Prevention Step by Step
Intermediate Information
Bottom line, prevention of a first occurrence or reoccurrence
of Candida will require vigilance and a true dedication to wellness
and vibrant health. Once we have had an overgrowth of Candida there
is a predisposition to the condition; so, returning to the old habits
which created this situation is not a good option.
A balanced body, free of an overgrowth of Candida,
in many ways represents a balanced life. This involves taking a
look at all aspects of our lives and making choices, sometimes tough
choices, to achieve the results we want. The following Prevention
Guide will assist you in making those choices.
Prevention Guide
There is no single part of the body that is not affected
by the whole. Wholeness or wellness is not just being "free from
disease" but is living in the state of optimal integration between
the elements of mind, body and spirit.
The following lifestyle and supplement suggestions
work toward consciously making choices to promote a highly functioning
immune system. These choices will assist the body not only to prevent
an overgrowth of Candida but to maintain a united front (body, mind
and spirit) to correct and prevent other imbalances and diseases.
Recommendations
Foods/Eating Patterns
If you are already in vibrant health and want to
stay that way you have probably been following the basic "rules"
of listening to your body and using common sense
in choosing what, when, and how to eat. If so, continue your program
and move to the Lifestyle and Supplements section.
If you know that you have been abusing your body
and have the sinking feeling it is about to catch up with you,
do the following:
- Eat predominantly foods from the "What to Eat" list on this
Website. Generally, the more whole, fresh, natural, unprocessed
foods the better.
- Practice food combining three to six day per week to assist
digestion. (Fruits alone, do not mix proteins with carbohydrates
at the same meal - each can be eaten with vegetables.)
- Avoid sugars, artificial sweetners (except Stevia) fruit juices,
refined and "junk" foods, and products containing white flour
and white rice.
- Do use Stevia (a natural and healthy sweetner) in foods, teas,
baking etc. (see Supplements list)
- Do not use tobacco in any form
- Do not drink beverages with caffeine. NOTE: The caffeine
from ONE cup of coffee, tea or soft drink, can kill up
to 75% of the friendly bacteria in your entire intestinal tract.
- Avoid or severely limit intake of alcohol. Drink only after
a full meal (wait an hour), limit to no more than two to eight
days a month and make sure you are taking the supplements,
particularly AZ 2-12 and Herbal Fiber Cleanse to bring the body
back to balance. This is also important if you eat the occasional
dessert.
- To the extent possible, avoid taking antibiotics and other
drugs that destroy the friendly flora of the body. If you must
use an antibiotic, oral contraceptive, or cortisone make
sure you are taking the supplements listed below to bring the
body back to balance.
- Do use Herbal Fiber Cleanse and AZ 2-12 daily
Lifestyle Choices
- Be aware of and responsible for your stress levels. We become
aware by learning to relax, meditate, pray, practice yoga or many
other disciplines. There are books tapes, classes, coaches and
friends to teach us or partner with.
- Learn to set limits - take a class on assertiveness if necessary,
find a mentor, negotiate healthy boundaries at home and work.
Stop pretending it will "go away" or "get better when…"
- Exercise - both weight bearing and aerobic. It flushes out toxins,
releases endorphins and builds self-esteem.
- Read, study, challenge and nurture your mind and spirit as well
as your body.
Supplements
As much as we all would desire a single magic potion to provide
us with an immune system that functions at optimal health, in reality
it requires a number of substances working together in harmony.
Through extensive research, we have scientifically formulated a
specific product line that has been designed to assist us all in
obtaining our own optimal level of wellness and balance.
We recommend making the following supplements a daily part of
your life. Along with appropriate eating and lifestyle choices this
will promote and maintain vibrant health of mind, body, and spirit.
The following chart lists what each supplement helps.
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