Great additional info! Thanks, everyone! Ariel and Open, I feel a resonance with taking an earth biotic and will check into it at my local health food store. My digestive system has suffered assaults since I was a child, so this may help significantly. I saw my chiropractor yesterday who is a shamanic healer. He uses body/mind/spirit healing methods similar to the Openhand approach, which I shared in a previous post, so he is a treasure. We talked about Candida and what to do about it. He has done Candida cleanses himself and suggests the addition of grape seed extract and that very small amounts are effective. Also improves circulation and is a powerful anti-oxidant. I continue with my Candida diet. I tried millet for the first time today and quite enjoy it. I continue with green smoothies each day with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, hemp and various seeds, and I'm eating lots of "approved" veggies. Also nuts: almonds, brazil, and walnuts. I love soups, so I'm making these everyday. Yesterday it was broccoli. Today it's asparagus soup, which is particularly yummy. It was a surprise to find that I had lost 5 pounds in just a few days. Perhaps when the body gets what it truly needs and comes into balance, weight normalizes. Yet to be seen! Weight has been an issue for me since my early 40's. I am feeling drained of energy later in the days, so I'm resting more often. I so appreciate all the amazing posts and the support! Onwards.

xxx Catherine