The Myers Way® Guide To Candida

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction�� 3
What is Candida?�� 4
How Might You Feel with Candida Overgrowth?�� 6
Factors That Can Lead to Candida Overgrowth�� 7
The Impact of Candida Overgrowth�� 14
Steps to Healing Your Gut�� 20
Measuring Success�� 27
Preventing Candida Overgrowth Recurrence�� 28
My Top Candida-Fighting Supplements�� 30
APPENDIX 1: The Myers Way® Candida Elimination Diet�� 39
APPENDIX 2: Testing For Candida�� 49
APPENDIX 3: Bonus Candida-Fighting Recipes�� 50

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INTRODUCTION
I
f you’ve read my books or my blog, participated in a as an emergency room doctor to open my own functional
webinar, watched a live event, or listened to one of my medicine clinic, Austin UltraHealth. There, I developed
podcasts, you’re probably familiar with these words: The Myers Way®; a functional medicine approach that
Conventional medicine failed me and it is my mission to focuses on the individual, finding the root cause for their
not have it fail you tooSM. It truly is my mission to help you illness, and treating more than just the symptoms. I
avoid the pitfalls of conventional medicine and help you worked with patients all over the world to help give them
take control of your health. I have a vision of creating a their lives back.
clear path to optimal health and wellness, something that
is better than what we all know through conventional phy- Candida overgrowth is one of the most common condi-
sicians and medications. tions I would see in my clinic, especially among my auto-
immune patients. I’ve seen thousands of patients suffer
In my second year of medical school, I started to experi- from digestive issues, fatigue, brain fog, recurring fungal
ence weight loss, anxiety, and insomnia. I was eventually infections, skin problems, mood swings, and more, all
diagnosed with Grave’s disease, an autoimmune condi- caused by Candida overgrowth. I have also seen the incredi-
tion of the thyroid. Conventional medicine’s solution was ble transformation that they experience by beating Candida
to ablate, or kill, my thyroid with radioactive iodine. It’s overgrowth. I’ve witnessed the return of energy, vitality,
the biggest regret of my life. I sought out a better way so and mental clarity, and chronic symptoms fade away.
that I could prevent others from going through what I did.
My hope is that through this guide, you are able to find
I went to a conference in New York and heard a physician the answers you have been looking for on your health
speak for the first time about functional medicine. Func- journey. Remember, conventional medicine failed
tional medicine looks to find the root causes of disease to me and it is my mission to not have it fail you tooSM.
reverse the disease, rather than treating symptoms with
pills. I had finally found a better way. You can take control of your health and your life!
I took all the courses that The Institute for Functional

Medicine had to offer and in 2010, I left my job working

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WHAT IS CANDIDA?
Y
ou might be wondering, “What on earth is Can- very small amount of Candida to perform these essential
dida?” Candida is a naturally occurring species of functions, and the “good” bacteria in your gut generally
fungus, a form of yeast that lives in and on your keep Candida levels from getting out of control.
body. There are actually many different types of yeast
that can take up residence in your body; however, Can- Ideally your good bacteria and Candida that make up your
dida albicans (Candida for short) is the most common and gut microbiome exist in a balanced state. In fact, I like
studied form of yeast. For this reason, I have chosen to to think of your microbiome as a rainforest, with many
use the term “Candida” in this guide, but the symptoms, different species living together in a balanced harmony.
testing, and treatment information included in this guide However, you can compromise your immune system if you
apply to all types of yeast overgrowth. eat a diet high in carbohydrates and sugar, you take med-
ications such as birth control pills or antibiotics, or are
Candida is a part of your body’s normal microflora — the even just dealing with chronic stress. This disrupts the
microorganisms present in a delicate balance in your balance of bacteria and Candida can grow out of control,
mouth, throat, gut, vagina in women, and on your skin. thereby quickly becoming a problem. When this balance
It helps you to digest what you eat, and assists in draw- is tipped and the Candida gets out of balance with other
ing nutrients from those foods. Your body only needs a microorganisms, Candida overgrowth occurs.

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CANDIDA OVERGROWTH
Candida overgrowth is the most common form of fun- your body. However, Candida cells are also able to pene-
gal infection. There are hundreds of Candida species, trate the single-cell layer of the intestinal lining of your
with the most common being Candida albicans. Albi- gut quite easily, because it can change shapes. Under
cans comes from the Latin word for “white,” as this yeast specific conditions, the normally rounded cell switches to
often appears white. For example, in oral thrush, a mouth a hyphal, or elongated, stick-like structure. The Candida
infection caused by Candida, the inside of the mouth and cell in this shape can pierce holes in your gut wall, allow-
the tongue appear to be coated with a white film. ing food particles and toxins to pass through.
I’d like to note, however, that Candida overgrowth is dif- Candida overgrowth is very common and causes symp-
ferent than systemic Candidiasis, a serious and poten- toms such as bloating, constipation, rashes, fungal infec-
tially life-threatening condition that occurs when Candida tions, fatigue, brain fog, and mood swings. If left untreated,
infects internal organs such as the kidney, heart, or brain, Candida can travel through the bloodstream and cause
among others. problems in the joints such as chronic pain and arthritis.
The solution to Candida overgrowth lies in the gut. Your The piercing of holes in your gut wall wreaks havoc on
gut contains hundreds of microorganisms — both good your gut, causing it to become leaky and leading to a
and bad. Normally, the healthy bacteria in your gut keep huge variety of health problems from irritable bowel syn-
Candida in check, and together, the good bacteria and drome and skin issues, to fatigue and mood swings that
yeast help your body with digestion and nutrient absorp- can appear in every part of the body. Candida overgrowth
tion from food. Yet, if your gut microbiome is out of bal- is an incredibly common condition among those with
ance, Candida becomes an invasive, fast-growing form autoimmune disease, gut issues, fatigue, brain fog, and
of yeast, which can quickly cause symptoms throughout other chronic health problems. Candida overgrowth has
your body. a destructive domino effect on your body, so it’s vital for
your health to address this condition.
How exactly does it do this? Candida overgrowth can sim-
ply cause problems by overwhelming the good bacteria in

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HOW MIGHT YOU FEEL WITH

CANDIDA OVERGROWTH?
Some common symptoms that people experience from
Candida overgrowth include:
• Oral, skin, and nail fungal infections such as, ath- • Skin issues such as eczema, rosacea, psoriasis,
lete’s foot, ringworm, oral thrush, and toenail fungus hives, and rashes
• Feeling tired and worn down or suffering from • Irritability, mood swings, anxiety, or depression
chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia • Infections such as vaginal infections, yeast infec-
• Digestive issues such as bloating, constipation, or tions, urinary tract infections, rectal itching or vagi-
diarrhea, as well as poor absorption of nutrients and nal itching
resulting nutrient deficiencies • Severe seasonal allergies, itchy ears, or recurring
• Autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto’s thyroid- sinus infections
itis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, lupus, • Cravings such as strong sugar and refined carbohy-
psoriasis, scleroderma, or multiple sclerosis drate cravings
• Difficulty concentrating, poor memory, lack of focus,
ADD, ADHD, and brain fog

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FACTORS THAT CAN LEAD TO

CANDIDA OVERGROWTH
A
s mentioned previously, Candida is normal to sauce to yogurt to salad dressing. Sugar is the number
find in small amounts in your mouth and intes- one offender when it comes to Candida overgrowth. Sugar
tines. Its job is to aid with digestion and nutri- comes in many forms with the most problematic being
ent absorption, but when it is overproduced it can lead refined sugars.
to many different health problems. While the healthy or
“good” bacteria in your gut typically keeps your Candida There are several common names for sugar that can
levels in check, there are several common circumstances be found on ingredient labels, including some of the
that can easily lead to Candida overwhelming your “good” following:
bacteria. The Candida population can get out of hand if
a round of antibiotics kills too many of the friendly bac- • Ingredients ending in “-ose” (sucrose, fructose,
teria, you have a diet high in refined carbohydrates and sucralose)
sugar (which feed the Candida), high alcohol intake, are • Ingredients ending in “-ol” (sorbitol, inversol,
taking oral contraceptives, or any number of other fac- carbitol)
tors including a high-stress lifestyle. Let’s discuss a few • Brown rice syrup
of these more in depth: • Concentrated fruit juice
• Corn sweetener
HIGH SUGAR DIET • Diglycerides
While there are many factors that can contribute to Can- • Disaccharides
dida overgrowth, diet is often the biggest factor. A diet full • Evaporated cane juice
of inflammatory, sugary, and processed foods creates the • Fructooligosaccharides
perfect conditions for yeast to thrive and multiply. And • Isomalt
because yeast feeds on carbohydrates, once you have an • Maltodextrin
overgrowth, the Candida will cause you to crave sugar • Malted barley nectar
even more, leading to a vicious cycle that’s hard to break. • Sucanat
Let’s face it, sugar is one of life’s sweet treats, a “guilty Even if you’ve ditched refined sugar, you may find that
pleasure” that is difficult to avoid over the course of your Candida still won’t go away. While we often focus on the
day if you’re not actively checking ingredient labels. Aside problems with refined sugars, all-natural sweeteners
from the usual suspects such as baked goods, soda, and such as coconut sugar, honey, and maple syrup can also
fruit juice, sugar can be hiding in everything from pasta contribute to Candida overgrowth.

