Comments for Cooking for Wellness

Comment on Candida Cleanse by Laurel

Laurel — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:03:05 +0000

Like any drug it has its side effects, but used in small doses it doesn’t seem to be a problem. I suspect the tea would be a safer way to use it, since you would be getting a more whole, natural product and in less concentration. I just really don’t want to deal with forcing that issue several times a day!
High doses can cause severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and internal bleeding. (translated: Use with caution!) Here is a site that has more information, from a natural medicine perspective: http://www.allnatural.net/herbpages/pau-d-arco.shtml

It is often used in fighting candida overgrowths– it is one of the ingredients in the cleanse product called Candigone. I don’t want Esther to use it long-term, but it should help with the follow-up.

Comment on Candida Cleanse by Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:32:14 +0000

Esther HAS looked so much better the last couple of times I’ve seen her…her color has really been good and it looks like she put on just a little weight, which makes her look healthier.

I’m curious about Pau D’Arco…I think I’m going to have to look it up, sounds very useful.

Comment on Marking Milestones by Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:36:53 +0000

It sounds like the healing is happening. God didn’t say it would happen immediately or all at once, but that it would happen. Praise the Lord!

Comment on Saturday Cookfests by Laurel

Laurel — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:34:32 +0000

Stacey– Thanks for the tip about the magazine Living Without! I can’t believe we haven’t stumbled across that before. The website has some good recipes, but I had trouble signing up for their free newsletter/recipe of the week. Will have to get my IT guy to check it out. Thanks for sharing your rice pudding recipe too– I am anxious to try it.

Comment on Saturday Cookfests by Stacey Ailes

Stacey Ailes — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:07:05 +0000

Just an afterthought, are you familiar with the publication, Living Without? It’s a great gluten free, dairy free magazine. You can check out their website and peruse some of their recipes for some new ideas

Comment on Saturday Cookfests by Stacey Ailes

Stacey Ailes — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:05:30 +0000

Thanks for sharing your blog! Gluten and dairy free living certainly is an adventure — but, the relief makes it all worth the effort. Here’s the brown rice pudding recipe I mentioned to you; this is a favorite of my whole family. (If candida is still present, though, you’ll want to hold off on trying this dish.)

2 C cooked brown rice
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 C soy milk
6 T honey or 1/3 C pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 to 1/2 C raisins
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (omit if using maple syrup)
1/4 – 1/2 C chopped raw almonds (optional, but, oh SO good!)

Combine all ingredients, except vanilla, in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick. Take care not to boil. Cooking will take 10 to 15 minutes. (If desired, pudding can be prepared in the top of a double boiler; with this method, cooking takes about 30 minutes, but requires less attention.) Stir in vanilla after cooking. Pour pudding into a single bowl or individiual dishes. Serve warm or chill as asoon as pudding has cooled down. For baked rice pudding, combine all ingredients in a greased 8- or 9- inch baking dish and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes until nicely browned. Umm, umm good!