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WOW! Day 10 already? Seems pretty crazy!  A LOT has transpired in the last couple of days for me.  I have sought the advice of 4 different nutritionists about my journey.  A few days back, I noticed my milk supply had decreased,  I had lost 6 pounds since the start, and my energy was low. :(  So, I decided I needed to seek the advice of other health professionals.  Here's what I found:

After doing a questionnaire similar to this one http://www.yeastconnection.com/pdf/yeastfullsurv.pdf about whether I had a Candida overgrowth problem or not the conclusion was that I may have a mild case.  I was also told that now may not be the best timing for a strict candida diet because of the restrictions of the diet and calorie consumption.  Little E will take what he needs from me for food but then that leaves me completely depleted and could land me in a worse spot down the road.  BUT, and that is a big but, I will continue to stick to my 90 days of NO SUGAR, NO FRUIT (except berries & tomatoes), NO GRAINS, NO DAIRY!! I will continue with my supplement protocol and work on eliminating any overgrowth of Candida slowly and once I am done nursing I will dive in to the rest of the restrictions.  One thing that is important to understand and that I have been recently reminded of is that Candida is NOT the culprit.  It is normal to have it in our gut.  But there has to be a balance inside the intestines and if the Candida is in an overgrowth state, there is a balance issue that needs to be resolved.  

I'm excited about this.  To be perfectly honest with you, when I initially thought about doing this 90 day challenge, I never intended it to be a candida diet.  However, when I processed it in my mind I equivocated NO SUGAR to "then it must be a candida diet".  I am not aware of why I did this as I knew it was false.  It is actually a great thing for EVERYONE to eliminate the processed sugar, grains, flours out of their diet no matter what.  

On my 90 days I will be recording what foods agree with me and which ones do not.  Which foods give me energy, make me gassy, bloated, drowsy, alert? This is a great learning experience for me.  Even though I am a healthy eater, by most people's standards, there are different levels to health and understanding the foods that we put into our mouth and what they do to our bodies.  

Bring on Day 11! :))  Please leave comments or questions below if you are following me on my journey :) 

Blessings,

Mindy 

Let's focus on Internal Restoration!!

This has been my point off the start! Bring the body back to balance using a holistic approach and changing my diet.  It's a Eat to Live mentality rather than a Live to Eat.  The last week has been an eye-opener for me.  It's been fabulous! I feel Great when I supply my body with the whole foods it desires and deserves!

Here are a couple of my meals that I made the last few days.  Comment below and I will get you the recipe. :))

The Zuchinni "noodles" :)

 The finished product! It was DELISH!

 Cabbage, Kale, Onions & Chicken :)

 Homemade Almond Butter. This keeps me sane! It is so creamy and delicious and so good for you!

Cheers to week 2!

Blessings,

Mindy 

My Purpose...

I have to admit, I'm going a little crazy.  As I type this I am starring at books and websites loaded with information about Candida!  They all seem to have a little different spin on the diet and how to rid the overgrowth of Candida which is making me looney! I remember I had this very issue the last time I did a Candida diet.... Well, this website says I can have berries.....But this website says NO berries.....This book says to eliminate legumes.....but this site says legumes are okay to eat!!!! AHHH!! It's driving me bonkers, mostly because I am a Black and White kinda girl! Give me the facts. Don't be wishy washy, ya know what I mean?

Many have asked me the reason I even chose to do a Candida diet anyway.  Well the answer is very simple.  I think it's a great idea to cleanse at least 4 times a year.  After the birth of our son, we had the pleasure of friends bringing us meals and meals - which was a God send!  However, it took me on a long road of eating foods I wouldn't normally eat and the sugar indulgences began!  Oh, how sugar loves me. I must admit I do have a sweet tooth so it's important for me to keep it at bay.  Candida is natural to have in your intestines, but when you eat unhealthily, crave sugar to get you by...let's just say I felt it was necessary to do the diet.  So here I am, and a bit lethargic I might add,just to be completely honest.  The last couple of days has been a little rough with keeping up my calories.  The most important reason why I need to keep my calories high, is that I am still nursing our sweet baby.  His ability to have my breast milk far outweighs the ability for me to do this cleanse.  If I feel like the cleanse is negatively affecting my ability to make great milk for my baby, I will have to put aside the cleansing until after I am done nursing. 

So, in the next couple of days and throughout the weekend, I will be researching more in depth the foods I am allowed to have or what I am allowing myself to eat!  It's a fine balance and one that is individual.  What might be good for me, may not be so great for so and so.

