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Posted 3/15/2017 8:09 AM (GMT 0)
Not quite sure what is going on exactly, but once adding in the EA I appear to be getting bouts of extreme tiredness. Is this possibly a herx reaction to the candida die off?

To add to the candida line of defense I've added 2 cloves of raw/fresh garlic to my morning tincture smoothie. It now tastes unbearably disgusting. Any way to improve on this?

Thirdly, I want to get my hands on some pure powder nystatin for the candida but can't find anything online (for the European/UK market). Help appreciated. smurf
Posted 3/15/2017 2:20 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry for my ignorance; are you saying EA is more effective against yeast than Lyme? Which infection do you have?
YFO is a much bigger issue than Lyme for me and EA tea really helps GIVE me energy and ease some symptoms. I think this is because YFO is my primary focus (has been for 9 months and I rotate other natural anti-fungal agents) and my body is used to regular GI/skin detoxing, so the EA tea just helps move that along. But I'm sure you're sick of hearing "just detox more..." plus sometimes we can have paradoxical reactions to substances that are supposed to help a certain symptom.

Garlic is my go–to. It works. I eat a lot of it (like 1-2 heads per day). I know they say eat it raw... works just as well for me very lightly roasted (a bit of olive oil and in the oven at 400 F for 15 minutes or so) and then you can do as you please... put it on top of salad, mix it with braised greens, etc.

Nystatin is an rx here in the states. I got some from an integrative doc who wrote it for external application, knowing all along I'd use it for internal dosing. Pretty cool.
Posted 3/15/2017 2:29 PM (GMT 0)
It could be that the EA is supporting your immune function more and your immune system is back in the fight, so it may be a herx. What dose are you now taking? Is it possible that you increased too fast? Can you lower your dose to see if that will help?

I got the same type of reaction when I first restarted treatment a few months ago, although I was using a mushroom complex to raise my immune function. Didn't take long for me to stop using it (LOL!) as I was only on a very low starter dose. I chose to start by supporting my body better and going after viruses instead - so go ahead and call me chicken!! LOL!

I *think* Zhang uses dehydrated garlic - I wonder if it being dehydrated would make the taste a bit easier to handle?
Posted 3/15/2017 9:39 PM (GMT 0)
I upped the EA fast. I'm at just over 1tsp with view to increase to 3 tsp per day. I think I'll get used to the raw garlic, a suggestion online mentioned adding a tsp of honey, so I may do this to help fight the taste in the smoothie.

I didn't get the same tiredness today. Perhaps something to do with over working in the gym perhaps.

I have yeast issues all over and want to get it beaten down ASAP.
Posted 3/15/2017 10:34 PM (GMT 0)
I have a girlfriend that cuts her garlic clove into pieces. Lets them rest for 1-2 minutes so they become really active. Then she swallows her pieces like pills.
Posted 3/15/2017 10:37 PM (GMT 0)
Raw garlic can be hard on the stomach for some people so go up slowly on the garlic also.
Posted 3/16/2017 3:48 AM (GMT 0)
I'm with PeteZa. Just swallow the garlic separately and don't wreck your smoothie!
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