Candida Cleanse

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she references the book she provides ample information here to be able

to follow the protocal without actually buying the book.

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The Complete Candida Cleanse

Excerpted from the book Conquering Yeast Infections by S. Colet Lahoz

Since this book’s first printing in August 1996, I have learned a few

more things and would like to share them with my readers. I have now

treated over 1000 patients using the program described in this book

and I have a 97% success rate. It takes as few as three months to

stabilize people who suffer mild to moderate, short-term candidiasis.

Children also respond to this therapy in a shorter time. Patients who

have severe, long term candida infection may take one to three years

to get well. The anti- fungals have to be rotated because fungi are

pleomorphic organisms. They can change forms in order to survive.

Pleomorphism differs form mutation in that they can switch back and

forth to the various forms in their species whereas with mutation,

organisms change and stay in that new form. Therefore when treating

candidiasis one has to use various types of anti fungals. I am

suggesting these 5 types described here because in my clinical trials

they proved most effective compared to others.

Recommended anti fungals and their rotation sequence

I recommend a rotation cycle of three months on one anti fungal for

the first 15 months thereafter, if still needed a monthly cycle is

suggested. Even though we know that fungi are pleomorphic we are not

certain how fast they actually change. Farmers who use fungicides with

their crops rotate weekly. I would not recommend this for humans

because the die-off would be severe and not tolerated well. The one

to three month rotations has worked well in my clinical trials and the

high success rate supports its efficacy.

Phase 1

1st 3 months. Capryllic acid (Caproyl ) combined with liquid

Bentonite, Psyllium powder and form of probiotic like acidophilus is

the best initial cleanse. The Attogram brand appears to be superior to

other brands in effectiveness as well as ease of mixing without

getting too thick or lumpy. Mixing instructions are found on page 80.

Using an anti fungal without the other ingredients poses high

possibility for intense die off.

Phase 2

4th to 6th months. Use Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) in liquid form. I

chose GSE because it is another potent broad-spectrum fungicide. This

is combined with the other ingredients in phase one and replaces

Capryllic acid. It comes in labels such as ProSeed or Citricidal .

Innovite in Canada or in the USA, Imhotep Inc. and A Whole Approach

market this product.

Dosage: To minimize die off, start with 5 drops the first week, 10

drops the second and 15 by drops the 3rd week. If after phase 1 you

are 80 % improved, you may take this mix once a day, otherwise stay

with the twice a day schedule.

Phase 3

7th to 9th months. Kolorex, Also known generically as Pseudowintera

Colorata 350 mg discovered in the 1980’s by researchers in New Zealand

and found be powerful anti fungal agent the active ingredient in this

plant is known as polygodial. The action compares favorably with the

pharmaceutical anti fungal known as Amphotericin B. Kolorex is the

Brand name I recommend.

Dosage: One gelcap a day with or without food. (As a precaution , do

not take when you are pregnant.) Take it with acidophilus or the new

probiotics known as HSOs or soil based beneficial bacteria. ( Primal

Defense or SBX) Soil based organisms are more resilient than

acidophilus. They can survive in higher temperature and need not be

refrigerated, they also withstand a high acidic ph in the GI tract,

therefore giving them the strength and viability not found in

acidophilus types probiotics. They are more expensive but may be

worth the extra expense.

I recommend the brand Primal Defense by Garden of Life laboratories.

Dosage: One tablet in the morning along with the Kolorex capsule and

one in PM by itself.

What are probiotics: This term refers to products that contain

friendly bacteria necessary for proper digestion . they comes in

labels such as acidophilus, DDS acidophilus, Multidophilus, Bifidus

and the HSOs such as Primal Defense. They work by competing with

harmful bacteria , fungus and parasites present in the intestinal

tract, and they attach to receptors sites, colonize and multiply in

the gastro intestinal tract pushing away the harmful organisms. (* The

products Caproyl, Bentonite and Psyllium are manufactured by Attogram

Corp. Distributors may refer to these products as Candida Purge and in

Canada, Innovite Inc. markets them as Yeast Busters.)

Taking the Kolorex and Probiotics with food will allow for absorption

into the blood stream, hence cleansing other organs such as the liver,

the lungs and other organs and systems that may be harboring candida

toxins or the candida itself. I chose not to use these products as an

initial cleanse because the die off may be severe.

Note: Kolorex is one of the most effective way to detoxify other

organs and systems not accomplished by the liquid mixes, therefore it

is important to use this product to compliment the intestinal

cleansing achieved by the previous regimens. For example, in

situations where patients only need short-term detoxification as in

mild situations, use phase 1 followed by phase 3, (Kolorex.) and then

you are ready to use maintenance therapy just using one tablet Primal

Defense twice a day.

Phase 4

10th to 12th month: Use Olive Leaf Extract. (Active ingredient is

oleuropein). It is 100% natural and is anti fungal, anti viral and

anti bacterial with added benefit of being an immune system builder.

