air pollution is everywhere, our ozone is thinning, (I went to get my hair cut today and mentioned if there was a lot of flaking it was because my scalp actually got burnt this year. This has never happened to me before even when I’ve gotten bad burns, and she said that a lot of people have been saying the same thing and in 20 years she’s never heard of so many. I live in Denver so we are at a higher altitude but it seems odd that that this year has been so different, so it shows even when we trying to live holistically we are still exposed to things beyond our control that we are not even aware of so an ounce of prevention, well you know, Hope everyone has a great rest of summer.
Maya says
How long did it take for the DE to kill off the yeast overgrowth?
Monica says
Hi, i’m still waiting for DE to arrive. I’m so excited that i can do it the faster way, i’ve been hearing alot about the diet to get rid of candida, and just know that i won’t be able to do that. So fortunate i read someone commenting about DE. I wonder if you get the die off symptom with 2 tsp a day? My test is showing advance candida overgrowth.
Tiffany says
With DE it is generally better to start slow. If I take to much then I get kinda groogy and I get headaches from the die off. If you start light and work your way up then it won’t be as bad. 😉 Good luck!
Trilby says
What is the ideal daily quantity to get of coconut oil and a lactoferrin supplement?
Tiffany says
I make sure to get at least 2-3 Tbs. of coconut per day, but since I often cook with it there may be days that are much higher than that. I didn’t take a lactoferrin supplement, I just drank plenty of raw milk. I would think starting with the reccomended dosage on the bottle would be a good place to start. 🙂
WyocowBoy says
Milk is a no no on e candida diet. All dairy, sugar, wheat, yeast are also no no’s. You can eat meat except for pork. Eat lots of greens. U can make ur own flat bred out of gram flour, which is garbanzo beans.
Amy says
I believe that I have been suffering from this for 7+ years with every doctor telling me that “everything looks normal.” I have been trying to follow a strict diet and have been playing around with multiple anti-fungals and supplements. Although I am a healthy and fit individual, my biggest concern is an extremely distended stomach and bloating throughout the day. This goes along with difficult shedding a few lbs (wether it be bloating, or improper absorption of nutrients). Just curious if anyone else with these similar symptoms have been able to decrease or get rid of them, and how long has it taken? I’ve been at it for over a month now (with a few cheats here and there) and still experience them on a daily basis. I’ve heard it can take a very long time – I’m just looking for some light at the end of the tunnel! Maybe I will have to try DE next…. any tips or comments about the time frame are appreciated. Thank you in advance 🙂
Carolyn says
I’ve suffered from an extreme case of candida since 1985….almost 30 years!!! When I got married my husband gave it to me. Yes it is VERY contagious in close personal relationships! It turned out not only did he have it but had it all his life and got it from his mother I assume since she had a bad case of it herself. Each time after being with my husband I would feel horrible….headaches, brain fog, anxiety attacks, stomach aches, severe fatigue, greatly more sensitive to pain, bad breath and a yeast infection on top of it all! So it pretty much didn’t matter what I did to get better….after being with him I would get alot worse. In the early 90s when a friend told me about candida, doctors then didn’t believe in candida overgrowth…they barely believe it now actually. When he went to his doctor and asked him about it his doctor laughed and told my husband I needed to see a psychiatrist (since all my test results at my medical doctors office were “normal” she even gave me the business card of a psychiatrist) and a real medical doctor and stop trying to diagnose and treat myself at home when I didn’t know what I was doing so as you can see it was a horrible situation! My mother-in-law had the same symptoms for as long as she could remember and since doctors didn’t believe candida overgrowth existed she had been put on xanax and pain pills for her almost constant headaches, dramatic moods swings, allergy shots since candida severely cripples your immune system, Valium for her many anxiety attacks and diagnosed her with irritable bowel syndrome from the stomach cramps and diarrhea, she also has/had tremendous heartburn and had to be on a very bland diet and stomach acid reducing prescriptions. That was my symptoms as well!!!!! My husband’s family had for years teased his mother that it was all in her head and she was a hypochondriac. When I tried to “help” her and tell her about candida…that it caused ALL her symptoms and health problems all those years she asked her doctor. As you already guessed….she and my husband went to the same doctor so they all began teasing me, calling me a hypochondriac but was considered worse than his mother because atleast she went to a real medical doctor and got help!!! I am in NO way knocking medical doctors but I’m just saying at the time they didn’t believe candida overgrowth could cause anything other than a vaginal yeast infection or that men could have it too! My husband had been diagnosed with IBS before he even started school, suffered from horrible headaches, allergies, mood swings, severe grouchiness, thrush, yeast rashes, stinky feet and athlete’s foot to name most of his symptoms. Therefore I had to go the homeopathic route. Thanks to this blog I can see I have more options other than garlic and pro-biotics!!! I’ve been suffering from severe candida for 29 YEARS!!!! This information is INVALUABLE to me!!!!! I divorced my husband more than 15 years ago but still haven’t been able to get rid of candida….maybe now I can!!!! I’m not sure if my candida because immune to garlic or what but it just seemed to stop working after many years of cooking with it and taking garlic pills so I do suggest using as many of these methods mentioned here and alternate or rotate using them because I do think candida can build up a tolerance to what you’re using to kill them with….as pointed out they are very hard to kill! In writing about my relationship I just wanted to let people know that it is very contagious in close personal relationships as well as passed onto your babies as it happened with my husband from his mother AND my children have it as well. I noticed symptoms from birth like yeast diaper rashes that were constant, irritability and excessive fussiness, thrush and when they ate foods containing sugar they would get grouchy, defiant and talk back. I limited sugar but when babysitters would keep them and trips to grandmas house they would be given tons of sugary foods and would get goofy and not be able to walk like they were drunk….it was really weird!!! I just wanted to share for people out there that has this so if their children have symptoms it needs to be treated as well or they will suffer with this for the rest of their lives and not know what is wrong with their health just like all of us that has suffered with this and didn’t know what it was…..this now has a name and can be managed as well as possibly cured!!!
Carolyn says
Another symptom is ingrown nails! If I use fungus nail treatments my pain and ingrown nail repeats will dramatically improve! And sinus infections, chronic runny noses and sore throats! If I buy the darkest yellow garlic powder I can find, bring it home and put half the powder in another container….I shake up the closed bottle of garlic powder then open it and smell the bottle deeply and hold my breath for as long as I can. The garlic powder goes up in your sinus and kills the candida. You can do it as many times as you need because it’s just garlic powder after all. When I feel like I’m getting the beginnings of a cold I do it every few minutes until my symptoms are better and then do it every half hour or so for the next few days and it kills the cold/virus and you won’t get sick at all! If the cold feels like its settling in my lungs I do the same as above but breathe it in through my mouth so the garlic goes into my lungs killing the cold/flu virus. It works most of the time except on very determined colds/flus. I hope this helps! Thank you, Carolyn
cALI says
Hi, I am wondering how young of children you would feel comfortable giving the food grade DE to? My toddler is around 2 1/2 and has had candida overgrowth issues. She had it bad on her skin and we’ve been doing the diet strictly for 3 months now (which is hard with a little one) and it has gotten so much better, but if I feed her even a little too much fruit for the day, she breaks out and gets all itchy. So, in hopes that we won’t have to do the diet this strictly for a long long time I am looking for alternate help. I’m excited about the DE, but want to get as much info as I can before trying it out on us. Thanks!
