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Back in 2022 I was at my breaking point when it came to all my health problems. For years I had been in and out of doctors trying to figure out how all my mystery symptoms were connected. Appointment after appointment and nothing changed. All my tests came back clean, I even got steroid injections to help with my back pain – and still I was miserable. I was tired, bloated, mentally unwell, everything I ate hurt my stomach and gave me migraines. I was struggling at work, couldn’t muster the energy to have a social life, and my relationships were suffering. Finally I decided to work with a Naturopathic doctor to see if a different approach would work. From the very start I knew this was different. My intake appointment was 90 minutes! We went through my history and all my symptoms and immediately started taking action. I worked with her for about 9 months and through the process finally determined that I have celiac disease. However, in the process we also determined I was dealing with a lot of candida overgrowth which was making it difficult to see my celiac diagnosis clearly. I debated sharing this information for awhile, because it’s an intensive process and I would hate to see anyone do it unnecessarily or spend money they don’t need to. But I decided to share because I remember the desperation. Before I started working with my doctor I tried everything. I got looped into MLMs and wasted my money on gimmicks. I wish I had found something like this much sooner. But I was fortunate enough to have the money to afford my doctor, a privilege I’m not sure I could afford now in 2024. I’m sharing my experience of getting rid of candida overgrowth because let’s face it – adequate healthcare isn’t a reality nowadays. I spent over a thousand dollars working through what I needed to, and even more from working with doctors that just brushed my symptoms aside as “stress”. So here I’m detailing everything my doctor recommended me for with links to the supplements I took. However, it’s important to note that this was a customized plan for me and you may need something slightly different. This is also the bare bones of the information I was given. My doctor provided much more explanation to the process that I cannot provide here. This is as straightforward as I can be while still providing valuable information for you to do it alone. I highly recommend working with a health professional before starting this journey. If that’s not a reality to you then I highly recommend you do your research to ensure this is what your body needs. Gut health is such a trendy term nowadays and I would hate to see you go through all this work if it’s not what you need. Please note: I am not a doctor and have no medical training. This is all just based on my experience. Everything I know is laid out in this article. If you are looking for clarification feel free to reach out, but if you have additional questions about your unique needs I will not be able to offer advice. With that said – here’s a quick questionnaire my doctor had me take as a quick reference to whether or not I needed this treatment. https://www.candidafree.com/test_long.htm. It also created a way for me to measure the severity of my symptoms before and after this process. The higher your score the more likely you would benefit. Please note that this form is not used to diagnose, just get an idea of likelihood. For reference, my score before starting this process was 401. If you score high and you’ve done your research and know a candida yeast protocol would be beneficial to you continue on. If you’re not sure I’d recommend doing some more research or talking to a doctor. An additional warning: This process is very restrictive. I personally have a history with disordered eating and was hesitant towards this process. However, I personally believe that most of my disordered eating habits are because of my poor gut health and undiagnosed celiac disease. If you also have a history of disordered eating I want you to be so for real with yourself right now, this may be too difficult and you may be more successful with a more manageable and approachable way. If you do choose to continue, make sure you have a support system and are truly doing this for you. You might not lose weight. If weight loss is your only motivator I ask you to look for answers elsewhere. This protocol is not a magic pill that will make everything go away. It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I personally did not lose weight and in fact started gaining weight after this process and when I began treating my celiac disease. What is candida yeast? If you’re here you’ve probably already gone down the rabbit hole of candida yeast and are ready to do something about it. But to summarize: Candida yeast is a type of fungus that naturally occurs in your gut. It helps to balance other types of bacteria in your body. But too much of it can cause a lot of problems. Too much candida can be a result of taking antibiotics or a variety of other ways. I personally don’t know what caused mine. Symptoms of candida overgrowth: -stomach pain -diarrhea -constipation -bloating -belching -gas -nausea -sugar cravings -dry skin -flu like symptoms -headaches -fatigue -brain fog -memory issues -immune issues – so much more How