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Diana · 07-24-2007, 08:20 AM

Or maybe the Now product? 8 Billion Bifidus and Acidophilus

Tooter · 07-24-2007, 08:21 AM

Allie, I just wanted to mention (in case you forgot) Coconut Oil is very Anti yeast!! That is one of the reasons I take it daily. I also use it on my skin.

So far (what I am doing now that keeps it at bay) is yogurt, coconut oil, acidophilus Milk and fiber.

If something were to throw me for a loop, I would need to do something stronger. Maybe the Pearls thing you talked about?

AllieCat0817 · 07-24-2007, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tooter

Here's where the trial and error comes in. Too much probiotics can cause problems, bloating etc. Not enough, doesn't keep the yeast at bay..

You are absolutely correct. YOu have to find the right amt.

daisyHair · 07-24-2007, 08:22 AM

Allie,

Thank you for posting that. I can totally relate and have to agree. Last year I went thru a series of liver cleanses. I was having gall bladder issues and kept doing the cleanse.. I am not sure how many times.. at least 15-20. It is a very violent cleanse (at least for me) with the oils and Epsom salts.. It did help my gall bladder but left me with very little good bacteria in my intestines.. I developed very bad allergies. I found the relationship between the cleanses and benefical bacteria (also needed to get my body alkaline again) on a health site.
I then (like you) researched the best probiotics and came across the Pearls.. I have been coming around now for about six weeks.. I feel much better and have only had one issue with food (nuts) lately.. it is amazing..

Keep on studying.. you have got the weight under control.. now take care of the health. I love learning...

YellowBrix... I would love to learn more about Olive Leaf.. that sounds very interesting.. I have also heard that Oregano oil is good for yeasties...

this is a great thread...

sbarr · 07-24-2007, 08:23 AM

Allie, my dear - what a post. It's truly a lifelong process, understanding ourselves, understanding what we do, refining our processes.

We never stop learning - and as long as we learn and care about ourselves, we can improve!

You rawk!

cleochatra · 07-24-2007, 08:23 AM

{{{{{{{{{{{{{Allie}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} I have so missed seeing you the last couple of weeks! I hope you are feeling better. You are in my prayers!!! I love you, woman!

CARLINI · 07-24-2007, 08:29 AM

Thanks for posting this Allie. I needed to read it.

AllieCat0817 · 07-24-2007, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooter

Allie, I just wanted to mention (in case you forgot) Coconut Oil is very Anti yeast!! That is one of the reasons I take it daily. I also use it on my skin.

So far (what I am doing now that keeps it at bay) is yogurt, coconut oil, acidophilus Milk and fiber.

If something were to throw me for a loop, I would need to do something stronger. Maybe the Pearls thing you talked about?

OOH I have some Nutiva CO too..... maybe I'll throw that back in too

LaurieRobo · 07-24-2007, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooter

Allie, I just wanted to mention (in case you forgot) Coconut Oil is very Anti yeast!! That is one of the reasons I take it daily. I also use it on my skin.

So far (what I am doing now that keeps it at bay) is yogurt, coconut oil, acidophilus Milk and fiber.

If something were to throw me for a loop, I would need to do something stronger. Maybe the Pearls thing you talked about?

Hmmm a regular part of my diet is coconut oil, yogurt and kefir already... and flax....

I still need help

hoping the pearls add to that!

aim in Fla*working · 07-24-2007, 08:34 AM

Allie. I used senna root tea for years too. I still have it in the cabinent. IT got to the point I would have to brew the tea longer to go and then I was in SERIOUS pain literaly crawling, I shittyou not....tot he bathroom with sweat pouring from my scalp. I thought what the HELL and i doing here?
It is still there...for a saftey net even though I kow it will kmake me ill. I have not used it in over a year now and I will tell you probiotics are great. I also take FIBERSURE with 100% inuln right before bed. I take 3 servings at once. It is 100% inulin and all natural fiber so no carb count. I go every day without pain, without bleeding, without wanting to faint or vomit.
please look into it.
Much love,
Aim

AllieCat0817 · 07-24-2007, 08:34 AM

I am so glad this helps at least ONE other person!!! It was never a question of 'I'm the only one with this issue'. I know better!

aim in Fla*working · 07-24-2007, 08:34 AM

I threw the crap away. JUST NOW

AllieCat0817 · 07-24-2007, 08:35 AM

OK I'ma do a lil research on Fibersure... does Wal Mart sell it? If not, where?

