Well, I didn't know for sure when I actually tried an antifungal diet. I experimented after learning antibiotic use/birth control use could cause a fungal overgrowth. I had no preconceived ideas about fungus/yeast being a problem for me. I really didn't think this antifungal thing would make a difference for me. Why wouldn't my doctor have told me about it, if there was truth to it!? No common test that you have done in the doctor's office will pick it up. I had many tests done and all my doctors told me changing my diet would not help.The only way is to experiment with an antifungal diet. Pretty well eliminating all refined/processed sugar(all processed foods), all yeast/grains and most dairy. I ate from a variety of all the veggies I could eat,except corn (universally contaminated with fungus), no mushrooms and no potatoes(too high starch/sugar), ate all berries(strawberries,raspberries, blueberries, etc.), all meat/poultry/fish allowed, absolutely no grains (commonly contaminated with fungal poisons)for awhile, no dairy except whole plain yogurt,butter, sour cream and occasionally cream cheese. It is very similar to the candida diet, I think. Not sure exactly, but this diet is to starve the fungus/yeast. I'll bet you will notice improvement within a few weeks, if not days after trying it. Caution however, you may feel worse before feeling better during the initial die-off period of fungus/yeast.This may last a few days and usually happens within the first week of the diet. I felt miserable when I first went on the diet, but that was a sign it was a fungal problem, so I didn't mind finally knwoing what was wrong with me. I have heard of others with IBS who have found the same relief after following such a diet. The only way to know for sure is to experiement. Doctors will tell you changing your diet won't make a difference or only eat what doesn't seem to bother you. What used to bother me, before my bowel flora got re-establised, I can now eat with no problem...raw veggies, salad, etc. I also take natural antifungals and probiotics. If you do want more info, email me and I'll be more specific on the diet. You can also check out www.knowthecause.com and read the FAQ section on the home page. Some info there. Fungus is a real deal. Not enough doctors know about it or are telling their patients about it. They are only schooled in handing out prescriptions. As for what I eat now, I eat pretty well anything I want, but am careful not to overdo the grains/sugar. I get D usually when I overindulge, rarely C.
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