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diet, to help rid of the mycotoxins the yeast overgrowth produces. You can buy a bag of flax seeds for under five dollars. It's best to freshly grind a couple of tablespoons a day in a coffee grinder. Start with just one or two teaspoons, and work up, and drink plenty of distilled or reverse osmosis water daily. Good rule of thumb is your weight divided in half in ounces is your personal best. (for example, if you weigh 120, divide by 2=60 0z water a day) You can do it, and your body will thank you!

6.) This is my personal favorite, but I have read of many others who have had similar results, so I strongly suggest you include this in your regimen for at least a month and see how it works to out. Buy unsulphured molasses and take one to three tablespoons a day, with some almond milk, hot water or alone. It is very high in calcium, potassium and chromium-all very important minerals and also play a role in decreasing the urges to overeat, especially sweets. This is a very nutritious and therefore "acceptable" carb, as it promotes decreased cravings. It also helps with sleep in the evening (one T. before bed), most likely due to the calcium content.

7.) Don't forget all the colorful, nutritious carbs such as vegetables and fruit. Use a juicer or Vitamix to increase your capacity to get the recommended five servings of each, preferably raw, organic types.

I believe by following these simple suggestions, one can safely follow a low-carb plan , and then gradually include some healthy grains such as brown rice, oatmeal, and whole sprouted grain breads. Further, see www.knowthecause for a diet to gradually include these carbs back into your diet-but always and forever attempt to stay clear of the gooey, sugar laden pastries and white flour products, which convert quickly to sugar once processed in the body, and can wreak havoc with your blood sugar levels, leading to possible diabetes and heart disease, among other things.

Finally, I suggest you find an accountability partner, get on an exercise regimen, and you are on your way to a healthy lifestyle.

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