That’s the basic version. You can start here for 4 weeks, then switch to an undecylenic acid formula like this Thorne product or Undecyn (best if you have recurrent vaginal yeast infections) for a couple weeks. Grapefruit seed extract is an excellent addition too. GI Revive– a combination of L-Glutamine, marshmallow root, and slippery elm to heal my leaky gut. This supplement has been truly transformative for healing my gut. You’re likely here right now because you’re ready to experience greater health and find natural solutions to chronic health problems. Maybe you struggle with Thyroid and Adrenal Hormone Problems, Chronic Fatigue, Poor Digestive Health, Diabetes, Autoimmune Disease, or Constant Stress; or perhaps you could use more energy, happiness and a greater quality of life. As we say in functional medicine: Test; don’t guess! I was not surprised that in all the doctors Anna had seen, not one had recommended a stool test. I’ve had many of my clients tell me their doctors don’t think candida is real, and their doctors are happy to write them prescriptions for their chronic yeast infections, or give them antibiotics for their chronic urinary tract infections without helping them figure out the causes.

Clarke SF, et al. (2014). Exercise andassociated dietary extremes impact on gut microbial diversity. DOI: I will be posting more specifics about the supplements I take for my gut health in the future, but I still encourage you to work with an experienced practitioner before you begin any sort of killing or healing protocol. fermented foods: some people can handle em; others cannot. You’ll read a lot of conflicting info about whether to include fermented foods on a candida cleanse. I think small amounts are fine and beneficial, especially a little apple cider vinegar or a shot of coconut water kefir daily. But no kombucha! Here’s why. L-glutamine. Glutamine is the most important and commonly used nutritional substance to repair tissues, particularly high turnover tissue such as the cells of the intestinal lining. Glutamine deficiency can cause severe intestinal degradation and supplementation can enhance intestinal healing and repair. It is essential in maintaining proper intestinal permeability and avoiding “leaky gut syndrome.” Leaky gut syndrome can result in increased toxic and allergy exposure, systemic inflammation, and autoimmune disease. Sleeping in line with your body’s natural circadian rhythm is important for good sleep and a healthy gut.PRO TIP #4: Do NOT skip this step. In fact, skipping this step is the main reason people don’t have success with gut healing programs of any kind.

Consuming alcohol. Alcohol can be very disruptive on the gut lining. GI-Revive can help to protect your gut from the damaging effects of alcohol and repair the gut if damage occurs. I recommend taking GI-Revive before AND after alcohol consumption to help mitigate alcohol’s negative effects. 1 tbsp. before and after. I’ll be following up with another post within the next week on the mindset aspect of healing. Far more than the medical side of gut health, the mindset aspect is arguably more important. It happens to to be the fact of my story I find most interesting. You can also do a bone broth fast one day per week, especially if you’re having bad die-off symptoms. (note: you don’t have to make your own bone broth! I often buy Kettle & Fire, which is excellent quality). UPDATE (8/11/2020): You can read Part Two here: How I Healed My Gut, Part Two: Healing Through Mindset and Manifesting.To throw a monkey wrench into this whole conversation, I stopped having periods in 2018. This could be due to my gut health or the fact that I was in a constant pattern of over-exercising and under-eating. I went a year and a half without a period, and while I have periods intermittently, I still have not begun regular menstruation.

PRO TIP #2: Certain antimicrobials work better in some people than others. It depends on the severity of the overgrowth, resistance of the yeast and fungus to certain herbs, and what else is going on in the gut. Some stool tests will tell you which herbs are most effective against the specific strains of yeast and dysbiotic bacteria present. How to Do a Candida Cleanse in 4 Steps If you’re currently dealing with any health-related problems, I encourage you to read this post! I truly believe the mindset changes I made were what ultimately brought me to where I am today. My symptoms: I reacted to almost everything I ate, the worst being high-FODMAP foods. I had constant gnarly smelling gas (but we’re talking constant ), chronic constipation punctuated by loose, gnarly stools, low energy, depression, acne, persistent athlete’s foot and occasional hives. You can read more about this phase in my blog post, My Journey with Gut Health . GI-Revive by Designs for Health is a synergistic formula offering wide-ranging support for optimal gut health and function. It provides therapeutic levels of nutrients which support gut lining repair and help fight inflammation along with ingredients to promote healthy bowel function. What can cause the gut to become damaged and inflamed? plenty of vegetables of all kinds. Vegetables are key for building your microbiome. Emphasize the lower carb leafy green veggies and especially cruciferous, which aid in detox. Onions and garlic may help kill yeast also, and alliums are excellent for your beneficial flora. Regarding starchy veggies, potato and sweet potato may be difficult to digest if you have an inflamed gut, but carrots, beets, celery root, butternut squash, and easier to digest starches are fine. If you notice that potatoes cause bloating, you’ll need to avoid them. Otherwise they are fine to include (just not Idaho potatoes, high on the glycemic index).dinner: roasted salmon with lemon wedges, swiss chard or kale cooked in coconut oil, carrot fries. Roasted Brussels sprouts or cauliflower rice are great menu items too. Ladies, if you have chronic or cyclical yeast infection or vaginal itching, irritation, or burning, try these boric acid suppositories.