Candida Albicans (Yeast)

Candida Yeast Infection, both digestive and systemic, is a social and medical dilemma without easy access to answers or remedies of permanence. Literally millions of men and women have a potential yeast infection that is causing, directly or indirectly, a significant number of existing health problems or conditions. If it is not completely removed and/or the body protected, it will continue to grow and will reduce your resistance to a host of physical aliments and complications. The devastation and discomforts that await the body because of this insidious and tenacious parasite is immeasurable and in most cases the means of its removal or control is inadequate. Going from doctor to doctor and product to product is not the answer. It requires special attention and knowledge to overcome a serious to severe yeast infection and the following information will introduce you to a "Candida Yeast Answer Program" that definitely has the advantage of complete and permanent removal of most Candida Yeast conditions. If you have a yeast overgrowth, or if you know of others who are bothered or incapacitated by the presence of a yeast infection, then please read the enclosed information and/or give to those who you feel may benefit. This particular program is remarkably effective and you will find a thorough and scientific explanation that promises and end to a rather difficult situation.

Candida Albicans has become a household word for many health conscious Americans. Candida is a yeast that lives in the human digestive system. It has the ability to change from a yeast and become a fungus. As a fungus it operates in a similar fashion to any other fungus such as athletes' foot fungus, etc. Candida is kept at low levels by the friendly bacteria that also reside in the digestive tract. The friendly bacteria feed on the Candida, thus a balance in the body is maintained. Modern medicine's "gift" of antibiotics, birth control pills, cortisone and chemotherapy kill this friendly bacteria as do street drugs, alcohol, and junk food diets. Once this friendly bacteria has been destroyed, the yeast begins to overgrow and take over the digestive system. Left untreated, it becomes a fungus and grows into a plant-like structure complete with roots. These roots can break through the intestinal walls, allowing the yeast to travel to other areas of the body such as the sinuses, throat, reproductive organs, the lungs and skin just to name a few. It is capable of producing over 100 symptoms. This makes it extremely frustrating for anyone with this condition to be able to find out or understand what is exactly wrong with them. Billions are spent each year on antibiotics, creams, nasal sprays, unnecessary hospital visits, operations and antidepressants, due to the ignorance and arrogance of the medical profession. It is written in their own journals that antibiotics can cause this condition yet they continue to boldly prescribe them and are resentful when discussing their side effects. One doctor who was backed into a corner on this subject during a radio talk show became hysterical with fear and began screaming: "THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS CANDIDA!"

The symptoms of Candida are so confusing that even a practitioner who wants to know about it can be confused. I truly believe that proper testing is the answer. It is my deep-seated belief that those who want to get well must find a practitioner who offers accurate testing. This way the real problem can be found and not overlooked. Look over the list of all the possible symptoms Candida can cause and you will see why I so firmly believe that by symptoms alone one can be misled into treating a "major symptom" and miss the true culprit. Candida Albicans is a negative YEAST INFECTION that begins in the digestive system and little by little spreads to other parts of the body. It is a strong, invasive parasite that attaches itself to the intestinal wall and becomes a permanent resident of your internal organs. It is causing numerous health problems and discomfort for over 30 million men and women every day and it is estimated that nearly everyone has or will have a moderate to serious Candida condition eventually in their lives. Experience has shown that if you do not successfully remove 95% of all the Candida, it will come back.

A yeast cell produces over 75 known toxic substances that consistently poisons the human body. These toxins contaminate the tissues where it weakens the immune system, the glands, the kidneys, bladder, lungs, liver and especially the brain and nervous system. Candida yeast can become so massive and invasive that is enters the FUNGAL form where it provides very long, root-like structures that penetrate the mucous lining of the gastrointestinal wall. This penetration breaks down the protective barrier between the intestinal tract and bloodstream, allowing many foreign and toxic substances to enter and pollute the body systemically. As a result, proteins and other food wastes that are not completely digested or eliminated can assault the immune system and cause tremendous allergic reactions, fatigue and many other health problems. It also allows the Candida itself and bacteria to enter the bloodstream, from which it may find its way to other tissues, resulting in far- ranging effects such as soreness of the joints, chest pain, sinus and skin problems, etc. An autopsy done on a lady who had died of heart failure for no apparent reason, found that her heart was encased with Candida yeast. Vaginal yeast infections are more prevalent today than ever, and they will never completely go away until the yeast has been cleared from the intestinal area. To make matters worse, Candida can be sexually transmitted from one person to another.

