Question: I want to include 1 meal in my routine- currently, I’m having 2 meals a day. I want to change this- is affecting hormones and the cycle.1) What are the hunger cues?- I don’t want to eat for the sake of taste buds. How to know if I’m truly hungry 2) if this 3rd meal is added- between 1-2 pm… Can 1 tablet of Rebuild be taken before food?

If you’re skipping meals chances are you are most likely overeating at other meals, even if you are stuffing yourself with veggies this doesn’t foster a healthy relationship with food, and it can impact negatively your digestion. When you’re hungry your body will exhibit physical and mental signs like a growling stomach, feeling lightheaded or irritable, lacking energy, feeling shaky or weak and constantly thinking about food. Balancing fullness and hunger will alow you to have a better relationship with food and it will improve digestion. I recommend using the hunger-fullness scale to get in tune with hunger cues. Before you eat, ask yourself on the scale (goes from 1-10) how hungry am I? It is better to eat between hunger level 3-4 than to wait till you reach 1 since chances are your blood sugar will get too low and you will tend to overeat. It also works to stop eating after you feel comfortably full, knowing you can eat even 30 minutes later if you get hungry again. It is a great way to start listening to your body. In terms of which meal to introduce I recommend something simple, easy to digest and nutritious. Smoothies are a great way to get nutrient dense foods in a meal. Add green veggies like spinach or kale, berries, even spices like ginger and healthy fats like flax or chia. Serve it in a bowl and eat it with a spoon to get more in tune with eating. You can also try veggie soups which are easy to digest like smoothies. Once your body is used to more food at that time you can try adding heartier protein and starches. Rebuild is recommended to take around meal times since vitamin are best absorbed with a source of fat.

Question: I am 3 days into taking cleanser. Does it cause frequent loose stool movement? I am experiencing that.

It is very common to experience die-off symptoms when doing a yeast cleanse, or during a course of antibiotics. As the yeast overgrowth die off during treatment, they release endotoxins. This is known as the Herxheimer Reaction, where symptoms get worse before they get better. The most common die-off symptom is loose bowel movements or diarrhea, followed by constipation, bloating, gas, flu-like symptoms and body aches. The body becomes overwhelmed by a sudden release of toxins and the immune system starts triggering systemic inflammation. Detox symptoms are a good sign of shift in microbes in the body.

Question: I just had a wisdom tooth removed and was prescribed Amoxicillin. Do you have any info pertaining to taking an antibiotic while trying to get rid of candida?

Candida albicans can establish and thrive in the gut flora after a course of antibiotics. This is why it is very important to take probiotics during and after a course of antibiotics. Lactobacilli are one of the best defenses against a Candida overgrowth since they lower the gut pH and prevent Candida from switching to its fungal form. By greatly reducing the numbers of this bacteria, Candida is able to survive more easily. Once Candida albicans has colonized the gut, it can be extremely difficult to eradicate. This happens because they are able to quickly adapt and can create biofilms to protect itself. Strategies like a low-sugar diet, antifungals, enzymes, and probiotics are all helpful, but to be most effective they need to be used together. A biofilm protocol also has to be included to get rid of Candida. Natural antifungal therapy that includes proven antifungals like oregano oil, grapefruit seed extract, caprylic acid (disrupts biofilms), black walnut, garlic extract and berberine is best. Combining several antifungals together in standardized doses ensures potency and that the yeast wont become resistant.

Disclaimer: It’s crucial to consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your health regimen or when experiencing symptoms.