Leaky Gut n Brain/Candida/Digestion issues with all Supplements & most foods

[jich]

Hello! And have you tried to fix SIBO with yogurt. It works well for me. I know it's better
no bacteria in the gut, but since this is impossible I decided I could try yogurt. Now, there is a very big difference between what is sold in stores as yogurt and what I call yogurt. In Bulgaria, where I live, yogurt is made with 2 bacteria, one of which is called lactobacillus bulgaricus. I guess you've known this for a long time. The problem is that the yogurt that is sold in stores, even if it is fermented with these bacteria, they are killed so as not to spoil. I tried to get yoghurt sourdough from organic powder shops which is exactly with these 2 bacteria, but even when I fermented it I didn't get what I remember being sold in the shops when I was little. Real yogurt has a slightly sour taste on the first day, on the second it is even more sour and on the third it cannot be eaten. Scientists have found that eating this bacterium is the reason why Bulgarians live so long and are in good health.
If you find the time you can read more on the topic. The only problem you will encounter is how to find this bacterium. It took me a long time to find it. I tried different yeasts and it still didn't work until one day I bought yogurt from a street vendor who sold fresh milk. You can try to find it, but I guess it will be quite difficult for you. What I know is that you should take dew clover at the end of July and ferment the milk with it :) The other 2 foods rich in bacteria that we use are sauerkraut. and pickles. I see that you are trying to get rid of this in any way, so if you want, try this way as well.

 

[babz]

Did some sort of sibo breathe test 2 years ago, as well as a stool test....breathe test came back negative....stool test just helped the naturopath I was working with give me certain strains of probiotics, which just made me worse/bloated and fatigued. She also gave me some oregano oil and other antifungals that I took for weeks but no improvement. Was losing out on money on stopped going there. Might try to contact some functional medicine doctors in neighboring states and ask if they offer the Genova GI Effects Comprehensive Profile or Comprehensive Stool Analysis w/ Parasitology or Diagnostic Solutions GI-MAP.....is that something I can do myself? Might even be try to do another SIBO test while I'm at it

You could do a spit test for free. I have found it pretty reliable for candida. First thing in the morning before you put anything in your mouth, spit into a glass of water. Watch the spit for an hour. If strings start to run down or if you see a white specks/blobs on the bottom you have candida. If the spit mostly stays on top of the water and is clear you most likely don’t. I have used it to monitor my own progress over the years as well as with many clients and it is pretty darn reliable.

 

[goodmotive1]

Thanks for the reply, relatability, and uplifting words Conrad, Trying to take care of myself, while taking care of ill family members is a challenge, especially trying to convince them to see the positives in an elimination diet, the truth behind how our foods gets to our plates and its antinutrient contents...... instead of them reverting to pharm drugs...but as you said, its all part of the humble journey called life.

I definitely think a lot of my symptoms might be related to sibo/sifo/candida, especially since psoriasis/dandruff is so heavily involved, along with random bouts of bad breath. Temps/pulses are usually fine if I stick to foods that work for me...starch warms me up. I tried eating the majority of my carbs from fruits, juices, raisins, dried fruits....but then my teeth would start becoming loose and increased sensitivity from the sugar/fructose would make it hurt. I find adding more starch (potatoes) than fruit really strengthens my teeth/bones/joints. I tried all types of calcium supplements but they all give me headaches/brain fog....carbonate constipating me....and I literally feel brain dead after even 200-300mg of supplemental calcium.....even when paired with all types of magnesium (same reaction from magnesium).....K2 (MK7/MK4 tried both = heart palpitations, joint pain stuff), Vitamin D3 (sheds my skin like crazy and causes huge psoriasis flare-ups). I never thought about making soup from mushrooms/spinach.....I think I will incorporate that, but perhaps with kale, for the increased calcium/vitamin k content. Used to eat a lot of sweet potatoes/yams, but unfortunately the beta carotene/excessive vitamin a caused a bunch of issues for me. Developed increased joint pain, orange/yellow calluses on hands, and blurry vision......reduced my beta carotene/vitamin a intake last year, and have seen improvements in vitamin a detoxing I guess. For a year or 2 in high school, I was also taking a multivitamin with iron and an excessive amount of vitamin a, which I am sure also contributed to previous damage. Also Ate crazy amounts of canned tuna smh. Its like one ends up over supplementing without knowing, until ***t hits the fan.....and then individually over supplementing to see what the heck works or was causing the issue.

I dropped dairy/eggs/yogurt over 4 years ago, and saw an immediate improvement in my acne/cysts. Never went back. Dropped grains/beans 2 years ago and saw an even greater improvement in curing my arthritis, never went back. Afterwards, diet was primarily lean meats (non-red meat) and lean fish, spinach, potatoes, fruits, root veggies....but then got Covid last March and that's when the protein malabsorption started happening. I tried Betaine HCL....caused an insane amount of stomach burning, so stopped it. Shortly after that, I had the endoscopy, where the gastro stated I had some gastritis and an obstructed/abnormal z-line...which I am sure both was caused by my Betaine HCL experiment. I tried apple cider vinegar but feel awful afterwards and similar burning.....I think I also tried apple cider vinegar tablets for easier swallowing, but had similar reactions......both Betaine HCL and APC flared up my psoriasis and brain fog. I might re-attempt the apple cider vinegar tablets with white fish, as b vitamins....individually or in a complex do more harm than good for me.

I was also wondering if this could be a liver/kidney or other organ issue and if I should even attempt to see a specialist in that department. When I went for blood work a few months ago, doc said all looks good based off the markers, but ehh, who knows. Like you, Tried enzymes....and pancreatin and didn't do jack anything but bloat me up. Used to be a strong and muscular sprinter, but now I try not to think I am withering away without protein. I do know that we all have candida, but its all about the balance and whether or not it is in its toxic form so to say. An acidic environment does help it not thrive from what I have come across, so I might retry some acidic protocols again. I have never had coconut oil in my life until I started digging into peat's work. Tried extra virgin unrefined coconut oil, and had really bad reactions, so I steer away from it......same with saturated fat. I can literally feel my blood flow slowing down after consuming saturated fats, at at times, monounsaturated fats too if i go overboard with it. Tried glutamine for leaky gut, but its really messes with my anxiety, super excitatory, and brain dead even after a few grams. My friend told me about this ayurvedic herbalist in a city over who helped him out with bacteria overgrowth, so I might see where that leads me as perhaps the herbs/antifungals/oils I did try were just not applicable to my situation. I looked at pics online of how candida/mucus/fungus looks like in stools, and my stools look very similar, so hopefully if I can also lower the bacteria/fungal overgrowth from the intestines/organs.....my body can start somewhat of a healing process.

Try to suppliment beef gelatin, this will strengthen the gut barrier. Eat balanced meals, balanced protein/carb ratio, balanced vitamins. Try to higher copper, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin E. These all helped me. Spore based probiotics instead of regular ones. They’ll reduce endotoxin instead of guiding it. Daily adrenal cocktail (vitamin C) preferably in the morning .