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Thursday, December 12, 2013
Friday, December 6, 2013
My journey with Candida
My journey to learn more about Candida came about when I suddenly gained 10 pounds in less than 6 months. My diet hadn't really changed and neither had my activity level. I was freaking out because here I was gaining weight. I also met a few people and talked about my experiences with Melaleuca oil and how I had an allergic reaction after using it for awhile for some toe nail fungus. The told me I could have Candida because that often happens after using Melaleuca for an extending period of time. So I started looking for answers on how to get rid of it and see if I had it.
Have you heard of Candida? Many people haven't! Yet we all have it in our bodies. In fact, about 80% of people have an overgrowth!!
And unfortunately some of us get and overgrowth of it. That can happen if we are doing a few things: taking antibiotics and eating sugar.
Some symptoms of Candida overgrowth are:
So your thinking: I have some of those and why hasn't my doctor told me about Candida?
Truth? They may not know anything about it or thought about it as a solution.
Could killing the Candida stop some of your symptoms? Possibly. So why not try solving your symptoms naturally?
I'm going to share with you some of what I have done to help get rid of it and how it has affected me. I am not a doctor or of a medical profession so don't take me for gospel truth here.
I went through a Candida cleanse when I was in high school. I had no clue that's what I was doing at the time. I just thought I was trying to get rid of my asthma. My mom took me to my "uncle" who was a chiropractor and who practiced kinesiology. He ran a series of tests on me and put me through a dieting plan and on various other vitamins and such. The diet consisted of no sugar or yeast products whatsoever. I couldn't eat things with fructose either. I remember having the weirdest cravings while on it. I wanted Kool-Aide like nobodies business. The diet started out as a 2 week plan to clean my system out, but it ended up going for over a month and a half. I never finished cleaning my system out of the yeast because Christmas and Thanksgiving came around and made that diet too difficult. Some of the great things I remember from that time were: I felt great, I had more energy, and I lost A LOT of weight.
Now many moons later, I did some research on how to best get on a diet plan and kill the Candida. There was sooooooo much information out there and so many different ideas on what to do. I knew that I had to do what worked best for me as a busy mom and as a business owner. I started on a diet of no sugar or yeast. I did lose some weight at 1st and then family came to visit and I stopped. What I noticed afterward was CRAZY. I had diarrhea and migraines. I had never had one before and this time all I could do was lay there. I know that these 2 things happened because I started eating sugar again. My body was freaking out because of the sudden shift in diet.
So the second time I started I went for a month. I started on some essential oils that were to kill the Candida and then followed up with Probiotics. If you don't know what Probiotics are they are "good" bacteria that help your immune system keep the harmful bacteria at bay. Studies have shown that we have over 500 different bacteria in our digestive system. They help us stay healthy and digest food.
I found that when I was taking the Probiotic I wasn't craving bread or sugars.
So you must be wondering what sorts of things I wasn't eating. I cut out anything that had sugar labeled in the ingredients and other forms of sugar (fructose, dextrose, etc.). I also cut out yeast products. Some Candida diets say you need to cut out fruit, bread, flour, and some vegetable. Well...if I was going to stay sane that just wasn't going to happen. I did find a sour dough bread that fit the requirement and enjoyed every second of eating that!! I also cut out dried fruits.
After doing this I found that I still have Candida and I have continued to take Probiotics regularly. Now you might be thinking that this is just too much for you. Think about how you feel, would it be worth it if you didn't have that headache, had more energy or weren't so tired when you woke up? For me it was.
The following are some other natural items that can help you decide if you have Candida and how to fight it.
My information came from here, here, and from other areas of study. I am not a doctor and I do not claim that these items will fix your health symptoms.
Have you heard of Candida? Many people haven't! Yet we all have it in our bodies. In fact, about 80% of people have an overgrowth!!
And unfortunately some of us get and overgrowth of it. That can happen if we are doing a few things: taking antibiotics and eating sugar.
Some symptoms of Candida overgrowth are:
- Anxiety, depression, emotional problems, irrational fears, panic, quick anger, irritability, sleep disturbance, hyperactivity, low self-esteem.