AllieCat0817 · 07-24-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by aim in Fla*working

I threw the crap away. JUST NOW

Amen, God is good. I still have my chiro-klenz in the cabinet... but uh, don't worry I am so not tempted to use it. I feel SO GOOD. Which is why I wanted to post this publicly.

LaurieRobo · 07-24-2007, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aim in Fla*working

I threw the crap away. JUST NOW

and I'm weaning off my last box... I think there are 4 bags left....

Yellobrix · 07-24-2007, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisyHair

Allie,

YellowBrix... I would love to learn more about Olive Leaf.. that sounds very interesting.. I have also heard that Oregano oil is good for yeasties...

this is a great thread...

I am a fan of olive leaf -- but I also would caution strongly that it is one of those herbs you really need to research prior to using. On the upside, it is antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic. On the downside, it can cause changes in blood pressure, and can cause some antibiotics not to work. Because it is powerful, you can have a really huge die-off reaction from it.

So, for example, let's say you're also using minoxidil (Rogaine) for hair loss -- that is originally a BP medication and can still, in small doses, affect your BP. Then, add olive leaf? You might have no reaction, or you might end up dizzy -- until you know, be careful!! Or, if you know you have a big candida yeast problem: just like with coconut oil -- start slowly or you'll end up sick as a dog during the die off phase.

Read and research before you buy!

LaurieRobo · 07-24-2007, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllieCat0817

OK I'ma do a lil research on Fibersure... does Wal Mart sell it? If not, where?

Yup Walmart has it.... I add it to my yogurt sometimes when I remember!!!

Stoneyfield has inulin added, but I prefer Dannon full fat!

Tooter · 07-24-2007, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaurieRobo

Hmmm a regular part of my diet is coconut oil, yogurt and kefir already... and flax....

I still need help

hoping the pearls add to that!

That's ok. Thank goodness you know you need more then what you are getting. It's a constant adjustment. You are learning about yourself and are healing.

daisyHair · 07-24-2007, 08:38 AM

Hi Yellobrix..

Thank you...
I am one of those that REALLY researches an herb before I consider taking it.. I love to know that you do too... I have been interested in herbs since I was 12 years old and read "The Clan of the Cave Bear"..

I grow lots of herbs and my friends call me a "Green Witch"..!ha..
I am going to add that to my list of studies..
thank you very much...

Cary

Tooter · 07-24-2007, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaurieRobo

Yup Walmart has it.... I add it to my yogurt sometimes when I remember!!!

Stoneyfield has inulin added, but I prefer Dannon full fat!

Yep, I buy stoneyfield's and I also use Stevia Plus in my coffee and tea. It also has Inulin added to it.

AllieCat0817 · 07-24-2007, 08:40 AM

OK it looks like the FiberSure is 5g of soluble fiber per serving... but isn't the insoluble fiber better?? STILL learning!

daisyHair · 07-24-2007, 08:41 AM

I have been wanting to study the Coconut oil..
I am heading over to the thread.. I have wondered if it is ok to cook with it..
Yellobrix.. do you use the natural one (that still has the flavor) to cook with? I love the idea of that chicken with Avo. on the side..yum...
I am growing an Avo tree.. will be a couple of years before it bears fruit...

lisabinil · 07-24-2007, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisyHair

I have been wanting to study the Coconut oil..
I am heading over to the thread.. I have wondered if it is ok to cook with it..
Yellobrix.. do you use the natural one (that still has the flavor) to cook with? I love the idea of that chicken with Avo. on the side..yum...
I am growing an Avo tree.. will be a couple of years before it bears fruit...

It's quite good for sauteing foods in and I use it in my OneMinuteMuffin.

lisabinil · 07-24-2007, 08:48 AM

This is a very interesting thread even for me-I have diahrhea predominant IBS due to Fibromyalgia so I actually have the opposite problem. If I ever got constipated (hasn't happened in years) I would probably think I was dying! I also try to take (haven't been so good about this lately) the acidolpholus but yogurt everyday seems to be doing the trick for me. You are a brave soul Allie for posting this and good wishes to you..

speedymagee · 07-24-2007, 08:50 AM

Hi Allie, I have always found your tough love approach to LC extremely refreshing. You don't know me, but I have been inspired by your hard work and success for a couple of years now.

