Candida Recovery
My Personal Journey
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1. ProbioticsThe first supplement you should be taking is a probiotic. There are lots on the market, and the best should be purchased from a health food store, in the refrigerator section.There are lots of brands of probiotics, and you want to get one that is encapsulated, so that it doesn't break down until it gets into the intestinal tract. Take two, three times a day, preferably on an empty stomach. A good brand is Nature's Way Primadophilus. NEW: November 12, 2009 - I am adding a link to the Amazon website, since many people write to ask me where to buy this. At home I can purchase it at the health food store but not all health food stores carry it, evidently. This is an affiliate link, which means if you visit this site through this link and purchase the product, I will get a commission. I have not reached the minimum threshold for a payout for about 3 years, so please don't think I'm making a profit off the link. If it bothers you, buy it wherever you want.
NEW: August 2020 - a reader has informed me that he uses this product and swears by it. It is the Lee Swanson Signature Line.
2. Thorne's SF722The product Dr. Piller put me on is called formula SF722. It is undecenoic acid. This is a fatty acid. Candida don’t like this type of acid, so by taking 2 with each meal, you deter the candida from feeding on what you ingest. These pills DO NOT KILL the candida per se, but they keep the candida away. It’s up to you to do the diet as diligently as you can, so as not to feed the candida. Dr. Piller drew a picture for me with his hands, as he described to me how candida survive … it only takes one little raisin to feed the yeast, and once you feed it, it multiplies, and mmuullttiipplliieess, and mmmuuullltttiiipppllliiieees. As he motioned with his hands, I was able to visualize the candida proliferating with every mouthful of sugar I would put in my mouth. That description was a great motivator for me, because every time I looked at something with sugar in it, I visualized the candida multiplying, and it was the greatest deterrent of all. Remember that the candida want to be fed and when you have cravings, it’s not necessarily you having the cravings, it’s the candida wanting to be fed. Don’t be so hard on yourself if you give in to temptation, but remember that every time you do, you set yourself back a LOT … maybe back to Day 1, maybe back a week … but ask yourself if you want to start over every time you cheat … I knew I didn’t. I didn’t want to ever do this diet again and I was bound and determined not to give in to the candida. Where can you get the Formula SF722 by Thorne?
1. They available from The Naturopathic Center, Dr. Kenneth Piller's office. (Note that Dr. Piller passed away in August of 2015, however, is partner is still there, Dr. Bruch Blinzler.) Dr. Piller was my doctor. I did what he advised, no cheating, and I took other supplements that my body needed for a full recovery. 2. 2/16/2014 - I just received an email from Karen S., who informs me that both the Para Thyrolate and Thorne's Formula SF722 can be purchased online from www.iherb.com. Thanks, Karen! 3. I phoned the counsellors at http://www.needs.com/ and they sell the product, but they will not just dispense it to anyone who asks for it. You must speak to a Nutritional Counsellor. There is no charge for the call, but in the interest of good healing they like to share other information they have and, if needed, add probiotics, or other additional enhancing protocols. The three of them have over 100 years of clinical experience in this field. They have been privileged to work with Dr. Sherry Rogers, a leader in treating candida, fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue etc., and Dr. William Crook (author of The Yeast Connection). They sell many other supplements and books dealing with these conditions at reduced prices. Their phone number is 1-800-634-1380. I was impressed by them. 4. 04/2001: I rec'd an email from Scott Monk, D.C., who says he uses similar procedures to Dr. Piller and also sells the SF722 product, and is willing to let people in the Centennial, Colorado area know they can get help through him. Update 08/2020: Dr. Monk now has his own website and still sells the SF722; his information is updated below. Dr. Scott Monk (updated July 16, 2007): https://www.drscottmonk.com Highland Court He still sells the SF722 here: https://www.drscottmonk.com/store/p802/Formula_SF722_-_250_capsules.html 5. Thanks to a reader, I have been advised that there is a place in England which sells them (this info updated Dec. 15, 2000, thank you, Gina): Health Interlink Ltd, Interlink House, Unit B, Asfordby Business Park, Welby, Milton Mowbray LEICESTERSHIRE LE14 3JL Fax number for England is 01664 810012, telephone 01664 810011. 6. I found this site http://www.helioshealthcenter.com/products/suppl.htm which you can try as well. 7. (February 2006) In New Zealand & Australia: The contact formerly available in Australia is no longer valid. You may order from New Zealand and have the product shipped to Australia. Quote: Quote from Mr. Amal Karl: "At FxMed we have several enquires about Candida treatment and SF722. People may call or email our Technical Services Manager directly (techsupport@fxmed.co.nz) if they have questions. Our technical manager is a naturopathic doctor from the USA who has experience treating Candida, and is more than happy to discuss treatment options, as well as share articles and any other information, to help people regain health."