- Asthma, coughs, sinus problems, sore throat, thrush, bad breath.
- Constipation, bloating, diarrhea, gas, gastritis, heartburn, indigestion, intestinal pain, nausea, food cravings or sensitivity, hypoglycemia, colic.
- Acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin infections, hives, rash athlete's foot, fingernail or toenail fungus, dandruff.
- Confusion, trouble concentrating, fuzzy thinking, memory loss or poor memory, headaches or migraines.
- PMS, cramps, sexual problems, vaginal yeast infections, cystitis, puffiness, infertility.
- Allergies, chemical sensitivity, chronic fatigue, sore muscles, stiffness, swollen joints, gout, weight gain.
So your thinking: I have some of those and why hasn't my doctor told me about Candida?
Truth? They may not know anything about it or thought about it as a solution.
Could killing the Candida stop some of your symptoms? Possibly. So why not try solving your symptoms naturally?
I'm going to share with you some of what I have done to help get rid of it and how it has affected me. I am not a doctor or of a medical profession so don't take me for gospel truth here.
I went through a Candida cleanse when I was in high school. I had no clue that's what I was doing at the time. I just thought I was trying to get rid of my asthma. My mom took me to my "uncle" who was a chiropractor and who practiced kinesiology. He ran a series of tests on me and put me through a dieting plan and on various other vitamins and such. The diet consisted of no sugar or yeast products whatsoever. I couldn't eat things with fructose either. I remember having the weirdest cravings while on it. I wanted Kool-Aide like nobodies business. The diet started out as a 2 week plan to clean my system out, but it ended up going for over a month and a half. I never finished cleaning my system out of the yeast because Christmas and Thanksgiving came around and made that diet too difficult. Some of the great things I remember from that time were: I felt great, I had more energy, and I lost A LOT of weight.
Now many moons later, I did some research on how to best get on a diet plan and kill the Candida. There was sooooooo much information out there and so many different ideas on what to do. I knew that I had to do what worked best for me as a busy mom and as a business owner. I started on a diet of no sugar or yeast. I did lose some weight at 1st and then family came to visit and I stopped. What I noticed afterward was CRAZY. I had diarrhea and migraines. I had never had one before and this time all I could do was lay there. I know that these 2 things happened because I started eating sugar again. My body was freaking out because of the sudden shift in diet.
So the second time I started I went for a month. I started on some essential oils that were to kill the Candida and then followed up with Probiotics. If you don't know what Probiotics are they are "good" bacteria that help your immune system keep the harmful bacteria at bay. Studies have shown that we have over 500 different bacteria in our digestive system. They help us stay healthy and digest food.
I found that when I was taking the Probiotic I wasn't craving bread or sugars.
So you must be wondering what sorts of things I wasn't eating. I cut out anything that had sugar labeled in the ingredients and other forms of sugar (fructose, dextrose, etc.). I also cut out yeast products. Some Candida diets say you need to cut out fruit, bread, flour, and some vegetable. Well...if I was going to stay sane that just wasn't going to happen. I did find a sour dough bread that fit the requirement and enjoyed every second of eating that!! I also cut out dried fruits.
After doing this I found that I still have Candida and I have continued to take Probiotics regularly. Now you might be thinking that this is just too much for you. Think about how you feel, would it be worth it if you didn't have that headache, had more energy or weren't so tired when you woke up? For me it was.
The following are some other natural items that can help you decide if you have Candida and how to fight it.
This is the spit test. You can do this in the morning. Make sure you have a glass of water and you haven't eaten anything, kissed anyone, or drank anything. If your spit stays on the top of the water, you're good. If it starts to fall you have Candida.
Some treatments:
- Essential oils: Lemon, Melaleuca, Oregano, Clove, Cinnamon, and Thyme
- Prescription Antifungals
- Yeast Cleanses: S. Boulardii, Yeast Enzymes
- Omega 3 vitamins
- Fiber Supplements
My information came from here, here, and from other areas of study. I am not a doctor and I do not claim that these items will fix your health symptoms.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Homemade Hot Chocolate
I enjoy a good hot chocolate, since I don't drink coffee, so this is my true love! I don't like Starbucks hot chocolate, which may tell you something about me. :)
So I found a recipe online and have made some tweaks and here it is!
