DAY 34

Hi friends!  I having been going through some severe detoxing the last 5 days.  I mentioned earlier how I was having signs of a major candida issue within my body.  I actually went to Vitamin Cottage and purchased CandiZyme, which is an enzyme that actually eats the candida so it does not leave you with "die-off" symptoms like the other pills.  Most enzymes kill the candida but leave your body to clean up the mess which causes flu-like symptoms.  Well, needless to say I have been experiencing some major flu-like symptoms in the morning.  Then the afternoon gets better and I am able to be more active.  I have spent the last couple of days in bed until around noon.  I think this is happening because I take 3 of the CandiZyme before bed, and it starts the whole process leaving me sick in the morning.  I'm totally ok with all of this because I know it's doing the job I intended for it to do....EAT CANDIDA :)

I have also been researching colon hydrotherapy aka high colonic and plan to schedule a session next week.  I will be taking video footage of everything prior to me getting one done so you can all see exactly what will happen.  I'm excited, and I hear that it is very comfortable and life changing.

With that being said, I plan to give you a full update soon.  BUT, I am leaving you with some exciting news.

WAIT FOR IT..............................................

WAIT FOR IT..........................................

I am down 9% body fat in 3 weeks.  Heidi said she has never seen anything like it!  I am stoked!

Congratulations to all my fellow health nuts at Kingdom Family Chiropractic for starting the Weight Loss Challenge, and the 10 Day Juice/Raw Foods Fast.  You are amazing, and please email me with any questions, comments, or concerns you may have on your journey.  You can get my contact information from Heidi or Kara!

Love and light!

Day 30!  Can't wait for you to view the pictures.  Below is a picture of Kara, Jessie, and I at the adoption.   That picture was taken at the end of August last year.  Then there are photos of my body at the end of week 1, and on day 29.  Crazy!  I have went down 3 pant sizes!  Not to mention I cleared out my closet and got rid of 85% of my clothing.  It was amazing!

My current update for the juice fast is that I am still experiencing major detoxing through my skin.  According to the information I have read, it is time for me to get a colonic.  This allows toxins to be eliminated through fecal matter rather than going through the skin.  It is very painful to have the toxins coming out of my skin.  I continue to have rashes everywhere, but my fingers are taking the brunt of the detoxing.  It's horrible.  The government and pharmaceutical companies have brought us to believe that any form of body discomfort is to be accompanied by a drug of some sort.  Whether it be depression, anxiety, rashes, seizures, anger....and any other unpleasant feeling.   I feel like instead of listening to our body and fixing it by offering different foods, positive thinking, and exercise, we have become dependent on medication to take away the red flags our body is sending us.  This process just causes more dis-ease and illnesses in our bodies.  Not to mention, so many people are completely tuned out from their bodies, zombies on their phones and internet, and don't forget TV.  This fast has allowed me to go INWARD and examine areas of my life that need repair and love.

               Day 7                                  Day 29   ( I should have worn the same pants.  Notice the missing fat rolls...)




            Day 7                                  Day 29  (Smaller stomach and butt)

               

So I fit into pants that I was wearing in 2008!  Not to mention I feel amazing.  

Candida OVERLOAD

Hi everyone!  I played some amazing volleyball for 3 hours tonight!  Great workout and I felt amazing until the last 30 mins, but that was just because I was giving it my all.  I'm finally feeling that energy from the juice fast and it's great.  My trainer played with me tonight and mentioned to me that it sounds like I have a major case of candida.  I have a rash all over my fingers and really my entire body.  I feel completely inflammed and it's only getting worse.  So, what did I do you might ask?  I looked to see what Dan McDonald says about candida.  Below are the symptoms.  I highlighted the ones I have.

