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ThreeLac/FiveLac Usage Instructions
Congratulations on taking the first steps towards renewing your health. If you have any questions whatsoever, please email me at leanne@stopyeast.com. You may also reach us at 1-888-242-8408 if you have any questions. Our office hours are M-F, 7:00AM - 2:00PM PST!
TIPS:
1. Make an initial list of the symptoms that you were struggling with before you started the program and an indication from 1-5 of their severity. Keep that list handy so you can see how your symptoms are improving over time.
2. Limit your refined sugar intake to around 30g-40g of sugar per day to give ThreeLac the best chance at being as effective as possible. Fruits are all right, but try to stick to low-glycemic fruits like apples, berries, cherries, peaches and pears.
3. Get on a GOOD FIBER product! Even if you think your bowel movements are all right. This is Vital in helping ThreeLac heal you. Metamucil is all right as long as you are not struggling with constipation. An excellent product by Nature's Sunshine is called Loclo. This one contains psyllium hull and a variety of other fibers; it tastes like apples. Read more about LocLo here - Tom and I carry this one. Ingredients - Why I love LOCLO. Drink plenty of water while cleansing - aim for 1/2 your body weight in ounces. A 150 pound person would drink about 75 ounces of water per day.
4. Continue any acidophilus product that you are taking. If you are not taking one now, you will want to start an enteric-coated acidophilus product in addition to the ThreeLac (We like Nature's Way Primadophilus Fortify or Intensive) after 4-6 weeks on the ThreeLac. As the ThreeLac kills the candida, this will ensure that good bacteria are available to take the place of the candida.
5. Support is imperative; please contact us for any reason at all!!! 1-888-242-8408
6. Unlike most probiotics, refrigeration is not necessary for ThreeLac. It is ideally stored at room temperature.
Also, read the Healing Information on the website: Heal Thyself – No One else will and Healing Crisis. These are located on the left on the home page (http://www.stopyeast.com/healing.html). This will give you a good idea what to expect as you go through the healing process.
Recommendation of the amount of ThreeLac to take follows (this will vary with each individual – it is just a guideline to get you started. You can go as slowly or as quickly as you like, just listen to your body, you will know by the cleansing symptoms if you are moving too fast): It is best to go slowly, however.
We find that it is best to spread ThreeLac out during the day and it is best to take with a meal, so when you are at 3 packs a day during your therapeutic phase, you would want to have one pack with each of your three meals that day. If you find it difficult to do this, it is fine to double up the amount of ThreeLac you take when you can take it. So, you can take 2 ThreeLac packs at breakfast and 1 at dinner.
THREELAC/FIVELAC USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
Average Use - if you are not sensitive to meds then use this schedule.
Weeks Packets of ThreeLac/FiveLac per day 1-2 1 packets 3-7 2 packets (1 at breakfast, 1 at dinner) 7-12 3 packets (2 at breakfast, 1 at dinner) 13-16 4 packets (2 at breakfast, 2 at dinner) - not everyone needs to go as high as this 17-19 3 packets - look for any returning symptoms. If symptoms return, increase by 1 packet for another week or two 20-21 2 packets 22-23 1 packet 24- off the product or stay with maintenance dose of 1 packet per day or so If you are sensitive to medications, are worried about cleansing reactions or have a very severe candida issue then use this schedule. As your body becomes acclimatized to the ThreeLac you may increase more quickly then our recommended schedule.
Weeks Packets of ThreeLac/FiveLac per day 1-2 1/8 tsp (measure into a teaspoon and dump on the tongue - this is about 1/2 of a 1/4 tsp.) 2-4 1/4 tsp (you can take 1/8 tsp twice per day if you need to) 5-6 1/2 tsp (you can take 1/4 tsp twice per day) 7-12 1 packet 13-19 1 1/2 packets 20-21 2 packets 22-23 1 packet 24- off the product or stay with maintenance dose of 1 packet per day or so
If you have a very entrenched infection, you may need to work up to 5 packs per day, probably after week 20. However, three Packs of ThreeLac seems to be ideal for most. If you know that you are sensitive to medications, please start out at 1/8 tsp to test your tolerance and allow your body a chance to get used to the ThreeLac. ThreeLac can be very powerful for people who are sensitive to medications.To take ThreeLac, open the package and tip the powder into your mouth onto your tongue. Let it dissolve there, then follow with about 4 ounces of water (you may put your Oxygen Elements Max (OE) or Cell Food in this glass of water) and then eat a meal. A meal helps buffer the ThreeLac and pushes it into your gastrointestinal system. You may also take your digestive enzyme capsule at this time.