Hot Chocolate
1 T. of Cocoa
1 T. of Sugar (I use 3 packets of Stevia instead. You could also use honey.)
a mug of water or milk ( I use 1/2 Almond Milk and 1/2 water.)
1/4 t. of vanilla
a pinch of salt
Directions:
Put your mug in the microwave with the water. The cocoa mixes up easier with water 1st. After your water is nice and hot add your cocoa, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix it up. THEN add your milk, if you like.
Enjoy!!
So I found a recipe online and have made some tweaks and here it is!
1 T. of Cocoa
1 T. of Sugar (I use 3 packets of Stevia instead. You could also use honey.)
a mug of water or milk ( I use 1/2 Almond Milk and 1/2 water.)
1/4 t. of vanilla
a pinch of salt
Directions:
Put your mug in the microwave with the water. The cocoa mixes up easier with water 1st. After your water is nice and hot add your cocoa, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix it up. THEN add your milk, if you like.
Enjoy!!
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Financial Freedom
I don't know about you but I LOVE hearing how others have changed their lives and were able to be independent! Below is a Plexus Testimonial on how someone was able to get off credit cards AND take care of their son WITHOUT child support.
Alicen shares her financial testimony~
No more credit cards for me!!! To think that only 2 1/2 years ago I was living off of credit cards....not just buying unnecessary stuff, BUYING FOOD and paying bills with them! I'm sure a lot of you can relate but I have never received child support, EVER! (my child is 6)! I've raised my baby boy on my own since day 1! It feels SO GOOD to not even need child support anymore because at one time I begged for help! Plexus is the first MLM company that I have ever been in. My dad put up my money for me to join the company! I loved the product and hoped that I could make enough money to cover my own... product because I could not afford it on my own! I am now 27 years old, I quit my job, my husband has quit his job, and I am now making THIRTEEN TIMES the annual income I was making before at my old 8-5 job! I LOVE being able to have lunch with my kid every week and being able to raise my 4 month old with my husband in our home.
No words can explain how blessed I feel! When I heard of people making big bucks in companies like this I always thought they weren't REAL people!!
I just want you to know that ANYONE can work this business and make it to the top! You don't have to have sales experience, come from money, or even have experience in network marketing....you just have to believe in our amazing products and share them with the world! This "job" is so fun that it definitely doesn't feel like work! It's more like a hobby with big girl pay If you want it bad you will be successful at this!
Alicen shares her financial testimony~
No more credit cards for me!!! To think that only 2 1/2 years ago I was living off of credit cards....not just buying unnecessary stuff, BUYING FOOD and paying bills with them! I'm sure a lot of you can relate but I have never received child support, EVER! (my child is 6)! I've raised my baby boy on my own since day 1! It feels SO GOOD to not even need child support anymore because at one time I begged for help! Plexus is the first MLM company that I have ever been in. My dad put up my money for me to join the company! I loved the product and hoped that I could make enough money to cover my own... product because I could not afford it on my own! I am now 27 years old, I quit my job, my husband has quit his job, and I am now making THIRTEEN TIMES the annual income I was making before at my old 8-5 job! I LOVE being able to have lunch with my kid every week and being able to raise my 4 month old with my husband in our home.
No words can explain how blessed I feel! When I heard of people making big bucks in companies like this I always thought they weren't REAL people!!
I just want you to know that ANYONE can work this business and make it to the top! You don't have to have sales experience, come from money, or even have experience in network marketing....you just have to believe in our amazing products and share them with the world! This "job" is so fun that it definitely doesn't feel like work! It's more like a hobby with big girl pay If you want it bad you will be successful at this!
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Deborah's Story!
Deborah says ~ *My story is mainly about mental illness and how Plexus helped me gain a new life! I wanted to put this at the top so anyone with similar issues don't skip this one.
