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I received a huge response to my post outlining the connection between
yeast infection & food intolerances (Sunday, December 29, 2002 9:35 PM).
Most of the responses were pleas for more information & help with similar
problems, so I will include my answers to most of these requests [in
bracketts]. Some replies contained additional information that can be
helpful to those of us with these problems. Bear with me, this is long.
This is such a common & serious problem for us celiacs, I don't want to
leave anything out that may be helpful to others. ~Valerie in Tacoma, WA
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My own experience has echoes of yours. I find that I am soo much better
at avoiding starches. I have no problem with potatoes, or pop corn, but
must be careful with grain starches-- rice, corn, quinoa. I live fine
limiting these, however, I would be interested to know where one would
get betaine hydrochloride. I might give that a try. I am currently taking
probiotics. I believe they have helped. CurtissAnn Matlock
[Betaine hydrochloride (HCl) is available at many health food stores &
naturopathic dispensaries. I've read that capsules are generally better
tolerated than tablets. I've personally tried several different
preparations, but the best for me is made by Thorne & is called BIO-GEST.
It costs more, but I find I need less to get the job done. It contains a
complete digestive enzyme package.]
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I'm in the middle of trying to work out my issues... I think I have
discovered that I have a milk allergy. 18 months ago I developed
constant itching and have had it ever since. 6 weeks ago I finally
started an elimination diet. I have reacted to both milk and sugar with
digestive problems and itchy skin. But in spite of being _totally_ milk
free, it seems there are still a few issues which aren't subsiding. I
have suspected candida and leaky gut, but haven't seen info on how to
heal a leaky gut and what really causes it in the first place. It would
really be fantastic if the HCl supplement would be the catalyst needed to
get things under control and get back to my old self, this time without
the milk. ;-) Steve
[Food allergies should be eliminated BEFORE the HCl is used. If the
stomach is still quite irritated from food allergies/intolerances, the
HCl could make it worse.]
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You might be interested in reading "The Food Allergy Cure" by Dr. Ellen
Cutler. She has a program which outlines basically what you went through
and what to do about it. It does not, I stress, address celiac, but you
will find the rest very interesting. Dr. Cutler may be on line but I
don't have that info. Clare
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If you try HCl, you must use certain precautions. Capsules are better
tolerated than tablets, don't take HCl with anti-inflammatories such as
Advil, predsinone, etc., and make sure you have eliminated all
irritating/allergenic foods & drugs from your diet. I've experienced
nothing short of a miraculous recovery! I used to be a gas producing
blimp. Now, I rarely "fluff!"
Also, be aware that it takes some time to develop a tolerance for
adequate stomach acid after you've been deficient for a while. When you
start the HCl stuff, you must start slowly -- one capsule at dinner time.
Do that for a few days, then add a capsule at lunch time for a few days
then add a capsule at breakfast, etc. Eventually work up to several
capsules per meal. I take about three capsules at each meal now, but it
took me a while to get to that point. An added bonus is that HCl helps
control both diarrhea & constipation. It kinda balances everything out.
Ann
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I'm taking GNC hydrochloride and am very happy with the results. It cost
$7.00/bottle. This is tolerable but I'm always looking for something
better and cheaper. Dwight and Cathy
[Thorne BIO-GEST probably cost more, about $23 /180 capsules & I take one
or two per meal.]
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The old expression: “You are what you eat” is somehow proving to be true.
Just it is too bad, that people in young age just don’t listen and
throwing away their health just for “piece of cake”. I was lucky to found
the way to feed myself, but it was too late for my children. They just
don’t believe and keep poisoning them and their children. Just a month
ego I lost my wife and I believe she was also victim of gluten and
incompetence of doctors. I just try to figure out, why the medical
science is ignoring the gluten issue. I’d say that gluten and sugar cause
more health problem to people than alcohol tobacco and drugs combine but
nobody cares. On a top of it we are “crazy” in eyes of all people around
us. I am happy for you that you getting hang on right diet for you. I
discard totally gluten and refined sugar from my diet 7 years ego and now
I just don’t miss it at all.
Otherwise I don’t feel bad about my diet when I am dinning with other
people. I am confident with what I am eating. I call it “human food”. The
rest of population is unfortunate not knowing what we know. Kevin
[I love Kevin's attitude!]
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What I would like to know is this: is it possible for me to try this HCl
( I don't remember exactly) on my own? If so, can you tell me where you
get yours, and what brand you use? I will be most eternally greatful and
I hope I can try it on my own.
[HCl supplements are available over the counter, but must be tried with
caution. I suggest everyone read the book, WHY STOMACH ACID IS GOOD FOR
YOU by Jonathan Wright MD.]
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