to get rid of candida yeast overgrowth: This is a long process, but I started to see some relief in my symptoms a few weeks in. However, it’s important to complete the process to achieve balance in your gut. You have to fully commit and be focused on this plan. I chose to complete this plan away from major holidays so I didn’t have to stress about feeling left out. This process is completed in three phases that lasts 79 days until you enter the maintenance phase. Yes, it’s a long time. It’s quite the commitment. But it worked for me after trying so many things that didn’t. Again, in my experience it was only one piece of the puzzle to figuring out my health issues, so don’t discount other issues if you complete the process and still have lingering symptoms. Each phase consists of a variety of supplements that you’ll cycle through and dietary restrictions. Phase 1 is the hardest, then things get easier in phase 2. Can I take my other medications during this process? During this process it was recommended to me to discontinue use of any other supplements other than these ones to make sure things don’t interact negatively. Prescription medication should be continued but you should take it more than 30 mins before or after any of these supplements. Starting the process: Step 1: Prepare yourself mentally Before starting this process take some time to set an intention. Really consider how you want to feel when you complete this process. This was mine “After this cleanse I want to feel like myself again. I want to have energy throughout the day and have pain free days. I want to look in the mirror and recognize myself.(body dysmorphia is so real) I want to eat without pain and not have anxiety about it.” If you are envisioning a smaller body – a summer ready body – or anything about how you look – for the love of God stop right now. THIS IS NOT A WEIGHT LOSS PROCESS. You are not guaranteed to lose weight. Yes, you may have health issues causing you to gain weight. But from one human to another – this is not the thing to try if your only goal is to lose weight. In fact, after your body heals you may gain weight that your body needs. Next, make sure you have a support system. This process is very restrictive and will be mentally draining at times. You need someone in your corner to help encourage you. People around you may think it’s just a fad diet and want you to bend the rules, even just for a night – but that cannot happen here. You have to be committed in order for it to work. Read through this entire process so you know what’s ahead of you to ensure it’s something reasonable for you. Then get all the supplements ordered. You may be able to find supplements locally for cheaper, but I’ve included the links for easy ordering. Phase 1: This phase will last 48 days. During this phase you’ll take a set of supplements on a rotation. You rotate them to prevent the candida from becoming resistant. Supplements for phase 1: To easily remember I created a daily checklist that you can download and print here. Daily, upon waking take: 2 capsules of Saccharomyces boulardii 1 capsule of GI Revive with each meal Days 1-4 of each rotation 1 strong cup of Pau d’Arco tea/ day (ANTIFUNGAL #1) Days 5-8 of each rotation 2 capsules of Olive leaf extract with each meal (ANTIFUNGAL #2) Days 9-12 of each rotation 5 capsules of SF722 with each meal (ANTIFUNGAL #3) Days 13-16 of each rotation 2 capsules of Oil of Oregano with each meal (ANTIFUNGAL #4) Daily, before bed: ½ teaspoon of Diatomaceous Earth Water (make sure you get food grade) 2 medi-clay capsules Take these TOGETHER but at least 1 hour away from food Side effects to be aware of: What to eat during phase 1 & 2 Foods To Avoid: Foods To Focus On: Managing Food Restrictions: Again, this process is going to feel very restrictive. But I reminded myself every day that it was only temporary and I saw it as a challenge and something exciting to try a bunch of new foods. I even found some new favorites through this process! 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Ever have one of those days where you feel like curling up in bed and never leaving? And then....you remember you're a teacher. Ugh! Should you take a sick day? What about your students? Certainly they will forget everything you've ever taught them while you're gone. Also, no doubt your room will be destroyed, your team will hate you for being a slacker, and your principal will fire you for being out! Ok, maybe it's just me who has those last few thoughts... but I have a sneaking suspicion I am not alone. Just in case there are a few others out there debating whether to take a sick day or not...hopefully I can help. One of the hardest parts of being out is dealing with the teacher guilt that comes along with it. #thestruggleisreal Near the end of January everything started to hurt and I felt awful. After pushing through for far too many days I accepted defeat when the doctor said I had the flu (and my coworkers kept giving me the stink eye if my germy self walked near them ;) ). I knew I couldn't infect my students. I HAD to stay home. I seriously did not have the time to hear that! We had just finished middle of they year reading assessments- my kids needed to be in new reading groups ASAP! We had a big staff meeting coming up I certainly couldn't miss. I finally stayed