If there is a such thing (which I'm certain there is not), we are in Pre-"Phase One" of the Body Ecology Diet. Since our 5-year-old son is terribly inflicted with an overgrowth of yeast, we are all going on this diet together. I feel that each of us will benefit greatly from eating healthier, regardless of if we actually have candidiasis or not. If I have time, I'll write another post later about what candida is and how it affects our bodies and our lives.
I thought that during the 40 days of Lent would be a good time to begin this diet, as it eliminates sugar in many forms, so that would be a great form of self-denial for us. Well, little did I realize how extremely difficult it would be for me to say "no" to the sweet tooth!! I thought the kids would have the hardest time with it, but quite the contrary! Kolbe asks me frequently, "Mom, does this have sugar in it? If so, I don't want it. I want to my toe to get better!"
Well, he is my inspiration, and I'll do whatever it takes to keep him off those dangerous medications the dermatologists keep wanting him to take (and we have tried them, but there is no difference in his skin after taking them. To me, the risk out weighs the benefit.) We are now eliminating all the "junky-junk" from our diet (i.e.-candy, high-fructose corn syrup, etc.) and we'll be starting the real "phase one" of B.E.D. in about 2 weeks:-)
Keep us in your prayers!