Functional & Integrative Medicine 8. In Canada: Here is a list of pharmacies in Vancouver that carry the Thorne products. MacDonalds Prescription - 604-738-0733 NEW - July 2009 - I got this message from Dayna in Victoria. "Today I thought I would call a couple of health food stores that have been really helpful to me in the past in terms of sourcing product. They advised me that "in Canada you must be a naturopath to sell Thorne Research product." Which was a GREAT tip since I have recently found a naturopath who also has a store-front. I called there and he answered and spoke with me for at least a half hour. He is going to place an order for me tomorrow. He too said that the anti-fungals are never going to work. (at the end of our conversation I found out that he wasn't even open today - just answered the phone because he had stopped in the shop for something). Do I count my blessings? absolutely! :-) Anyway - the shop is called "Simple Remedies" 1010 Cook St, Victoria, 250-380-1223. They sell all sorts of herbal and natural products including pure vegetable glycerine used in many candida recipes. In addition to the many remedies they sell, people can also book appointments with the naturopath there.They really have been terrific to me. Hopefully this will also result in obtaining the SF722." 9. In Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Karen Just read parts of your blog and found that your experience is similar to mine. Doctors (5) were useless. They either knew nothing or didn’t have time to help. Finally found Dr Kevin Jackson who saw me for an hour and filled in all the blanks re diet and suggested the Thorne Formula SF722. http://www.drkevinjackson.com. He is a wonderful person and a Naturopath.
That was two weeks ago and am feeling much better and have started to
gain weight. I had lost twenty pounds and was losing muscle mass and
getting sicker before seeing Dr Jackson. I use a diet similar to yours
without and grains or flours. I had tried a much stricter diet but got
nowhere until I started the Thorne product. I also find the tea Pau
D’Arco really kills Candida.
Just decided to write as I saw that you were from BC. You can certainly
refer people to Kevin in Victoria if you want. He also sells the Thorne
products.
Best Regards 10. The manufacturer of the product is Thorne Manufacturing, and you can visit their website at http://www.thorne.com/. Click on Physician and Pharmacy Online, then click on Patient Order Form. Formula SF-722 comes under the Gastrointestinal section. You will need Acrobat Reader, downloadable at their site. Presumably you print the form, fill it out manually, and mail it in. 11. Bayho.com (NEW, Sept. 2001). They say - quote - "You are welcome to link your site to http://www.bayho.com/. Bayho sells SF722 here and all Thorne research supplements. Our business practice is certified by http://www.epubliceye.com/ with report and customer comment posted here. They do not need to speak to me or consultation with me for products, however, if they do not know about it, a simple consultation can be offered here. But if the customer need details consultation, a membership will be offered here. Sincerely, Dennis Chan, PharmD 12. Austin, Texas: http://www.drbreedlove.net/, quote: "My approach involves a three pronged program involving desensitization (BioSet), enzyme supplements (Chirozymes-Dr. Loomis), and detox (homeopathics), if needed. Of course, I also throw in some basic chiropractic and kinesiology for good measure." 13. February 2002, an email came to me with this address from Liv4ever.com, you can check out this link: http://www.liv4evr.com/recommended_products/get_products.asp?ProdID=9 14. North Carolina: April 1, 2003, I received this message from an herbalist. Quote: "What fascinated me about your story was that many women that came to my classes learned to cleanse the body with herbs and foods and then started eating natural foods and became healthier, happier, and more productive. Apparently you have found that out. Really proud to know you. May God bless you always ... P.S. I have a health food store in Sylva, NC. My office is used for private consultation sessions and one side of the store is set up as a classroom for teaching natural healing and the alternatives. The name of the store is "Your Herbalist". If you or any of the people that contact you have questions about the alternatives, feel free to email or call me at (828) 586-0775. David (Yourherbalist@aol.com). 