Candida covers the intestinal wall which chemically and mechanically interferes with digestion and assimilation of food nutrients. Many people, especially senior citizens, cancer victims and those with AIDS are wasting away for want of nutrition because they cannot absorb what they eat. Many people digest less than 50% of their food because the Candida creates a digestive conflict and robs them of their nutrition. Candida creates chaos in the intestines and diseases of which the doctors have little or no answer and can use only medicines to treat it.

Candida Albicans is a yeast that lives in our intestinal tract. It is also the yeast that causes vaginal yeast infections. It is normal to have small amounts of Candida so the friendly and protective bacteria in our body called "Acidophillus and Bifidus" can use it as food. When something happens to kill off these friendly bacteria the Candida cells begin to multiply out of control. Candida can spread throughout the intestinal tract causing bloating, gas, food reactions and allergies, constipation, diarrhea and a host of digestive complaints. Candida can also spread to the vaginal area, the prostate, the heart, lungs, liver and cause numerous symptoms and illnesses. The true causes of Candida are not a mystery. They are also not the same for each individual person. Some people have Candida due to a combination of causes. To begin with lets look at the true causes and discuss each.

Antibiotics are a common cause of Candida. Antibiotics destroy both harmful bacteria and good bacteria. When antibiotics destroy friendly bacteria it gives the Candida a chance to begin to multiply. Anyone who has been treated with antibiotics for acne, major dental work or any condition where antibiotic use has been frequent, more than 1 course of 7-10 days, is a prime Candidate for Candida.

Oral birth control pills are mostly the hormone estrogen. Supplemental estrogen in the synthetic form has been found to promote the growth of yeast. Several years ago the Great Smokies Medical lab published studies showing that hormones could effect intestinal bacteria. A common compliant of women on birth control pills is yeast infection. The copper IUD is another possible yeast promoter. It has been observed by David Watts, Ph.D., that copper promotes the growth of yeast. Often copper IUD users develop excessive levels of copper in their tissues. Excess copper can depress the adrenal, thyroid and immune systems of the body. This can make it more difficult for the body to resist yeast.

Stress can cause yeast growth for several reasons. Stress causes the release of certain hormone called CORTISOL . Cortisol can depress the immune system and also raise blood sugar. The elevation in blood sugar can feed the yeast cells allowing them to grow quickly. The depression in immune function will leave the body defenseless against the sudden elevation in yeast. These two reaction tend to happen together as cortisol goes up. This is the exact reason why stress causes Candida. Cortisol can be addicting to the body. It raises sugar and relieves inflammation. There have been a few studies that show the body can become addicted to it and try to keep it elevated. There are several simple nutrients that help lower cortisol levels back to normal by telling the nervous system to relax. Testing for cortisol can be done with the Adrenocortex Stress Test.

Common tap water is high in chlorine which has been found to destroy friendly intestinal bacteria. This will allow Candida to grow as covered earlier.

Parasites and intestinal worms are more common then anyone would think. Some researchers have estimated that over 85% of all people living in North America and Canada have parasites. Parasites can be large worm-like creatures or small microscopic organisms. Either type destroy friendly bacteria in the intestines making yeast overgrowth possible. Parasites can be detected in the Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis.

Constipation can be caused by Candida. However constipation can also lead to Candida. If one does not have Candida and then becomes constipated for any reason, Candida may begin to grow. A digestive tract which is constipated is slow moving and becomes very alkaline. An alkaline environment is exactly what Candida does best in. The more alkaline the digestive tract the happier the Candida becomes. It does not matter what causes the constipation. Constipation for any reason can easily cause Candida.

Excess alcohol can directly destroy friendly bacteria and allow yeast to grow. Beer can be a particular problem not because of the yeast but because of its maltose content. Maltose is a sugar that is derived from malt. Malt sugar is very potent and can feed yeast cells very quickly. People with Candida also tend to develop allergies to all yeast products whether the yeast is healthy or not. This does not mean that hard spirits or wine in excess are any safer. Alcohol should always be used in moderation. Drugs can also cause yeast overgrowth particularly if they disturb the digestive system. Any medication or drug that can cause a gastrointestinal side effect may cause yeast growth by disturbing friendly bacteria.

Low thyroid is very common in cases of Candida. The thyroid gland has an important effect on the immune system. Adequate thyroid function also helps the digestive system operate correctly. As pointed out earlier, lack of proper digestive secretions can cause reduction of friendly bacteria. Constipation is also common with low thyroid. Body temperature will drop if thyroid function is low. A drop in body temperature stops many different chemical reactions from taking place. Some of these chemical reactions stop Candida overgrowth.