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You might be thinking that it makes sense that added sug- there. Those bacteria will then colonize her gut, establish
ars (whether refined or all-natural) would be a bad idea her microbiome and shape and lay the foundation of her
to consume while trying to reduce Candida. However, it immune system.
might make less sense that other seemingly healthy food
could be a concern while managing Candida overgrowth. When babies are born via C-section, they miss out on
In addition to added sugars, the amount of fruit and being inoculated with the beneficial bacteria living in the
starchy vegetables you consume is important to watch birth canal. Their first exposure will instead be to other
out for. Although fruit is filled with nutrients, it’s also types of bacteria, such as those from the skin or mouth
very high in natural sugars and should be kept to a min- – from all your hugs and kisses. Missing out on those
imum if you struggle with symptoms of Candida. Sweet friendly bacteria from the birth canal can increase your
potatoes, squash, and other starchy vegetables are also risk of having allergies, asthma and other infections in
high in carbs, which get converted into sugars in your gut. later in childhood.
Although you may not think of these seemingly harmless
foods when fighting Candida, they may be behind current Typically with every infection comes a round of antibiot-
recurrent infections. ics and every asthma attack a round of steroids. Antibiot-
ics don’t only kill the bad bacteria; they can also wipe out
Even a diet high in beneficial fermented foods can feed even more of the good bacteria, setting the stage for Can-
Candida and cause an overgrowth. This includes “healthy” dida or yeast overgrowth. This is a typical history I hear
fermented foods and drinks such as Kombucha, sauer- from patients: Born by C-section, lots of ear infections
kraut, and pickles, and non-dairy yogurt. In addition, alco- and lots of antibiotics, yeast infections, digestive issues
hol can be just as bad — if not worse — than sugar itself. and then years later a diagnosis of autoimmunity. It is
Certain types of alcohol such as beer, wine, and cham- important to understand the state of your microbiome at
pagne are not only packed with sugar, they’re fermented birth plays an important role in your future health.
as well. And what is used to ferment these drinks? Yeast.
The combination of yeast and sugar creates a feeding
frenzy for Candida.
Diet is never a quick fix. It’s why I call my program “The

Myers Way®”— it’s a way of life, not a temporary solu-
tion. You can reintroduce certain foods and be a little
more flexible once you’ve finished the Candida protocol.
However, if you are susceptible to gut infections you might
have to be more careful with what you put on your plate
or in your cup.
BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD

The good health we all want for our children starts with
them having a healthy microbiome.
Scientists used to think the womb was sterile, however

recent studies show one’s microbiome starts developing
at conception. In a sense, it’s inherited. If a mom has a
healthy microbiome, chances are her baby will too. The
microbiome is further influenced at the time of birth. In
a vaginal delivery, as your baby travels down the birth
canal, she will swallow the beneficial bacteria that live

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MEDICATIONS
Your gut is its own ecosystem, providing a home to 100 intestine. However, recent research suggests that this
trillion microorganisms, including over 1,000 different is the result of changes in the gut microbiome balance
species of bacteria. These microbes in your gut play cru- brought on by these medications. Scientists believe that
cial roles in digestion, immunity, metabolism, and mental each type of NSAID can affect different bacteria in the
health. Sixty to eighty percent of your immune system is gut, causing a different imbalance depending on which
located in your gut and ninety percent of your neurotrans- one you take. Because each person’s gut microbiome is
mitters – the chemical messengers that help regulate unique, the effects may vary significantly from one person
mood – are produced in your gut. In fact, the gut is often to another. However, any imbalance in bacteria can cause
nicknamed the second brain because of how significantly an overgrowth of Candida.
it can affect your mood and mental state. Maintaining the
proper balance of bacteria and other microorganisms in Corticosteroids, such as prednisone and hydrocortisone,
your gut is crucial, not just to your digestion, but to your work by suppressing your immune system to help control
overall health and wellbeing. autoimmune conditions. These occur when your immune
system becomes overstressed and mistakenly attacks
Antibiotics work by blocking vital processes in bacte- your body’s own tissues. The problem occurs when this
ria that either kill the bacteria or stop them from mul- inhibition of the immune system (located primarily in your
tiplying. Unfortunately, antibiotics cannot differentiate gut) causes your gut to become leaky, which is a primary
between the “bad” bacteria that may be causing a bacte- cause for autoimmunity. This means taking steroids can
rial infection and the “good” bacteria that belong in your perpetuate autoimmunity, in addition to leaving you open
gut. Instead, antibiotics come through like a tsunami, to infection thanks to a suppressed immune system.
destroying everything in their path.
Lastly, a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease
When antibiotics kill the bacteria that belong in your gut, Control and Prevention found that as many as 10.6 mil-
it disrupts the delicate ecosystem, creating a state of dys- lion women in the U.S. were on “the pill.” With so many
biosis – or bacterial imbalance. When the number of good women relying on this method of contraception, it’s
bacteria in your gut falls, it leaves you susceptible to the shocking to learn how severely the pill could be affect-
overgrowth of other organisms, like Candida. Yeast is ing your gut health and your overall well-being. In fact,
opportunistic, which means that when given the chance, the estrogen often used in birth control pills can lead to
it will grow and multiply, especially when given its favorite estrogen dominance (too much estrogen in your body),
food source – sugar. and research has shown that excess estrogen doubles
your risk of developing Candida overgrowth.
It’s long been known that NSAIDS can cause bleed-
ing, inflammation, and ulcers in the stomach and small

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HIGH ESTROGEN LEVELS

As mentioned previously, birth control can increase estro- the average person uses 10-15 body products a day, with
gen dominance which can increase your risk of develop- a total of 126 different ingredients, this exposure can
ing Candida overgrowth by increasing its virulence in the quickly add up!
body. However, high levels of estrogen can be caused by
other biological processes in our bodies such as preg- You’d think that beauty products would be regulated for
nancy and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), as well safety. However, you’d be surprised to learn that they are
as exposure to environmental toxins that lead to the cre- regulated by an internal review board, so they’re really
ation of bad estrogen metabolites. just regulating themselves, leading to the inclusion of all
sorts of hidden endocrine disruptors in these products
When pregnant, your body naturally increases the level of you use every day.
estrogen produced in order to support the development of
the baby. While this process is necessary for the healthy Plastic in all its forms, including in water bottles, food
growth of a child, if you are also consuming a diet high in wrap, and storage containers, also contain hormone mim-
sugar or have experienced other contributors to Candida icking xenoestrogens that can leach into what you’re eat-
overgrowth such as antibiotics and other medications, ing or drinking and cause major problems for your health.
this could increase your chances of Candida overgrowing Even products marked “BPA-free” are not safe, and in fact
and manifesting in symptoms. HRT is another medica- contain chemicals whose effects aren’t as well-known.
tion that contains estrogen that is prescribed to maintain Microwaving, dishwashing, and exposing plastic to sun-
proper hormone balance as we age. However, like birth light increases the estrogenic activity of plastic even
control, the excess amounts of estrogen can put you more more. Additionally, you may not be aware that every time
at risk for Candida overgrowth. you take a receipt from the store, you are dealing a blow to
your hormones. Receipts printed on thermal paper are a
Xenoestrogens in skin care products are especially harm- major source of endocrine-disrupting bisphenol-A (BPA).
ful. Cosmetics, lotions, shampoos, soaps, toothpastes, People who handle receipts frequently have significantly
and the numerous other body products we use often con- elevated levels of BPA in their urine. And because these
tain parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates and other xenoestrogens are getting absorbed through your skin,
compounds that all have estrogenic activity. And since it’s a more direct hit to your system.

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CHRONIC STRESS
There are many dietary factors that play a role in devel- back to what stressors we evolved to face. If you’re run-
oping Candida overgrowth, but stress can also be a major ning from a predator you want all of your blood flow con-
contributor because of its effect on the immune and centrated in your limbs for fleeing and your brain for quick
digestive systems thinking, not being wasted in your gut.
When you experience any kind of stress, including phys- Typically your body can keep Candida under control all on
ical, mental, or emotional, your body swiftly kicks off a its own. This is because your immune system and your
response via your adrenal glands. Your adrenal glands’ healthy gut bacteria are both actively working to keep
response is to release a cascade of stress hormones, it from multiplying too quickly. But, when your immune
chief among them cortisol. Cortisol is highly inflamma- system is suppressed and your digestive systems keeps
tory, its purpose is to activate your immune system so being temporarily shut off, Candida has the opportunity to
that you can respond to a wound or injury (since this was multiply unchecked and becomes too entrenched for your
the type of stress we evolved to face). good bacteria and immune system to get it back under
control.
But, after this initial rise in inflammation to boost immu-
nity, cortisol actually works to suppress the immune sys- In addition to the effects stress has on your immune and
tem. This is because your body knows that a high level of digestive system, cortisol also is responsible for mobi-
inflammation is not sustainable, it stresses the immune lizing glucose, or blood sugar, throughout the body. This
system and can lead to autoimmune disease. To make up energy helps us fight or flee. However, prolonged stress
for the wave of inflammation it produced initially, corti- over time means elevated cortisol and more glucose lead-
sol returns your immune system to anywhere from 40 to ing to increased blood sugar levels — and Candida thrives
70% below the baseline, leaving you with a suppressed in high sugar environments.
immune system.
A secondary effect of stress is that it temporarily shuts

down your digestive functions, something that also goes

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MYCOTOXIN EXPOSURE
Mycotoxin exposure is always in the back of my mind as Mycotoxins are toxic to 25% of the population who have
the cause of chronic symptoms that have no other expla- a susceptible gene. However, I also tell people that each
nation. If you’ve gone through everything — optimized of us has a cup of water that is our health. Each day, we
your diet, repaired your gut, etc. — and you’re still strug- put drops of water in — whether from our diet, leaky gut,
gling with current or recurring Candida overgrowth, that’s toxins, infections, or stress — and at some point, that cup
when I suspect mycotoxins. will overflow. This “overflow” is what turns that gene on,
and once it’s on it stays on.
Mycotoxins are gas-like toxins, similar to volatile organic
compounds (VOCs), given off by molds. They can be found In addition, it’s hard to believe that something is a prob-
in common foods such as peanuts, coffee, and corn, as lem if you can’t see it, and most molds don’t show them-
well as in your environment. selves out in the open. They lurk under the floorboards,
behind the walls, or in the cracks between windows and
Symptoms of Mycotoxin Exposure include: window frames. It’s hard enough detecting them if they’re
in your home; if they’re somewhere in a school or office
• Eczema or psoriasis building, you might never have access to them.
• Depression, anxiety, and other mood imbalances
• Fatigue If you suspect mycotoxins are coming from your environ-
• Cognitive impairment, brain fog, memory loss ment if at all possible you must leave that environment
• Fibromyalgia, muscle weakness, joint pain for a week or two and see if your symptoms resolve. If
• Headaches that environment is your home, you will need to bring in
• Abdominal pain, bloating, or diarrhea a certified mold remediator to clean up the mold before
• Neurological issues returning. This is a HUGE project! For that reason, I rec-
• Blurred vision ommend getting yourself tested first. I use a urine test
• Insomnia from Real Time Labs out of Dallas to assess for 3 main
• ADD or ADHD types of mycotoxins. They can also do a filter test where
• Lyme disease symptoms (yet tested negative you cut out a piece of the air filter from your home and
for Lyme) test it for those same mycotoxins.
• Leaky gut
• Autoimmune diseases

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HEAVY METALS
There hasn’t been a lot of research regarding the connec- Some of the most common signs and symptoms include:
tion between mercury overload and Candida overgrowth.
Unfortunately, conventional medicine often misses this • Chemical sensitivity and allergies
critical root cause. However, it is something I have come • Anxiety, depression and brain fog
across time and again in my patients with recurring Can- • Infertility, irregular menstrual cycles
dida overgrowth. • Fatigue and sleep disturbance in children
• Unexplained numbness and tingling
One reason for this connection is that Candida can bind • Hair loss and hearing loss
with mercury in your intestines, so the mercury can’t get • Cardiovascular disease
into your bloodstream. While this is a helpful protective • Headaches
action (as your organs will be less exposed to mercury)
the mercury also kills off the good bacteria that normally Testing for and addressing mercury overload can be a bit
keep Candida in check. This allows Candida to proliferate complex, so I recommend ruling out all other root causes
more easily. before diving into treatment. While some people like to
treat these issues first, I find that it is extremely import-
There is also some scientific evidence suggesting that ant to work towards healing your gut before detoxing from
mercury can disrupt your natural gut environment, heavy metals and mold. If you chelate heavy metals or
encouraging Candida and bad bacteria to overgrow. Mer- treat mold with a leaky gut, you could potentially reab-
cury may also damage your gut lining to such an extent sorb these toxins, which could actually be more harmful
that Candida can easily make its way into other areas of as your body becomes flooded with toxins!
your body.
If you have any of the symptoms listed above and your
The effects of heavy metal toxicity can vary quite a history includes any of the factors I listed above, Can-
bit depending on the type of metal and your unique dida overgrowth may be the root cause of your health
biochemistry. challenges. Fortunately, once you pinpoint and address
the root cause, you can enjoy lasting relief from chronic
symptoms and say goodbye to your ongoing struggle with
recurrent infections.