It works by stimulating your body’s protective cells (phagocytes) to

ingest foreign matter. Studies show that this compound has the ability

to penetrate infected host cells and irreversibly inhibit viral

replication

Dosage: Take one (500 mg ) tablet one tablet daily the first week and

increase one tablet per week up to four tablets a day. Stay with this

dosage for three months. Take it with food and take it with the

probiotics. The Olive Leaf Extract has only been available since 1995.

Yet the clinical research is impressive.

Phase 5

13th to 15th months. ProSeed Triple Yeast Defense a formula that

combines 3 powerful natural ingredients in a unique effective

formula: Pau D’ Arco 300mg, Calcium Undecylenate 100 mg. and 40 mg.

Citricidal . Undecylenate is an anti fungal derived from castor oil,

along with Pau D’ Arco provide two new forms of antifungals not used

in previous rotations that are likely to kill fungal varieties not

killed by the ones used in earlier months. This Product is a brand

name used by Imhotep, Inc. from Ruby, N.Y . USA.

Dosage: Take two, twice a day with food and one tablet Primal defense.

Note: Variations of the above sequence may be done according to your

experience. For example, there are patients who claim that the best

cleansing they experienced was with phase I, the Attogram products,

and may do a rotation wherein they go back to phase I every other

time. Example: Phase I followed by Phase II and back to Phase I before

using Phase III etc. until symptoms are felt to be under control.

Bothered by persistent intestinal pain and bloating indigestion or

malabsorption?

Try supplementing with your diet with plant enzymes. Absorbaid is 100%

plant enzymes and helps digest all food groups. Stomach acids do not

destroy it . Research done at the Mayo Clinic has shown Absorbaid to

increase absorption up to 71%. It is not a drug and is safe for

children as well as for nursing women. It even helps colicky infants.

Another important dietary suggestion is to soak not only beans but

also grains such as rice overnight before cooking. Soaking breaks

down phytic acid that causes gassiness, and somehow it makes food more

delicious. I have tried this method and the difference in taste is

remarkable.

Duration Of Time You May Need To Be On Anti fungals

If you were diagnosed right away and had mild symptoms to begin with,

you probably needed only three months to get over your symptoms, you

need not proceed to phase 2. You may just need 2 tablets of probiotics

daily as maintenance. The best preventive maintenance regimen is

staying with the diet, fruits in limited quantities may be tolerable.

Keep the Attogram products on hand in case of recurrence. If after a

few months of being without symptoms, you feel that you have a

recurrence of overgrowth, get back to using the Caproyl Mix for 2 to 4

weeks and get back to a stricter diet until symptoms clear .

On the other hand if you were diagnosed late and have been symptomatic

for many years before you started this program you may need to stay on

the rotation program at least a year or even more. After completing

phase V, you may go back to phase 1 and start all over again following

a monthly rotation this time around.

Parasite Cleanse

A gastro intestinal system weakened by candida overgrowth is prone to

parasite infestation. (microscopic types such as amoeba, protozoa etc.

as well as flat worms and round worms.) A parasite cleanse can be

incorporated at phases 3 or 4. Brand names such as Clear, Paragone,

Paradex or Purge may be used. The Attogram products used in phase 1

also eliminate parasites. I have many patients reporting this

occurrence while on this mix.

Liver Cleanse

As long as you are cleansing your colon, you might as well cleanse the

liver too. This is especially beneficial for people whose liver

channel as assessed by an acupuncturist is either energy deficient or

chronically in yin or yang imbalance. People who have been on

prescription medications for many years as well as those with history

of drug or alcohol abuse could use a liver cleanse. Detoxifying this

organ will strengthens your immune system and allows other organs to

function optimally without the added stress.

Recipe:

1 whole fresh lemon (if using a blender use chopped lemon including

seeds and pulp, without a blender, just use the juice.) I tbsp. extra

virgin Olive oil, cold pressed. (Caprol may be used instead of Olive

oil) Sweetener like Stevia or Vegetable Glycerin. Mix all above

ingredients in a blender, strain, add hot water if desired. Drink this

once a day the first week and once a week for a month and as needed

over the years. You may want to do a periodic liver cleanse specially

when you routinely take prescription or non-prescription chemical

drugs.

Skin care

A high percentage of CRC patients suffer chronic, persistent skin

problems. I have tried many existing skin products but decided to mix

my own formula using my own understanding of the special needs of CRC

patients. I call this product DermaSoothe. It combines 4 ingredients I

have found to be beneficial for skin health: Willard Water, Tea Tree

Oil, Grapefruit seed extract and DMSO. Combining these ingredients

seem to work better than using each one individually.

This can be applied directly on the skin or as a compress on the

affected area for 20 min. It is excellent for Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema,

styes in the eyelids and other fungal or bacterial rashes. It may be

used as ear drops for ear infections (2 to 3 drops twice a day or as

needed.) Patients with sinusitis use it as nasal swab applied nasally

with a Q-tip. It is great as a compress for healing rectal fissures,

and for rectal and vaginal itching and swelling. For gums that are

soft and prone to bleeding, use this to moisten your tooth brush

before you apply the toothpaste.

