Candida overgrowth in gut
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Yes, she practices holistic health. She doesn't just treat the symptoms like I feel most medical docs do, but she talked to me for an hour and askef me about all aspects of my life. She treats the whole person, which is the foundation of holistic medicine. She works with herbal treatments and food as medicine. This May not be for everybody but it totally worked for me.
Science and research has shown that most "holistic" practices do absolutely nothing. Some can even be dangerous. The placebo effect is what usually happens (you think it will work and therefore you think you are starting to feel better). Science does not back holistic medicine at all.
wow, I work at a Natural Health College/University and the students who used to be allopathic surgeons or nurses that have done a 180 degree turn in their beliefs really prove how wrong this statement is, especially in the many uncounted clients who have discovered cures from our holistic practitioners when they could not find it in their personal GPs. I do not practice but am only part of the admin team, and since I worked here, my family have never needed to visit our doctor in the last five years because the herbal tonics and supplements actually work. My friends who have pets also use homeopathic and natural remedies for their animals which heals, this in itself can be a true rebuttal on your placebo effect argument.16 -
Umm... try scienceI am not sure where you are getting your information from
So what? What does that prove? Homeopathy is complete nonsense, it can only work if it were to violate all laws of physics and biology.but a lot of MD's these days are incorporating "homeopathic" and "Holistic" ideas into their practices.
https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/a-systematic-review-about-nothing/#more-42689
So if an MD is incorporating homeopathy into thier practice then
Naturopaths, chiropractors and homeopaths are all based on pre-scientific notions of how the human body works. And all have far less education and training than an MD or DO. They all prey on the worried well and rip people off, usually by diagnosing them with a fake disease, such as candida overgrowth and then giving them a prescription of useless supplements, which they sell right out thier office, which is against the law when it comes to real medicine by the way.Holistic providers may include medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, and homeopathic doctors.
If it is proven to work then it is medicine.A holistic doctor may use all forms of health care, from conventional medication to alternative therapies, to treat a patient.
Not sure where you get your information from but every MD will treat migraine this exact way, except maybe spritual pracrices, which has nothing to do with migraines anyway.For example, when a person suffering from migraine headaches pays a visit to a holistic doctor, instead of walking out solely with medications, the doctor will likely take a look at all the potential factors that may be causing the person's headaches, such as other health problems, diet and sleep habits, stress and personal problems, and preferred spiritual practices. The treatment plan may involve drugs to relieve symptoms, but also lifestyle modifications to help prevent the headaches from recurring.
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I went through hell for a few years after several rounds of antibiotics, one that was life saving. I read several books on candida and followed the diet for a while. I was on several antifungals(nystatin, diflucan, nizoral), I took store bought probiotics and followed a no sugar diet, but what really helped was homemade probiotics like kimchi and kefir and vitamin c and zinc pills. Now I can eat a fair amount sugary foods and feel fine.7
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Yes, she practices holistic health. She doesn't just treat the symptoms like I feel most medical docs do, but she talked to me for an hour and askef me about all aspects of my life. She treats the whole person, which is the foundation of holistic medicine. She works with herbal treatments and food as medicine. This May not be for everybody but it totally worked for me.
Science and research has shown that most "holistic" practices do absolutely nothing. Some can even be dangerous. The placebo effect is what usually happens (you think it will work and therefore you think you are starting to feel better). Science does not back holistic medicine at all.
I disagree - but of course you're entitled to your opinion - I personally don't like to be filled up on pills and prescriptions and if the placebo effect was something that did this for me it would've worked the first 20 times I saw medical doctors.
You can disagree all you want, science says you are wrong and that @elphie754 is right.
https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-national-center-for-complementary-and-alternative-medicine-nccam-your-tax-dollars-hard-at-work/
http://reason.com/reasontv/2015/09/04/alternative-medicine-racket5 -
I agree that homeopathy is nonsense. And a lot of naturopathy is as well. But, some of what a naturopath does is work with evidence based dietary issues. It depends on the naturopath and what training they have. They can prescribe evidence based prescription meds as well. But, sometimes people have conditions that aren't helped by meds, are worsened by meds, or caused by meds. I wouldn't go to a naturopath exclusively or give them full trust. But, they can help some people in areas that are not life threatening and not dealt with by doctors. You don't have to go to a naturopath, though. A lot of the info is available by other sources and by doctors that have further education in these areas. Perhaps a GI specialist, but I am still waiting on this year long wait to see one. I'm glad I figured out how to manage this before then because I was underweight and suffering very much due to my malabsorption.5
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Ok guys. Thanks for all of your opinions. Was looking for people who were/are experiencing what I do and not to have to argue my beliefs or what works for me. I don't understand why people can't just scroll by things that are not in line with their beliefs. I don't force mine on you, don't try to convince me of yours. People are going to believe what they brlieve, what works for them. I don't understand the need to be "right".
I appreciate the thoughtful comments.21 -
Avoid refined sugars.
I like an acidophilus that comes in a chewable wafer from whole foods... refrigerate after opening, they taste good; strawberry or blueberry.
I eat one every morning on an empty stomach.
Lots of plain yogurt. (Sweeten w honey, berries or all natural fruit preserves no sugar added)3 -
Thanks Nancy. I'm currently taking a heavy duty probiotic (225cpu) that is helping. I didn't think I could eat natural sugars I thought any sugar would stir this up...3
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Ok guys. Thanks for all of your opinions. Was looking for people who were/are experiencing what I do and not to have to argue my beliefs or what works for me. I don't understand why people can't just scroll by things that are not in line with their beliefs. I don't force mine on you, don't try to convince me of yours. People are going to believe what they brlieve, what works for them. I don't understand the need to be "right".