Tiffany says
I’ve added DE to smoothies and shared it with my toddlers. A smoothie in this house serves 4 and the kids portion is probably about 1 cup worth. I put about 2 Tbs. of DE in the entire smoothie. I never even thought to worry about whether or not it was safe ofor kids. Mine have done just fine with it and never complained of any detoxing symptoms.
Anonymous says
Thanks Tiffany. I appreciate hearing about your experience with it. Our DE hasn’t come in yet, but I started us on the ACV a week ago and even just that made a huge difference. I would give her one teaspoon 2x a day in a cup of water with some stevia and I’ve been taking 1 tablespoon 2x a day diluted. We both had a die off reaction for about a day, but since then we’ve just been feeling better and better! Even the days that she would usually break out and get all itchy and I would get a headache and brain fog because of what we ate while we were out we were okay. It’s so nice to have hope for a sooner end to this!
dallas says
Did you also have your silver fillings removed?
Tiffany says
I actually never even had a cavity until after I hit 30, so I don’t have and never have had silver fillings, but I would remove them I had had them.
Adam says
I too have candida overgrowth and it affects cognitive clarity, bloating, and acne (face and scalp). Has anyone else experienced these symptoms? I am on a restrictive, yet slightly more permissible diet and take natural anti-fungals and probiotics. Have most folks completely removed alcohol as wel? Thanks.
Tara says
Yes, Adam. I too have these symptoms & have suffered from them for a couple years, around when I was diagnosed with Diabetes. I know for a fact for over 2 years that I have had something wrong with me because of all of the horrible symptoms that just kept getting worse, but only last month when I went into a local Sprouts looking for anything to help with my symptoms, the guy in the vitamin section told me that what I had was probably Candida, He suggested CandiClear5, which I have been taking for a few weeks now. I have also been on the Candida diet, with a few exceptions of when I could not contain my cravings & had food that wasn’t approved, like tortillas and a couple cookies. My acne is clearing up, which was pretty severe, especially on my cheeks, along my jawline & down to my neck. I have been taking several supplements as well. Vitamin C, Spirulina, Cinnamon, probiotics & Turmeric. I also mix my CandiClear5 with a big dollop of plain probiotic yogurt and mix with a few drops of liquid stevia and add either unsweetened Coconut Milk or Quinoa Milk then chug it down really fast because the CandiClear5 tastes awful (very chalky) & I take it 3 times a day. If people are looking for some ideas of what they can & can’t eat/drink, http://www.thecandidadiet.com/ is the site I use. There is a book you can buy, but I just eat what is listed & am doing fine with that. Hoping that all that I am doing is working & I can kill the Candida for good.
shandra slack says
I just recently found out I had candida, after suspicion took over doubt because of untameable carb cravings, so I took a couple online candida quizzes, both said I had it, and all the symptoms are there. Thanks for your post it was very helpful! I am killing my candida overgrowth, (i don’t want to kill the candida that is naturally part of body), by drinking a smoothie every morning with homemade almond milk, coconut milk from a can, 2 teaspoons diatomaceous earth, 1/2 tsp reishi mushroom powder, and 1 teaspoon chlorella, blueberries, celery, and spinach. I like to drink lemon water before that as well. Oh, and also am taking very strong probiotics! I think thats the most important part. 🙂
Lori says
A better and probably cheaper way to get more and different strains of probiotics is to ferment your own foods and drinks. And I just have a question as I haven’t been able to stomach it well, but am going to try soon is drinking the lemon juice warm first thing in the morning, i just have this personal issue with hot drinks even in the middle of winter.
marcie says
Good luck with the routine / cleanse! I’m a bit confused though, on the dark chocolate. Since it contains sugar, how is it allowed? I’ve done so many Candida cleanses, and the one I keep going back to is the Lady Soma Candida Cleanse – it gets me regular and I have seen the best results with this supplement. I keep trying new things, but the Lady Soma is definitely my favorite. I’d much rather do the cleanse while eating dark chocolate!
Annelotte says
Thanks for sharing your experience! I’m very daunted by the diet as well, also because there seem to be 100 different versions of it all saying conflicting things. These foods you mention seem to be the way to go. I was wondering whether you combined the diet and ate these products, or whether you got rid of the candida without the diet simply by eating these products? Thanks!
terrance says
im guessing that taking antibiotics over the past few years (a couple of times a year) for tooth infections is what allowed the candida over-growth. my first instance was in june 2014 after having eliminated dr pepper from my daily routine. it appeared as an itchy rash under my arms. pharmacist called it a fungal infection and suggested jock itch spray… it cleared it up but then again in august 2014 i got a huge itchy rash under both arms. i went to the doctor, he said fungal/yeast infection and gave me 3pills (take one pill every 3days) and some nystatin cream which cleared it up. then at the begining of october it happened again, so i went to the doctor again, he gave me nystatin cream and prednisone pills (which i think made it worse since i read online that the candida actually feeds on the prednisone… i then spoke to my cousin who informed me that i had candida overgrowth. so i started taking all the above mentioned candida cures at once (because if a little is good a lot will be even better. right? wrong…). my underarms, chest and sides were covered in little itchy bumps and i was scratching myself raw… it finally occurred to me that i was killing it off too quickly (i found out that when candida dies, it puts like 50different toxins into system/bloodstream) which is the cause of the itchy bumps… so on november 15th in addition to the (2) oils, sesame and jojoba with added tea tree, lavender, peppermint, oregano, grapefruit seed extract and of course coconut oil that i rub on my itchy skin, i started a regiment of: in the morning a tspn of high potency 9 (candida cleanse) and coconut oil first thing. about an hour or so later i take 100billion probiotic. then at night before bed i take a shot of ACV to kill the candida, an hour later i take a tspn of bentonite clay and 2 opened caps of charcoal mixed in glass of water (to absorb the toxins released when the ACV kills the candida). then about 15mins later i take 2tblspns of psyllium husk mixed in a glass of water (to push out the dead candida and cleanse my colon). the rash is going away and my skin is finally healing, and although the itch has become less of problem, i am still itchy. am i on the right road? it seems like it but i am getting so frustrated by how long this is taking to be gone… i just need some encouraging words…. thanks for being here… terrance
Monica says
Hi Terrance,
I too have a candida overgrowth, and from what i read, it is more effective to try clear your body off parasites before starting with candida elimination. So i took Diatomaceous Earth for a month, increasing upto 2 spoonfuls twice a day. And then continued with black walnut, wormwood & cloves tincture for another month with a one week break every 2 weeks. I took pysillium & bentonite shake, acv and probiotic too aside to those. It helps with the candida symptom alot and i got a very bad die off during the first 2 weeks. I guess i was badly infested with parasites. Now the itch are completely gone but sugar cravings are still high (an indication that candida is still there), i got myself a zapper from Don Croft worldwithoutparasites dot com, i started treatment right away, and got very bad breakouts on my face. These breakouts also appear when i took the DE and ticture. Interestingly the breakouts always appear on the area that the DE or tinture was treating. So With DE i got alot of breakouts on my intestine area (forehead), then herbs tincture on kidney liver area (above eyebrows and temples), then lastly with the zapper i got lots on the uterus and reproduction area (bottom cheek and jaws). The zapper is really good, but I am glad that i did it first with the herbs and DE, killing the parasites and candida in different areas in different phases. Just can’t imagine how sick i will feel if they all die at the same time, coz the DE itself made me feel so sick. During all these treatments i was supposed to stay away from sugar, but i didn’t, the cravings are really bad. But i do stay away from white bread and white rice. Good luck with your treatment!