• Vaginal Yeast Infection
•  Constant fatigue
•  Brain "fog" -hard to focus or even think straight.
•  Oral Thrush (a white film on tongue or in the mouth)
• Bad breath, foul taste in mouth
•  Abdominal pain (intestinal Candida)
•  Bloating and indigestion
• Increasing allergies to foods (gluten or celiac problems can be a direct result of Candida overgrowth) 
• Constant craving for something sweet!
•  Joint pain with arthritis-like symptoms
•  Chronic sinus drainage -which antibiotics don't help!
•  Weight gain (or loss) and the inability to change it. ("It used to be that I couldn't eat without feeling bloated and miserable. Now I eat and eat to satisfy. I have lost 30lbs since beginning Fivelac." -Donna S)
•  Fungus on the finger or toe-nails
•  Itching, red eyes
•  Candida Skin rashes on the body (eczema, atopic dermatitis)
•  Candida Rash inside the ears or around the groin area
•  Anal, penile or vaginal itching
•  Hair loss
• Vision problems
• Depression from feeling so low and bogged down all the time.

When I saw this list I knew that I was going to have to take some major action.   A couple of things that Dan McDonald (my guru) says about candida:

a.)  Fruit does not cause candida, it is the EPIC food for energy.

b.) Sugar in the fruit that you juice will feed the healthy cells and strengthen the immune system.

C.)  Being that candida is an anaerobic bacteria/virus it thrives in a non-oxygenated environment.  Bring oxygen to your body by exercising.

         a.) If you eat enough food or juice and go outside and play vigorously and think positive thoughts, and cultivate health.

d.)  Western medicine has taught us to attack viruses, however, Dan recommends that instead of trying to kill or attack, we cultivate health, strength, energy, positive thinking, joy, creativity.  Focus on the positive qualities, you never want to try to kill or eliminate dis-ease.  You always want to cultivate and nurture your vital dynamics; your God self, your light self, your health self.  You have to honor the body!

COMMON MISCONCEPTION:  Juicing fruits causes candida, or feeds the candida.

WHAT DAN SAYS:  WIthout fruit sugars there is no cellular energy.  Fruits are the NUMBER 1 macro-nutrient component when it comes to health.  

Difference:  WHITE SUGAR has NO bio-balance.  It is just rocket fuel, or like a gasoline that just burns up, leaving everything in ash.  Fruit sugars heal and balance on a cellular level.  

Lastly, this is why I really love Dan....  we are ALL sages, and sages are intuitive. If your body is craving sugars or something sweet, give it a juice with fruit!   We are the future!  I'm going to keep learning and not depend on any doctor to tell me what to do for candida.  If I create a healthy environment for my body, mind, and spirit, dis-ease will no longer have a place to roam free!

So, my plan is to carb up in the mornings and afternoons with ginger, apple, carrot juice, then go to green vegetable juices mid day and evening.  I knew this would happen, I just have to push through it! 

Below is Dan's video....feel free to be inspired and encouraged!

Dan the Man aka The Life Regenerator has a video below on another one of his versions of the Lemon Ginger Blast!  I love his video's because not only does he juice, but he explains things so well and touches on many illnesses we have and how to cure them.  In this specific video he talks about IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrom).  His response when people ask him about this issue is 1.) there is something  unresolved in your life 2.) you are eating while you are stressed.  If you want to get rid of IBS, pay attention, and only eat when you are calm and peaceful, which means CREATE calm and peacefullness before you eat and drink.  He goes on and on about how exactly to do this, but I will let you enjoy his presence and watch him in action. If you are suffering from any gallbladder issues, he touches base on how to cure that as well!  ENJOY!

Hi friends!  I just wanted to take a minute and ask you all to "follow" my blog!  I have close to 300 page-views and I really would love to know who I'm reaching!  I love blogging, but I'd love to participate in question and answer time as well.  I feel like there are a lot of questions about juicing that I would like to answer and gather information on for everyone!  So if you wouldn't mind taking a minute to follow my blog, it will give you the opportunity to comment, and me an opportunity to see you all!  Thanks!  Below is a video showing you how to "follow" a blog.

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