Any condition that results in a weakened immune system can bring about Candida. Most notable are AIDS and CANCER. Candida can be considered a side effect of these more threatening illnesses.

It has been long recognized that an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone can be a causative factor in yeast overgrowth. In order to support friendly intestinal flora, adequate amounts of both hormones are needed. Great Smokies Medical Lab published a paper several years ago which explained how these hormones are essential to the health of friendly bacteria.

Any upset in this balance can cause yeast overgrowth. The hormonal imbalance must be corrected after the yeast has been reduced or relapse is sure to occur.

This is the most difficult case to deal with. It is essential that the diabetes be addressed first and the blood sugar be gotten under control. It is impossible to eliminate Candida while the blood sugar is high. There are specific herbs that are anti-fungal and have traditionally been used to lower blood sugar. I developed this protocol 2 years ago and have used it with good results, but I feel that most people should go right on a diabetic protocol to lower their sugar before attempting any Candida elimination. So here you have the 12 true causes of Candida.
Candida is becoming a very well known and recognized problem in this country. It has been estimated at 30% of all Americans have Candida. Now that we've addressed the causes, let's discuss why it is serious.

The major waste product of yeast cell activity is acetaldehyde and the by-product ethanol. Many people have a low iron content because this mineral is hard to absorb when Candida is present, and therefore have little oxygen in the tissues. Ethanol can cause excessive fatigue and reduces the strength and stamina which takes away ambition. It destroys enzymes needed for cell energy and causes the release of free radicals that encourages the aging process. Candida Albicans in an incredible destroyer of health and is the main missing link in many of our modern day diseases and sub-health conditions. The fact that Candida can rob the body of its nutrition and poison the tissues with it toxins is a major contribution, directly or indirectly to the following list of serious conditions:

The majority of people who have Candida do not realize they have it until become seriously ill. The symptoms are so numerous and seemingly unrelated that it is very perplexing to both doctor and patient. Candida itself is totally preventable and if you have this condition, there is a special way in which it can be completely and permanently eliminated. This is a remarkable anti-fungal program that overcomes Candida in a more reliable and permanent manner. If you can remove this parasite from your body using a natural approach, you will also remove all the negative effects and symptoms along with it. This program will significantly improve your digestion and all associated weaknesses including bloating, constipation, ulcers, colitis, colon problems, gas, chronic fatigue, aches and pains and many kinds of subtle and nagging health problems. Even acute infections such as the common cold, Epstein Bar Virus, bladder infections, skin eruptions, etc. can be prevented or significantly improved. It will especially take the stress off of the immune system, the glands and the nervous system. Reproductive organ problems which can have their roots in a Candida Yeast infection may eventually disappear. Many negative conditions may slowly go way with this incredible technique and it can help increase food assimilation by as much as 50%.

As you can see, the symptoms are so varied no one person has all the same set as another. The average Candida sufferer has 20 or more of these (while others have less and some have more). Many times they have given up on ever finding out what was wrong with them because all of these symptoms seem unrelated. One patient spent 7 days in the hospital, was wheeled from one examination room to another--a grand tour of the hospital--only to be told it was all in her head. She was charged over $6000.00 for that stay. Upon her release a stool analysis was done and Candida was found. In addition, her symptoms were worsened by all the jello and the horrible hospital food.

Symptoms of Candida, regardless of what they are, will worsen in hot, humid or muggy weather. Like any mold or fungus, heat and humidity help it grow and spread. Symptoms can also vary according to one's diet. Sugar, alcohol, starches, fermented foods, sweets (even fruits) will increase symptoms by feeding the yeast organisms. This will cause them to grow and release more toxins which will produce symptoms. Stress is key in triggering symptoms. It has long been recognized that stress plays a part in lowering the immune function of the body. The immune system is what tries to keep the yeast under control. Simply being over-worked, over- tired, or over-stressed will cause an increase in Candida and therefore its symptoms. The environment one lives in can play a big role if one is exposed to toxic metals, fumes, smoke, pollution, and in direct contact with various chemicals. The immune system can become overloaded and therefore further dip which will allow more yeast to grow. If one finds that these conditions cause an increase in symptoms, there is a very good chance that Candida is present. Proper testing is essential to determine this for sure and to find out how bad the condition is. Blood tests can be inaccurate if they only test for Candida antibodies and antigens. These tests can show positive even after the Candida is gone or if one simply has an allergy to yeast.

