When it comes to specific foods, my rule is that no rule fits everyone. You need to decide for yourself whether a food is right for you, given the state of your gut. Dates are a great example of how what is healthy for one person may not be healthy for someone else. Dried dates […]
Does Xylitol Kill Candida?
Xylitol is not necessarily good for candida but it is a great sugar substitute that won’t aggravate a current infection and can help alleviate any sugar cravings that you may have while following an anti-candida protocol. Xylitol, a type of polyol, is a sugar alcohol. It tastes slightly less sweet than normal sugar but also […]
Is Reishi Mushroom Good for Candida
Reishi mushrooms may help eliminate candida through its immune-stimulating and anti-microbial effects. While more research is needed, based on its actions, reishi could be an important part of an anti-candida protocol. Reishi (Ganoderma) is referred to as the “divine mushroom” in Japan or the “spirit plant” in China. While there are six different types of […]
Are Psyllium Husks Good or Bad for Candida Overgrowth?
Psyllium husks have been used as medicine for centuries for a wide range of health conditions. However, they have not been demonstrated to eradicate candida or affect the gut flora in the GI tract. Regardless, psyllium can still be useful in treating candida since ingestion of psyllium husks may ensure daily bowel movements, which is […]
Is Yakult Good for Candida?
Don’t let this probiotic fool you. While the fermented probiotic drink yakult seems like it would be helpful to combat candida by repopulating the GI tract with beneficial bacteria, the added sugar in Yakult outweighs any benefit. Eric is not a big fan of yakult either. Yakult is a fermented probiotic dairy drink that was […]