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THE IMPACT OF
CANDIDA OVERGROWTH
Y
ou might have read the list of symptoms on page 6 The gut is a complex system that nourishes and protects
and thought, “Those sound like a lot of unrelated our body from head to toe. It consists of every digestive
symptoms, how could they all be caused by this organ from your mouth to your anus, and it involves your
one fungus?” The answer to this question is something intestinal flora, nervous system, and immune system. The
that I cannot emphasize enough--the gut is the gateway gut is your body’s most important gateway to the outside
to health. This means that anything that hurts the gut has world; however, it is vulnerable to everything we put in
the potential to negatively impact every other aspect of it, including food, drinks, chemicals, toxins, and medica-
your health. tions. Before we dive into the gut’s role in our health, let’s
start by discussing the overall structure and function of
Candida can cause widespread problems throughout the our gut, including the role of our microbiome.
body. I will discuss a few of the biggest one’s here -- with
the largest problem being leaky gut.

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THE ANATOMY OF THE GUT

Digestion begins before food even crosses your lips. The After the food has begun to be broken down in the mouth,
sight and smell of food triggers your salivary glands to it then moves down the esophagus to the stomach where
produce saliva. Saliva contains enzymes that begin to we find a very important digestive fluid called gastric acid,
chemically break down your food. At a microscopic level, more commonly known as hydrochloric acid or HCL. One
your saliva begins to break down simple carbohydrates. In of the ways HCL works is by protecting us against bac-
addition to saliva, chewing your food mechanically breaks teria, yeast, and parasites that are hitching a ride on the
it down into smaller pieces. food we just ingested. The acidic nature of HCL helps to
sterilize the stomach so when these pathogens enter,
they are killed upon entrance. Another important way
HCL works is by helping to digest protein and assisting
in the absorption of some specific vitamins and minerals
such as vitamin B12, calcium, iron, and more.
Once the food is finished in the stomach, it moves into the

small intestine. The small intestine is where the majority
of your digestive enzymes continue to break down your
food. Most of the digestive process is completed in your
small intestine, which is over 20 feet long with a sur-
face area of a tennis court! Nutrients that are released
by the broken-down food in your intestines are absorbed
through the cells in your intestines and used by the body
for all of its day-to-day functions.
In addition, food entering the small intestine stimulates

the secretion of mucus as well as hormones that signal
organs such as your pancreas, liver, and gallbladder to
initiate their role in digestion. The remaining food such
as insoluble fiber and water, moves to the large intestine
for final absorption. Anything that cannot be used by your
body is then eliminated through the anus as stool.

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THE GUT MICROBIOME

While structure and function are very important to our gut Candida has the unique ability to change shape in order
working properly and making us feel good, we definitely to protect itself from harsh environments. It responds to
can’t discuss a healthy gut without talking about our gut a shift in temperature or acidity levels by transforming
microbiome. Did you know that the number of bacteria from a rounded yeast cell into an elongated hyphal cell.
living inside us and on the surface of our skin outweighs These elongated cells have the ability to permeate the gut
the number of cells we have in our own body? Your micro- lining, causing leaky gut.
biome is composed primarily of the various populations
of bacteria (and other microorganisms) that are found in Leaky gut happens when the tight junctions that hold your
your mouth, skin, nose, genitals, urinary tract, and espe- intestinal wall together open up and remain open. You can
cially your gut. think of your gut lining and the tight junctions between
your cells as a drawbridge. Teeny tiny boats (micronutri-
In recent years, scientists have discovered that the gut ents in food) that are meant to get through can go under
microbiome contains tens of trillions of microorganisms, the bridge without a problem. This is an important sys-
including up to 1,000 different species of bacteria with tem that allows vital nutrients from the food you eat to be
over 3 million genes — that’s 150 times more genes than absorbed into your bloodstream.
human genes! Those bacteria don’t just help us digest,
they also impact our immune system. Because 80% of our
immune system is in our gut, we must support and nur-
ture our microbiome. All of those good bacteria influence
our immune system and determine if it will be healthy or
if symptoms will develop. Your gut also produces 95% of
the hormone serotonin, which has a dramatic effect on
mood. Therefore, just like your gut microbiome affects
your immune system, it also plays a role in the function-
ing of your brain and neurotransmitter production.
Each and every one of us has a unique microbiome that

is specific to us. This unique microbiome changes on a
day-to-day basis. As we age, we end up with diverse flora
that help us in digesting our food, managing our weight,
supporting our immune system, controlling the function
of our brain, and so much more!
I discussed earlier in this guide that if your gut is healthy, However, certain aspects of our modern life, such as
your good bacteria will keep your yeast population in Candida overgrowth, will cause that drawbridge to go
check. But, if you are low on good bacteria or create an up and when it does, this allows partially digested food,
environment that causes the yeast to proliferate faster microbes, bacteria, viruses, and toxins to make their
than the good bacteria can get rid of them (because of any way through to the bloodstream, causing inflammation
of the risk factors on pages 7-13), you may get an over- and a host of symptoms. This means that Candida can
growth of yeast. quickly transition from a gut problem to a full-body prob-
lem as it colonizes the skin, mouth, ears, thyroid, geni-
CANDIDA AND LEAKY GUT tourinary organs, or elsewhere. Over time, if the issue is
Now that you know why gut health is so important, let’s not addressed, it can lead to autoimmunity, a condition in
look at what Candida does to the gut and how this impacts which your immune system attacks your own body sys-
your overall health. tems and tissues.

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CANDIDA AND AUTOIMMUNITY

Did you know that if you are dealing with either Can- to attack the gluten proteins. However, because of the
dida overgrowth or an autoimmune disease, there’s a similar cell-structure, your immune system then goes on
good chance you could be dealing with the other as well? to attack your thyroid by mistake. The constant inflamma-
In working with thousands of patients, I found it to be tion in your body, and the continuous attacks on your thy-
incredibly common for Candida and autoimmune disease roid, can lead to autoimmune thyroid disease.
to go hand in hand because Candida overgrowth is not
only very widespread, it actually sets you on the path to It is important to address the underlying Candida over-
autoimmunity. growth that led your gut to become leaky in the first place,
in order to repair the damage and overcome your auto-
When your gut is leaky, things like toxins, microbes, immune disease. Left untreated, it can lead to further
undigested food particles, and more can escape from damage and other autoimmune diseases. Once you have
your intestines and travel throughout your body via your one autoimmune disease, you are three times as likely to
bloodstream. Your immune system marks these “foreign develop another. If you have Candida overgrowth and/or
invaders” as pathogens and attacks them, often attack- leaky gut and have not yet been diagnosed with an auto-
ing surrounding tissue or tissue with a similar chemical immune condition, it is important that you address these
structure to the foreign particles. This continuous stream issues to prevent autoimmunity and restore your healthy
of pathogens and invaders in your bloodstream puts your gut flora.
immune system on high alert.
GUT BRAIN CONNECTION
As your gut remains leaky, your immune system contin- I mentioned previously that 95% of your neurotrans-
ues sending out wave after wave of inflammation, and mitters are produced in the gut. In fact, the gut is often
soon gets stressed, weakened, confused, and begins fir- referred to as the second brain. If you’re suffering from
ing less accurately. When this happens, your own body’s yeast overgrowth, your neurotransmitter production is
tissues can end up in the crosshairs of your immune sys- impaired. Overgrowth of candida causes a coating of the
tem. Over time this can lead to the development of a full- lining of your intestinal tract and suppression of your abil-
blown autoimmune disease. ity to produce or secrete serotonin. A deficiency in sero-
tonin can cause mood imbalances such as mood swings,
To make matters worse, many of the substances that anxiety, and depression. In fact, the majority of antide-
leak into your bloodstream look similar to your body’s pressants work by blocking the brain’s serotonin recep-
own cells. You can imagine how confusing this must be to tors. This frees up more of this “feel good” hormone to
your immune system! This process of mistaken identity, remain present in the brain.
known as molecular mimicry, leads your immune system
to accidentally attack your body’s organs and tissues in On top of that, Candida affects your brain and mood func-
an attempt to protect you. The tissues that are attacked tion by producing alcohol and acetaldehyde, both of which
determine what type of autoimmune disease develops. are toxic to the nervous system and often contribute to
If your joints are under fire, you can develop rheumatoid symptoms of brain fog. This is why so many of my patients
arthritis. In the case of psoriasis or scleroderma your suffering from Candida overgrowth complain of brain fog,
skin is under attack, and so on and so forth. poor memory, and depression or anxiety.
The most prominent example of this is in the case of

Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease, which are autoimmune
thyroid conditions. Let’s say you eat a piece of bread... The
gluten in the bread contains proteins that look very simi-
lar to your thyroid tissue. When your gut is leaky, and glu-
ten enters your bloodstream, your immune system begins