I am sharing this information because my patients who have regained

their skin health with this solution after having used many expensive

items that did not work, have urged me to do so.

Assessing your progress

I do not recommend laboratory tests for either diagnosis or follow up

on the success of the program because of the high rate of inaccurate

reports. I find a lot of laboratory reports to be false negatives.

Instead I use clinical symptoms as my indicators.

I would recommend that you fill out the questionnaire found on pp. 23

to 30 in this book. Get a baseline score before you start your program

and retake the test every three months.

Example:

Date Score

June 2001 315

September 2001 275

December 2001 150

March 2002 50 or less Happy new life!!

Since 1992 when I begun specializing on the diagnosis and treatment of

CRC, I decided to use the Candida diagnostic questionnaires (on pp.21

to 30) on all patients presenting with chronic, persistent problems

who are not responding to other forms of therapy. What I found out is

that up to 80% have fungal overgrowth and finally get well when they

use the candida program described in this book. These conditions

include:

Multiple sclerosis

Systemic lupus

MSA or Shy-Drager Syndrome

Fibromyalgia

ADD and ADHD

Chronic fatigue

Corhn's disease, colitis, diverticulitis, IBS

Anxiety, panic episodes

Depression

Environmental Illness, Multi chemical sensitivity (MCS), allergies,

food allergies.

Rheumatoid arthritis, osteo arthritis

Endometriosis, PMS, infertility

Migraines

Psoriasis

Eczema

Acne

Other persistent skin conditions including cracking and oozing in the

palms and feet

I encourage everyone with these illnesses to fill out the

questionnaires in this book and if you score high to find a

knowledgeable practitioner to get you started on the Candida program

described in this book. I wish you and yours God's blessings as you

journey toward wellness.

Colet Lahoz December 2006

Candida Diet Guidelines

For more complete guideline read Chapter 8 page 61 of the book

CONQUERING YEAST INFECTIONS by Colet Lahoz

Foods to avoid:

* Sugar in all forms including very ripe fruits. In severe conditions

avoid fruits for the first three months. In milder conditions some

fruits may be tolerated. Sugar in other forms such as honey. Molasses,

syrups and brown sugar are also eliminated.

* Do not use NutraSweet , it feeds the candida. Stevia or vegetable

glycerin are recommended as sugar substitute.

*Dessert foods: cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream,candy.

*Alcoholic beverages and all beverages containing sugar

*Cheeses

*Condiments and food items that contain vinegar: catchup, mustard,

mayonnaise, canned sauces, salad dressing, pickles, sauerkraut, etc.

*Food items containing yeast including Brewer’s yeast, nutritional

yeast (check your labels for ingredients) baked goods, breads, buns,

rolls, crackers, luncheon meats etc.

*Coffee and black tea.

Foods to include:

Vegetables and Legumes: artichoke asparagus beans beet broccoli

brussel sprouts cabbage carrots cauliflower celery chard cucumber

eggplant garlic green beans collard greens kale kohlrabi leek lettuce

okra onion parsley parsnips peas peppers pumpkin radish rutabaga

soybeans spinach sprouts tofu tomato turnip yam

Note: potatoes in small amounts can be added to the diet as the

symptoms subside.

Nuts: almond Brazil nuts filbert macadamia pecan walnuts

Whole Grains: barley Job's tears kamut millet oat brown rice wild rice

rye spelt teff wheat

Seeds: pumpkin sesame sunflower

Non grains: amaranth buckwheat quinoa

Butters: almond butter other nut butters except peanut butter, sesame,

sunflower

Fats: butters oils olive oil (preferable cold pressed, extra virgin)

Starches: arrowroot kudzu tapioca

Fish and Shellfish: cod crab halibut orange roughy salmon shrimp trout

clams oysters tuna tilapia walleye catfish other fish and shellfish

Poultry: chicken Cornish hen duck eggs goose pheasant turkey other poultry

Meats: antelope beef buffalo lamb pork rabbit ostrich venison

Dairy: yogurt (plain unsweetened only)

Do not use any condiment containing sugar or vinegar. Use lemon

instead of vinegar

Fruits: Fruits are not allowed in phase 1, (first three months or

until you are 80% improved) when you re introduce fruits 2 to 3

servings per weeks to start with and increase servings if symptoms do

not reappear . Semi ripe fruits are preferred because they have less

sugar content.

Sample fruits servings:

1 medium apple (green apples have less sugar content)

1/2 avocado 1 medium orange

1/2 banana 1 cup papaya cubes

1 cup blackberries 1 cup mango cubes

1 cup blueberries 1 medium peach

1 cup melon 1 medium plum

1/2 large grapefruit

Sweeteners

In phase 1 limit to Stevia or vegetable glycerin

In phase2 and thereafter you may use 1 to 2 teaspoons daily of honey

or pure maple syrup.