Clear Yeast Infection Naturally
The Cleanse
As we mentioned earlier, there are many different ways to do a cleanse. Here we have listed two tried-and-tested protocols that we have followed successfully in the past. The cleanse that you choose will depend largely on what you can fit around your daily routine. If you have kids or you work full-time, you might find it hard to complete the colon cleanse here. In that case, stick to the easier detoxing diet. When you have read through both alternatives and made your choice, read on to the next section to discover some ways to make your cleanse more effective.
Option 1: A detoxing diet (the easier option)
This is a strict (but very healthy) diet, with some detox drinks and a liver flush added too. Think about what you eat each day. Fast food is overloaded with additives, beef has added growth hormone, and fish are full of the various chemicals that are pumped into the oceans. You can do a very effective detox just by cutting out these toxins, without necessarily doing a colon cleanse. Eating fresh, organically grown vegetables is a great start and will stop any more toxins from entering your system. Always remember to drink lots of water too.
- Eat only raw salads and steamed vegetables
- Buy organic if you can
- Drink a detox drink (recipe) twice each day
- Drink a liver flush (recipe) every evening, at least two hours after your last detox drink
- Do the cleanse for 7-14 days
Avoid starchy vegetables such as sweet potatoes, potatoes, yams, corn, all winter squash except zucchini, beets, peas and parsnips. They all contain sugar and can lead to Candida overgrowth. Raw salads and steamed vegetables might not sound that exciting, but you can use salt, pepper, lemon juice and various herbs and spices to liven them up. See our list of foods that you can eat while on the cleanse for more information.
The detox drinks must be taken on an empty stomach, so don't eat anything for an hour before and after you drink it. The easiest times are usually first thing in the morning, in the afternoon, and two hours before bedtime.
Note: If you are experiencing an irregular heartbeat, nausea or any other worrying symptoms, you should stop the cleanse immediately and consult your health professional.
Option 2: A colon cleanse (the more difficult option)
This option is a great way to start off your Candida elimination program. There really is no better way to flush out your system. However it can be quite draining, so if you have a full time job its best to take some time off and relax in a comfortable environment. Typically a colon cleanse will last for 3 days to a week. You can add colonic irrigation sessions if you feel up to it (see below).
A 7 Day Colon Cleanse
Here's a 7 day plan that you can use for your detox. Of course this is just a rough outline, you don't need to follow it exactly.
8:00am .... Detox drink (see recipe)
10:00am .. Broth soup (see recipe)
1:00pm .... Detox drink
3:00pm .... Broth soup
5:00pm .... Detox drink
7:00pm .... Liver flush drink (see recipe)
Be sure to keep drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated and to flush away toxins. You can make things easier on yourself by preparing large amounts of broth soup once every two days.
This type of cleanse is generally very safe, but if you have any health problems or concerns, please make sure you consult your doctor before starting. If you are experiencing an irregular heartbeat, nausea or any other worrying symptoms, you should stop the cleanse immediately and consult your health professional.
Recipes for your cleanse
RECIPE: VEGETABLE BROTH
3-4 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 small onion, diced
3-4 stalks of fresh grown celery, thinly sliced
1-2 fresh grown carrots, thinly sliced
Cayenne pepper (optional)
1 large handful of greens such as kale or chard, chopped
Place ingredients in 2 quarts (about 2 liters) of pure or distilled water. Bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes, strain the liquid and discard the veggies. If you'd like to spice it up a little, throw in some cayenne pepper. You should drink 2-3 bowls of this vegetable broth each day to replace depleted minerals. The quantities in this recipe should last you for about 2 days of your cleanse, and you can keep it refrigerated during this time. Use organic vegetables if possible!
You might be wondering, "If potatoes and carrots are on the Candida Foods To Avoid list, why are they in the vegetable broth?". Well, you are discarding the vegetables before you drink the broth. This means you are getting the vitamins and minerals of the vegetables, but without the carbs that would feed your Candida!
RECIPE: DETOX DRINK
1 large cup of water
1 flat tablespoon of a fiber supplement
1 flat tablespoon of liquid Bentonite Clay
For the fiber supplement, there are several different options. Psyllium husk is very effective, but can be quite harsh on the intestines for those who suffer from Leaky Gut Syndrome. Other good alternatives are Acacia Powder and Pure Apple Fiber. We especially like Fiber-3 by NOW Foods - it contains soluble fiber from Golden Flax Meal and Acacia, plus Inulin as a prebiotic.
Regular Bentonite clay doesn't mix well with water so buy it in liquid form, like Great Plains Bentonite. This will make the detox drink a lot easier to get down. Add it to your fiber supplement and shake up the mixture for a few seconds, then quickly drink it before it settles. Drink another extra large glass of water immediately after. Both these ingredients are great for detox. The Bentonite clay soaks up toxins, and the fiber pushes waste matter out through your colon.
RECIPE: LIVER FLUSH DRINK
1 cup water
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 clove of garlic
Small chunk of fresh ginger
Just blend all the ingredients together and drink. If you don't have a very good blender, chop the garlic and ginger first before blending.