My life began a downward spiral around 1990. I was diagnosed with depression, and as I began taking my first antidepressant, I didn't like how I felt, and found it difficult to get out of bed before noon each day. I struggled for a few years being very unhappy, and I left husband #3 because I felt so alone, and I was also raising 3 young daughters on my own. Fortunately, I managed to find a great guy and married one last time! I then spent the next 20 years on disability. I've had epileptic seizures since age 14, but about this time, began to have arthritis, fibromyalgia, anxiety disorder, constant migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, asthma, allergies, and was diagnosed as being bipolar. Most of my illnesses were considered mental, but with each of them working against the other, I couldn't handle stress and being in public often. I've always loved people, but I just didn't believe anyone loved me. I remember many nights wanting to just go to sleep and never wake up, I felt like I was in the way.
I had a few jobs through those "disabled" years. I would usually begin at the bottom and work my way to the top, becoming a manager. In time, the stress would cause a breakdown. My meds weren't really helping me, and the more I took, the more I needed. I wasn't who I wanted to be in life, but when I tried to better myself, I felt a tremendous amount of negativity from others, and I would just give up. I rarely went out into public, so when I did, it took me hours to get ready. I was afraid to face people for fear of disappointing them. I learned how to live this way, so it became routine and consumed my life.
On February 7, 2012, I decided to try a weight loss product I had seen some Facebook friends posting about, a new product called Plexus Slim. I saw the posts about various health issues that were being helped, but the weight loss part is what convinced me, because I KNEW my ailments could never be helped. I would just be happy to lose some weight. So I began the product, lost almost 20 lbs that very first month, signed up as a Plexus Ambassador the very next month to save money on my purchases. As time went by, I noticed I had energy I never felt before, I wanted to go outside more often, I didn't mind going out in public as much, and began to FIND a life, not GET it back, because in all reality, I don't feel I ever truly had one! I wasn't crying anymore, and wondering if this was IT for me, I was actually making PLANS! What could I do next? My anxiety attacks began to diminish, and totally disappeared. So did my other ailments!
I LOVED PLEXUS -- I never missed a day! I stayed consistent, and just I kept going. I soon saw the light at the end of the tunnel, until I came out of that dark, lonely tunnel!!! I eventually began taking all the products, Plexus Slim, ProBio5, BioCleanse, & the Accelerator. My constant pain began to go away from using Plexus Slim alone, but I kept the Fast Relief Capsules & Cream available for emergencies!
This miracle in my life took place in less than one year! I rarely get sick now, I am off ALL my medications, I've lost over 40 lbs so far, and my life is getting more amazing by the day.
I now realize that my life has a purpose, and I take better care of myself! I also use the XFactor Supplements to have even better health! Helping others is a very important part of my daily ritual. I still take all my products, I'm proud to say that my trying Plexus has helped hundreds of friends and family members decide to and improve the quality of their lives as well! I love talking about Plexus and what it has done for those using the products. I have 17 family members that have already lost over 500 lbs while using Plexus! What an amazing testimonial I have, and there are many more stories being shared, some that you may relate to as well! I know what Plexus has done for me, what can it do for YOU? You will never know if you don't give it a try! My life is worth it, and so is YOURS!!!
***results may vary and this is her personal journeySee More
My life began a downward spiral around 1990. I was diagnosed with depression, and as I began taking my first antidepressant, I didn't like how I felt, and found it difficult to get out of bed before noon each day. I struggled for a few years being very unhappy, and I left husband #3 because I felt so alone, and I was also raising 3 young daughters on my own. Fortunately, I managed to find a great guy and married one last time! I then spent the next 20 years on disability. I've had epileptic seizures since age 14, but about this time, began to have arthritis, fibromyalgia, anxiety disorder, constant migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, asthma, allergies, and was diagnosed as being bipolar. Most of my illnesses were considered mental, but with each of them working against the other, I couldn't handle stress and being in public often. I've always loved people, but I just didn't believe anyone loved me. I remember many nights wanting to just go to sleep and never wake up, I felt like I was in the way.