terrance says
thank you monica for your wisdom and concern…
terrance ottis williams
Shelley says
Hello, how do you know about these areas (organs) pertaining to areas of your face? Where can I read about this information? Thank you.
Anonymous says
It sounds like you are doing the right thing, however don’t forget to eliminate all sugars including natural (fruits, sweet potatoes) and gluten
terrance says
also, will it be beneficial to do the sea salt water flush in the morning for a few days?
Amanda says
how long did you follow the above regimen? Did you take a probiotic to help build the good bacteria back up?
Tiffany says
It took me just over a month. And yes I eat fermented foods and take probiotics.
Maddie says
Hi.
I’ve been sick since I got sick while traveling out of the country. Then I started getting infections and was prescribed so many antibiotics… that my gut flora must be filled with bad bacteria and yeast. I went to a homeopathic doctor. .. he said I had a tapeworm and yeast… so he gave me homeopathic medicine and the antiparasitic… and told me to buy probiotics… it made me feel soo weak and dizzy, thirsty, nauseous. .. could it be bc of the die off? Did you experience anything whIle you were killing the yeast?
Tiffany says
I did get a little dizzy. And it could be die off, but I would check with the homeopathic doctor you saw to know for sure. Everyone’s experience with candida is very different. There are just too many factors to be certain of what will work or how strong your detox will be as you kill off the candida. Best of luck to you!
Jean says
Can candida overgrowth in the intestines be cured permanently !!?
Tiffany says
That all depends on the precautions you take for the rest of your life. Candida occurs naturally in the gut, and ultimately you don’t actually want to kill all of it. It plays a role in a healthy digestive system. What you want to avoid is the overgrowth of candida. If you end up on antibiotics, or eat too much sugar you will be putting yourself at risk for a candida problem to pop up again. For me, I have made a habit of drinking a little apple cidar vinegar a couple of times a week, and if I make a smoothie I add a scoop of diatomaceous earth. I’ve been on antibiotics once after writing this post and when I did the spit test I was still clean.
Jean says
Im male 28. Drank antibiotics 2 weeks and it started!!! ;( i feel them moving in my intestines especially after a glass of wiine. Does anyone has the same experience ?
Anne says
I was wondering if you slowly added these things into your diet over 2 years? I would imagine if you did this protocol all at once the die off would be quite uncomfortable. Did you eat all of these everyday? Do you still continue all of these daily? Just trying to get a better idea of the protocol while avoiding severe die off. Thank you!
Tiffany says
I think you need to listen to your own body. If you add one item and it doesn’t seem to cause you trouble with die off you can probably add another item. I don’t feel like my problem with candida was severe. My die off was not terrible. So for me, I was able to add these things all at once and I did most or all every day. I continue to use these things periodically for all of their many benefits but I’m not diligent every day.
md says
it is the diatomaceous earth preventing you from getting sick. Long story short it kills the bacteria that allow virus’ to sicken you.
Vicki says
Hi md! I would like to know about the charcoal because I read somewhere that if you don’t use the correct thing, then it just stays in you and can get stuck in your liver, gall bladder, kidneys or wherever. Have I got it even close to correct on this? I would so appreciate any advice on this as am worn out researching Lewy Body on my Dad, hyperthyroidism on my cat, water purifiers that alkanize and remove fluoride without costing the earth, and oh dear obviously I could go on forever here, lol.
Susanne says
I’ve skimmed the comments but didn’t see an answer… I apologize if I missed it, but did you experience a die off with discomfort and malaise? Just wondering if my attempts (though really meager) are causing the headaches and extra exhaustion. Thanks!!
Tiffany says
I experienced minor headaches. I don’t think I had a severe candida problem, everyone’s experience will be different depending on how severe their candida is. I would just test it and see if not doing anything to kill the candida makes the headaches go away.
Angelina Ballerina says
Thank you so much for writing this. I have been experiencing Candida symptoms ever since spending a month in rural China. I’m starting a regimen of raw garlic, ACV, and Diatomaceous Earth. I really hope I get some relief. It is so encouraging to read that you beat it and are now feeling so much healthier! 🙂
Ashley says
Hi Tiffany,
Thank you very much for taking the time to post this blog AND for replying to people after more than a year! My story is very similar to yours – I got married and literally had a yeast infection every month which made the first year of marriage even more difficult. I’m trying to get this issue under control before we start trying for babies and I was wondering if you experienced really bad yeast infections when you started the probiotics and detoxing? And if so, how long did they last? I was making kefir and drinking it daily before I found this blog and it would cause the WORST yeast infections but I assumed it was the yeast being killed off. Now I’m doing the DE, ACV, and a store bought high potency probiotic and having the same issue. I am really just looking for hope that the yeast infections will go away soon if I stick with the probiotics. I really want to stop them but I know they’re important for repopulating the good bacteria. Thanks again!!
Tiffany says
I would get yeast infections about every other month when I first got married. After quiting hormonal birth control they became much less frequent. I would get a couple a year then. I did not get any additional infections when I began my detox. If it were me I would make sure to be using plenty of garlic. Garlic is my number one tool to prevent and heal infection. Perhaps using that, and if you use hormonal birth control finding something else would help.
jen says
Try ingesting daily of each: unrefined extra virgin coconut oil (raw or in capsules), apple cider vinegar, oil of oregano, cinnamon (raw or caps) & lots of probiotics. Lots of water and sleep.
JOHN 'Appleseed' Ligeri says
Thanks for the reminder about Diatemehus Earth and Apple cider Vinegar !
Kimberley says
Hi Tiffany thank you for your great article regarding candida. I am currently dealing with this but very optimistic to bring it back into balance. I am 15 weeks pregnant and wondering if you took DE whilst you were expecting? Do you know if it’s safe ? Look forward to your response 🙂
Kimberley.
Tiffany says
Hi Kimberley! I did use DE while pregnant. I didn’t do it often. And I didn’t even think to see if there would be a reason not to use it. Unfortunately DE is not FDA approved, so I don’t know what a doctor would say about it, but I would ask recommend asking if you are concerned.