Thanks for sharing your story. I think 'confessing' is liberating and healing when backed up by concrete action. You rawk!
sandy

Yellobrix · 07-24-2007, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisyHair

I have been wanting to study the Coconut oil..
I am heading over to the thread.. I have wondered if it is ok to cook with it..
Yellobrix.. do you use the natural one (that still has the flavor) to cook with? I love the idea of that chicken with Avo. on the side..yum...
I am growing an Avo tree.. will be a couple of years before it bears fruit...

Depends on what I'm cooking! Sometimes I use the expellar-pressed that does not smell coconutty. I know this sounds weird, but I really love an omelette cooked in virgin CO and stuffed w/diced red pepper and Swiss cheese. Who knew Swiss & coconut were complementary? Sometimes I also sautee chicken in VCO, then make a sauce of coconut milk (no sugar added it's pretty LC and high fiber) and peanut butter, with salt & white or cayenne pepper. Spicy-sweet and creamy!

The olive leaf I take is the Whole Foods store brand. I use one capsule morning and night, and take it for 7-10 days. In fact, I see myself stopping there today on my way home!

AllieCat0817 · 07-24-2007, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisabinil

This is a very interesting thread even for me-I have diahrhea predominant IBS due to Fibromyalgia so I actually have the opposite problem. If I ever got constipated (hasn't happened in years) I would probably think I was dying! I also try to take (haven't been so good about this lately) the acidolpholus but yogurt everyday seems to be doing the trick for me. You are a brave soul Allie for posting this and good wishes to you..

Yes the probiotics appear to be very helpful for people with the 'runny' IBS and for folk with Fibromyalgia too! Yay bacteria! lol.

AllieCat0817 · 07-24-2007, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedymagee

Hi Allie, I have always found your tough love approach to LC extremely refreshing. You don't know me, but I have been inspired by your hard work and success for a couple of years now.

Thanks for sharing your story. I think 'confessing' is liberating and healing when backed up by concrete action. You rawk!
sandy

Thank you Sandy.... see that is what I mean. Alot of people 'look up' to someone who is at/below goal and appears to be the epitome of health and happiness. But how hippocritical of the person when the person KNOWS they are doing stupid things under the table. Just not fair to have people always saying 'I wanna be where you are Allie!' and inside I'm thinking 'uh no you don't' . You never know WHAT is going on inside someone's head!

datdog · 07-24-2007, 09:00 AM

So glad you've got this under control and your feeling better.

Tooter · 07-24-2007, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aim in Fla*working

I threw the crap away. JUST NOW

07-24-2007, 08:22 AM	#34
daisyHair Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 3,608 Gallery: daisyHair Stats: 257/216/sz 8 WOE: Lower Carb Whole Foods Start Date: 5' 3.5" - 45 years old	Allie, Thank you for posting that. I can totally relate and have to agree. Last year I went thru a series of liver cleanses. I was having gall bladder issues and kept doing the cleanse.. I am not sure how many times.. at least 15-20. It is a very violent cleanse (at least for me) with the oils and Epsom salts.. It did help my gall bladder but left me with very little good bacteria in my intestines.. I developed very bad allergies. I found the relationship between the cleanses and benefical bacteria (also needed to get my body alkaline again) on a health site. I then (like you) researched the best probiotics and came across the Pearls.. I have been coming around now for about six weeks.. I feel much better and have only had one issue with food (nuts) lately.. it is amazing.. Keep on studying.. you have got the weight under control.. now take care of the health. I love learning... YellowBrix... I would love to learn more about Olive Leaf.. that sounds very interesting.. I have also heard that Oregano oil is good for yeasties... this is a great thread... __________________ I've Lost 41 Pounds~ My Journal My Motivation!: Progress Pix “I’ve never had a humble opinion… If you have an opinion, Why be humble about it?” Joan Baez

07-24-2007, 08:34 AM	#40
aim in Flaworking Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 10,157 Gallery: aim in Flaworking	Allie. I used senna root tea for years too. I still have it in the cabinent. IT got to the point I would have to brew the tea longer to go and then I was in SERIOUS pain literaly crawling, I shittyou not....tot he bathroom with sweat pouring from my scalp. I thought what the HELL and i doing here? It is still there...for a saftey net even though I kow it will kmake me ill. I have not used it in over a year now and I will tell you probiotics are great. I also take FIBERSURE with 100% inuln right before bed. I take 3 servings at once. It is 100% inulin and all natural fiber so no carb count. I go every day without pain, without bleeding, without wanting to faint or vomit. please look into it. Much love, Aim __________________ 143/138/125

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07-24-2007, 08:20 AM	#31
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 38,036 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	Or maybe the Now product? 8 Billion Bifidus and Acidophilus

07-24-2007, 08:21 AM	#32
Tooter Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,777 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	Allie, I just wanted to mention (in case you forgot) Coconut Oil is very Anti yeast!! That is one of the reasons I take it daily. I also use it on my skin. So far (what I am doing now that keeps it at bay) is yogurt, coconut oil, acidophilus Milk and fiber. If something were to throw me for a loop, I would need to do something stronger. Maybe the Pearls thing you talked about?