Candida Albicans is present everywhere, subsisting on the surface of all living things. Since Candida germs live in every person's body, especially on the mucous membranes, vaginal and other smears and cultures for the presence of Candida are useless. Therefore the diagnosis for candidiasis is made from a person's medical history and score on a Candida questionnaire. If the questionnaire shows the probability of Candida, a Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis or a blood test called a Candisphere may be ordered. Finally the diagnosis is confirmed by the person's response to treatment for Candida overgrowth.

Think of your body as a finely tuned engine, and food is its fuel. If you aren't completely digesting foods and absorbing nutrients, you're not adequately fueling your body. The lack of adequate fuel�or the inability to use it properly�can lead to a variety of health problems. Poor digestion or imbalances in your intestinal flora can result in many illnesses, from annoying gastrointestinal complaints such as chronic constipation and abdominal pain to more serious illnesses which may appear to be unrelated to digestion, such as asthma or migraines. Your clinician knows the importance of evaluating your gastrointestinal health. One important tool to aid in this diagnosis is the Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis.

Think of the time and money you spend planning menus, shopping for food, preparing meals and buying vitamin supplements. But are you sure you're getting the most from your food? Or is your diet causing other problems in your body? Your clinician can answer these questions with a CDSA.

The CDSA (Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis) is a group of 25 tests performed on a stool sample, revealing valuable information about your gastrointestinal health. The CDSA evaluates:

Do you chew your food thoroughly? That's the first step in good digestion. The mechanical breakdown of your meal begins when your teeth grind food. {sub_man} Saliva triggers the start of the chemical breakdown.

Once food travels to your {stomach} stomach, you need adequate amounts of hydrochloric acid to break up dietary proteins. You may be among the millions of Americans who do not produce enough hydrochloric acid. This can cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies, {osteoporosis} osteoporosis, {atherosclerosis} hardening of the arteries, {conditionarthritis} arthritis, {cancer} colon cancer, {food_allergies} food allergies, and autoimmune diseases.

Hydrochloric acid and other factors trigger your {pancreas} pancreas to release enzymes once food moves to the small intestine. Pancreatic enzymes play an important role in the digestion of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. An insufficient amount of pancreatic enzymes can contribute to many of the same problems as inadequate stomach acid. Nutrients in your food are absorbed into your bloodstream from both the small and large intestine. Food that isn't digested completely will not be absorbed. Partially digested proteins can cause significant gastrointestinal irritation (such as colitis, gas or nervous stomach) and can lead to food allergies. Digestion of carbohydrates continues in the small intestine. Certain enzymes are released only by the intestinal villi and friendly bacteria, and damage to these can inhibit digestion.

Many different microbes live in your intestinal tract, and it's normal to have trillions. Ideally, you have "friendly" bacteria to aid with digestion, vitamin production and immune defense. Unfortunately, many common activities can destroy the delicate balance of bacteria. Using antibiotics, steroids or hormone pills, or a diet high in fat and sugar wreaks havoc on bacterial levels, leading to imbalances in bacteria and yeast, which can lead to illness.

Chronic infection, food allergies or inadequate nutrition can result in poor immune defenses in your intestine. With lowered resistance, less friendly bacteria are able to colonize, and infection or allergies are more likely to develop. Gastrointestinal health is the goal For proper gastrointestinal health, your body must carefully coordinate the breakdown, absorption and elimination of food. Bacteria must be in proper balance, and immune function must be adequate. The CDSA provides an easy, effective evaluation of how well your gastrointestinal tract performs these essential functions.

If you answered yes to at least two of the questions, taking a Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis is recommended. This test can be ordered from us and more information is available here. After the test is performed the results can be discussed with you and a program can be tailored to handle your condition.

Most often the Yeast reflex will be active. The Pus Reflex and it's sub-reflexes as well as the Virus Reflex will many times also show up.