I had a few jobs through those "disabled" years. I would usually begin at the bottom and work my way to the top, becoming a manager. In time, the stress would cause a breakdown. My meds weren't really helping me, and the more I took, the more I needed. I wasn't who I wanted to be in life, but when I tried to better myself, I felt a tremendous amount of negativity from others, and I would just give up. I rarely went out into public, so when I did, it took me hours to get ready. I was afraid to face people for fear of disappointing them. I learned how to live this way, so it became routine and consumed my life.
On February 7, 2012, I decided to try a weight loss product I had seen some Facebook friends posting about, a new product called Plexus Slim. I saw the posts about various health issues that were being helped, but the weight loss part is what convinced me, because I KNEW my ailments could never be helped. I would just be happy to lose some weight. So I began the product, lost almost 20 lbs that very first month, signed up as a Plexus Ambassador the very next month to save money on my purchases. As time went by, I noticed I had energy I never felt before, I wanted to go outside more often, I didn't mind going out in public as much, and began to FIND a life, not GET it back, because in all reality, I don't feel I ever truly had one! I wasn't crying anymore, and wondering if this was IT for me, I was actually making PLANS! What could I do next? My anxiety attacks began to diminish, and totally disappeared. So did my other ailments!
I LOVED PLEXUS -- I never missed a day! I stayed consistent, and just I kept going. I soon saw the light at the end of the tunnel, until I came out of that dark, lonely tunnel!!! I eventually began taking all the products, Plexus Slim, ProBio5, BioCleanse, & the Accelerator. My constant pain began to go away from using Plexus Slim alone, but I kept the Fast Relief Capsules & Cream available for emergencies!
This miracle in my life took place in less than one year! I rarely get sick now, I am off ALL my medications, I've lost over 40 lbs so far, and my life is getting more amazing by the day.
I now realize that my life has a purpose, and I take better care of myself! I also use the XFactor Supplements to have even better health! Helping others is a very important part of my daily ritual. I still take all my products, I'm proud to say that my trying Plexus has helped hundreds of friends and family members decide to and improve the quality of their lives as well! I love talking about Plexus and what it has done for those using the products. I have 17 family members that have already lost over 500 lbs while using Plexus! What an amazing testimonial I have, and there are many more stories being shared, some that you may relate to as well! I know what Plexus has done for me, what can it do for YOU? You will never know if you don't give it a try! My life is worth it, and so is YOURS!!!
***results may vary and this is her personal journeySee More
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Losing it and David's results!!
It's not just for women. I know how hard dieting can be and I have seen my own husband struggle with his weight. He has roller coastered with his weight for the last 2 years. Below is David's testimony and his results may vary from others!
David says ~ I need to Thank my upline and our competitive nature. (j/k) I was 260 lbs, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Low Testosterone, and completely lethargic. My Dr. put me on Phentermine and while I did lose 20 pounds, my heart... was freaking out and I hated every minute of it. Il felt like garbage everyday and I stopped taking it. I started gaining weight back and I needed to something with my life and fast. I was utterly depressed. Thats when my upline and personal friend introduced me to Plexus. I started Plexus at roughly 245lbs and I just hit the 200 mark. My blood pressure is way down and although I still take medicince for it, I am on the lowest dosage. My cholesterol is awesome and I haven't taken a testosterone shot in over 2 months. I feel GREAT. Plexus saved my life atleast that is how I see it. Thank you Plexus.....
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Where I come from and God's creation
I don't tell many people this and I think every woman or girl has felt this way. So, I don't feel like I am "different" or "special" because I once thought this or occasionally still do. But, I feel that sometimes saying it out loud may help another woman understand or feel comforted.
When I look in the mirror it's not what I thought I looked like. I always thought my skin was smoother or possibly less splotchy. My hair looked better or didn't curl in certain areas.
I remember how I once looked in the mirror at myself, I must have been 12 or so, and thought: "That can't be me. Who is this person looking back? Do mirrors really work?" Of course it was me but I didn't think I was pretty or that anyone else would think I was. Where did it come from? I'm not sure.
