> > It can take up to a month on paleo to clear your system of SAD.
> > It gets worse.  If you have an overgrowth of candida albicans it can
> take up to 3 months on paleo and low carb and anticandida and supplements
> to clear your system well enough to get a starting point for an accurate
> self diagnosis of intolerance foods.

that's a pretty bleak assessment. you make me not want to even try.  I
prefer to keep my more optimistic view of things.

>I suggest (I am not a pro by any means!) trying straight paleo for a
>while before trying other things like elimination.

Why does everyone seem to think straight paleo is that much different than
the type of elimination diet that I am talking about?

>  How can you know
>what is having which effect if you are changing more than one thing at
>a time?

I want to start with a base of "safe" paleo foods (if I can ever get enough
information to make that determination) and add other paleo foods to it.  I
have to admit the candida
issue has been in the back of my mind, but I still see this as a good place
to start.  I don't expect all my symptoms to be gone in a month. I just
want to be over my addictions and on the right path by then.

>Good luck.

Thank you.  From what you guys are saying, it looks like I'm going to need it.