Not really sure what to add today. I decided not to chew the garlic. Instead I am using my garlic press to crush it really good and then I just down it like a pill. It works really nice. Today was a bit hectic life wise and so I didn't get to do much of my normal routine. I know that I have had alot of die off symptoms, and believe that when I am able to take my vitamin C it helps alot. I am taking about 1000mg 3-4 times a day now. I have been getting tired and achy quite a bit, but know it is gonna be better. I did have the best looking stool I had had in forever last night. It was the most normal looking stool I think I've ever had. It was soft, but formed. Usually, I have suffered with constipation since I can remember and hope this is a new begining.

Coconut oil is probably somewhat helpful in making my stools easier to pass. Here you can find some of the many health benefits of coconut oil. Make sure you get organic virgin coconut oil. It can be used in baking, for frying, and as an addition to smoothies or other dishes. I love it on popcorn (of course I'm not eating popcorn right now) with 1/2 coconut oil, 1/2 ghee melted and poured generously on top. It is the best!

http://products.mercola.com/coconut-oil/ There are many sources for coconut oil, so don't think you have to get if from Dr. Mercola.

I am living proof that coconut oil actually helps you lose weight. The saturated fat satisfies you and promotes brain health. Our cells need fat to function, especially our brains. Like cholesterol, fats have been given a bad name, but not all fats or cholesterol are created equal. One must be mindful when sifting through nutrition information. What is the motivation of those touting the information? Be deligent. Think historically, and think biblically. Also, think about your specific needs due to illness or disease. I am taking about 3 TBSP of coconut oil each day now in addition to using it to cook with. It is tasty and helps fight off candida. It also promotes thyroid health (of which I have suffered), immune function, metabolism and more. I hope you flee the modern deception surrounding fat and look into it for yourself. Besides, It tastes awesome!

Today was a great day. I had so much time to just think as I was volunteering at my kids school. I am developing a curriculum for homeschooled children on Health and Nutrition. It is a labor of love and something I look forward to completing. I hope to offer a class this fall and perhaps design a downloadable version for the internet. In my research for this and other research, it has become apparent to me how we have lost the wisdom of the past. We have abandoned what seemed second nature to our ancestors. Food preparation has become an industry instead of a spiritual expression, a communion with one another. God is three Persons in one God, totally interdependent and supporting of the oneness. We are created in the image of God, intended to be interdependent and submitting one to another in love and reverence. But because of the fall, because of selfishness and brokenness, we tend more toward treating others as a means to an end. When God asked Cain, "Where is your brother?", Cain's response is quite bold. He said, "Am I my brother's keeper?" God never answers his question, but I believe the answer is yes. We are all keepers of each other. We want to pretend that sin is individualistic (the way we see most things), but it never is. We do not live in a vacuum. All we do is intertwined with nature and with each other.

You might wonder what this has to do with Candida. It has a lot to do with it. Candida has many symptoms, many of which are behavioral in nature. If I do not take care of my body, I am more prone to treat others poorly. Think of how you might react toward others when you have a headache, or the flu. Also, the long term effects may cause chronic disease which would put reduce my ability to work and put undo economic stress on society. So I want to get well, not just for me, but for those around me. Not that I blame all my negative behavior on health issues, but we cannot sever the soul, mind, body connection or the person, environment, community connection.

Today was a maintenance day. I did want to mention that one thing that I have been very consistent in is getting my garlic. I am taking 3-5 cloves a day. Surprisingly, I do not smell of garlic. Except for the occasional belch that is a bit garlicky just after taking it, I notice no difference. I am very happy to be taking it because it has many good properties.

According to this site, http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/07/08/15/garlic-the-five-top-health-benefits-of-the-delicious-but-pungent-natural-miracle.htm I should be chewing my garlic before swallowing. I am not looking forward to that change. I have been crushing it with a knife and dicing it. I guess I should go one step further and try the garlic press or chew. I'm sure this would help the anticandida benefits in my mouth as well. I was particularly impressed with the benefits toward reducing cancer risk for many types of cancer. Also, I like the idea that the garlic reduces inflammation in the body. It makes sense that if it curbs Candida, it would have these benefits as well. I LOVE GARLIC. God made many healing foods.