JRA Life http://jralife.com All about finding a cure for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis - written by a youth! Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:57:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 en Raw Foods http://jralife.com/?p=55 http://jralife.com/?p=55#comments Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:57:22 +0000 admin http://jralife.com/?p=55 This is a great place to learn about raw foods and raw food diets:

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]]> http://jralife.com/?feed=rss2&p=55 Sweet Candida! Alternative sweeteners that won’t bust your gut http://jralife.com/?p=53 http://jralife.com/?p=53#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:02:00 +0000 admin http://jralife.com/?p=53 Every day I can feel my dying yeast enemies craving sugar! They are very persuasive too! Luckily for me there are other sweet things out there that the yeast won’t thrive off of. This article from diet.net.nz covers all sweets from the good to the bad.

The good sweeteners that they list as Candida Diet friendly are stevia and vegetable glycerine. They also discuss diastatic malt and fresh fruit. I personally wouldn’t recommend eating fresh fruit within the first two weeks of beginning the Candida diet… (more…)

Share This ]]> http://jralife.com/?feed=rss2&p=53 Simple Candida Diet http://jralife.com/?p=52 http://jralife.com/?p=52#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:34:11 +0000 admin http://jralife.com/?p=52 I found a new Candida Diet! The foods are broken up into three categories: Foods you can eat freely, foods you can eat cautiously, and foods you must avoid. If you are looking for a simple and effective Candida Diet, this is for you. (more…)

Share This ]]> http://jralife.com/?feed=rss2&p=52 Caprylic Acid http://jralife.com/?p=50 http://jralife.com/?p=50#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:28:25 +0000 admin http://jralife.com/?p=50 caprylicacidCaprylic acid (octanoic acid) is highly effective in treating Candida. Naturally found in coconuts and breast milk, caprylic acid is regarded among nutritionists as being one of the most effective treatments of Candida. Caprylic acid is a very small molecule which can easily penetrate the membranes of Candida yeast.

Caprylic acid is on my Candida anti fungal list.

Share This ]]> http://jralife.com/?feed=rss2&p=50 Acidophilus http://jralife.com/?p=47 http://jralife.com/?p=47#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:16:18 +0000 admin http://jralife.com/?p=47 acidophilusAcidophilus (specifically Lactobacillus acidophilus) is a probiotic, a friendly bacteria, which naturally inhabits the digestive tract. This bacteria is important to us humans because it fights unfriendly bacteria on several fronts. Acidophilus loves to eat nutrients that would otherwise feed bad bacteria. So acidophilus kills bad bacteria (and yeast) by taking away its food supply. Acidophilus also produces hydrogen peroxide and lactic acid, making the environment unlivable for unhealthy organisms.

This is why antibiotics are bad for the body. Antibiotics kill acidophilus, leaving the bad organisms and yeast to grow and multiply unchecked.

I had a fun photo shoot with all of my supplements yesterday :) This photo is of a bottle of Acidophilus with Pectin.

The back of the label says: “Acidophilus with Pectin provides 2.4 billion live colony forming units per two (2) capsules at time of encapsulation. The MAKTrekBT bypass delivery method is a proven In Vitro delivery system that protects Acidophilus from destruction by stomach acid. This delivery system provides up to 50 times greater levels of beneficial bacteria to the small and large intestines than often probiotic enteric coated products.” While at the nutrition store I noticed that there are acidophilus supplements that recommend refrigeration and others that do not, the first containing much more live organisms.

Pectin (citrus pectin) is a soluble dietary fiber which is found in most plants and fruits and helps bind the plant cells together. The pectin feeds the acidophilus bacteria, increasing the potency of the acidophilus supplement.

Acidophilus bacteria is an anti fungal key ingredient in the Candida treatment and the healthy body.

Share This ]]> http://jralife.com/?feed=rss2&p=47 Today! Candida be gone! http://jralife.com/?p=45 http://jralife.com/?p=45#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:40:01 +0000 admin http://jralife.com/?p=45 My Candida treatment has officially begun!  Only discipline and time will tell if curing Candida is my solution to curing my rheumatoid arthritis.  One step at a time though.  This morning (like every morning to come) I took some acidophilus, caprylic acid, and grape seed extract.  Strangely I’m actually looking forward to the the “die-off.”  I want to see, know, and feel this stuff working!

Have a wonderful day :)

Share This ]]> http://jralife.com/?feed=rss2&p=45 Candida Anti-Fungal Medicines http://jralife.com/?p=43 http://jralife.com/?p=43#comments Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:37:14 +0000 admin http://jralife.com/?p=43 If you want to rid your body of Candida, you should be thinking about buying some anti-fungals. Most times when one begins anti-fungal treatment, they feel worse, sometimes much worse, before feeling any better. This is caused by what is known as the “die off.” When a yeast cell dies, it explodes, releasing its poisons into one’s body all at once. Your “die off” intensity depends on the strength of your anti-fungal and the amount you take into your body. The bad effects should only last three or four days after starting anti fungals. Once you pass this hump, celebrate! And know that there is no turning back… (more…)

Share This ]]> http://jralife.com/?feed=rss2&p=43 Thank you everyone! http://jralife.com/?p=42 http://jralife.com/?p=42#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2007 03:04:33 +0000 admin http://jralife.com/?p=42 I want to thank those people who are supporting me in this mission!  I have been receiving some positive energy from friends and family about this site and my continuing efforts to help others.  I feel as if I am beginning to reach some people.  If you think you can help this site grow in some way (submitting your stories, articles, ideas, and inspirations) please email me at greenchile at gmail dot com.   Also, help me help others by giving the gift of this website to others.  I know the content is slacking, but i’m working on that! Have a wonderful day! :)

Share This ]]> http://jralife.com/?feed=rss2&p=42 Candida Symptoms http://jralife.com/?p=41 http://jralife.com/?p=41#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2007 05:01:03 +0000 admin http://jralife.com/?p=41 Candida is one of those diseases that can cause a million other diseases and is often the reason why some people feel bad all the time. Candida effects the body on all fronts, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Read through these symptoms to see if they match how you feel… (more…)

Share This ]]> http://jralife.com/?feed=rss2&p=41 Candida Diet: The Good Food, Bad Food List http://jralife.com/?p=40 http://jralife.com/?p=40#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2007 04:05:17 +0000 admin http://jralife.com/?p=40 Before you begin the candida diet, take a look at the Candida Symptoms page and write down which symptoms you currently are experiencing. That way, you have a reference point to help you judge if the diet is working.

Once you begin to feel better (give it at least six weeks), you can slowly add foods that are on the avoid list. (more…)

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