Candida Die-Off
A strict Candida elimination diet is no easy task to begin with, but it can be made even harder by something called the Candida die-off. The point when the die-off symptoms kick in is the time when many people prematurely abandon their Candida diet, so its important to be prepared.
When yeast cells are rapidly killed, a die-off (or Herxheimer reaction) occurs and metabolic by-products are released into the body. These by-products cause allergic reactions and inflammation that lead to an array of undesirable symptoms. However, it is important to hang in there - remember that a die-off is your first clear sign that the treatment is working!
Here is a list of some of the symptoms you might experience during a die-off.
- Nausea
- Headache, fatigue, dizziness
- Swollen glands
- Bloating, gas, constipation or diarrhea
- Increased joint or muscle pain
- Elevated heart rate
- Chills, cold feeling in your extremities
- Body itchiness, hives or rashes
- Sweating
- Fever
- Skin breakouts
- Recurring vaginal, prostate and sinus infections
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These symptoms normally clear up within a week or so, but could last a little longer. However, there are a few things you can do to slow down this reaction or expel the toxins faster.
- Cut back or temporarily discontinue antifungal supplements
- Increase water intake to flush out the toxins faster
- Slow down and rest as much as possible
- Try eating a cup of rice - it will slow down the detox process while providing fiber to eliminate the toxins
- Skin brushing, saunas, hot baths
- Take 1000 mg Vitamin C 2 times daily
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