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ECZEMA AND SKIN ITCHING

As we discussed earlier, Candida can easily transition your bloodstream. To understand this link and how it can
from a gut problem to a full-body problem when it is not impact itching and Eczema, you must first understand
treated properly due to its link with leaky gut and autoim- how your skin functions.
munity. Visible symptoms can appear in places that you
might think have no correlation to the gut. One of these Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and it’s full of nerves
visible symptoms that affects over 30 million people in the that relay important information about your environment
U.S. is a common skin condition known as eczema. by sensing pain, texture, and temperature, among other
sensations.
Eczema comes in many forms, but it is mainly recog-
nized by its red, itchy rash, known as atopic dermatitis. Your skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis, the
According to conventional medicine, the cause of eczema dermis, and the hypodermis. The epidermis, which is the
is unknown; but functional medicine takes a different outermost layer, contains special cells that are a part of
perspective. Functional medicine views eczema not as a your immune system and protect the rest of your body.
“disease” in and of itself, but rather, as an external symp- The second layer of your skin, the dermis, has nerve end-
tom of an internal problem. While conventional medicine ings that are responsible for sending signals to your brain
treats only the symptoms, functional medicine practi- so you know if something is itching, hurting, hot, cold, etc.
tioners work toward addressing the underlying cause of Finally, the hypodermis, which is the innermost layer, con-
eczema – a malfunctioning immune system. tains blood vessels that connect to the rest of your body.
You see, eczema occurs when you experience inflamma- Once Candida has caused your gut to become leaky and
tion, which is your body’s response to a perceived threat. then escaped to reach your skin, the blood vessels in the
When your immune system is stressed by these threats, it hypodermis become the pathways for it to colonize your
goes into overdrive and ends up attacking your skin. outer layers of skin. When it reaches your epidermis the
immune cells found there attack it leading to itching and
Let’s recap what we learned earlier. Candida colonizes redness, and the nerve endings in your dermis are what
your gut, causing it to become leaky, which in turn allows relay the itching sensation to your brain.
the yeast to escape via your bloodstream. Once escaped,
this yeast can affect your mood, hair, nails, and you That’s why it’s essential to eliminate the Candida over-
guessed it, skin. In fact, researchers have taken skin cul- growth itself to finally put a stop to the itching for good.
tures of eczema patients and more often than not, yeast
was found in the samples.
THE 3 LAYERS OF SKIN
What’s more, you’ll remember that good gut bacteria and
your immune system usually keep yeast in check, which is
why two of the most common causes of yeast overgrowth
are antibiotics (which wipe out your good bacteria) and
immunosuppressant drugs (which weaken your immune Epidermis
system). Both of these drugs are commonly prescribed to
eczema patients, continuing the cycle that triggered the
eczema to begin with.
Dermis
In addition, while over-the-counter or prescription treat-

ments may target and kill the Candida living on the outer Hypodermis
layer of your skin, it can simply be replenished by the
yeast that has colonized your gut and is escaping via

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STEPS TO HEALING YOUR GUT

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ffectively treating Candida involves stopping the broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, asparagus, and zucchini.
overgrowth, restoring the friendly bacteria that I outline how to do that in Appendix 1.
usually keep them in check, and repairing your gut
so that Candida can no longer enter your bloodstream. I Your goal is to get rid of anything that’s harmful to your
accomplish this with a simple three-wave attack. gut. I can’t stress enough that a gluten-free diet is criti-
cal to your gut health. In addition to avoiding gluten, you’ll
STEP 1: STARVE THE YEAST also want to ditch dairy, as most adults are lactose intol-
First, you need to starve the Candida by removing the erant or sensitive to the casein proteins in dairy products.
foods that feed it from your diet. This means cutting all Other gut-destroying and inflammatory foods including
sugar and alcohol and limiting foods such as fruit, starchy alcohol, corn, soy, refined sugar, GMOs, and highly pro-
vegetables, grains, and legumes. cessed foods which all need to be removed from your diet.
Additionally, you may wish to follow an elimination diet to
Getting rid of the Candida overgrowth primarily requires a uncover any food sensitivities that are particular to you.
change in diet to limit carbohydrates. Sugar is what feeds
yeast, so eliminating sugar in all of its simple forms such Cutting down on sugar is certainly an adjustment, espe-
as candy, desserts, alcohol, and flour is crucial. I rec- cially if you’ve been eating the Standard American Diet,
ommend reducing your intake of complex carbohydrates which is chock full of sugar and starches in nearly every-
such as grains, beans, squash, or sweet potatoes to no thing we eat. However, you will feel SO much better once
more than 2 total cups a day and low-sugar fruits such you ditch sugar, and the reward will be relief from your
as berries to no more than 1 total cup a day in order to symptoms and recurring Candida overgrowth! To help you
prevent the Candida from growing and eventually cause it on your journey, I highly recommend Leaky Gut Revive®
to die. Fill your plate with lean proteins, healthy fats, and for curbing sugar cravings while you ease your way into
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Foods That Fight Candida

There are a few foods that you can consume with proper-
ties that can fight Candida overgrowth. Eat the following
foods to help restore balance to your microbiome.
Ginger: Ginger is commonly used to soothe a belly ache,
Coconut oil: Coconut oil naturally contains the fatty acids or ease internal pressure from gas. However, it can do
capric acid and lauric acid which promote gut health. more than break apart and expel gas in the intestinal
These fatty acids interfere with Candida growth and rep- tract. Ginger contains gingerols and shogaols, which pro-
lication by poking holes in the walls of the yeast cells, mote a healthy inflammatory response and help restore
causing them to die off. Capric, or caprylic acid, a 10-car- microbial balance to your digestive system. Additionally,
bon saturated fatty acid, is the fastest and most effective ginger provides significant liver support while your body
at eliminating Candida overgrowth, which is why it’s the is detoxifying the Candida.
primary ingredient in one of my Candida-fighting supple-
ments, Caprylic Acid. Olive Oil: Olive, flax, avocado, and primrose oils contain
polyphenols. These free radical scavengers help your
Garlic: Garlic contains allicin, a sulphur-containing com- body fight Candida. In addition, the primary fatty acid in
pound that targets Candida. Allicin inhibits the growth olive and avocado oils, oleic acid, helps to fight inflamma-
and reproduction of Candida cells. Despite many stud- tion and support your immune system.
ies, the best way to reap the benefits of allicin-contain-
ing garlic is to add the raw ingredient to your diet. When Cloves: Cloves naturally contain eugenol, a powerful and
freshly crushed, this little food is one of the best Candida extremely effective essential oil when taken internally. It
fighters around. almost completely inhibits the growth of Candida cells.
Clove oil can also be effective as a topical aid for fungal
Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar is the one type infections of the toe and fingernails.
of vinegar allowed on a Candida diet. Most vinegar is
made from alcohol or grains, while apple cider vinegar is Cinnamon: Cinnamon helps support a healthy immune
sourced from apples or, as you may have guessed, apple response and maintain normal fungal levels in the
cider. Research on apple cider vinegar is limited, though digestive tract. Similar to caprylic acid, it appears to
it shows an ability to damage the Candida cell walls and damage yeast cells, causing them to denature and die off.
protein structures. Cinnamon should not be used while pregnant or if you
have an ulcer.
Cruciferous Vegetables: Cruciferous vegetables, such
as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, arugula, cabbage, and Wild Salmon: Wild salmon is an excellent source of
radishes, contain isothiocyanates, the sulphur- and omega-3 fatty acids, which can help strengthen and pro-
nitrogen-containing compounds that attack Candida. tect the gut. This fatty acid may fight fungal infections,
Isothiocyanates studies determined that the plant-de- and help keep Candida in check. Additionally, omega-3s
rived compound inhibits the growth of Candida, and sup- can help increase the production of inflammation-fight-
ports a healthy balance of bacteria with its microbiome ing compounds, such as short-chain fatty acids. They also
balancing properties. work together with your immune system to improve the
integrity of your gut lining, and help repair the damage
done to the gut by an imbalance of bacteria.
Lemon Juice: Lemon’s main role in the diet is to help

detoxify your liver as it tries to fight off the Candida. The
essential oil from lemon is also helpful in maintaining a
healthy and diverse microbiome.

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How Fermentation Works

All yeasts, including Candida and edible yeast such as So fermented foods do have potential health benefits,
the one used to make bread, need sugar to thrive. Yeasts, yet they may lead to more harm than good by perpetuat-
with the help of certain bacteria, break down sugars for ing gut infections. Here are the main culprits you should
their fuel through the process of fermentation. There are avoid, at least until you are sure your Candida is back in
two main types of fermentation: alcohol fermentation and balance with the rest of your gut microbiome, and maybe
lacto-fermentation, in which the lactobacillus species of longer:
bacteria is part of the process. Various strains of lactoba-
cillus bacteria are present in plants, and are also natu- • Beer: Technically a byproduct of the fermentation of
rally found among the “good” bacteria in your gut. In fact, barley, it also contains gluten.
strains of Lactobacillus are often found in probiotic sup- • Champagne: The signature bubbles are created by a
plements because of their gut health benefits. second fermentation of white wine with added sugar
and yeast.
During the fermentation process, the lactobacillus mul- • Kefir: Milk that has been fermented with the addition
tiplies quickly, because in addition to producing enzymes of live kefir grains.
and nutrients the fermentation process produces prebi- • Kimchi: Shredded cabbage and radishes fermented
otics. Prebiotics help probiotics grow, so fermented foods with garlic, salt, and spices.
are very high in probiotics, as well as prebiotics, which • Kombucha: Tea fermented with a symbiotic colony of
feed your gut’s natural probiotics when you eat them. bacteria and yeast (SCOBY).
They’re also high in lactic acid, which helps retard the • Sauerkraut: Shredded cabbage fermented with salt.
growth of “bad” bacteria. This is why fermented foods • Vinegar: Wine with added bacteria that changes the
don’t spoil quickly. alcohol to an acid.
• Wine: The result of fermented fruit, usually red or
In addition, the primary fatty acid in olive and avocado green grapes.
oils, oleic acid, helps to fight inflammation and support • Yogurt: Milk fermented with yogurt cultures to pro-
your immune system. duce lactic acid.
Why Fermented Foods Cause Problems

That sounds like you should be eating fermented foods
if you have Candida overgrowth, doesn’t it? Especially
because one of the main factors that can contribute to
Candida overgrowth is a lack of good bacteria!
However, it’s a bit more complicated than that. All of the

prebiotics produced during the fermentation process feed
not only the “good” bacteria, they also feed “bad” bacteria
and yeast. This means that fermented foods themselves
may be high in bad bacteria and yeast.
Additionally, the high concentration of prebiotics found in

fermented foods makes their way to your gut, where they
feed probiotics, bad bacteria, and yeast alike. So if you
are dealing with Candida overgrowth, and already have an
overpopulation of bad bacteria or yeast, eating fermented
foods is the equivalent of adding fuel to the fire.