07-24-2007, 08:23 AM	#35
sbarr Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 3,337 Gallery: sbarr Stats: 203/190/135 WOE: Basic Low carb, slow, steady, some stumbles Start Date: Jan 2005 (again)/15-Apr-2008 (after baby)	Allie, my dear - what a post. It's truly a lifelong process, understanding ourselves, understanding what we do, refining our processes. We never stop learning - and as long as we learn and care about ourselves, we can improve! You rawk!

07-24-2007, 08:23 AM	#36
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,311 Gallery: cleochatra WOE: organic, baby!	{{{{{{{{{{{{{Allie}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} I have so missed seeing you the last couple of weeks! I hope you are feeling better. You are in my prayers!!! I love you, woman!

07-24-2007, 08:29 AM	#37
CARLINI Thick and Delicious Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wasatch front Posts: 7,719 Gallery: CARLINI WOE: Atkins Start Date: 02/14/04	Thanks for posting this Allie. I needed to read it.

07-24-2007, 08:34 AM	#41
AllieCat0817 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southeastern Coastal SC Posts: 12,206 Gallery: AllieCat0817 Stats: 213.5/136.5/140 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: 5/23/03	I am so glad this helps at least ONE other person!!! It was never a question of 'I'm the only one with this issue'. I know better!

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AllieCat0817 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southeastern Coastal SC Posts: 12,206 Gallery: AllieCat0817 Stats: 213.5/136.5/140 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: 5/23/03	OK I'ma do a lil research on Fibersure... does Wal Mart sell it? If not, where?

07-24-2007, 08:38 AM	#49
daisyHair Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 3,608 Gallery: daisyHair Stats: 257/216/sz 8 WOE: Lower Carb Whole Foods Start Date: 5' 3.5" - 45 years old	Hi Yellobrix.. Thank you... I am one of those that REALLY researches an herb before I consider taking it.. I love to know that you do too... I have been interested in herbs since I was 12 years old and read "The Clan of the Cave Bear".. I grow lots of herbs and my friends call me a "Green Witch"..!ha.. I am going to add that to my list of studies.. thank you very much... Cary

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AllieCat0817 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southeastern Coastal SC Posts: 12,206 Gallery: AllieCat0817 Stats: 213.5/136.5/140 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: 5/23/03	OK it looks like the FiberSure is 5g of soluble fiber per serving... but isn't the insoluble fiber better?? STILL learning!

07-24-2007, 08:41 AM	#52
daisyHair Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 3,608 Gallery: daisyHair Stats: 257/216/sz 8 WOE: Lower Carb Whole Foods Start Date: 5' 3.5" - 45 years old	I have been wanting to study the Coconut oil.. I am heading over to the thread.. I have wondered if it is ok to cook with it.. Yellobrix.. do you use the natural one (that still has the flavor) to cook with? I love the idea of that chicken with Avo. on the side..yum... I am growing an Avo tree.. will be a couple of years before it bears fruit...

07-24-2007, 08:48 AM	#54
lisabinil Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 10,754 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/194/180 287 in 00 WOE: Lc for optimum health Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	This is a very interesting thread even for me-I have diahrhea predominant IBS due to Fibromyalgia so I actually have the opposite problem. If I ever got constipated (hasn't happened in years) I would probably think I was dying! I also try to take (haven't been so good about this lately) the acidolpholus but yogurt everyday seems to be doing the trick for me. You are a brave soul Allie for posting this and good wishes to you..

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speedymagee MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,152 Gallery: speedymagee Stats: highest176/now153 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Exercise	Hi Allie, I have always found your tough love approach to LC extremely refreshing. You don't know me, but I have been inspired by your hard work and success for a couple of years now. Thanks for sharing your story. I think 'confessing' is liberating and healing when backed up by concrete action. You rawk! sandy

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datdog Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Garden State Posts: 3,765 Gallery: datdog Stats: 5' 7" 171 2-26 WOE: low carb Start Date: TODAY	So glad you've got this under control and your feeling better.