Nutritional Treatment for Candida
The goal is to get the yeast out of the tissues and to build up the body's ability to keep it out. There are several elements used in the treatment of yeast overgrowth. They are based on each patient's history and response to treatment. PLEASE NOTE: The exact dose of each of the following supplements from Standard Process Vitamins is essential for the program to be effective. Each person should be tested for dosage requirements before starting on a program. Furthermore, other supplements may be needed to support other bodily systems. Anyone that self-prescribes their own program does at their own risk. Physician monitoring is necessary for this program and self-prescribing is not recommended The following Standard Process and MediHerb products are used most commonly in the treatment of Candida:
	Cal-Amo � Cal-Amo is a systemic acidifier, acid forming salts of the blood stream, calcium and ammonium chloride. Used for alkalosis, joint pains, bursitis, allergies, asthma. This product contains calcium chloride, ammonium chloride, betaine hydrochloride and calcium phytate. A little magnesium glycerophosphate too. This is an acidifying compound. It provides the chlorides which maintain the acidity of the system. Phosfood, acidifies some people better than Cal-Amo. Phosfood supplies phosphates, which are also necessary for maintaining acidity. So it all depends on what the patient is lacking - chlorides or phosphates. The acid-alkaline balance is very important in maintaining proper body function. Alkalosis is involved in condition of asthma, allergy, arthritis, bursitis, infections, etc. If the fluid of the body is too alkaline, calcium precipitates out of solution and forms deposits in various place throughout the body. So, calcium forms deposits if the pH is too high, as well as in a deficiency of phosphorous. Actually, the deficiency of phosphorous would be a contributing factor in the alkalosis. So you can see how both Cal-Amo and Phosfood would have many uses. Think of Cal-Amo as our primary acidifying product.*
	Spanish Black Radish Spanish Black Radish supports the free action of GI tract valves and is an herb which is vacuum dried. It is used as a detoxifying herb for the bowel and lymphatics. Its effect upon the GI tract valves allows smoother opening and closing of the valves producing a slight laxative effect. It is a support product for GI tract oriented programs. Candida Albicans treatment is aided with this herb because as the yeast organism dies off, they must be eliminated quickly or their decaying forms will cause greater toxicity in the bowel.*
	Multizyme� Multizyme contains digestive enzymes from both plant and animal sources to encourage the proper breakdown and absorption of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Multizyme contains fig, papaya, and almond - rich in unsaturated fatty acids important in fat metabolism. The pancreatin found in Multizyme contains primarily amylase, lipase, and protease to further enhance multiple metabolic processes.*
	Lactic Acid Yeast� The lactic acid produced by the nutritional yeast in Lactic Acid Yeast establishes proper pH balance which is vital for the promotion of nutrient absorption, integral in maintaining the proper environment in which normal intestinal flora thrive, and beneficial for the overall healthy functioning of the gastrointestinal system.*
	Gastrex� Gastrex is formulated to support digestive function in the stomach and small intestine. Gastrex contains the natural ingredients of okra powder, bentonite, anise powder, chlorophyll from tillandsia; and porcine stomach and duodenal tissue extracts. These ingredients work together to cleanse the upper gastrointestinal tract to promote healthy digestion.*
	Zypan � Zypan contains betaine hydrochloride to provide the foundation for proper gastric hydrochloric acid production. Zypan also contains proteolytic enzymes in combination with pancreatin, primarily supporting the digestion and absorption of protein. Pancreatin also contains amylase and lipase; necessary for the appropriate breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates and fats.*
	Lact-Enz � Lact-Enz is a unique gastrointestinal support product that combines digestive enzymes with beneficial intestinal flora. The combination of these ingredients help maintain a healthy intestinal environment and assist in the breakdown of macro-nutrients.*
	Garlic 5000 mg. Garlic was used in World War I as an anti-infective agent for various infectious intestinal diseases, including cases of cholera and dysentery. It also had a protective antibacterial effect: soldiers whose diet included garlic suffered less frequently from dysentery than those who did not eat garlic. In vitro and in vivo studies indicate that garlic has both antibacterial and antifungal activity, giving it broad spectrum antimicrobial activity in gastrointestinal disorders.*
	Vitanox � Gastrointestinal antiseptics are used to restore normal bowel flora. This includes green tea and grape see extract. Vitanox used in step two of the protocol improves dysbiosis management, dramatically reduces flatulence and abdominal bloating, and provides powerful antioxidant activity. Green tea and grape seed contain tannins which are defined as vegetable substances capable of tanning animal hides to produce leather. The advantage of tannins is that they are poorly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. Hence, through their capacity to bind proteins, they can inhibit the growth of micro-organisms, especially in the colon. One of the most notable effects of tannins in the gut is their dramatic effect on diarrhea. Because of their affinity for free protein, they will concentrate in damaged areas.*
	Okra Pepsin E3 E3 Allantoin is a primary ingredient in Okra Pepsin E3, in addition to the vitamin E3 complex, have been known to promote healing. The combined properties of the nutrients in Okra Pepsin E3 support cleansing of the bowel and promote effective motility of intestinal contents.*
	Zymex � Capsules Zymex is used to acidify the gastrointestinal tract, build the beneficial flora in the gut, in kidney detoxification, and in helping a toxic bowel. Because the gut is typically too alkaline in cases of Candida, Zymex is used to help acidify the intestinal tract. Recent advances in our understanding about the various roles played by yeasts in the body have added to the dimensions of this yeast product. As a healthy friendly intestinal yeast (acidophilus type) it is a natural antagonist to the growth of the Candida Albicans or thrush forming type yeasts found in such infections as vaginitis. ZYMEX is a GI tract friendly yeast that can set up a protective environment that is immune to the CANDIDA type growth. ZYMEX is actually made from a culture that is grown. We take red beets, beet leaves and wheat germ, make a bed out of the mixture, sterilize it and seed it with a certain culture. Then we put the culture under ideal moisture and temperature conditions and let it grow. After about three days, a beautiful gray mold has grown-it looks just like velvet. We dry the mold in a sigmoid dryer and make a powder that is ZYMEX ZYMEX is similar to LACTIC ACID YEAST in that it breaks down carbohydrate in the gastrointestinal tract to produce lactic acid, thereby acidifying the gastrointestinal tract. It's also very effective in detoxifying the colon. ZYMEX combines the functions of LACTIC ACID YEAST and CHOLACOL II. If instead of going through these steps we were to centrifuge the juice off the mold then vacuum dry the juice, we could create ARGINEX ARGINEX detoxifies the kidneys. It's excellent for patients with bladder and kidney infections.*
* These statements have not been evaluated y the Food & Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