Ashley says
Hi Kimberly,
I read a blog not too long ago that mentioned its not good to START a detox while pregnant since it releases so many toxins. But if you we’re already doing it before you got pregnant (so the majority of toxins had already been released) then it wouldn’t be a problem to continue while pregnant. I would ask a midwife or naturopath to be sure (I’m against “Doctors” lol). Also, mainstream doctors probably would think you were crazy for even considering drinking “sand!”
Tracy says
Thanks for sharing your experience. Can you tell me what sort of diet you ate whilst killing off the candida? It sounds like your diet is pretty healthy anyway but I wondered if you had cut out the foods which are deemed to be candida feeding while you took the items you’ve recommended?
I’m on day three of a candida cleanse which I’m on for a month before introducing a few ‘normal’ foods back into my diet. I have brain fog, fatigue and a runny nose. I guess that means the slaughter has begun! If I can do something which could mean killing them without so much restriction in my diet that sounds amazing. Also did you experience any die off symptoms?
I have a feeling my case is fairly severe as I have a constant thrush infection, I am in the process of being diagnosed with fibromyalgia which I suspect is actually candida and I have tinnitus which has become much worse since I started the cleanse.
Tiffany says
Tracy, I’m so sorry that you are having so many struggles. For me, personally, I did not go on the restrictive candida diet. I maintained my regular diet which eliminates processed foods and refined sugar. I also eat organic pastured meats and eggs, and try to load up on fruits and veggies. But I did not cut out grains, fruit, or natural sweeteners. Some of your brain fog could be coming from a lack of carbs, as well as from candida die off. I can’t tell you that this will work for you. Everyone is so different in their experience with candida. But the body is amazing and has the power to heal if we will believe in it and do our best to give it what it needs. Good luck!
Juliana says
Hey everyone, I recently bought and started using DE. My daughter is 10 and began taking it as well in her smoothies. I started very low giving her about 1/4 tsp and for myself about 1/2 tsp. it’s been about a week now and the headaches I’m getting are terrible. My question was before I stared taking it my daughter and I were having sinus issues perhaps an infection. Fast forward a couple of days and now she has a very phelmgmy cough and still congested. I called her doctor and they prescribed her antibiotics but I’m hesitate to give it to her thinking that maybe the DE is giving her die off symptoms. I’m not sure what to think at this point of do. Any suggestions please?!!!
Thank yall 🙂
Tracy says
Sorry I just read in a reply that you had mild headaches during the die off phase! Too eager to post before I read more replies properly!
Tracy says
Thank you for your reply. I really appreciate the information. I am in the UK and have located DE on amazon but am a bit concerned by the advise regarding not breathing in the powder because of lung damage. I wondered if this was of concern to you and how you avoid the risk. Many sites recommend wearing a mask when handling the powder. Also did you take any prebiotic or do the above recommendations act as a prebioptic? Many thanks.
Tracy says
Sor one more thing! How soon was your spit test clear? I didn’t do one prior to starting the candida cleanse but this morning, 2 weeks in, I had a clear result? I was kind of expecting a positive result because often the level of symptoms in have and I thought the die off would produce a higher level of candida in my body. Do you think the test was inaccurate for me or the detox is working? I still have low grade vaginal yeast infection but many other symptoms are easing now. Thanks again.
Sarah C. says
I tried taking 1/2 tbsp of coconut oil with dinner on Monday night and by 10 PM I had the most intense cramping that lasted 24 hours, along with a lot of diarrhea. Could this be from the toxins or do I just need to start with less oil?
Tiffany says
If you feel like the two or connected then I would proceed with caution. It could be detox, or it could be that you are sensitive to fats. When we detox, especially when our bodies are very toxic, it is always a good idea to start small. There is no reason to detox so fast that you make yourself sick in the process. Best of luck to you!
Suzeque says
Same thing happened 3x’s to me. I can’t tolerate coconut oil straight from a spoon or too much at once.
Terrible diarrhea and cramping too. Not fun. 🙁
Erica Steele says
This article is very helpful for people suffering from Candida! DE is awesome. And so is coconut oil. But with the coconut oil, you have to start small…1/2-1 tsp. and gradually build up, otherwise it can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting. etc. But it can be very helpful for fighting Candida because of the caprylic and lauric acid. But the most critical thing for fighting Candida is a change in diet. No sugar of ANY kind, no artificial sweeteners, no fruit (with the exception of lemons, limes, blueberries, avocado, strawberries), no starches, no alcohol. Basically, a Candida Diet consists of eggs, meat, vegetables, and nuts, supplemented with Coconut Oil, (as much as you can stomach), Diatomaceous Earth, Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic. The other thing that kills Candida is colloidal silver, Take only the highest quality, and in very small doses. Also, Bentonite Clay helps the body to remove the candida, and its toxins once you have implemented the candida killing process. In addition, coffee enemas can be very helpful in getting rid of the candida toxins. The downside is that this is a diet that you’ll need to continue for at least 3-4 months, and possibly 8-9 months to get rid of ALL of the Candida. I’m still working on it, but making progress!
kelli says
Super helpful, thank you!
Tara says
So, if you do the “spit in a cup” thing and don’t have a candida issue, what does it look like? Curiously staring at my cup and wondering. 🙂
Tiffany says
It will just look like spit in a cup. No finger like projections going down into the water. 🙂
Lindy says
Is it okay If I use virgin coconut oil?
Tiffany says
Yep!
jeanetta says
I started taking ac vinegar last week, 2 tsp three times a day. I don’t know if I have candida or not, but I suspect it. Now I have had a terrible itchiness on my private area, for about five days. Is that a die off symptom? I stopped the vinegar a couple of days ago, as I thought it could be why.
Jeanetta says
I also was taking 1 1/2Tbl coconut oil three times daily, and two pau d’arco capsules two to three times daily. I was taking all this to help with weight loss. I tried to think of anything else that would have caused the itching , but nothing seemed out of the ordinary. I staryed taking all of this about 1 1/2 weeks ago.
Homero says
I am happy you found a solution to this new problem, candida. I have a question. When you were fighting candida, did you take antibiotic free eggs, milk, or meat? I was told that if you drink milk or eat eggs that are no antibiotic free, since they have antibiotic, it kills the good bacteria in your body. This why the candida grows thanks.
Tiffany says
90% of my milk, meat, and eggs come from our family farm. All of which are antibiotic free, organic, and pastured. I’m very lucky this way, otherwise that may have been a big issue.
Crystrena says
is there a difference between the Food Grade DE and the food chemical codex grade de?
Tiffany says
I’m not sure, but I would lean on the side of caution and just stick with Food Grade DE.
Lindy says
I heard that baking soda can also help treat candida. Have you tried using it?
Tiffany says
I haven’t tried it, but I do add baking soda to water sometimes when I’m sick. I’ve also heard that some people use baking soda to treat cancer, and that there are people who believe that cancer is a severe case of candida overgrowth. That being said, I certainly don’t think it would hurt to add it to the routine.