In order to minimize the cleansing affect of ThreeLac/OE+, we recommend that everyone start with only one packet of ThreeLac a day in order to test your tolerance. If you have a very severe candida infection or are very sensitive to medications, please start at 1/8 tsp of ThreeLac and increase the ThreeLac as indicated above. This will give your body a chance to get started cleansing itself of candida in the first week or so and not make you too uncomfortable.
OXYGEN ELEMENTS/CELL FOOD USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
Cell Food and Oxygen Elements are very similar products and should be introduced in the same way. The max amount per day of Cell Food is about 30 drops and the max amount per day of the Oxygen Elements is 21 drops. This max amount is the number of drops that should be taken over the course of 1 day.
Start the Oxygen Elements Max/Cell Food at 3-5 drops one time per day (only 1 drop per day if you are particularly sensitive to medications. Stay at this amount for 4 to 5 days to test your tolerance of the Oxygen Elements/Cell Food and to give your body a chance to get used to it. On day 6, start to gradually increase the Oxygen Elements/Cell Food by 2 drops per day every other day or so until you reach the 21/30 drops per day recommendation. You can split the Oxygen Elements up during the day. Some people choose to do 7 drops 3 times per day and other choose to take 11 drops in the morning and 10 drops with the afternoon meal. The Oxygen Elements drops should be placed in water.
If you ordered Oxygen Elements Max, we do not recommend that you go over the 21 drops per day dosage. If you take too much and suffer with body pains, please cut way back. If you are particularly acidic, please start with only 3 drops and work yourself up one drop at a time until you reach a tolerable dose. If you notice a skin rash developing, you get a hoarse throat or you feel pressure on the vocal chords, stop the drops for about a week before you begin taking them again. About 1% of our customers report this reaction.
LOCLO RECOMMENDATIONS
Start with 1 tsp of the Loclo to test its affect on your system. If you do fine after a few days then increase gradually to 3 tsp or 1 full tablespoon of Loclo per day. To get the best benefit, you should take Loclo on an empty stomach either first thing in the morning or right before bed. Add the Loclo to approximately 8 ounces of cold water. Stir vigorously and drink immediately. This product is a psyillium-hull based powder and you should drink plenty of water through the day with this. It will help tremendously if you are exhibiting toxic symptoms such as brain fog, headaches, skin rashes, breakouts, muscle aches or itchy skin. The Loclo will also help to nourish the beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract and may lower cholesterol levels. If you are very toxic, it is possible to take 2 tablespoons per day of the Loclo for a week or so. Take 1 tablespoon at breakfast and 1 at bedtime.
ACTIVE DIGESTIVE ENZYMES USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
There is no need to ramp up on this product; just take 1 capsule before each large meal. If your meal will consist mostly of raw vegetables or salad, the active digestive enzyme is not necessary.
NATURAL CALM MAGNESIUM USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
Individual needs may vary. Start with 1 teaspoon or less daily and gradually increase to 3 teaspoons (or more, as needed). When bowels are comfortably lookse, this is the optimal amount for you. Some people may need to start with a half-teaspoon only and gradually work up to higher amounts. If you reach diarrhea, you just need to back down on the product. Prepare the Natural Calm by placing a measured amount of powder into a mug. Add approximately 2-3 oz (1/3 cup) of hot or boiling water. The powder will fizz as the magnesium goes into solution. Stir until dissolved, fill glass with warm or cool water or sugar free juice and enjoy. You may take this at any time of day; however, if you are struggling with insomnia, take your Natural Calm right before bed. If you notice that magnesium deficiency symptoms become worse while on this product, you may also be deficient in calcium. Adding some calcium along with the Natural Calm should help to alleviate this.
