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Post by tabitha on Mar 19, 2006 18:32:41 GMT
I do not feel that I have got my strength or appetite back since I had my appendix out 6-7 weeks ago. I just dont feel like eating the healthy stuff I used to love. I have been existing on bread type things and as I have a yeast intolerance I have started to feel and look awful. I am going to the doctors on Tuesday, but has anyone any suggestions?
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Post by Tiggerwoos on Mar 19, 2006 18:58:59 GMT
Hmmm, sounds like you've started to get a candida problem. I'm probably biased but the doctor will probably just give you anti-fungals which aren't the best solution, so you probably as well as the bread need to cut out some other products. Its also not helping you being that its a vicious circle...... you have an op, you feel run down afterwards and your body needs all the "goodies" to repair itself, but you feel too knackered to prepare any of them, so if you are just eating bread realated products, you're probably feeling doubly as worse (is that even a word?!) as you aren't getting the correct nutrients. OK I'd start with getting some Emergen-C sachets...... vitamin complex drink in sachets, take a couple a day, better than any of the multi-vit capsules..... you can order them on line at www.nutricentre.com and get them in a day or two. That will boost your energy levels. Then cut the bread out completely, as with any fungals such as mushrooms and nuts as this will encourage the yeast infection to go. Cut out sweets and chocolates for a bit. Juicing will boost your immune system alot and cleanse you, but I would try and keep to mainly veggie juices, due to the sugar content in alot of fruit and try to stick to eating brown rice, pulses and your greens etc to get your nutrients. There's a brilliant forum that I use at www.askshelley.com that has a Candida section, think its about the fourth board down and there's a post here that will hopefully be of some use. askshelley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=503. If I can think of anything else as half asleep at the mo, will let you know.
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Post by tabitha on Mar 19, 2006 20:40:36 GMT
Thanks Tigger thats really helpful. I will order the things you send in a minute.
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Post by tabitha on Mar 21, 2006 12:11:56 GMT
Am back to juicing veggies Cut out bread and coffee and alcohol (yeah right). No really I am going to cut down alcohol. I found some vegan acidophilus (cant spell) and have sent off for the vitamins. I take vegan multi vits, garlic, omega 3,6 & 9. Sea kelp for my hair. extra vit c and at the moment st. johns wort. Any suggestions for anything else or anything I should cut out.
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Post by Tiggerwoos on Mar 21, 2006 12:26:47 GMT
Right done a bit more reading up and grapefruit seed extract is good for yeast overgrowth.......... you've got the garlic, multivits, probiotics and omega oils which should help.
Glad you're juicing veggies......yay!
. Avoid yeast–containing foods:
Beer, wine, and all other forms of alcohol; Breads, rolls, pretzels, pastries, cookies, and sweet rolls; B–complex vitamins and selenium products, unless labeled “yeast–free”; Vinegar or foods containing vinegar, such as mustard, salad dressings, pickles, barbeque sauce, mayonnaise; Commercially prepared foods such as soups, dry roasted nuts, potato chips, soy sauce, cider, natural root beer, olives, sauerkraut. Avoid mold–containing and mold–supporting foods:
Mushrooms; Tempeh; Soy sauce, tamari, and miso; Peanuts, peanut products, and pistachios; Herbs and teas that may be moldy; Malt or foods containing malt; Canned or prepared tomatoes (fresh tomatoes are fine)
Avoid all concentrated sugars:
Maple syrup, brown sugar; Fruit juices (canned, bottled, or frozen); Dried fruits; All processed sugar; Anything containing high–fructose corn syrup; High glycemic index foods
Foods you should eat All fresh vegetables — a large variety, raw or lightly steamed, is best; be sure to include dark green leafy vegetables. Fresh protein at every meal Complex carbohydrates, including grains (rice, buckwheat, barley, millet, couscous), whole grain oatmeal, beans (kidney, lima, red beans), and certain types of pasta (whole wheat, spelt, corn, rice). Be careful not to get too many carbs — 15 grams per meal maximum. Unprocessed nuts and seeds, except peanuts. Unrefined olive, sesame, safflower and corn oils (be sure to keep them in the refrigerator after opening to prevent spoiling). Lemon juice with oil for salad dressing — this may be a prepared product, but be careful to avoid any salad dressing that contains vinegar. Beverages such as mineral or spring water, soy milk, and unprocessed nut milks. Limited quantities of fruit (three daily), unless you see a reaction, then limit to twice weekly. Avoid grapes, raisins, dates, prunes and figs.
If I can think of anything else will let you know.
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Post by bobbywomble on Mar 22, 2006 11:21:03 GMT
and if that fails you could always try "bentonite clay" ;D get well soon tabs
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Post by tabitha on Mar 22, 2006 18:14:53 GMT
Thank you so much Tigger. I have been taking your advice to the letter. At the moment I am sleeping better although have been very tired in the day. Wanted to get back to training this week, but apart from the odd run seem too tired to do it. Never mind, maybe next week.
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Post by moriarty on Sept 15, 2006 20:41:23 GMT
How are feeling these days Tabitha?
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Post by tabitha on Sept 16, 2006 10:05:38 GMT
Awww Moriaty! Thanks for caring! I am not too bad these days.
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