Why do I feel so poorly when I try the anti-candida diet?
You are experiencing ‘die-off reaction’ (more formally known as ‘a Herxheimer reaction’) which is caused by the large number of additional toxins released by candida as it is destroyed. The anti-candida diet is starving your candida to death! Try to develop a positive attitude towards it, because it’s actually an encouraging sign that you’re going in the right direction. Read the following answers to learn more about die-off reaction and how to alleviate it.