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STEP 2: KILL THE YEAST

With diet alone, it can take up to three to six months to penetrate intestinal mucosal cells to exert its effects.
fully kill the Candida. So we need to add a second wave Both Candifense® and Caprylic Acid are excellent at
of attack. breaking down the walls of Candida cells.
Next, you’ll want to attack the Candida by taking sup- One thing to note: if you are strictly following the Can-
plements that destroy Candida’s cell walls. I use dida elimination diet recommended in this guide and are
Candifense® as well as Caprylic Acid. Candifense® con- not responding to the Candifense® and Caprylic Acid after
tains plant-based enzymes that help to break down the 30-60 days, you can try oil of oregano as a secondary
yeast cell wall. It supports microbe balance in the GI tract option. It can be effective at killing yeast as well. How-
and discourages the growth of yeast. Caprylic Acid is an ever, it is a broad spectrum herbal supplement (whereas
acid that is derived from palm oil. It works by “poking Candifense® and Caprylic Acid are very specific to yeast)
holes” in the yeast cell wall, creating an inhospitable envi- so it can possibly kill your good bacteria too, which is why
ronment and causing yeast to die. It also has the ability to I don’t recommend it as a first option.

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Candida Die Off

While many patients begin feeling better soon after begin- such as the toxic byproducts released during die-off. These
ning to address Candida overgrowth, some patients expe- byproducts bind to the outside of the activated charcoal
rience Candida “die-off” symptoms in the early phases of and get trapped in its tiny little pores. Once trapped, the
this process. As you starve the yeast with the low car- charcoal quickly escorts these harmful byproducts out of
bohydrate diet and the supplements begin working, the your body so they don’t get reabsorbed.
dying yeast can produce alcohol and acetaldehyde faster
than your body can process and eliminate them. These I recommend taking one capsule of Coconut Charcoal in
symptoms might include: the morning and one capsule in the evening to help mini-
mize die-off symptoms.
• Brain fog
• Dizziness Stay Hydrated
• Headaches You want to make sure you’re drinking at least 8 oz. of
• Fatigue filtered water while you’re taking Coconut Charcoal in
• Floaters in the eyes order to support your digestion since charcoal may cause
• Anxiety or irritability constipation. In fact, drinking water is hugely import-
• Gas, bloating, and/or flatulence ant during the detox process as it is. My motto is when
• Diarrhea or constipation it comes to detoxifying, you need to make sure you’re
• Joint and muscle pain peeing, pooping, and sweating every single day. Drinking
plenty of water will help ensure that you’re doing all three
The good news is that these symptoms, while not fun, of these.
are an indication that your efforts are paying off and the
treatment is working. It’s all part of the natural heal- Sweat
ing process, so stick with the program and you will beat When it comes to sweating, my favorite way to sweat out
the yeast! In order to reduce Candida die-off symp- toxins is to get in my infrared sauna. I personally use mine
toms, I have some simple tricks to support you through a few times a week and it’s a great way to sweat out tox-
the process: ins. Now, I know that not everybody has an infrared sauna,
so not to worry! You can always do light exercise or use a
Reduce Supplements traditional sauna to help you sweat out the toxins.
When starting supplements, start by slowly adding in one
capsule at a time until you reach the full dose. If at any STEP 3: SUPPORT YOUR GUT
time you experience a negative reaction, simply go back Finally, you will repopulate your gut with good bacteria
to the dose that you tolerated for 3-5 days and then try using a high-potency probiotic to keep Candida under
working your way back up. control. While battling Candida, I recommend a probiotic
supplement containing 100 billion colony-forming units
Take Coconut Charcoal (CFUs) to restore your gut’s healthy microbial balance.
Coconut Charcoal binds to toxins and helps flush them
from your body safely and quickly. Coconut Charcoal is As I’ve discussed previously in this guide, it’s a must to fix
activated, which means that it’s been heated to really your leaky gut and restore the healthy bacteria that keep
high temperatures in order to create millions of tiny lit- your Candida population under control. That is exactly
tle pores, giving it an incredibly large surface area that why I recommend taking a high quality probiotic on a reg-
allows it to bind the toxins. ular basis. Taking Probiotic Capsules 100 Billion of a high
quality multi-strain probiotic helps to reduce Candida lev-
The way that charcoal works is through adsorption, rather els and restore good bacteria.
than absorption. It’s full of negatively charged ions that
work like magnets to attract positively charged elements

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RECURRING CANDIDA OVERGROWTH

Throughout this guide, I have discussed ways to improve Both of these issues can be complex issues to tackle, so
your diet, kill off yeast, and support your gut lining, which if possible, I recommend working with a functional medi-
resolves Candida overgrowth in most cases. cine practitioner, who can order testing and oversee your
treatment protocol. If you choose to self-treat, one thing
However, in some cases there may be another underlying you can do to ensure your liver detoxification pathways
health condition perpetuating your Candida overgrowth are working optimally is take Acetyl-Glutathione. Gluta-
that needs to be addressed for your symptoms to resolve thione plays a critical role in the body’s natural detoxifi-
entirely. The two issues I’ve seen in my patients that cor- cation process, and if you’re not getting enough, it could
relate with recurring Candida are heavy metal toxicity be causing your body to store toxins more than it should.
(including mercury, cadmium, lead,and arsenic) and toxic Unlike most glutathione supplements available, the one I
mold or mycotoxin exposure. I have discussed both of carry in my store is acetylated and therefore not broken
these issues on pages 12-13. down by the gut and is well absorbed.

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MEASURING SUCCESS
I
have seen some of the most dramatic and life-chang- completely. Symptoms that were directly caused by the
ing results in my patients who have recovered from fungus, such as sugar cravings, skin and nail problems,
Candida overgrowth. I’ve seen energy and vitality brain fog, and digestive issues will resolve as the diet and
return, mental clarity restored, and chronic symptoms supplements help restore balance.
fade away, all by getting rid of their yeast overgrowth.
Further into your Candida recovery, your diet of whole,
But remember, recovering from Candida overgrowth is non-inflammatory foods, combined with your probiotic
a journey just like any other health journey, and it takes supplement, will begin to heal your leaky gut. The junc-
work. Sticking with The Myers Way® can be challeng- tions in your small intestine will close back up and stop
ing, but the results are worth it! Here’s a glimpse of the releasing toxins, microbes, and undigested food particles
improvements you can expect over the next 30 days: into your bloodstream. Without this continual onslaught
of foreign invaders, your immune system will finally get
CANDIDA RECOVERY: SYMPTOMS the break it needs and will begin to recover. Your chronic
BEGIN TO DISAPPEAR inflammation will subside, and issues such as allergies
As your diet and supplement regimen work hand-in-hand and autoimmune symptoms will begin to disappear as
to heal and balance your gut, you will start to see your your immune system stops mistakenly attacking your
Candida overgrowth symptoms fade away or disappear own tissues.

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PREVENTING CANDIDA
OVERGROWTH RECURRENCE
Y
ou might possibly have done a Candida recov- fallen off track, it is possible that your gut has felt the
ery protocol before. If so, you’re probably think- consequences! To prevent Candida overgrowth from
ing, “Wait, I already did the Candida diet!” I bet it reoccurring, it is best to immediately get back on track
worked for a time too. However, if you start eating the way by choosing organic, nutrient-dense, whole foods diet
you did before your Candida protocol, are required to take over-processed or refined junk food. This includes ditch-
antibiotics, or have not addressed the other root causes ing toxic and inflammatory foods including gluten and
that can cause Candida overgrowth in the first place, it is dairy as well as reducing your intake of sugar, alcohol,
possible that the overgrowth is back. and caffeine.
It is important to remember that your gut does not develop TAKING PROBIOTICS
Candida overgrowth overnight. Chances are this is the We have talked about the importance of your gut micro-
result of years of exposure to inflammatory foods, toxins, biome on your gut health. Taking a probiotic supplement
medications, and other stressors. There are some easy can help replace your good bacteria and keep yeast in
tips and lifestyle changes to prevent Candida overgrowth check, restoring balance to your gut and keeping it func-
from recurring and developing as it had in the past. These tioning properly. While I recommend the 100 Billion Pro-
lifestyle changes include: biotic during the process of fighting Candida overgrowth,
the 30 Billion Probiotic is a great option for an everyday
EATING A NUTRIENT-DENSE DIET probiotic to take once your gut is healed.
It’s easy to fall off track as time goes on and we encoun-
ter birthdays, celebrations, and holidays. And if you have

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GETTING PLENTY OF SLEEP

Sleep is your body’s way of rejuvenating itself at the end of optimal health and feeling your best every day when you
each day. It is when your body has a chance for repair and wake up, ready to tackle the
recovery. The relationship between your sleep and your
gut health is a two-way street. While an unhealthy gut RELIEVING YOUR STRESS
flora can lead to difficulty sleeping, your sleep and cir- Research shows that extremely stressful events can affect
cadian rhythms can also impact the diversity and health your gut health months or years later. Chronic stress dam-
of your microbiome. That is exactly the reason I formu- ages your gut more seriously than acute stress. Ongoing
lated my Rest and Restore™. This formula has the ideal stress from work, sickness or death of a loved one, lack of
combination of Pharma GABA®, L-Theanine, Magnesium, sleep, a poor diet, and other daily stressors creates dysbi-
and Glycine to optimally support relaxation and a healthy osis in your gut. An imbalanced gut can leave you open to
night’s sleep. It will not only support falling asleep fast, more serious complications, such as inflammation, fre-
but also encourage deep and restful sleep so that your quent illness, fatigue, autoimmune conditions, and other
neurotransmitters, hormones, and your entire body have chronic diseases. That’s why it’s so crucial to make time
ample opportunity to replenish and rejuvenate overnight. to de-stress and practice self-care!
Reaching those lower levels of sleep is vital to maintaining

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MY TOP CANDIDA-FIGHTING
SUPPLEMENTS
Caprylic Acid
First discovered in Goat’s Milk, caprylic acid is a short
chain fatty acid found in some mammal’s milk, as well as
in tropical oils like coconut and palm kernel oil. This mar-
velous fatty acid actually has a very beneficial effect on
microbial balance in the gut, especially with regard dys-
biotic yeast!
Caprylic acid is a short chain, 8 carbon saturated fatty

acid that can be absorbed too soon to have any effect, or
be damaged and even digested by stomach acid, gastric Caprylic acid helps create a favorable environment
juices, and your pancreatic enzymes. That’s why I formu- for beneficial probiotics. Because of my concentrated
lated mine to be specially encapsulated and buffered with Caprylic Acid’s ability to optimize digestive tract ph bal-
calcium and magnesium caprylate in order to protect its ance and create an inhospitable environment for oppor-
viability, and help it reach the large intestine and colon tunistic microorganisms that have potentially become
intact. The buffering mineral caprylates also make my dysbiotic, it does a fantastic job of helping to promote the
caprylic acid much gentler on the stomach. ideal environment for beneficial probiotic bacteria.