It's time for this mama to go to bed.  Sweet dreams!

Blessings,

Mindy 

Day 2

Not going to lie, this morning was rough! I woke up at 5 am with lots of sweating, heart a pounding and chills.  After about an hour, I was fine again!  I gave my body lots of good food today! It was surprisingly easy!  Lunch consisted of red onion and green and red bell peppers sliced thinly.  I added some oregano and chicken to it! Yummy! :) Dinner consisted of a roma tomato chopped up, fresh basil, zucchini and chicken.  I also steamed some broccoli. :)  Of course I snacked throughout the day every couple of hours and had a total of 4 shakes for protein and added nutrients.  Leave a comment below to let me know you are following. I also can share recipes if you are interested, just ask. :)  

 Blessings,

Mindy 

Day 1

After writing for the last 30 minutes, something happened and I lost everything I just spewed. :(

Let me be brief, as it's definetly time to hit the hay...

Day 1 of 90 went very well actually!  The cravings have started but nothing I can't handle...yet. I'm sure you will here me complain more about them in the days to come.  This isn't my first rodeo at cleanses and restorations so I can  tell you that it never fails, every time you put restrictions on the foods you can eat ( or anything for that matter) it only makes you want it MORE! Am I right?

I wanted to make mention, after it was discussed on FB with a friend today.  I need to put a little "disclaimer" out there if you will.  If this Candida diet is something that interests you PLEASE seek the advice of your MD or Chiropractor to see if this is right for you! :)  A great source for information is http://www.thecandidadiet.com/

This is most definetly the shortened version than I just wrote.  Peace to you all!

Blesssings,

Mindy 

Why NO Fruit?

Some people have been wondering why I am not consuming fruit on this "internal restoration".  The whole purpose of this for me is to combat Candida Albicans.  Below is a summary of what Candida Albicans is and why it is so important to treat it.  Scroll down to find the symptoms one could have if they have an issue with Candida Albicans.  It affects so many people, young, old, female, male.  So, dear friends, the purpose of not eating fruit for the 90 days is because fruit contains fructose, a sugar, and sugar feeds the Candida. Please read on for more! I copied this summary from holistichelp.net :




Candida Albicans is a yeast that occurs naturally in the human body. Normally it lives in harmony with a variety of other microorganisms and actually performs a couple important functions.  The problem occurs when something upsets the balance of bacteria in the body and this allows the yeast organism to proliferate and take over all the healthy microorganisms.

It normally resides in the intestinal tract, mouth, throat and genitals, however it can burrow holes in the intestinal tract, enter the blood stream and then make it's way into any organ of the body. To make matters worse it emits over 70 different toxins into the body. Some people may even become allergic to the yeast itself.

Once this hardy organism proliferates in the body, it wrecks havoc in many ways and is the initiator of many common maladies, conditions, syndromes and illnesses in our population.

Some of the most frequent Candida symptoms are:

• abdominal gas and bloating


• headaches


• migraines


• excessive fatigue


• cravings for alcohol


• anxiety


• vaginitis


• rectal itching


• cravings for sweets


• inability to think clearly or concentrate


• hyperactivity


• mood swings


• diarrhea


• constipation


• hyperactivity


• itching


• acne


• eczema


• depression


• sinus inflammation


• pre-menstrual syndrome


• dizziness


• poor memory


• persistent cough


• earaches


• low sex drive


• muscle weakness


• irritability


• learning difficulties


• sensitivity to fragrances and/or other chemicals


• cognitive impairment


• thrush


• athlete's foot


• sore throat


• indigestion


• acid reflux


• chronic pain

Results WILL Happen...

Here's what you can expect if you choose to change your diet for internal restoration:

• Decreased or non-existent inflammation
•  Emotional Stability
• Improved Digestion
• Clearer Complexion
• Improved Elimination
• Increased Energy
• Balanced Hormones
• Decreased Pain in Joints
• Better Nutrient Absorption

Do these "side effects" sound appealing to you?? Join me on my 90 day journey - Reclaim your health! :)

Blessings,

Mindy 

Greetings & Welcome!

 I have hijacked Dickason Chiropractic's Blog for the next 90 days as I write about my journey of "Cut the Crap".  90 days of NO Sugar, NO Dairy, NO Fruit, NO Grains!! Anyone want to join me in cutting the crap out of your diet?? :)  I am officially starting on Monday, February 20th!! I look forward to you joining me or following my journey!

Blessings,

Mindy