Hello all, This is my first post and I am sorry it is one asking for help but I don't know where else to turn. I run a home based business that allows me to be a stay at home father with 2 teenagers, 1 toddler and twin baby boys.

I have been a low carber on and off for over 10 years. The program has worked great for me to keep my weight where I need it to be. I have allowed myself to stray for short periods of time (to enjoy the holidays, etc) But always gone back to my low carb ways.

I am having a problem with Candida I think and it has really knocked me for a loop. About 3 months ago I did a juice fast called the "Master Cleanse" in an effort to help my body stay healhy. This fast clears out all the bacteria in your gut (and is supposed to allow good flora to grow back).

After my cleanse I found myself indulging in alot of sweets and fruit juices. In fact as I indulged more I found even more cravings develop. By Thanksgiving I was the human garbage disposal in my house for junk. Bad I know but the cravings had gotten pretty strong.

During this time I found that every time I ate I got headachy and very tired and top of it I was developing more constant chronic symptoms including headache, irritablity, fatigue, a sense of unease and worst of all a debilitating "brain Fog" that wouldn't even allow me to enjoy playing with my children.

It got so bad I went see a doctor. After testing for Hypoglycemia, Thyroid problems, Blood counts and after my doctor saying I was healthy I searched the internet again. Thats when I read about Candida.

I am now on a strict Candida Diet and taking Candi-Gone (with Grapefruit seed extact and Oil of Oregeno among other things) treatment, Ultimate Flora Probiotics and Braggs Apple Cider Vineger for the past 3 days. My symptoms have stayed the same or at times become worse. This is horrible! I miss smiling naturally. My work has suffered and I am sure my family feels the strain. I need this to stop. I am actually becoming a bit panicked now (and that is not at all like me).

Is this Candida real? I will do whatever it takes to get rid of it. Is there anyone out there who this sounds familiar to? I again apologize for asking but I am scared that I wount be able to play with my kids the same way or feel natural joy if I can't get rid of this brain fog.

I am not eating anything but meat, eggs and lots of vegetables and drinking nothing but filtered water. I am taking my doses regularly. I guess I am asking for hope. I seem to have lost mine in the last couple days.

Thank you for your time.
This is a great board and I have enjoyed reading your posts.
Jim