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Candifense®
Candifense® helps create a favorable enviroment
for beneficial probiotics. Because of my Cadifense®
formula’s ability to create an inhospitable environment
for opportunistic yeasts that have potentially become dys-
biotic, it does a fantastic job of helping to promote the
ideal environment for beneficial probiotic bacteria.
My Candifense® formula was custom designed around a

potent combination of enzymes that help break down the
cell wall of yeast cells in the gut. Yeast have cell walls
made of cellulose, which cannot be digested or broken
down by human digestive enzymes as we do not produce
cellulase, the enzyme needed to break down cellulose.
Candifense® contains a variety of potent cellulase and By supporting an optimal balance of microorganisms in
fiber digesting enzymes specifically chosen to help sup- the gut, you are supporting whole mind and body health!
port a healthy balance of yeast and probiotic bacteria in Many hundreds of years ago, the father of modern day
the gut. medicine, Hippocrates, once said, “All disease begins in
the gut.” Today we know that 60-80% of your immune sys-
Candifense® supports a healthy and controlled popula- tem is headquartered in your gut, and it’s currently esti-
tion of Candida albicans in the gut. The enzymes in Can- mated that an astonishing 90% of your neurotransmitters,
difense® help support normal Candida populations in the such as serotonin, are produced there! By supporting
gut and create an inhospitable environment for Candida optimal microbiome and gut health with Candifense®, you
overgrowth. are setting the stage for vibrant health, body and mind!

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Coconut Charcoal
My Coconut Charcoal is made from pure coconut shells.
While many activated charcoal supplements on the mar-
ket are made from undeclared types of wood, and may not
have the correct grain size for optimal detoxification, my
Coconut Charcoal is made entirely from coconut shells
and is ground to an ultra fine powder for maximum sur- Coconut Charcoal can bind to molds, mycotoxins, and
face area and absorbency. even heavy metals. Because activated charcoal has a
negative electric charge, it can attract and remove pos-
Activated Charcoal is an excellent detoxifier. It is actually itively charged compounds such as molds, mycotoxins,
quite incredible, and is used in emergency rooms around heavy metals, bacteria, and toxic metabolic byproducts of
the world to support detoxification after the ingestion of unwanted microbes and other organisms. This is espe-
chemical or environmental poisons. Activated charcoal’s cially important for those who’ve been exposed to moldy
surface is covered by millions of tiny pores that bind and buildings, poor quality dental amalgams, and other envi-
capture all manner of toxins. ronmental toxins.

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Probiotics
Probiotics are live, beneficial bacteria that help keep
your gut in balance. They are one of the four essen-
tial supplements that I recommend everyone takes
daily. We have more bacteria in and on our bodies than
we have actual cells in our body. We live symbiotically
with them, and when they are in balance, they pro-
mote optimal digestion and immunity, both of which feed your probiotics, and they work together to improve
are crucial to every aspect of your health and well- your gut health. Without prebiotics, probiotics can’t do
being. Eating a diet high in inflammatory foods, exposure their job effectively, and vice-versa.
to environmental toxins, and chronic stress all feed the
bad bacteria in your gut. And, taking even a single round Prebiotics are found in many common foods and are
of antibiotics wipes out your good bacteria along with essential for your gut health. Since your body cannot
the bad. completely break them down, they reach your gastroin-
testinal tract undigested and end up being fermented in
Probiotics support optimal digestive health and can help your gut by friendly bacteria. In this way, prebiotics “feed”
you “beat the bloat”. While it’s true that probiotics live your good gut bacteria, helping them to produce import-
in your sinuses, your nostrils, on your skin, and in your ant nutrients for your colon cells, which in turn leads to a
mouth, most of the probiotics in your body reside in your healthier digestive system. Eating plenty of prebiotics can
digestive tract, specifically your large intestine and colon. improve your digestion, reduce your risk of GI infection
When stress, illness, antibiotic use, or a poor diet com- and inflammation, and boost your metabolism.
promise the beneficial bacteria population in these areas
of the body, digestive systems are imminent. Gas, bloat- Examples of prebiotic-rich foods include:
ing, and a disruption of normal bowel habits are often the
first signs that something has gone awry. Supplementa- • Asparagus
tion with a top-quality probiotic can help repopulate these • Dandelion greens
areas with beneficial bacteria, often helping to restore • Bananas
normal digestion, and helping you “beat the bloat”. • Garlic
• Apples
A Note about Prebiotics • Onions
Despite their similar names, prebiotics are different than • Leeks
probiotics. In fact, prebiotics are non-digestible fibers • Jicama root
that are fermented in your gut by probiotics. Prebiotics • Jerusalem artichokes

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Collagen Protein
Collagen is the most important and abundant structural
protein in your body. Think of collagen as the ‘glue’ that
holds your body together. Your skin, bones, connective
tissue, cartilage, and joints all depend on ample collagen
to be healthy, strong and flexible. It is rich in amino acids Collagen is fantastic for those concerned with leaky gut.
that, quite literally, seals the leaks or perforations in your There are different types of collagen out there. Types I
gut by repairing damaged cells and building new tissue. & III are the most important to supplement. These types
lend all the great benefits to your skin, bones, hair, nails,
Most of us cannot get enough collagen from our diets and connective tissue. In addition to gut health, collagen
alone. Even those of us eating a clean, healthy, paleo-in- supports healthy weight management by optimizing lean
spired diet have trouble getting as much collagen as our muscle mass. It even helps curb sugar cravings by assist-
distant ancestors did, let alone enough for optimal health ing with healthy insulin production and pancreatic func-
because we don’t tend to eat the skin, connective tis- tion. Collagen is also rich in amino acids that many of us
sues, and organ meats that provide the most of this form are lacking in, such as glycine, which supports a healthy
of protein. mood and restful sleep.

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Leaky Gut Revive®

Your gut cells have the ability to turn over and regener-
ate every 48 hours… IF you have what they need to do
so. This is extremely good news if you’re suffering from
nagging digestive issues. This means that by nourish-
ing your gut cells and avoiding inflammatory triggers,
you can quite literally renew your intestinal lining. As old
cells die and make way for new cells, we have the abil-
ity to provide these new cells with everything they need
so that they can function at optimum efficiency. Leaky
Gut Revive® powder contains the powerful gut-repairing
ingredients l-glutamine, aloe, licorice, arabinogalactan,
slippery elm, and marshmallow root. With these ingre-
dients, Leaky Gut Revive® nourishes and soothes your
gut cells, restores your gut’s natural mucosal lining, and
maximizes gut-mending fatty acid production.

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Digestive Enzymes
I talked about early how decreased production of diges-
tive enzymes can create symptoms of digestive distress.
This decrease in production can naturally happen as we
age. As you grow older, your pancreas’ enzyme produc-
tion gradually slows down. This impacts the health of your
entire digestive tract, and becomes a limiting factor with
regard to the nutrients you are able to absorb and uti-
lize. Employing a broad-spectrum digestive enzyme for-
mula and Gut Restore with Betaine and HCL can not only
help ensure you are properly digesting the food you take
in throughout life, but also help ensure you are able to
absorb and utilize the valuable vitamins, minerals, and
micronutrients these foods contain. In addition, they
break down inflammatory antigens, such as lectins that
are found in grains and legumes. They also help support
healthy levels of inflammation, as well as have a bene-
ficial effect on undesirable microorganism levels that
opportunistically inhabit the digestive tract. If you’re deal-
ing with dysbiosis, parasites, or fungal overgrowth, the
correct blend and potency of enzymes can go a long way.

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The Myers Way® Paleo Protein

The Myers Way® Paleo Protein is one of the only clean,
AIP protein powders on the market. It is gluten, dairy, and
sugar-free, and sourced from non-GMO, hormone- and
antibiotic-free, grass-fed beef. You also won’t find other
ingredients on your “avoid” list including grains, corn, or
legumes in my Paleo Protein. It’s truly perfect for every-
one, especially those following an AIP/autoimmune pro-
tocol or simply avoiding inflammatory foods!
Depending on the flavor, every serving contains bet-

ween 21 and 26 grams of pure protein. It is perfect for
those concerned about leaky gut. It’s extremely rich in It’s also fantastic for those concerned about getting
collagen-specific amino acids that help support endothe- enough protein in their diet. It supports healthy lean mus-
lial cell health and optimal gut barrier function. In fact, cle mass and weight loss. Whether your goal is to main-
the cells in your stomach and digestive tract absolutely tain and promote optimal muscle mass, or to help lose
love this stuff. It contains plenty of gut-loving glutamine, those last few stubborn pounds, Paleo Protein can help
glycine, and proline. you to reach your goal.

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APPENDIX 1:
THE MYERS WAY ® CANDIDA

ELIMINATION DIET
A
n elimination diet is a short-term eating plan Getting an IgG Food Sensitivity Blood Test may seem eas-
with the goal of pinpointing exactly which foods ier than doing an elimination diet, however, these blood
are causing the uncomfortable, painful, or mys- tests are almost never 100% accurate. Your body knows
terious reactions you are experiencing. An elimination best, so I always recommend people do an elimination
diet involves removing specific foods from your diet for a diet first and foremost. As a stand-alone measure, an
relatively short period of time. You then reintroduce these elimination diet can offer you numerous long-term health
foods one by one while monitoring your body’s reactions benefits. However, you may benefit from doing an elimi-
and symptoms to help identify which foods are causing nation diet in conjunction with a blood test. More knowl-
problems. By doing an elimination diet, you are combin- edge is more power. Regardless of what the IgG test says
ing scientific methodology with your body’s wisdom to if you feel better eliminating a certain food, listen to your
help you determine your personal food sensitivities. body, and do it.