Scarlett H says
What is your opinion of caffeine while Candida cleansing. I did the spit test a few days ago and the results were instant. I am on a strong probiotic, the DE, ACV and coco oil. I am doing a veggie/seed diet for a few days to get things started and then I am going to do a gluten free, mostly dairy free (with exception of Kiefer and goats milk products). I rarely drink coffee (maybe 3 times a month) but I do a fair amount of green tea. I am feeling a little low energy especially at the beginning of this cleanse. Do you think green tea will mess me up? what was your experience. Also in what ways, if any did you alter your diet for Candida?
Thanks!!!!
Tiffany says
I don’t consume caffeine aside from chocolate… But if you experience symptoms from the lack of caffeine it means you are addicted and your body has quit producing that needed wake up juice on its own. It sounds like you’d be doing your body a favor if you could push through it. The worst of a caffeine detox should be in the first 3-5 days. If you still need a lot more energy, I would focus on your sleep, try dry body brushing when you feel sluggish, and get in an epsom salt bath at least a couple of times a week.
I don’t know that this is what you wanted to hear, but hopefully my tips will help you out.
Also, I didn’t change my standard diet. I eat unprocessed foods 90% of the time. My meat, eggs, and dairy are all pastured and organic, and I try to get in as much produce as I can. That being said I still ate loads of chocolate (sweetened with raw honey, or maple syrup), and I ate grains too (I try to be consistent with soaking, souring, or sprouting).
David West says
Hello there. I have a question. Does yeast cause eye floaters?
Tiffany says
Honestly, I have no idea… But I don’t have floaters. And my husband who does not have a candida problem does. They are very obnoxious and if I could find a solution for him I would. Sorry, I’m not much help.
Lindy says
Tiffany, Braggs ACV isn’t available in our supermarkets, i dunno why. Or maybe they ran out of stock. So is it okay If use Heinz ACV instead?
Tiffany says
Any brand will work as long as it has part of the mother in the bottle. You can tell if it has the mother by looking at the bottom of the bottle and seeing if there is any sediment. I personally prefer Braggs, but ultimately it doesn’t matter as long as there is mother.
Noa says
Hi,
I’ve just stumbled upon your very fascinating article & I have some questions for you. I have candida, and I’ve been having it for the last few years. It’s making my life a lot less fun than it could be. I do want to try your tips. The problem is, I live in Israel, so I don’t have access to all of the products you’ve mentioned. I can only get coconut oil & Apple Cider Vinegar. Do you thing using only those too can work? Another question, what exactly do yo do with the coconut oil? Do you have any recommendations on where & how to use it?
Many thanks!
Noa
Tiffany says
Hi Noa! Both the ACV and the coconut oil will help. Whether or not it will be enough will depend on the severity of your condition. I eat the coconut oil, add it to oatmeal, a smoothie, a dessert, or any other way you can fit it in to your diet.
Laura says
I have been on the GAPS, AIP and paleo diet for 3 months. I was taking psyllium seed husks fiber drink once a day and my IBS improved over night! But I recently learned that Psyllium is not only a grain, but also a seed and I shouldn’t be taking this because I am paleo and AIP. (My sisters are too because we have candidiasis and our mom and aunt has rheumatoid arthritis). I can’t work at my job (a teacher) and be running to the bathroom every hour. Should I continue with the psyllium or not? Unfortunately I do not have a doctor whom I can ask because we live in a very rural town and the closest doc around who is a Functional Medicine doc is 3 hours away! Plus, he’s expensive! Any advice would be appreciated!
Tiffany says
You could try using magnesium, and eating extra leafy greens for fiber. I use Natural Calm, and often take epsom salt baths. The magnesium in those can often help soften the bowels. And you should be able to adjust your intake so it doesn’t send you running to the ladies room every hour.
Nancy Brown says
Hi, my name is Nancy, I’m 64 years old and have had candida, I’m sure, since I was a young girl. I have never had funguses but instead have systemic Candida. I have been on a program for about a year using coffee enemas. I have eliminated quite a bit of the yeast from my body. My ? Is do you think it would be ok to add DE to the enema? Thank you
Tiffany says
I’ve never used enemas, although I do think there are times that they may be beneficial. As for DE, when you take it orally it gets the chance to travel through the entire digestive tract and kill off the candida. I would think adding it to an enema instead would only allow it to do a small part of its job.
Laural06 says
New to the candida thing…I really really think this is what I have been suffering from for the better part of 11 years. All my Dr. Has done is told me it is Vaginitis he will give me Flagyl oral or gel. I’ve asked him about it repeatedly and I never get any other answer. My DE will be here Tuesday, I excited and hope this helps with many other symptoms my spit test was positive. One question I have for anyone who reads this, I am having a gastric sleeve mid November I’m not sure if I should keep taking the DE as soon as I get home or wait awhile to start it. I know that saying something to my sleeve dr will most likely push stuff back but my surgery has to be done this year. And I’m not sure that my sleeve dr will believe me, or he will order several test that I feel are a waste of time and money.
Thanks for any advice!!!
Ogo says
Thanks so much for the beautiful article, I have been reading and learning from the comments section too, but couldn’t read all.
Now, I really do not think I need the test, as am so sure I have Candida and have heard it since I was 17, am 41 now. Funnily never bothered to read further about as I have looked at it as vaginal infection and even trying to treat it each time the discharge and itching comes.
Lately been reading and really connecting it to so many things. I have autoimmune disorders (Vitiligo, Arthritis), had Anaemia before and been reading, been living much more naturally and have achieved great representation over 10years of my Vitiligo. Beyond this, have had different issues, bloating, nails cracking, digestive problems (improved since I started eating more of raw fruits and veggies in juices and smoothies), I have fibroid too though was told it’s small and it has never bothered me (r so I think). my knee pains recently got bad even though I don’t let it must exercise, Walk, but can’t jog, though I feel I have managed well till I learnt I can actually be free of all the issues.
On the raw milk, I am lactose intolerant, can Coconut milk or Soy milk suffice)? I do green tea tree daily, started Coconut oil pulling a month ago and it’s been great for my teeth especially on the one I got root canal. I use Coconut oil to cook now (hardly cook though), takes a spoonful daily. Am sorry for the long story, am only trying to get you see my journey so you can I advise me on the fight to kill candida forever.
