Comments on: Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth & How to Get Rid of It

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 19:39:21 +0000

In reply to Brandi Holbrook. I think the GAPS diet may be beneficial for you: https://draxe.com/nutrition/gaps-diet-plan-protocol/ https://draxe.com/nutrition/gaps-diet-plan-protocol/ https://draxe.com/health/leaky-gut-diet-treatment/

By: Brandi Holbrook

Brandi Holbrook — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 22:58:10 +0000

I have done the candida diet and been diagnosed with candida albicans overgrowth, celiac, leaky gut and Hashimoto disease. I am extremely frustrated as I have spent tons of money on doctors, testing, cleanses, etc and cannot seem to get an end to this. I spent a month on nystatin and feel worse than I did before .Is there a good process for someone like me to begin and go through step by step. The food allergies are to the degree I really do not even know what to eat. I tested positive to so many things that are supposed to combat yeast. I am having a hard time not giving up and feeling hopeless. Thank you for your time and any expertise on the subject.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:36:09 +0000

In reply to Traci. To get rid of candida, I would follow tips in this article as well as this: https://draxe.com/health/candida-symptoms/

By: Traci

Traci — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:08:05 +0000

I would also like to know how accurate the spit test is on determining candida growth because I did read about that? How accurate are the blood tests? Also would just simply taking a probiotic help with the possibility of having candida to get rid of it? I have no gut issues just had toe fungus but was able to finally get rid of it by using just plain vinegar 2x a day finally after 3 years while nothing else worked except for the vinegar!! Thanks!

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 22:35:36 +0000

In reply to Hannah M. I would cut out grains and sugars of your diet to start and start doing bone broth daily. Also check this out: https://draxe.com/health/candida-symptoms/

By: Hannah M

Hannah M — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 00:10:34 +0000

I’m exclusively breastfeeding my four month old baby. How can I safely work on reducing my symptoms? I thought it was hormones but I’m concerned this is a Candida overgrowth. Thank you!

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:44:30 +0000

In reply to pat. It's possible. I would focus on healing your gut. Check these out: https://draxe.com/health/leaky-gut-diet-treatment/ https://draxe.com/health/7-signs-symptoms-you-have-leaky-gut/ https://draxe.com/health/7-signs-symptoms-you-have-leaky-gut/ https://draxe.com/health/leaky-gut-supplements/

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 23:06:04 +0000

In reply to Lexi. They are different antibodies produced in different immune reactions.

By: pat

pat — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 07:47:54 +0000

Hi Dr Axe, Over the years I have been a detective solving my digestive disturbances. And thru trial and error I learned a lot!!! I also love helping others with the
knowledge that’s helped myself. A couple of weeks ago I tried a new supplement, a b12 tablet that has xylitol in it, After about two or three days I started getting gassy and bloated! I stopped taking them but I have not been able to get my gut back to normal. I have tried everything I know of to do and it has always worked before whenever I have had a problem. I am hoping you have some suggestions for me, as I am very uncomfortable. Could you tell me what type of diet I should be following too? I am confused at this point with my body. I called the company about it and they said its a minute amount of xylitol in the tablet. Can such a small amount cause this reaction in some people?
I just want to also say, You are so Amazing!!! You give GREATLY for free all that you have learned and studied Away!!! I appreciate so much all that you offer
to each and every one of us!! Dr Josh I pray that you May Be Blessed Abundantly as it is written in Genesis, that God will Bless those who have Blessed Others!! May you and your family be Richly Blessed! Thank you, Pat – PS: How will I find your answers, I have never done this before, where do go to look?

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 23:26:17 +0000

In reply to Lexi. Following a leaky gut diet typically addresses the candida

By: Lexi

Lexi — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 03:41:48 +0000

In reply to Dr. Josh Axe. If the leaky gut is caused by candida (theory), wouldn't one need to get rid of the candida first?

By: Lexi

Lexi — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 03:39:05 +0000

Do the 3 different Candida antibodies, IgG, IgA, and IgM, mean different things? I am high on IgG and IgA, but not IgM.