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APPENDIX 1:
FOODS TO AVOID DURING

THE ELIMINATION PHASE
D
uring the elimination phase, you will either elim- you will be eliminating toxic foods from your diet for good.
inate completely, or limit your intake of foods that You will not be reintroducing them. Toxic foods are not
can feed Candida such as fruit, grains, beans, part of The Myers Way®, nor do they have a place in any
and starchy vegetables. You will also be removing all toxic kind of healthy lifestyle.
and inflammatory foods, common culprits of food sensi-
tivities, and any foods you suspect your body may not be However, there are other inflammatory foods that you still
tolerating well. When in doubt, take it out and see if you stop eating for just 30 days, and you will add these back
feel better. in one by one. During the complete elimination phase, you
will stop eating these foods completely. It is absolutely
The elimination phase has two parts: permanently remov- crucial that you stick to this strict regimen and don’t con-
ing toxic foods from your diet and temporarily removing sume any of these foods. Even a tiny bit of bread with glu-
foods you may be sensitive to. Toxic foods are unhealthy ten or yeast or a small sip of milk can set off a potential
for all bodies. They lead to aches and pains, inflammation, immune response creating symptoms of food intolerance.
digestive troubles, Candida overgrowth, leaky gut, auto- An elimination diet only works if you stay away from these
immune diseases, and other health problems. Therefore, inflammatory foods 100%.

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APPENDIX 1:
FOODS TO ENJOY
If also doing The Myers Way® Autoimmune Protocol, avoid • Broccolini (or rapini, or broccoli rabe)
the foods that are bold and italicized. • Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
QUALITY PROTEINS
• Cauliflower
• Bone broth
• Celery
• Eggs (chicken or duck)
• Cucumbers
• Nuts and seeds: almonds, cashews, pecans,
walnuts, Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, sesame • Eggplant
seeds/tahini, hemp, flax, pumpkin seeds • Fennel
• Organic, grass-fed beef • Garlic
• Organic, grass-fed lamb • Green onions
• Organic pork or bacon • Greens (beet, collard, dandelion, kale, mustard,
• Organic, pasture-raised poultry (chicken, turnip)
duck, turkey) • Hearts of palm
• Organ meats (heart, liver, marrow, kidney, • Herbs (parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, dill,
sweetbreads) lemongrass, etc.)
• Sardines • Leeks
• The Myers Way® Paleo Protein • Lettuce (endive, escarole, baby lettuces, bibb, butter,
• The Myers Way Collagen Protein
® romaine, iceberg)
• The Myers Way® Gelatin • Okra
• Wild-caught fresh fish (cod, halibut, haddock, • Olives
salmon, pollock, snapper, sole, trout) • Onions
• Wild-caught shrimp • Peppers (green, red, yellow, orange jalapeno)
• Wild game • Radishes
ORGANIC NON-STARCHY VEGETABLES • Rhubarb
• Alfalfa sprouts (also broccoli, radish, and • Scallions
sunflower sprouts) • Shallots
• Artichokes • Spinach
• Arugula • Summer squash
• Asparagus • Swiss chard
• Avocados • Tomatillos
• Bean sprouts • Tomatoes
• Bok choy • Watercress
• Broccoli • Zucchini

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HEALTHY FATS • Paprika

• Avocado, avocado oil • Parsley
• Coconut, coconut oil, coconut flour, coconut butter/ • Red chili flakes
manna/milk/yogurt/cream • Rosemary
• Ghee (if you tolerate it) • Sea salt
• Grapeseed oil • Stevia
• Olives, olive oil • Tarragon
• Flaxseed oil • Thyme
• Animal fat (lard, beef tallow) • Turmeric
• Palm oil • Vanilla
DAIRY ALTERNATIVES BEVERAGES AND CONDIMENTS
• Camel’s milk† • Bone broth
• Coconut milk, yogurt, cream • Coconut milk
• Oat milk • Smoothies
• Rice Milk • Mocktails
• Tigernut milk • Tea, herbal, caffeine-free
• Unsweetened nut/seed based milk: almond, • Water, filtered or sparkling
cashew, hemp, flax
†The proteins in camel’s milk are very different from those found
in dairy from cows, sheep, or goats. I find most people can tolerate
them well.
FLAVORFUL SEASONINGS AND CONDIMENTS
• Anise
• Apple cider vinegar
• Basil
• Bay leaf
• Cacao
• Cayenne
• Cilantro/coriander
• Cinnamon
• Cloves
• Cumin
• Dill
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Ground black pepper
• Mint
• Nutmeg
• Oregano

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ORGANIC FRUITS • Plums

• Apples • Pomegranates
• Apricots • Quince
• Bananas • Raisins (limit when treating Candida)
• Bilberries • Raspberries
• Blackberries • Star fruit
• Blueberries • Strawberries
• Boysenberries • Tamarillos
• Currants • Tamarind fruit
• Cherries STARCHY VEGETABLES
• Cranberries • Beets
• Dates (limit when treating Candida) • Carrots
• Dragonfruit • Cassava
• Elderberries • Chestnuts
• Figs • Jerusalem artichokes
• Goji berries • Jicama
• Gooseberries • Parsnips
• Grapefruit • Plantains
• Grapes • Potatoes
• Guavas • Pumpkins
• Huckleberries • Rutabagas
• Kiwis • Sweet potatoes
• Kumquats • Taro
• Lemons • Tigernuts
• Limes • Turnips
• Loquats • Water chestnuts
• Lychees • Yams
• Mangos • Yucca
• Melons (cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, etc.) FLOURS/GLUTEN-FREE GRAINS
• Mulberries • Arrowroot starch
• Nectarines • Cassava flour
• Oranges • Coconut flour
• Papayas • Plantain flour
• Passionfruit • Sweet potato flour
• Peaches • Tapioca flour
• Pears • Tigernut flour
• Persimmons
• Pineapples

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APPENDIX 1:
FOODS TO AVOID
TOXIC FOODS INFLAMMATORY FOODS

• Alcohol • Corn and anything made from corn or containing
• Fast foods, junk foods, processed foods high-fructose corn syrup
• Food additives: any foods that contain artificial • Dairy: including cow, sheep and goat milk milk
colors, flavors, or preservatives cheese, cottage cheese, cream, yogurt, butter, ice
cream, frozen yogurt, and nondairy creamers, whey
• Genetically modified foods (GMOs), including canola
protein, casein
oil and beet sugar
• Gluten: anything that contains spelt, barley, rye,
• Processed meats: canned meats (such as SPAM;
or wheat
canned fish is okay), cold cuts, hot dogs
• Soy: miso, tofu, tempeh, soy moil, soy creamer, soy
• Processed and refined oils: mayonnaise, salad
yogurt, soy cheese, kimchi
dressings, shortening, spreads
• Yeast and/or fermented foods
• Refined oils, hydrogenated fats, trans fats, including
margarine
• Stimulants and caffeine: coffee, yerba mate
• Sweeteners: sugar, sugar alcohols, sweetened
juices, high-fructose corn syrup
• Trans fats and hydrogenated oils (frequently found in
packaged and processed foods)

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FOODS THAT FEED CANDIDA

• Beans and other legumes: Even though beans and • Starchy vegetables: Starchy vegetables such as
legumes provide great plant protein, they are starchy potatoes, acorn squash, butternut squash, and
and can feed Candida. Avoid or limit to 2 cups total spaghetti squash are great sources of carbohy-
between your fruits and starches daily. drates. While starchy vegetables are included in the
• Fermented foods: Fermented foods can be great to Foods to Enjoy, I recommend limiting your intake to 2
restore good bacteria because they are essentially cups or less per day.
food for good bacteria. However, Candida also likes • Sweeteners and alcohol: All added sugars and
to feed off the fermented foods and for that reason alcohol should be avoided since Candida thrives
I recommend “killing” the Candida first and then on them
using fermented foods to help restore the good
bacteria.
• Fruits and juice: These are high in sugar and can A NOTE FOR VEGETARIANS
feed Candida. While fruits are included in the Foods You may be reading this and wondering what in the
to Enjoy, I recommend limiting your intake to 1 cup world you’re going to eat if your diet has been one
that relies on rice and beans. I became a vegetarian
or less per day. Please avoid all dried fruit and
at 14, and it was very hard for me to see that my
fruit juice.
seemingly healthy diet was causing more problems
• Grains: Gluten is highly inflammatory and, along for me. The good news is, there are plenty of veg-
with other grains, is broken down into simple sugars, etables that you can continue to enjoy while going
which can feed Candida. through The Myers Way®. If you are looking for a more
• Mushrooms: Mushrooms are from the fungi family specific meal plan, my nutritionist and I put together
and may cross-react with Candida, interfering with pages and pages of recipes as well as a seafood
your treatment. meal plan in my book, The Autoimmune Solution,
to help you make the transition away from gluten,
• Peanuts: These are a common cause of inflamma- grains, and legumes toward a diet that heals you.
tion and are likely to be moldy.

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APPENDIX 1:
FOOD REINTRODUCTION
A
fter the elimination phase, you are ready to rein- As you reintroduce foods, it is important to pay close
troduce each food you’ve removed (with the attention to your body’s signals to see which foods trig-
exception of toxic foods!). You won’t be adding ger a reaction. Keeping a food journal, eating slowly, and
them back all at once, however. The reintroduction phase staying in tune with your body is very helpful during this
is a very specific process where you will be introducing phase. A sample of a food journal can be seen below. You
foods one at a time while paying attention to your symp- can print this one out and use it yourself or if there is
toms in order to identify your personal food triggers. another way you like to document and journal, feel free to
use that method!
You will choose your first food to reintroduce and eat it
three times a day for three days. This way, you are bom- When treating Candida overgrowth, there are some
barding your system to see if there is a noticeable and foods that you will want to reintroduce, but only in small
definitive immune response resulting in symptoms. If the amounts, not three times a day. These foods are higher
food is causing inflammation, it will result in some form in carbohydrates or still inflammatory, so you don’t want
of reaction or symptom that suggests a food sensitivity. to bombard your system with them. If you find you don’t
Once you know the result for this food, remove the food react to them, you can enjoy them in moderation.
back out from your diet for three days before introduc-
ing a new food. After three days, you can move on to the
next food item following the same process. Just be sure
to go one by one. Here is the exact process:
• Introduce one food at a time.

• Eat each reintroduction food three times a day for
three days.
• Keep a food journal and record whether or not you
experience any symptoms (I’ve provided an example
of a food journal below!).
• Go back to the elimination phase for three days
between each reintroduction food.
• If you have a reaction, take out the food until the end
of the reintroduction phase.
• Add all the safe foods back in after you’ve completed
the reintroduction phase.