Thanks so much
Tiffany says
The raw milk is not necessary. Just focus on the other things and best of luck to you!
dee matthews says
Thank you so much for this free proactive efficient information,I just watched a 40 minute video on this subject not because I wanted answers but I wanted to see how long the build up would be before they began to talk about solutions which was a very long time and when the money part would come. Everybody is out to get a buck from the failing or bad health of others. It makes me mad when already rich doctors and the like try to make even more money off of other’s ignorance(diet) and health misfortunes. I have been eating coconut oil for 7 years on and off Kevin Trudeau no matter what they say about him taught me the benefits of it. I put it in my hair daily and used to cook with it. Therefore I have a 56 ounce bottle right now which is about half full. I see the effects of candida like craving sugar and weight gain in the belly region as I got older. I def will eat my two tbl spoons of coconut oil a day along with apple cider vinegar and see what kind of results I get. Once again I thank you for being willing to help people free of charge,I thank God for the internet I know for every person tryna get a buck off of good health(or bad health) there are those willing to help for absolutely nothing so I searched until I found such. Thanx again and good luck to you always…
Haley says
Hello! I believe that I suffer from candida due to extreme “drunk brain” after eating which i have read is the yeast waste producing alcohol. I am 7 weeks pregnant and am wondering if anyone knows if it’s safe to ingest Diatomaceous Earth while pregnant? Any advice regarding this would be greatly appreciated, I fear that if I ask my Dr. about Diatomaceous Earth she will look at me like I’m crazy.
Julianne says
I have been plagued with candida overgrowth most of my life. The only true remedies for killing it back (for me ) are these…
1.To bring the healthy Ph back, I brew a quart of green tea double strength. I reserve 1 cup. But drink the rest, daily.
2. A clove of raw garlic cut into 4 pieces, using a cup of plain yogurt to gag it down.
A high quality acidophilus daily.
3. I take cotton balls soaked in the reserved green tea, ang gently cleanse the vaginal area. If the itching is unbearable, I insert a soaked cotton ball for about a half hour. Dry the area and apply Vagisil.
Pat Baker says
Is it ok to mix ACV with DE in water and drink it? Just want to make sure the DE is not diminishing the good effects of ACV.
Tiffany says
Great question! I’ve never done any research on that specifically, however I can’t see why it would be a problem. DE doesn’t hurt any good bacteria which is what you are after in the ACV. If you find any other info on the combination let me know.
chris says
The DE that I bought is food grade but it says that it can be used for pets, facial masks and such, is this the correct DE
Tiffany says
If it says food grade then it is the right stuff. Technically DE is not approved by the FDA and that is why you won’t see any human consumption recommendations on the label.
Lori Moosbrugger says
How much lactoferrin can a person take???
Tiffany says
I’ve never taken lactoferrin, but I would follow the directions on the bottle for doseage.
Gabrielle Valente says
Hi, I came across this article and I have to ask a few questions if that is okay. I’ve been trying to fight my candida for quite sometime now (probably about 5 months) and I was wondering how long it might take? I think I do have a more serious case of it because the my symptoms have almost completely taken over my life. I tried to kill it with grapefruit extract and the grapefruit was so hard on my stomach that I was in tears almost everyday so I couldn’t take that. I’ve been taking DE for about a month now and haven’t really seen many changes. I eat really well, no sugars and very little carbs. I have raw milk, apple cider vinegar, and coconut oli on the regular and I try to keep my stress level down. No doctors will help me in any way so I’m basically left to help myself and I was just wondering if I should start seeing some changes only after a month with the DE or if I should increase how much I take (I take about 1 tsp in the morning and 1 at night).
Tiffany says
I have found that it is really hard to set a time on when people will see improvements. Everyone is so different and you really just have to keep searching until you find what your body needs. When it comes to DE it is always smart to start small because people often have a detox reaction, but it isn’t uncommon to hear of people taking 3 plus tablesppoons per day. So you could see if taking more does anything for you.
April says
I spent $4k to get an endoscopy done and the results were candida overgrowth which the dr didn’t seem to care about and just gave me diflucan (antibiotic). Still suffering for years though. And I unfortunately have to figure out how to cure myself with help from the good ol internet. I wish I sought help from a nutritionalist instead of dr. I have no money left after endoscopy lol.
My question is once I get this under control will it still be a battle I have to deal with for the rest of my life?
Tiffany says
Candida naturally occurs in small amounts in pretty much everyone. It is safe and even helpful to digestion in low levels. So, if you don’t continue to eat healthy, or if you take antibiotics, then yes you may have to be concerned about having candida overgrowth again. However, if you consistently focus on health (which we should all do anyway) then you should be able to keep it in check. Does this mean you can never have cake again? No, just make sure you that you balance your diet and life in a way that you are still getting plenty of healthy things to go along with a few indulgences.
Debra says
I have been extremely ill for just over a year. I’ve had Rheumatoid arthritis since a young girl, but it was well controlled with antibiotic therapy-minocycline. This was a miracle drug for me and allowed me to have an active, normal life. But 15 months ago I developed water around my heart, difficulty breathing, etc and almost died. I am still only 505 recovered. No one is sure why I am not better….it suddenly struck me to do some research on candida-and I found out pericarditis (inflammation of heart sac with fluid around it etc) is one of the causes. Now I am going to get serious about these natural methods to see if it might help me. The doctors can’t figure out why I am still so bad. OI believe it may be the candida overgrowth-and because I will always have to be somewhat immunosuppressed to control my arthritis. This leads to a never ending cycle. I am going to try to support the good bacteria and kill the bad as much as possible. Thanks for this blog article, and it is astonishing how much damage candida can do-in my case, I truly believe it is part of the culprit. I have rashes, itchy pustules on skin in crook of elbows, and on trunk etc. Sore nostrils and scabs forming there, difficulty breathing, almost like breathing through a layer of cloth inside my lung linings, lots of bad stuff still. I began to eat coconut oil and drink vinegar a week ago-and already feel much better. Hoping for the best!
Mel says
How did you deal with the die off symptoms? I tried the DE and I feel fatigue. I have had candida going on five years and I’m tired of it. Please help ?.
Tiffany says
My die off was not bad. However, you want to work up slow. If the fatigue and die off symptoms are bad then take less each day, or take it only every other day. Hope this helps!
Shelley says
I am reading a lot about DE. I am using Bentonite Clay and experince no effects.Perhaps this is because I am only using it 1x/day. Perhaps, I am not using it properly? Or is it not a good alernative. Truly, to not experience die off effects is a good thing. But, I notice NO effects. Anyone have any advice?
Tiffany says
Bentonite clay can help with candida, but it will be much slower and less effective then DE.
Navi says
I have known for quiet sometime I have candida. Just did not know how to get rid of it. I have started your protocol. I would like to know if one is taking a tablespoon of DE and tablespoon of cider then how long do you recommend to continue
Tiffany says
Continue the protocol consistently until the spit test comes out clean. But keep in mind it is healthy to have small amounts of candida in your body. It can and will come back if you don’t continue to care for yourself with a healthy diet and avoiding antibiotics. I take ACV regularily still, both to keep candida away and for its many other benefits. I also occassionally take DE.
Krista says
I just ran across this post! But, I wanted to say that I vouch for the diatomaceous earth! I learned about it from a local natural mama that I talk to ( We cloth diaper and all that 🙂 ) and she was telling me about candida overgrowth in her sons, she told me about DE and some other stuff, well I got DE instantly I had to go get some. I let my kids have some in a smoothie and I did too, and let me tell you I notice a huge difference. My kids had severely bloated stomachs, they looked like pregnant women because they were so bloated. After a few drinks with DE in it my kids are slimming down in the stomach area but they are also gaining weight like they should. 🙂 we have not noticed anything in their stool that came out but im sure there are still thing in there that the DE killed off!
