Vitamins Helpful For Candida

Nutrition Supplementation For Yeast Cleansing and Control

Below is a list of nutrients and herbs that are part of a candida cleanse and rebuilding.  Note that there are phases. The entire program is 12 weeks.

Not all nutritional supplements are created equal.  Results will vary if using a brand of lesser quality.

Cleansing Phase – First Week

Alfalfa - provides essential trace minerals, digestive enzymes and chlorophyll, all of which help cleanse the body. Also improves joint pain and allergy symptoms.

Fiber - helps get yeast and other toxins out of the body.

Laxative - a natural herbal laxative which helps gently cleanse the intestine, remove toxins and promote regularity.

Friendly Bacteria (acidophilus – bifidus ) – recreates proper balance of intestinal flora - pearls only.

Purified Water  - pure water gets toxins out of the blood stream.

Then Add:

Initial Rebuilding Phase – Three Weeks

Multi-Vitamin - nutritional insurance provides nutrients and minerals on a daily basis in proper balance.

Vitamin C-helps with immunity, allergies, and environmental sensitivities.

Immune System Support - proprietary blend of nutrients that support immune function.

Calcium/Magnesium-helps with nervousness, distractability, anxiety attacks, muscle cramps and insomnia.

Omega 3′s (essential fatty acids derived  from fishoil ) – helps with muscle and joint pain, cold hands and feet and skin eruptions.

GLA (essential fatty acid derived from borage seed  – helps with hormonal imbalances, mood swings, concentration, libido, depression and anxiety.

Then Add:

Final Rebuilding Phase – Last Eight Weeks

Soy Protein - helps stabilize blood sugar, improves concentration and provides consistant energy

B Complex -helps with mood swings, stress, cravings, anxiety, digestive problems and irritability

above sourced affectionately from a brochure by Gemma Gorham 1997, a document I have referenced to assist those who feel they may have candida.

Blog Action Day 2011 – Topic: Food – Do Burgers Harm The Environment?

 

This year Blog Action Day coincides with World Food Day, a time that focuses the world’s attention on food,  something we all have in common.

The purpose of Blog Action Day is discussion.

In the past Blog Action Day has focused on such topics as Poverty, Water, Climate Change and The Environment

There is SOOOOOO much to say about food.

I think it’s true… we ALL have food in common.

We all have to eat.

Food for some is taken for granted and for others – they are starving.

The issues and concerns around the topic are vast, overwhelming and complicated

My personal “say” about food isn’t particularly the voice I want to have, but it’s a commentary that keeps finding me …an activist by accident.

Let’s talk about this fact  (sourced from blog action day’s site )  

It takes 24 liters of water to produce one hamburger.

Think about this for a moment – For every burger you eat imagine 24 Liter bottles sitting on your table. TWENTY FOUR!

Ask yourself WHAT are you eating? And is it worth it?

Is depleting water, the most valuable natural resource we have worth what you just ate?

Water is something you can not give back.

Does the production of a hamburger make sense in the bigger picture of things?

All this for the convenience of something fast, salty, caloric and yummy tasting ?

What if that water was used to grow food, or quench thirst instead?

Doesn’t that make more sense?

The Anatomy Of A Salad

Today the what is the anatomy of a great salad question came up again and I said ya know…. I should just post it, that way in the future it’s simply a link away!

The Anatomy Of A GREAT Salad:

purchase local and organic whenever possible.

start with salad greens – iceberg doesn’t count

add additional greens or bitter:  spinach, swiss chard, arugula, amaranth, kale, beet tops ..other?

rotate this from day to day, in other words – note: spinach is not the ONLY dark leafy green available

add fresh herbs: parsley, cilantro, dill  - other?

add 3-5 different colors of veggies: tri-color peppers, beets, carrots, purple cabbage, cucumbers, celery – cauliflower or broccoli sprinkles ( chopped fine vs florets), radishes, think color and think variety – the potential is endless – rotate this from day to day

add crunch: nuts, seeds, fried noodles

add fun: artichoke hearts, sprouts, cheese, avocado

consider also adding dried or fresh fruit

a salad combo i love to make – red leaf lettuce, baby spinach leaves, rainbow swiss chard strips, cilantro, hand sectioned grapefruit, avocado, green onion, pomegranite seeds and slivered almonds  ( seriously beautiful – this seasonal around thanksgiving – refreshing too )

another is greens, arugula, parsley mandarin orange, cucumber, red pepper w/ gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts

i make my salad dressings – i want to avoid sugar, artificial sweeteners and additives – in the fridge i currently have a thin buttermilk based blue cheese dressing  - i use yogurt instead of sour cream and i apply very little to a salad

another version of buttermilk salad dressing has serrano pepper in it – uh YUM!!

i make an avocado dressing also

a core vinegar and oil dressing is olive oil, modena aged balsamic vinegar, ( i use a 3/2 T oil to vinegar ratio) a small bit of prepared dijon mustard, clove of garlic smashed w/ salt and pepper rubbed into the bowl…any herb that catches your fancy …the one i have now has tarragon in it !!

LOTS of recipes online. I am certainly not a salad expert but folks seem to always enjoy them!

Voila – salad!!!

 

The Warm And Fuzzy Of It :: Pet Ownership.

This month devoted dog owner Lisa Nelsen-Woods of Condo Blues is hosting Green Mom’s Carnival.

The topic is Green Pets in honor of National Adopt A Shelter Dog Month.

While many might be touting  really cool and very green minded stuff like natural flea recipes or how to make your own pet food,

I felt I had to get down to the most organic reason of all for owning a pet.

They are simply adorable!

The cuteness factor for having a pet to me is why we get them, why we walk them, why we put up with their hair, their excrement, and their quirks.

I experience pet people as happier confident people. Don’t you?

It intrigues me the length a pet owner will go re: their affection, pampering and inclusion of their animals in their lives. Myself included.

With cats and dogs as folks very best friend …why wouldn’t one include a dog in things like doga or tinker with barkery treats for foodie expression?

Remarkable non-profits strive to provide sanctuaries for animals that in addition to providing haven for unwanted cats and dogs, this house also provide astounding benefits for the facilities founder and volunteers alike.

What about the abundance of the over the top businesses that cater to those with pets?

Oh my gosh check out OH My Dog Photography!  When was the last time your pet stayed at a Pet B & B?  What about the devotion and enterprise of  Cesar MIlan? He’s about teaching the dog owner new tricks. Ever hear of Dog Barking 101? I mean dogs need to be heard too!

People get paid very VERY well to be of all things Cat Chow Correspondants.

When I was young we didn’t have such things as Dog Walkers.  Now, they and Dog Poop Removal are part of every communities phone and web directory!

I think it’s important to pause and realize that owning a pet and the catering to pets is a HUGE Industry.

Conscientious consumer choices are important to the well being of your pet and the planet!

I hope you find this month’s Green Mom’s Carnival resourceful!

For me, I have taken seriously WAY too many pet images – one simply can’t help it. Here is a bit of “miss kitty” animal cuteness from my past:

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