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SUGAR AND CARBOHYDRATES FERMENTED FOODS

Because increased sugar intake can be what caused Can- Fermented foods can be great to support the gut micro-
dida to occur in the first place, I recommend keeping biome. They are natural probiotics and contain live bac-
sugar to a minimum. When choosing carbohydrates, focus teria and the nutrients that feed them. However, if you
on good complex carbohydrates that contain fiber and also still have a yeast problem, these nutrients may also feed
on sugar from natural sources to support optimal health. bad organisms and I recommend continuing to avoid
fermented foods until Candida is treated and your gut
ALCOHOL has healed.
As with sugar, I recommend limiting alcohol intake. That
being said, social occasions are bound to come up. If
you’re going to a social function or party and want to enjoy
a drink, I recommend choosing cocktails. Wine and beer
both contain yeast, most beer contains gluten, and ciders
can be very high in sugar. Try to stick with distilled liquors
such as vodka, rum, or tequila with low sugar mixers like
sparkling water and a splash of lime.

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FOOD SENSITIVITY TRACKER

Track your meals each day and share comments about energy level, digestion, emotional wellbeing, or any other
comments.
Feel free to print out this page or use this as a template to guide you in making your own food journal.
MORNING
Date:
Food/Meals: Time:
Snacks: Time:
Emotions/Mood:
Bowel Movement: Y / N Color: Form:
MID-DAY
Date:
Food/Meals: Time:
Snacks: Time:
Emotions/Mood:
EVENING
Date:
Food/Meals: Time:
Snacks: Time:
Emotions/Mood:
I don’t recommend adding gluten or dairy back into your diet, even if you didn’t notice any symptoms. These foods
are inflammatory for the majority of people and can continue to perpetuate the symptoms that you worked so hard to
improve in the first place during this diet.

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APPENDIX 2:
TESTING FOR CANDIDA
W
hile it is entirely possible to treat Candida 3. COMPREHENSIVE STOOL ANALYSIS
overgrowth without clinical testing, it some- This is also a specialized functional medicine lab test
times can be helpful to know what is going on that will check for Candida overgrowth in your colon or
within your gut and test, not guess. Here you can find four lower gut. I personally find this to be the most accurate
effective tests that I used with my patients to detect Can- test available. However, you need to make sure that your
dida overgrowth. doctor orders a comprehensive stool test rather than
the standard stool test. Standard or conventional stool
1. IGG, IGA, AND IGM CANDIDA ANTIBODIES tests typically do not test for Candida overgrowth. With
Blood tests check for IgG, IgA, and IgM Candida antibodies the comprehensive stool test, your stool is directly ana-
in your blood, and can be performed at most any lab. High lyzed for levels of yeast. The lab can usually determine
levels of these antibodies indicate that an overgrowth of the species of yeast as well as which treatment will be
Candida is present somewhere in the body and that your most effective.
immune system is reacting to it.
4. COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC)
Remember, Candida has the ability to suppress the Often, I will see clues on a CBC that let me know that
immune system so it is important to ask your doctor to yeast is present. A low white blood cell count (WBC) has
test your total IgG, IgA, and IgM levels along with the Can- been associated with yeast overgrowth as well as a pat-
dida antibodies. Low levels of total IgG, IgA, or IgM could tern of high neutrophil and low lymphocyte count. While
cause a false negative response to the Candida anti- these are non-specific to yeast, after working with thou-
bodies, meaning you could have Candida, but since your sands of patients, I can tell you I see this pattern very fre-
immune system is lowered, you are unable to produce a quently in those with Candida overgrowth.
response and your blood test comes back negative. Since
I see so many patients with suppressed immune systems,
I find in my clinic that blood tests can often be negative
even when the stool or urine tests are positive. Complete
Blood Count (CBC)
2. URINE ORGANIX DYSBIOSIS TEST

This is a specialized functional medicine lab test and it
looks for D-Arabinitol in the urine, a waste product of
Candida. Elevated levels indicate Candida overgrowth in
your small intestines or upper gut. If you are not currently
working with a provider that specializes in functional med-
icine, you can find one close to where you live through The
Institute of Functional Medicine’s practitioner search tool
to help you find a Functional Medicine provider close to
where you live.

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APPENDIX 3:
ADDITIONAL RECIPES

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ADDITIONAL RECIPES
Chocolate Cherry
Keto Fat Bombs
SERVES: 18
Ingredients For Cherry Filling:

For Chocolate Base Layer: Step One: While waiting for the chocolate to
1 cup unsweetened chocolate chips harden, chop your cherries. Add to a saucepan
2 Tbsp palm shortening along with ¼ cup liquid from the cherries or water
~30 drops liquid Stevia (optional) and Paleo Protein.
For Cherry Filling: Step Two: Bring mixture to a slow boil, then reduce
to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Let
3/4 cup chopped frozen cherries, thawed
the cherry mixture reduce down until most of the
1/4 cup water or juice from cherries
liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add 1
1 scoop The Myers Way® Double Chocolate teaspoon of the cherry mixture in the center on top
Paleo Protein of the chocolate layer.
For Coconut Butter Top Layer: For Coconut Butter Top Layer:
1 cup coconut butter Step One: Use the microwave or saucepan to melt
1/4 cup palm shortening together the palm shortening and coconut butter.
Pour 1-½ tablespoons on top of chocolate and
Instructions cherry layers, until the entire muffin liner is filled.
For Chocolate Base Layer: Repeat for all cups. Refrigerate until the coconut
Step One: Melt together the chocolate chips and butter has hardened.
palm shortening, stirring occasionally. Once
smooth, add liquid stevia (optional). Pour 1
tablespoon of melted chocolate into an unbleached
mini muffin liner. Repeat until you have 16
muffin liners filled and have used all your melted
chocolate. Refrigerate until solid.

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Cajun Shrimp and

Sausage Pasta
SERVES: 4
Ingredients Step Two: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large

3 Tbsp olive oil, divided pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook
2 tsp Cajun seasoning for 6 minutes or until translucent. Season with
1/2 cup yellow onion, minced 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Add carrots and
1/2 cup celery, diced celery and cook for another 6 minutes or until
softened.
1/2 cup carrot, diced
8 oz sausage, cut into slices
Step Three: Add the sausage to the pan and cook
for 3 minutes. Add the shrimp to the pan with
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
the remaining teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and
2-3 cloves garlic minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink
10 oz gluten-free pasta choice (i.e. spaghetti and opaque.
squash, zucchini noodles, chickpea pasta, etc)
Step Four: In a separate, medium-sized pot,
1 cup coconut cream combine the coconut cream, remaining olive
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional) oil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes over
2 Tbsp chopped parsley for garnish medium-high heat or until sauce begins to thicken.
Stir in nutritional yeast. Add sauce to shrimp and
Instructions sausage mixture and stir to combine.
Step One: Start by preparing your noodles. Use Step Five: Transfer pasta onto plates and ladle
the oven or stovetop to soften zucchini noodles. shrimp and sausage mixture on top of the pasta
Use an instant pot or oven to bake spaghetti and sprinkle with fresh parsley to garnish.
squash. Or boil water for gluten free pasta. While
pasta is cooking, you’ll prepare the ingredients for
your dish.

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Chimichurri Cauliflower Steaks

SERVES: 2
Ingredients Instructions
For Cauliflower Steaks: Step One: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a
1 large head cauliflower florets sheet pan with parchment paper. Remove leaves
3 Tbsp avocado oil and base stem from cauliflower. Slice into ½ inch
1/2 tsp ground turmeric “steaks”. Extra cauliflower florets can be cooked as
Sea salt, to taste well or set aside for other recipes.
Ground black pepper, to taste Step Two: Lay cauliflower steaks on sheet pan.
For Chimichurri Sauce: Brush on each side with avocado oil. Season with
1 cup cilantro, chopped salt, pepper, and turmeric. Place in oven and roast
about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
1/4 cup shallot, chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Step Three: While the cauliflower cooks, prepare
chimichurri by placing all ingredients into the bowl
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
of a food processor or blender and pulse until
1 Tbsp lemon juice
blended but not fully runny.
3 cloves garlic, chopped
Step Four: Remove cauliflower from oven and
1/4 tsp sea salt serve on plates. Top with chimichurri sauce.
Reserve extra chimichurri for later use with meals.

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Coconut Curry Soup

SERVES: 6
2 heads cauliflower (or 6 cups cauliflower rice) Step One: Rinse cauliflower and break apart into
2 Tbsp avocado oil, divided florets. Place into food processor with S blade and
1/2 yellow onion, sliced process until cauliflower begins to resemble rice.
4 cloves garlic, minced Repeat until all cauliflower has been processed.
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and minced Set aside.
3 carrots, peeled and chopped Step Two: In a dutch oven or large pot, heat
avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add onion,
1 head broccoli, chopped
garlic, and ginger and saute until soft. Add
1/2 Tbsp turmeric
remaining vegetables and cook until slightly
1/2 Tbsp cumin softened.
1 Tbsp coriander Step Three: Add seasonings, coconut milk, and
2 cups full-fat coconut milk bone broth to pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a
4 cups Chicken Bone Broth Collagen simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes.
1/2 lime, juiced Step Four: While curry simmers, heat 1 tablespoon
1 cup cilantro chopped, divided of avocado oil in a large skillet to medium-high
1 lime, sliced heat. Add cauliflower rice and saute until softened.
Remove from skillet and place in a large bowl.
Step Five: Remove soup from heat. Stir in lime
juice and ½ cup cilantro. Add more seasonings,
lime juice, and/or salt and pepper to taste. Divide
soup into bowls. Serve with cauliflower rice and
top with remaining cilantro and sliced lime.

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Gut-Repairing Berry Smoothie

SERVES: 1
1/2 cup frozen cauliflower Step One: Blend all ingredients together in a high
1/4 cup ripe banana power blender and enjoy!
3/4 cup fresh or frozen organic mixed berries (or
individual frozen berries of choice)
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1 scoop Collagen Protein

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FACTORS THAT CAN LEAD TO

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BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD

Scientists used to think the womb was sterile, however

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HIGH ESTROGEN LEVELS

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A secondary effect of stress is that it temporarily shuts

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THE ANATOMY OF THE GUT

Once the food is finished in the stomach, it moves into the

In addition, food entering the small intestine stimulates

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THE GUT MICROBIOME

Each and every one of us has a unique microbiome that

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CANDIDA AND AUTOIMMUNITY

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ECZEMA AND SKIN ITCHING

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STEPS TO HEALING YOUR GUT

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Foods That Fight Candida

Lemon Juice: Lemon’s main role in the diet is to help

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How Fermentation Works

Why Fermented Foods Cause Problems

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STEP 2: KILL THE YEAST

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Candida Die Off

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