Stage one of the candida overgrowth control diet does not allow for ANY sugar, starch, or refined carbs. We have lovingly nicknamed it the “Yeastkins” diet, although it is actually much more restrictive than the Atkins diet and the emphasis is not on gluttonous consumption of protein for weight loss. It is a constant adventure, challenge, and opportunity to expand our culinary repertoire.
It was exactly 3 days before we left on our two week vacation in sunny Florida, 2 days before my birthday, and 1 day before I was to take my National Certification Exam for massage that my partner, Ian, received the news. Most people, would be shocked… resistant to believe… hesitant to make the changes… and decide to remain convinced that they way they felt, was out of their hands. But, not Ian! After living with symptoms for 15 years and seeking medical assistance every step of the way, Ian was relieved to *finally* have an answer. And I, his faithful companion, vowed to help him every way I could. Neither of us knew what we were getting into.