It could have come from my mom or my dad. It could have been society or just Satan being himself to me.
However, I do remember my dad referring to my mom as a whale, when she was trying to climb into our family's boat. I remember my dad telling me a woman was to "big" for him and thinking she was the same size I was. Or my dad saying he wanted a "No Fat Chicks" bumper sticker. I remember my mom being on endless diets. I remember her telling me she wasn't going to eat whatever meal we were having because she had a donut earlier that day. I recall being worried that my mom wasn't eating enough when she was pregnant with my youngest brother. Or my mom always telling me to suck in my gut. I also cringe when I think of how my aunt told me I was a heavy little girl growing up.
But the funny thing about all of those memories, I don't remember being worried about being fat or weighing too much. I just remember feeling like I wasn't pretty or enough.
And now that I am a mom I worry about my sweet little girl. One day I freaked when I told her she was skinny, me being worried she was too thin, and her smiling at me proudly and saying how happy she was skinny. Where did that come from? I thought she was perfect any way she was. Was I sharing the feeling that being skinny was the only way she was pretty? Maybe.
But as I think about it, I am telling her that because I am not proud of myself. Children know. I remember knowing, even without words, what was going on at home. My parents didn't need to say it straight out for me to understand.
And so now as my beautiful girl is growing up, I realize I must learn to love myself. No matter if my hair is going gray way too early, if my weight is a little too high for my liking, that I still have acne at age 34, or that my breasts aren't where I would like them to be.
I must remember to be proud of who I am for my boys, so they can look at women and see the beauty they have. Because heaven forbid, I don't want my son referring to someone they love as a "beached whale" or no being pretty enough.
So after my big poor me party here. I am going to pick myself up and remind myself that God loves me and created me. God doesn't want me looking at His creation and saying how horrible it is.
I pray you too will look at yourself and see what a God sees!
When I look in the mirror it's not what I thought I looked like. I always thought my skin was smoother or possibly less splotchy. My hair looked better or didn't curl in certain areas.
I remember how I once looked in the mirror at myself, I must have been 12 or so, and thought: "That can't be me. Who is this person looking back? Do mirrors really work?" Of course it was me but I didn't think I was pretty or that anyone else would think I was. Where did it come from? I'm not sure.
It could have come from my mom or my dad. It could have been society or just Satan being himself to me.
However, I do remember my dad referring to my mom as a whale, when she was trying to climb into our family's boat. I remember my dad telling me a woman was to "big" for him and thinking she was the same size I was. Or my dad saying he wanted a "No Fat Chicks" bumper sticker. I remember my mom being on endless diets. I remember her telling me she wasn't going to eat whatever meal we were having because she had a donut earlier that day. I recall being worried that my mom wasn't eating enough when she was pregnant with my youngest brother. Or my mom always telling me to suck in my gut. I also cringe when I think of how my aunt told me I was a heavy little girl growing up.
But the funny thing about all of those memories, I don't remember being worried about being fat or weighing too much. I just remember feeling like I wasn't pretty or enough.
And now that I am a mom I worry about my sweet little girl. One day I freaked when I told her she was skinny, me being worried she was too thin, and her smiling at me proudly and saying how happy she was skinny. Where did that come from? I thought she was perfect any way she was. Was I sharing the feeling that being skinny was the only way she was pretty? Maybe.
But as I think about it, I am telling her that because I am not proud of myself. Children know. I remember knowing, even without words, what was going on at home. My parents didn't need to say it straight out for me to understand.
And so now as my beautiful girl is growing up, I realize I must learn to love myself. No matter if my hair is going gray way too early, if my weight is a little too high for my liking, that I still have acne at age 34, or that my breasts aren't where I would like them to be.
I must remember to be proud of who I am for my boys, so they can look at women and see the beauty they have. Because heaven forbid, I don't want my son referring to someone they love as a "beached whale" or no being pretty enough.
So after my big poor me party here. I am going to pick myself up and remind myself that God loves me and created me. God doesn't want me looking at His creation and saying how horrible it is.
I pray you too will look at yourself and see what a God sees!
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