Shelley says
Responding to the post re the woman’s children with the protruding stomach. …it sounds like I need some of that stuff. I purchased bentonite clay a month or so ago(taking internally) and have noticed nothing. (It does make a wonderful toothpaste, though) I have a bloated stomach, too. I try very hard to feed myself and our family nutritious meals. We do not eat anything that would be a normal culprit to a “fat” belly. But, I have had (women!) ask me when the baby is due.
So, due to your post, I will get the DE next week. Thank you.
Jewels says
You won’t SEE ANYTHING the parasites are microscopic unless they had tape worm? and even
then it may just be absorbed…Your kids will be fine. Buy DE in bulk but also give them Chlorella that
you also buy in bulk that helps promotes cell growth! great for kids seniors small baby pets everyone 😀
It’s an algae that oxygenates the blood just want cancer doesn’t want. Great for cats dogs livers kidneys any holistic vet will agree. Body builders will take a few tablespoons daily when muscle building, it’s core is
Jewels says
sorry didn’t finish it’s core is magnesium. Blood is iron 😉 in bulk it looks like drk green baby powder great for smoothies or sprinkle on muffins or pancakes it’s a bit pricey but your health is worth it. Ionic silver solution small bottle twentyish is wonderful again helping your body on a cellular level. Everything mentioned will clean and amp up your body’s system naturally with only positive effects. Bentonite clay another great must have. Clay work great! Google will tell you all about it.
Vicki says
Has anyone tried black walnut, cloves, or wormwood? I’m not one to eat raw foods. Usually they make me nauseous. So I need easier alternatives. I’m using the DE, blk walnut, cloves, and wormwood but would like input on amounts that work best. I don’t have vaginal problems. It goes everywhere else. My best indication is white tongue. Some people think that pale coated tongue is normal. Tongues should be a healthy pink. White warns of yeast infection.
carlos says
Im having success controling candida but not cured yet using these daily:olive leaf extract supplement,neem supplement,a tbsp of turmeric or 2 with black pepper with milk,virgin coconut oil….thats it.I dont eat bread or any wheat,and I dont eat as much sugar but I have not cut on fruit and if I feel like eating any sweet,soda or whatever I do.Im not strict in that sense I just dont abuse or do it on a daily basis.I have oatmeal as breakfast and or dinner.I drink alcohol once a week.Ive also done salt and water flushes,research it.
Ive become more arawre of my health and the effect food has in my body.I can tell by the skin on my face my mood the white in my eyes…I sued to eat kefir but I saw no difference and it constipated me so Ive stopped.not taking any probiotics at the moment.If anybody can take info on my regimen and maybe help them thatll be great.
Candida has been a blessing for me,look at it that way.Candida is an alert to make lifetstyle changes to your diet so you get to live longer.some people dont have that alert and they eat sugar until they are 60 and then its full blown diabetes.
Now I eat greens healthy fat,skin milk,supplements that heal my body not jsut candida…as a result my rosacea is gone my skin looks beautiful and I feel more energetic.am I candida free? Not yet but Im definately more healthy than I was even before the candida symptoms started.
So people dont look at it in a negative way. You should start the journey of embracing candida and do the changes candida is asking you to do.Ive decided not going to the doctor.they would only mask the symptoms and cnadida will come back even stronger to remind me I have to change my diet.
Jewels says
Grapefruit eat a whole bag over a few days plus BAKING SODA food grade in water over the same few days
weight will drop instantly and your body will return to health 😀 a great before summer diet cleanse. Use DE daily for few weeks then stop don’t over due it then take some probiotics.replacing good flora for a bit.
Janet Preus says
Your site is great! Helpful…I really like your comment about “thinking you were a weak individual.” I think like this and am learning to reform my thinking to see myself healthy. I have had this for years and have treated myself holistically. Like you I didn’t realise I had it. I know follow the steps you do but I add one more product in. I have had excellent results with a product called Threelac – Ght Global Health Trax Inc. Threelac Probiotic Dietary Supplement. Lately I haven’t been taking it and symptoms and flus have returned. Otherwise when I’m taking it for at least 3 months I get my life back! Energy and vitality, clear mind and joy! You can purchase it on amaon or buy from GHT Global Trax.
Have an awesome day!
Janet
Sandi says
Thanks so much for your clear and concise ideas. I haven’t done the test yet, but I’m sure I know what it will look like! Natural health healing is the way to go. Thank goodness we have this information out there with easy access. Remember, the best things in life aren’t things 😉
Sefra says
I recently stumbled upon Candida on a YouTube video I have been somewhat researching it since I’ve been looking for a cure for what seems to be a major sugar addiction I have somehow developed I ran into some issues about 6 months ago and had to take several doses of antibiotics three different types in a row because my infection would not go away after that I begin binge eating sugary products constantly baking at midnight all hours of the day I constantly have yeast infections yeast on my scalp I was itchy on my face I knew I had a yeast issue and kept telling my doctor I felt like there was a yeast overgrowth in my body I knew I wasn’t crazy yet they would give me no answers I recently had a sinus infection this is about four months later after the first 3 rounds of antibiotics and I had to take another dose of 10 days antibiotic very strong to relieve my sinus infection anyways over this long. Of time I have dealt with this overgrowth in yeast issue for what seems like evernow I kept wondering if I had diabetes since I constantly crave sugar and one bit to eat it even though it made me feel like crap I couldn’t stop craving sugar it drastically changed my moods I would cry frequently and I would have moody withdrawals when I didn’t get it whenever I tried to stop I have just discovered taking apple cider vinegar I’m going to attempt a chromium and cinnamon capsule as well started drinking a ginger and turmeric tea and I’m all for attempting this new Killing of candida in my system I did this fit test and it was crazy how terrible it was my mother also suffers from the same symptoms and I’m hoping that maybe this will be some type of relief for us thank you for posting this I will keep you updated ☺
Vicki says
I’ve suffered with Candida/yeast for decades. It got so bad, it was puffing up under my arms, across my chest, in my ears, my tongue was so white it was ridiculous. My thyroid was off which made it worse. I am now on Westhroid, natural desiccated thyroid, but that only helped, didn’t fix. Then I heard about Azo. OMG I cannot shout it praises loud enough! I double the recommended dose and have to take it daily but it’s working. No more white tongue, which was and is definitely my gauge as to how bad the Candida was. I had tried ALL of the other so called cures. The cinnamon constipated me so bad I thought I was going to have to see a doctor to be able to poop. Tried the vinegar with every combination and ZIP. Nothing. Used DE, black walnut, colloidal silver, etc etc. AZO is the only thing that worked. It’s available at Wal-Mart for under $7. Can you believe that? All that suffering and for under seven dollars at Wal-Mart, the cure. I hope it works for others as well…BUT your thyroid has to be working too. Keep your basal body temperature between 97.8-98.6 or nothing will help the yeast.
