A reader writes in with some advice for doing the Master Cleanse without worsening Candida, which is a systemic fungal infection that feeds off sugar.
Before we get to that, lets explore some of the symptoms of Candida because for many people it’s a health problem they don’t even know they have.
bodyecology.com lists some on the symptoms of Candida as:
- Bad breath
- Bloating, belching, intestinal gas, and/or abdominal pain
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Endometriosis or infertility
- Fatigue and chronic fatigue
- Frequent mood swings
- Impotence
- Insomnia
- Loss of sexual desire or feeling
- Muscle aches, weakness, or paralysis
- Pain and/or swelling in joints
- Poor memory, foggy thinking, or feeling “spacey”
- Prostatitis
- Troublesome vaginal itching, burning, or discharge
A Reader Shares Their Tips For Dealing With Candida While Doing The Master Cleanse:
“The maple syrup has all of the calories and essential minerals (the lemon juice has the essential vitamins). Taking a LOT of probiotics while cleansing can help (especially 3Lac and Bio-Kult), and drinking kombucha (the caffeine and sugar should be digested by the bacteria and thus not a problem) are great ways to keep the yeast in check while doing the Master Cleanse.”