15. (February 2005): A doctor now practising in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area writes: "Dear Karen, I contacted you once before several years ago. My name is Dr. Annalee Kitay (web:www.drkitay.com). I send patients to your website all the time for your fabulous diet. I have been working very successfully with people that have candida using Biotics ADP and my treatment combined with your diet. Patients do not have to do the diet any longer then 30 days if they follow the program correctly. I just moved to Florida and see patients in Boca Raton, Margate, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida; as well as Jackson and Livingston, New Jersey every month. If you know of people in those two states they are welcome to call me with questions. at 1888-456-0065 or you can refer them to my website. Thank you for the wonderful service that you are providing with your diet. Sincerely, Dr. Annalee Kitay" I wrote to Dr. Kitay and asked if she could supply the Formula SF722 product, and this was her response: "Dear Karen, I can supply the SF722 , however Biotic's ADP can get rid of the yeast 99% of the time in 30 days. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. ....and thank you, Dr. Annale Kitay, http://www.drkitay.com/" 16. (September 2005): A chiropractor practising kineseology in the San Jose, California area writes: "I started the program because I was searching for help for myself, and medical doctors didn't have any idea what to do when all lab tests came back negative. I now use these methods in my practise. "We use Applied Kineseology muscle response testing with bio-resonance tubes to detect possible candida, parasites and other germs and we confirm the AK results with the Great Smokey Laboratory (one of the best technology labs). Possible heavy metal can be detected thru Doctor's Data with a urine challenge test and we use oral DMSA to chelate metal toxics. Heavy metals make a good environment for bad germs to live in human tissue. The most important concept is to give only what body wants, which is detected thru using AK. Not just thru phone consultation or information from internet websites. Because candida symtoms and other germ symptoms are very similar and it is very important to use the proper supplements with specific bacteria . We use Thorne products, standard process whole food supplements and APEX homeopathy." Dr. Song Choi DC 17. (Updated Feb. 10th, 2008) - Thanks to Karen P., she sent me this link http://naturalnutritionals.com/nsearch.html. Do a search for formula sf722 and you will go straight to it. 18. (Updated June 8, 2010) - Thanks to Jan, she sent me the following information: "Hi, I just bought some from www.naturamart.com for $19.00, plus 20% off enzymatic therapy plus free shipping. My total was $15.20. This place is in Florida. They have good high quality stuff. Jan" 19. You can also do a telephone consult with Dr. David B. Schlesinger and order them through him, or through his website at http://www.modernherbalist.com/products/sf-722.html. When visiting that link, please read the information carefully and consider investigating the support remedies and supplements referred to on that page. They offer several other supplements of very high quality and efficacy (Molybdenum Picolinate, Pantethine, Iso Cort, Complete Thymic Formula) which greatly assist the body in its battle with yeast overgrowth. They also offer a very comprehensive, proprietary Candida Clearance Rotation Protocol (which incorporates SF-722). Since many of you are trying to "cure yourselves" without the benefit of visiting a doctor in person, it is worth investigating. Dr. Schlesinger's experience is that SF-722 works much more effectively and is much less likely to produce die-off reactions when used in combination with some of these support remedies. Please note that this was not my doctor and I did not follow this program. UPDATE (April 2000): Dr. Schlesinger sent me the following information:Quote "I'm available for free telephone consultation (10 minute or less), first come, first served, to candida / fibromyalgia sufferers every week on the following days and times: Mondays 6:00-8:00 PM, Pacific Time Our phone number is (530) 876-1176 I've been doing this for the last four months and people are generally very happy to get some professional advice free of charge. Should you decide to post this info on your site, please let folks know that it may be a good idea to check out our site before contacting me http://www.modernherbalist.com/. It provides them with a little more background before we start our conversation." Unquote ---------------------------------------------------------- Other candida killers that I am aware of include black walnut and caprylic acid. If you want to try this on your own, these two items are available at any health food store. You probably already know that you should be taking acidophilus as well, but keep in mind the latter are not candida busters, they simply help to multiply the good bacteria. The best acidophilus to get is Primadophilus, which is enteric coated, which means it won't break down until it gets to your intestines, where it will do the most good. ------------------------------------------------ |
