----- Original Message ----- From: "Kristina Carlton" I am still dealing with a host of health problems. After 3 1/2 months of a daily headache, backache, and calf pain I have white spots on my shins which I have been told is a fungus as well. When last tested I still had candida *All of your symptoms sound like a fungal problem, although a friend of mine would get white blotches on her legs when she was retaining copious amounts of water with hormone imbalance. I considered fasting but read that if deprived of food, candida just burries deeper into the body?! *I have never heard of this one and it doesn't make sense to me. I should think the yeasty beasties would die. I have heard that yeast die-off can feel just as nasty as the candida. Were this me, I would eat meat and fat for three days and see how I feel. If this felt right with my body I would continue meat and fat for two weeks and then start adding steamed green vegetables. Are your veggies organic? Pesticides are a horror with candida. Since the fish is iffy at this point, I would find a good fish oil. (EPA/DHA) Great for inflammatory reactions. With so many intolerances and candida on top of it, you have nothing to lose by trying the meat and fat. I do believe it can only help you. Oliva