By: Trish F

Trish F — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 03:30:42 +0000

As someone who has had candida now for 4 years with positive blood tests and suffering greatly with other health problems as well, none of these strategies are working for me. Neither is nystatin or diflucan. I’m about ready to beg my doctor for amphotericin b. I think that candida yeast fungus can get immune to many of the remedies, I know I’ve tried them.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 20:45:27 +0000

In reply to Mary. While trying to cleanse from candida, I would avoid it

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 20:00:24 +0000

In reply to Leslie. Start by making a vegetable broth from organic chopped onions, garlic, celery, kale, sea salt, and pure water. You can use whatever you think is appropriate. I typically do 1 onion, 6-10 garlic cloves, 4-6 celery stalks and then just a few handfuls of kale with sea salt to taste. Bring it to a boil and then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30-60 minutes (depending on time but more so to taste. You can also do this in the crockpot). You may be able to apply for a religious exemption from the vaccinations.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 23:28:22 +0000

A few weeks ago I started making my own water kefir and almost immediately after drinking it my stomach started gurgling loud and bloating out worse than it’s been in years. I stopped drinking it after a week of this but now weeks later the gurgling and bloating are still there. I bought the kefir grains off the internet, followed the directions precisely and it tasted fine, like Kombucha, so do you think this is a good thing and I should continue drinking the kefir until things get better? Thanks.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 01:37:47 +0000

I see you are a fan of kombucha. But since kombucha apparently may contain a bit of sugar and/or alcohol, should people with candida infections avoid it? Thanks.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 19:48:31 +0000

I enjoyed your article on candida. I would like to know the recipe for the liquid only for Day(s) 1-2 of the cleanse, or do I just add whatever I think is appropriate? Your other recipes are not only simple, but quite delicious. Thanks for being there for us.
I am also very concerned that I am continually being pushed to accept vaccinations as preventative care. I understand that the Affordable Care Act may require me to mandatorily take preventative care as a condition of remaining insured. I see this as not being based upon medical practice, but something more of a business practice. The push to everyone to be vaccinated is brutal. Especially, when we are being told on the news that these vaccinations may be only up to 10-15% effective, but to take them anyway. HUH!
Keep up the good fight.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 15:02:58 +0000

In reply to Diane. Check this out: https://draxe.com/health/eczema-treatment/

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 16:33:43 +0000

In reply to Dr. Josh Axe. I tried the spit test method and had immediate legs coming off. It is suppose to be a pretty reliable cheap test. You are to do it for about 6 days in a row to get a good indication. It will be interesting to see what happens.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 15:23:27 +0000

In reply to Pam. I would start with healing your gut

By: Pam

Pam — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 03:53:44 +0000

Thanks for all of your great information! My question is if you know you have both candida and leaky gut, which protocol does one start with since the diet/ supplements for each one varies slightly. Thanks for your help :-)

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 19:57:11 +0000

In reply to Galina. No I don't think getting tested is necessary. Most of the issues can be from candida but may be addressed by healing the gut as well which is where I recommend most people start

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 03:37:45 +0000

In reply to Amie. I would instead follow the steps in this article: https://draxe.com/health/7-signs-symptoms-you-have-leaky-gut/

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 03:34:29 +0000

In reply to Lisa. You are correct. It's always best to eliminate starchy carbs as much as possible when fighting candida but in some cases, this can be an extreme lifestyle change. These are still better than consuming processed and refined carbs and sugars but should be done in small amounts if at all. Again, eliminating them during the diet is the best option.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 03:26:56 +0000

In reply to Tosha Ross. I would follow the diet in this article: https://draxe.com/health/7-signs-symptoms-you-have-leaky-gut/ It sounds like you're doing a great job! I'd keep sugars, grains and gluten out of the diet as much as possible to deal with the yeast. Try adding in probiotic rich foods like coconut milk kefir, sauerkraut, etc. I would also add in bone broth daily

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 03:21:00 +0000

In reply to Lynda. I would add it in once a week

By: Diane

Diane — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 22:27:24 +0000

My son thinks he had candida. He has reduced his diet to meat, beans and salad. He still has breakouts on his face. He also has some kind of eczema on both wrists. He is drinking your super green food. I ordered your goat milk protein powder. He is taking NOW Candida Support. I would like him to be seen by a person like yourself, but you are too far away. We live in Bradenton, FL. Do you know someone in this area you would recommend?

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:19:20 +0000

In reply to Patty. I wouldn't

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:16:49 +0000

In reply to Claire. The diet does not eliminate protein like meats. It just eliminates sugars, refined grains, fruits and alcohol so you can still consume adequate protein. You don't have to do dairy, you can use coconut milk kefir, sauerkraut or other fermented foods in step 3

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:14:02 +0000

In reply to Claire. Bone broth is great too!

By: Galina

Galina — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 07:13:19 +0000

Dr Axe, I have most the symptoms above and they have been causing me problems for many years on and off. However, these signs are so general and can be attributed to so many other things if none at all….. Do you recommend getting tested for Candida overgrowth and if so what tests are available and where to get them?

By: Amie

Amie — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 06:17:34 +0000

Thanks for this information! I do have one question. Is it safe to start the candida cleanse/diet while nursing a baby?

