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Candida Cleansing Reactions: Yeast Die-Off Reactions and Low Liver-Qi (Chi)
Undesirable yeast die-off reactions are a common occurrence with people with chronic candidiasis. Die off reactions are also called Candida Cleansing Reactions. Since I receive frequent search engine requests for information regarding the reason behind die-off reactions, why they occur, and what to do about them, do I stop the cleansing?, am I more emotional, etc, I decided to dedicate a web page for this information. So here it is!
First of all, January, February, and March are the worst months to cleanse candida. If you cleanse during these months, you will most likely be relying on your liver-qi (liver-energy) and also kidney-energy to provide you with the energy to help detoxify any die-off toxins. Liver-Qi is pronounced as Liver-Chi and is the way to preferably discuss and write about Liver-Energy (i.e. Qi is equivalent and pronounced as Chi).
The stronger the yeast killers the worse the die-off reactions. Most likely if your reactions are somewhat debilitating, and making you weaker, your kidney and liver-energy are already low. Your liver will be unable to process the yeast die-off toxins, and you will most likely get further constipated, may experience mood swings, and also disturb your sleep. Waking up in the middle of the night during liver recharge time (1am - 3am) is also a sign your liver-chi is not flowing properly or is insufficient. I believe most people experience "pronounced" or "noticeable" constipation during these months irregardless of chronic candidiasis.
The reason January, February, and March may be the worst months to cleanse Candida is because the season prior to Spring is when there is the lowest energy to provide your liver with its supporting energy. If there is nothing to support your liver energy, you will reduce it, and reduce the organ energy of other organs. Most supplements including most herbal supplements do not provide energy for cleansing but they do support cleansing. Most supplements don't rebuild and replenish as well as cleanse. Dandelions grow in the "spring", because they "spring" to life with liver-energy just the same way your liver should. If your will becomes weak during cleansing in these months, then you probably have reduced your kidney-energy as well or your kidney-energy was low to begin with.
In the winter months, your kidneys are charging up, and if you cleanse during any of the months of November, December, January, February you will reduce your kidney energy. Your kidneys also feed your liver. Again, your "will" power may be reduced because kidneys are about "the will."
What to I do to replenish liver energy? The best time to replenish liver energy in the winter months is the early morning: 5am, 6am, 7am etc. Getting up early and going for walks, or practicing stretching in fresh air is one way to replenish liver energy. The best way to replenish liver energy is with medical liver-chi qong.
Here are some additional tips to avoid reducing liver-chi.
- avoid wearing perfumes, and colognes, after shaves
- avoid being exposed to perfumes, colognes, after shaves
- avoid dying your hair
- reduce your use of scented products
- purchase unscented, hypoallergenic, laundry detergent
- use unscented soaps
- avoid fabric softeners
- avoid strong scented cleaners -- use natural cleaners
- avoid the olive-oil, grapefruit, or lemon liver cleanse
- avoid deep fried foods, or fried foods
- avoid air fresheners
- avoid sleeping or resting in stuffy rooms
How can I tell how good my liver energy is you may ask? Well, one way is to look at your nails. Your liver's health is reflected in your nails. If cleansing is working, your nails will get smoother, and softer to the touch, and this means your liver tissue integrity is improving. The quality of your nails will also improve during the spring. Note though, that having burning eyes is a sign of low liver energy.
Eat deep green leafy-vegetables such as bok choy, baby bok choy, gai-lan, and other chinese vegetables to increase liver-chi. Wear green clothing.
If you are stuck in a crisis of die-off reactions, or want to improve your cleansing of candida:
- eat more fibre rich vegetables with some protein, and some herbs
- avoid eating raw food or juicing vegetables
- drink pure artesian spring water
- exercise gently or vigorously if possible
- practice tai-chi, qi-gong (chi-gong)
- rest, relax, and wait it through
- avoid constipating foods
- potato chips especially ruffled
- corn chips, any variety
Two of the best fruits for constipation are grapes, and oranges. Note, due to their sour nature, they also reduce liver energy. Red grapes, or blue grapes may be best, although the blue grapes can be quite sweet. Listen to your body.
To increase kidney energy, eat blueberries, blueberry pie, high-quality blueberry jams (avoiding fructose, or jams with plain sugar). Eat blueberries and high quality yogurt for a double benefit. Blueberries are good for the brain and memory because the kidney energy feeds the brain.
Further information on candida can be found on the following pages.
Healing Candida (Candida Albicans)