I appreciate the thoughtful comments.
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I'm sorry but for those who don't believe candida overgrowth in the gut is real - you are wrong! I thought I was going crazy several years ago, MDs were of little help. Thankfully, I found a nutritionist and a very open-minded allergist for treatment, as well as books by William Crook. I gave myself daily allergy shots for candida overgrowth from allergist for three months, then took diflucan daily for 6 months. Also, medical strength oil of oregano, mega doses of probiotics and implemented a food rotation diet that essentially cut all refined products from diet (carbs, breads, pasta) and anything with sugar. It changed my life. I had gotten to point where I would fall asleep/weave on road if I ate an ice cream cone or doughnuts 30 minutes earlier. If I ate jelly on toast, I fell asleep for 30 minutes.
The diet, medications and herbs changed my life. It affected my work, concentration, everything about my life for a long time. Now I'm good - I eat probiotics when take antibiotics, try to watch diet a little more closely. But it is very, very real.
Good luck and stick to the treatment plan - you will notice results in as little as a week (I did, at least) As an aside, within a few days, my skin was glowing! I believe it was because I was eating food without preservatives for a few months!11 -
Thank you!!! I am seeing results. I have cut out bread pasta cereals, rice and sugars and found that I can be pretty creative in the kitchen with "what's left" which is quite a bit. I was just telling my daughter that I feel so much better than I did 2 days ago. Your experience sounds a lot like mine. I'm glad you are feeling better - it's a nightmare to live through0
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Red M&Ms are the best is an opinion, Jesus walked on water is a belief. Opinions and beliefs have nothing to do with science. Science is not based on beliefs and opinions, pseudoscience is. The earth is round is a scientific fact, not an opinion or a belief. Gravity is a scientific fact, not an opinion or belief. Candida overgrowth is a fake disease invented by a fake doctor, aka a naturopath, in order to sell useless supplements to the worried-well.Ok guys. Thanks for all of your opinions. Was looking for people who were/are experiencing what I do and not to have to argue my beliefs or what works for me.
Again, candida overgrowth is a fake illness, so it is only inline with those who believe in pseudoscience. So when I see nonsense posted I will always post the correct information so that the lurkers in these forums get real science based information and hopefully save some people from getting taken advantage of by unscrupulous "holistic" snake oil salesmen.I don't understand why people can't just scroll by things that are not in line with their beliefs.
I see, you're a True Believe and your mind is closed, sorry to hear that.I don't force mine on you, don't try to convince me of yours.
You should read the book, "The Elephant in the Room: Silence and Denial in Everyday Life". You'll understand why this statement is so very wrong.People are going to believe what they brlieve, what works for them.
Science is not about the need to be right, it's about making sure they get it right. They are often wrong many times to make sure they get it right.I don't understand the need to be "right".
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Nope. You are wrong. It's not about believing, it's about what science says. Science says Candida overgrowth is a fake disease. There is not a single shred of evidence that it is real, please read @lemurcat12 post above. Also read this:I'm sorry but for those who don't believe candida overgrowth in the gut is real - you are wrong!
http://theskinnywhitebuddha.blogspot.com/2012/04/candida-hoax.html?m=1
If you have any legitimate science that shows the opposite then please post it.
Also, I'm not saying you didn't have something, I'm just saying that you didnt have candida overgrowth, as it is a fake disease.8 -
Yeah, just because they don't have Candida doesn't mean they aren't struggling with a health issue. They have the symptoms. Just don't know the cause or diagnosis yet.0
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Johnwelk how can you be so sure that this hasn't worked (is working) for me? How can you explain years of seeing medical professionals (GI, dermatologists, ENT, GP, ER visits over and over again and then finding nothing? There is obviously something wrong as the last visit I had to a medical doctor, while covered head to toe in a rash, ended with a prescription for a hydrocortisone and a pat on the back out the door?
This condition is very real. I'm sorry you feel the need to educate complete strangers who may be lurking. I think being obnoxious about something rather than maybe offering advice to someone (me) who actually swallowed their pride and posted about this embarrassing issue, is more important to you than actually helping the stranger who asked for it. Even if that means not making somebody feel worse than they already do.
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I would tend to think that anyone that has done much peer reviewed study reading regarding gut bacteria in general would understand that the scientific data is still growing rapidly, and even with that in mind we are just touching the tip of the iceberg. I've had a few recent reads on gut bacteria having influence on mental health and brain function, and the people behind it are far from those that love alternative everything.
Science isn't something that is a constant that never changes, and the scientific community often disagrees for years before something is accepted as science.
But having read quite a bit on gut bacteria and also has some short lived gut issues, I'm just glad the OP has found something that is working.20 -
BinaryPulsar wrote: »Yeah, just because they don't have Candida doesn't mean they aren't struggling with a health issue. They have the symptoms. Just don't know the cause or diagnosis yet.
Yes exactly. There are a few fake diseases that get thrown out there when people have symptoms and their dr can't figure out what wrong but keep pushing to get a proper diagnosis.4 -
OP, did you present with any other symptoms than the full body rash? Thirst, headaches, dizziness, feeling faint, etc.?
Did your medical team do a full blood panel for you? What were your A1C readings?0 -
People have dietary triggers
The important thing is symptomatic control and your psychological support
The responders aren't wrong about the pseudo science and bunkum involved here but if you are finding dietary adjustments beneficial then you are identifying either personal physical or psychological triggers either way I'm sure you're relieved to be actively managing your symptoms10
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