By: Claire

Claire — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:35:31 +0000

In reply to Dr. Josh Axe. I think you say to drink vegetable broth. Why not bone broth? Thanks

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:34:48 +0000

In reply to Jeff. I think the GAPS diet may be a good option for healing your gut. https://draxe.com/nutrition/gaps-diet-plan-protocol/ https://draxe.com/nutrition/gaps-diet-plan-protocol/

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:33:51 +0000

In reply to Sandy. I haven't had any issue with patients and doing these things at the same time but I would consult with your physician regarding your medications.

By: Claire

Claire — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:32:45 +0000

I am now wondering if it is candida that is the cause of my problems. It all started with a bad case of ‘food poisoning’ and then a death in the family. My body must have been under a lot of stress and my immune system went down. I developed tight chest sensations occasionally. Went through a bout of bad evening fatigue. had a bout of strange joint pains. Then had a miscarriage, then had UTI type symptoms that have be mildly reoccurring for months now! despite one course of antibiotics at the beginning. I did have a stool test but it only showed mild candida (a week or 2 after the antibiotics) but medium growth of Klebsiella and Hafnia. I then switched to natural solutions and have been put on probiotics and oil of oregano for 2 months! i still have problems.
i really feel the antibiotics have made things worse as I have lost 11pounds of weight in a short space of time (I’m already very slim), I feel heat coming up from my throat/stomach..
I also just discovered I have sensitivities to milk butyrophilin, eggs and gluten. So those are out of my diet now. I really miss drinking my kefir though. For the last few years I have been a daily kefir drinker as well as regular eater of real sauerkraut and other ferments like yogurt etc..
I really want to try your cleanse but I hope you can answer my questions:

Is this cleanse ok to do dairy free. Perhaps I’ll try making rice or coconut milk kefir or perhaps coconut water kefir.
I’m just worried about the lack of protein in the diet without the kefir. Isn’t that stressful to the adrenals? Can I add in some meat since I can’t have dairy? Why no meat in the cleanse? thanks

Also, what do you think about Pau d’Arco tea to help against candida? and taking a caprylic acid supplement? I’ve also been taking propolis and considering medicinal mushrooms to boost my immune system. Also, bentonite clay seems to make me constipated. How can i get round that?

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:21:00 +0000

In reply to Sandy. I would consult with your physician. Also check this out: https://draxe.com/health/effective-all-natural-treatments-for-arthritis/

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:20:05 +0000

In reply to Ana. I would shoot for at least 32oz

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:19:11 +0000

In reply to Stephanie Grey. Yes

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:18:02 +0000

In reply to Marie. When oil pulling, spit the oil out. Each person is different in how long it will take to overcome candida. Symptoms should begin to resolve when this occurs. Make sure that when trying to kill candida, you cut out all sugars and grains including fruit. Check this out: https://draxe.com/health/candida-symptoms/

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:12:51 +0000

In reply to Patrik. Check these out: https://draxe.com/health/7-signs-symptoms-you-have-leaky-gut/ https://draxe.com/health/7-signs-symptoms-you-have-leaky-gut/ https://draxe.com/health/leaky-gut-diet-treatment/

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:11:13 +0000

In reply to Charlotte. It can. He may also be dealing with leaky gut. Check this out as well: https://draxe.com/health/leaky-gut-diet-treatment/ https://draxe.com/health/7-signs-symptoms-you-have-leaky-gut/ https://draxe.com/health/7-signs-symptoms-you-have-leaky-gut/

By: Lynda

Lynda — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 14:12:53 +0000

Can you put the clove oil in your coconut oil pull daily ?
Or use it just for a limited time?

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 14:12:19 +0000

Thanks for all this great info. I see that the cleanse is for 5-7 days. How long, on average, is someone on the diet? My adult son has been on a very strict candida diet for 6 months and still has sinus/headache issues as well as gas/bloating. Can it take this long?

By: Patrik

Patrik — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 08:59:47 +0000

Hi dr. Axe!
My doctor just wont test for these things. I do not have access to reliable tests where I live.
Is there any way one could now if one have candida overgrowth or Leaky gut and/or SIBO.
I have all the symptoms, but they seem to be so alike if you have either Candida, or Leaky Gut/SIBO.
I do not know how to treat it. I’m afraid that a candida cleanse and candida diet would worsen an eventually SIBO.
Any advise? Thank you / Patrik

By: Patty

Patty — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 04:13:49 +0000

In reply to Dr. Josh Axe. Are there recipes you recommend for the Candida Diet? How about cacao is it allowed?

By: Patty

Patty — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 04:10:42 +0000

Can you have cacao on a Candida diet?

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 01:54:32 +0000

In reply to Becca. Carrots and onions

By: Patty

Patty — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 01:21:39 +0000

Do you have recipes for the Candida diet that you recommend?