home for 3 days (Tuesday-Thursday) and returned Friday so no one could say I wasn't trying to be there. Looking back, that was dumb. I could hardly stand on Friday and I was not an effective teacher. I should have listened to my body and let myself rest a few more days.....but...that darn teacher guilt! Fast forward a few weeks (while my body never recovered from the first round of flu).... and my world was rocked by a sky high fever, rib bruising cough, and a level of weakness I had never felt before. Yup! I had the flu. AGAIN! Now you can only imagine the guilt this time when I had just been absent a few weeks before! It was even Valentine's Day. I couldn't miss that right?? Luckily for me however, the presence of the high fever forced me to stay home so I didn't have a choice (and honestly I felt too awful for the guilt to last long). And although I am sure my room was chaotic, they all survived. Why is it that as teachers if we have a fever or are vomiting, or some other massively infectious issue, we can justify staying home? But if we can't move or think or function from feeling so icky we still ask all our friends (and Facebook groups) what to do? We know the answer. STAY HOME! We just want someone to alleviate that TEACHER GUILT feeling by giving us permission. So here it is teacher friends. If you are too sick to stand (with or without fever), if attempting to think makes your head hurt, or if even your pet is disgusted to be near the level of germs you seem to be carrying... STAY HOME! If you have a hang nail, a minor headache, just kind of feel blah...I would say try to push through. Although an occasional mental health day may be ok, we all know that our students learn best from us. It is so important to be at school when we can. Just keep in mind, we are human. We get sick. Pushing ourselves to the max is only going to extend the illness and drag out our recovery process. Ok, so now you decide to stay home. The next thought that runs through your mind is sub plans. I swear, there is nothing worse than trying to peak through barely opened eyes to type up sub plans. What other job is this much work to be absent??? Well, it's a part of the job no one likes but we all have to deal with. I am an obsessive planner when I know I am going to be absent ahead of time. I sticky note everything, have 5 page detailed lesson plans, and provide a ton of backup options. When I am too sick to obsess, I need to have an easy to implement game plan. (Throw back to when I had a conference to attend in October.) For me, I have a google doc template that has all of my notes to the sub like our schedule, classroom info, student info, literacy block/station routines. I simply open up our weekly first grade lesson plan and paste as much content into the template as possible. Of course, more details need to be added and some things aren't sub friendly (like introducing a new skill, or massively involved experiment). But, at least its a starting point. I just reuse the template the next time I am going to be out and change out the lesson details. It saves so much time! I also have a drawer (it's not cute, don't judge!) where I keep a stack of extra worksheets and activities that a sub could pull from if they need extra work. While I prefer to try to stick as close to the original lesson plan as possible, others have more generic lesson plans prepared that cover review skills. You can find TONS of Sub Tubs and pre-made lesson plans online. My sweet coworker has folders prepared with plans and materials, complete with sticky notes, for up to 5 days. All she needs to do to be out is to find a sub and ask one of us to take out a folder. I am so jealous that she is this prepared! Find what works for you. Do you want generic plans? Do you want to try to stick as close to the preplanned lesson as possible? Just make sure you have someone you can go to that will pull out whatever materials you ask for and can print sub plans for you. My entire team has been out sick with the flu this month at some point, and I KNOW we wouldn't have made it through without each other. If you decide to stay home, get rest. Seriously, shut down the computer, stop looking on Pinterest for teaching ideas, quit texting the sub to see if everything is going ok....REST! Also, it's unacceptable to catch up on chores and cleaning (unless you are de-germ-ifying). This is not a vacation. You are sick. Find your favorite blanket, movies, box of tissues, and chicken noodle soup. We all know how much work it is to be out. Treat it as the rare occasion it is and try to get well. Pushing ourselves is only going to make it worse. Now I say all of these things knowing that it feels impossible to shut my own teacher brain off. However, when I finally gave myself permission to heal this last time, I did in fact get better. Imagine that! I hope that if you are sick you can give yourself permission to be human and stay home. Have a game plan ahead of time so it doesn't feel as overwhelming. Know that when you return your classroom and students will still be there. Yes, there may be a mess. Half of the things you put on your sub plan won't be done and you'll wonder what they did all day. It's ok. Honestly, they survived, and so did you! Want to save this for later? Pin here:

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