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PE says
I have been struggling with symptoms of candida for years. It started when I was about 22; I’m now 26. I have toenail fungus that is terribly hard to get rid of, often I feel stuffy, exceptionally forgetful and fatigued even with adequate sleep. Now I’m getting laser fungus removal, taking rx flucanozole, oregano oil daily and olive leaf extract. I’m in nursing school which is stressful and I have a sweet tooth. I tried a keto diet but lost weight and I’m already of a normal BMI. I think my reduced sugar diet, foot soaks in bleach, laser and immune boosters are working well. It’s has been and is such a struggle dealing with an illness that’s not quite an illness. I also take diatomaceous earth weekly to ensure a healthy gut system. I have only been on flucanozole for about 2 weeks so results of my toenail is premature but as long as I add drops of bleach water 1:10 on nails throughout the day it reduces fungi growth. Caprylic acid and activated charcoal are also great in the beginning of this journey.
Lindsey says
There are a lot of comments… so I may not have seen it if you previously answered this question. Sorry!
You said that Candida can contribute to having TERRIBLE pregnancies. I am currently pregnant with our fourth and this pregnancy has been a doozy. My first two were in the normal range of pregnancy symptoms, nothing too extreme, but my third pregnancy was rough and this one has been terrible. TERRIBLE. I am almost 34 weeks and have been dealing with all sorts of sickness, weakness, and brain fog/exhaustion since week 6 or 7. I did not realize that the laundry list of (seemingly unrelated) symptoms I have could be attributed to one thing… until I looked up Candida. I am wondering if the difference in pregnancies could possibly be a Candida buildup over time.
Have you had a pregnancy since you have been healthy and rid of the Candida problem? Was it a noticeable difference?
My husband and I love having babies, but this is enough to make us reevaluate, because I have been unable to keep up due to all of the above symptoms and more. I even tried to get tested by a Doctor and Midwife, but the Doctor thought my suggestion of systemic Candida was garbage and the Midwife did not think there was a test I could take at her hospital to diagnose something like that.
Anyway! Thanks for your time… Hope to hear from you soon! 🙂
Tiffany says
Yes! I have had two pregnancies since changing my diet and focusing on keeping candida gone. I went from pregnancies where I would throw up 12 times a day, to a pregnancy where I threw up 12 times total and I knew what I had eaten or done that caused it each time. I wrote a thourough post on morning sickness as well. Magnesium is a huge key for having morning sickness free, and hormonally stable pregnancies. Here’s the link to that post: https://thehealthyhoneys.com/morning-sickness-natural-tips-avoid-nausea/ Best of luck to you!!
Rachel says
I have done the spit test and suspect I have a bit of candida to knock out. I have been using very small amounts of raw coconut oil in smoothies to give my body time to adjust. I think it’s time to start adding in apple cider vinegar and raw milk! I’m very hopeful that it will wipe out the candida and get my gut to a better place. I have been referencing this post for months and am now spreading the word to family and friends!
Tiffany says
I wish you the best of luck! Thank you for your support.
Onyia Nelson says
Thanks a million for this post. God bless you immensely…
willy says
Thank you so much for the great article. I ordered DE. because I’m suffering from eczema almost for my whole life. and I’m sure that is caused by candida.
Is it ok to mix raw milk or coconut oil with hot coffee?
Tiffany says
Absolutely. We don’t drink coffee, but maybe do a search for bullet proof coffee.
Tracy says
Hi I’m not sure if this page is still active.
I’ve been suffering from recurrent thrush for over 6 years now, sometimes I have it constantly but always at least one a month.
However I feel okay in myself. I have some aches and pains but have no signs of weak immune system etc.
Anyway, the reason I’m posting is because I’m desperate at the moment! I have it constantly and nothing is working. Can you tell me please how much of each product you uses at the beginning to eliminate the candida? I’ve just started on raw apple cider vinegar and probiotics. I’m keen to try the products you have mentioned but am not sure how much to use. Many thanks.
Tracy says
Hi I’m not sure if this page is still active. I’ve had recurrent thrush for over 6 years now and am desperate!
I don’t seem to feel unwell in other ways other than aches and pains and have no signs of a lowered immune system.
Anyway the reason for posting is to ask how much of the products you used? I would like to use the products you mentioned but am unsure of how much to use.
Many thanks.
Sunny says
Hi, I read your website with interest and I ordered the diatomaceous earth and Lactoferrin pills because. I’m no stranger to candida diets n regimine in the past so am doing the coconut oil and spoke cider vinegar already. But on this website there are no portions for the diatomaceous earth or raw milk. Can anyone help me with this? Anyone have any idea how many milligrams of lactoferrin pills I should take? Also, do u have to do the candida diet or can I have fruit, alittle sugar (like just a Godiva chocolate once in a while), wheat, carbohydrates, etc.
Tiffany says
I would start with around 1 tsp. of DE per day. If you feel a heavy detox then cut back to every other day. YOu can work up to a couple of tablespoons if your body will allow it. Everyone is different, but I didn’t cut carbs, fruit, or chocolate. I just made sure to eat healthy.
Nancy says
About the kefir, when l say kefir l mean water kefir, you can order it on line. I done the best l ever have done with this camdida. I have had systematic candida and have been treated for years. With very little success. With the kefir if you don’t make it right it will give you yeast. I am going to give a try again. I know it helped me alot. The tempature has a lot to do with how fast it works off. Also ACV helps but if it upsets your tummy you need to start out just a little and gradually increas it, for the die off effect can be worse than ever.
kelli says
So exited i came across this, you are an angel!
deborah rose says
I stumbled on a video about a month ago listen to this Dr. that had gut yeast and I looked at all the symptoms that was described, I figured I had it. I have not taken the spit test yet but I’m currently on a lot of different products to kill this bad yeast in my gut. I have problems with my stomach bloating and hurting after I eat, burping, I have a nasty taste in my mouth constantly and bad breath, along with rashes on my body, itchy scalp. I went to a whole food store and purchased (garden of life raw enzymes for women 50 & wiser,) up4 a happier inside probiotics, an apple cider vinegar tables, wholezyme tables, (candida quick cleanse was no help). I’ve cut out most of my sugars and carbs. what is DE? How long do I need to stay on these products before it is gone? Doing the spit test the only way to know if it is gone? also my husband has it as well he has jock itch, an athletes feet, and prostate problems, which goes alone with guy yeast, now I have him on these probiotics as well. After reading on this information I realized that my dog had chronic ear yeast infection, itchy feet, ibs, stinking. I put my pet on probiotics as well, I realized that my dog had the same stuff. If your pet has these problems you need to get dog food that has not starches an carbs in them. you can find this information on the web too.
kelli says
Tiffany, your page is amazing. First and foremost…thank you so much. Quick question…for what period of time did you take the diatemaceous earth?
Tiffany says
About a month.
Bobbie says
I took a little bit of DE for about a week for internal cleansing and started suffering from bone loss so had to stop. 🙁
Vicki says
My uh oh was for the personal lubricant lady. Now I am too freaked out to look at the ingredients on the labels.