An overgrowth of Candida Albicans is a chronic, dangerous infection. If left unchecked it will continue to spread and break down the body's ability to fight off disease. Everyone including infants and children are susceptible to candidiasis. The goal when treating a Candida infection is to remove yeast from the infected tissue and rebuild the immune system.

Candida Control Diet - Of all conditions that are treated with clinical nutrition, Candida is the most important condition addressed with diet. Many patients have been disappointed in their prior treatment programs because they failed to follow a proper control diet in the handling of Candida. It can not be stressed enough that if you are going to embark on a treatment program to treat Candida that you must agree to follow a very strict diet. If you take supplements and don't follow the diet, you will be very disappointed in your results. You must agree to follow the diet before any treatment can begin.

* * * Foods You Must Avoid * * *

Fruit Juices - Either canned, bottled, or frozen. Exception: Freshly prepared juice.

Coffee & Tea - Regular coffee, instant coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and teas of all sorts, including herb tea. Exception: Traditional medicinal herb teas.

Melons - Watermelon, honeydew melon, and especially cantaloupe.

Edible Fungi - All types of mushrooms, morels, and truffles.

Cheeses - All types including cottage cheese and cream cheese. Prepared foods, Velveeta, macaroni and cheese, any other cheeses containing snacks. NO buttermilk, sour cream, any other sour milk products.

Yeast - Brewer's yeast, baker's yeast, vitamins, minerals, unless labeled "yeast free" and "sugar free".

Antibiotics - Specifically penicillin, streptomycin, ampicillin, amoxicillin, keflix, ceclor, septra, and bactrim. NOTE: If you are presently taking antibiotics by prescription of your doctor, you present infection must be handled before embarking on a program.

Processed Foods - Packaged and processed foods containing yeast and refined sugar. Also avoid enriched flour products.

Nuts - Peanuts and pistachios usually contain mold, which in turn will feed yeast.

Sugar - All sugar containing foods and sweeteners.

Alcohol - Fermented liquors and liqueurs, and beverages such as cider and root beer.

Malt Products - Milk drinks, cereals, and candy.

Condiments, Sauces, and Vinegar-Containing Foods - Mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire, Accent (monosodium glutamate), steak, barbecue, chili, shrimp and soy sauces, pickles, pickled vegetables, relishes, green olives, sauerkraut, horseradish, mince meat, and tamari. Also avoid sprouts. Vinegar of all kinds and vinegar containing foods such as mayonnaise, and salad dressing. (Freshly squeezed lemon juice may be used as a substitute for vinegar in salad dressings prepared with unprocessed vegetable oil.)

Processed & Smoked Meats - Pickled and smoked meats, fish including sausages, hot dogs, corned beef, pastrami, and pickled tongue.

Dried & Candied Fruits - Raisins, apricots, dates, prunes, figs, and pineapple.

Left-Overs - Molds grow in left-over food unless it's properly refrigerated. Freezing is better.