NATURE'S WAY PRIMADOPHILUS FORTIFY USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
If you have Primadophilus Fortify, you do not need to start them for 4-6 weeks after starting the ThreeLac. When you do add them, take 1-2 per day along with the ThreeLac. Taking a probiotic with a meal does seem to help sinus congestion and bowel function.
CHILDRENS USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
If a child is particularly sensitive to medications, please reduce the recommended serving by ½ of what is listed below. Of course, do feel free to discuss this product with your child’s pediatrician.It is ideal to dump the ThreeLac powder on the tongue and let it dissolve there and then follow with a ½ glass of water. However, sometimes small children have an issue with the taste or texture of the ThreeLac when taken in this manner. It is all right to mix the ThreeLac is food (applesauce or yogurt are great to mix it in). It is also possible to dissolve the ThreeLac in a bit of juice or water and have them drink the mixture. Please email us for specific weight usage recommedations.
If a child is particularly affected, it may be necessary to increase the amount of ThreeLac taken beyond what is recommended below. If cleansing symptoms are not severe it is possible to take 2-4 packs of ThreeLac for those children over 35 pounds.
90+ lb Child: May take adult levels of ThreeLac (see above)
Start with 1 pack of ThreeLac.
75-90 lb Child:
Month 1 – ½ tsp per day of ThreeLac
Month 2 – 1 tsp per day of ThreeLac
Month 3 – ½ tsp per day of ThreeLac
Month 4 – off the product if the symptoms are gone
35-74 lb Child:
Month 1 – ¼ tsp per day of ThreeLac
Month 2 – ½ tsp per day of ThreeLac
Month 3 – ¼ tsp per day of ThreeLac
Month 4 – off the product if the symptoms are gone
18-34 lb Child:
Month 1 – 1/8 tsp per day of ThreeLac
Month 2- ¼ tsp per day of ThreeLac
Month 3 – 1/8 tsp per day of ThreeLac
Month 4 – off the product if the symptoms are gone
Oxygen Elements Max: Take 1 drop for every 10 pounds of body weight once a day. After two weeks, children over the age of 12 can take Oxygen Elements twice per day. Do not give Oxygen Elements Max to children with Autism as it may cause stemming.Things to expect: Your child may be a bit cranky or tired for a couple of days as they experience cleansing symptoms that may be difficult to explain or understand. Typical cleansing reactions are headache, fatigue, a little constipation or diarrhea. Things that show the product is working are the possible development of a runny nose or some frequent urination.
About 10% of people get better very quickly, within weeks. Another 5% take 5-6 months to get their candida completely under control, but the vast majority we have found achieve this in about 3-5 months. Every person is different, so please be patient with the process. When you feel you are ready to graduate back down in your dosage, go just as slowly (one packet at a time) as you did in the first place. If your symptoms start coming back, you’re going down too soon. Again, this is a slow and steady process.
If you suffer with bloating and gas, take digestive enzymes. GHT has a good one called “Active Digestive Enzymes”, but your local health food store might have something comparable.
If you are already on a restrictive diet, you may remain on it for another 6 weeks or so. However, when you do start feeling much improved and you want to start reintroducing foods, please start reintroducing restricted foods such as potatoes, brown rice, whole fruit and even bread (whole grain) back into your diet. If you are not on a restrictive diet, do not go on one, but do restrict sugars to about 30g-40g per day and lower your simple carbohydrate (white flour products) intake, if possible. It is also wise to restrict the amount of alcohol that you drink since alcohol will deliver sugar directly to the blood stream. Beer seems to be the worst offender because it also contains yeast.
CLEANSING
The most important piece of advice we can give you is to take a good fiber product daily and drink lots of water to keep things moving. Even if you think you're having good bowel movements, it is very important to scrape the intestines out on a daily basis. You will feel much better, we promise you. We heartily recommend LocLo by Nature's Sunshine as an excellent psyllium HULL fiber. Loclo is specifically designed to help pull toxins that the candida makes as well as the dead candida itself out of the system. This will help to minimize cleansing affects and will help you feel better more quickly.
As you work up in the amount you take be aware that you may experience cleansing symptoms (i.e. headache, general malaise, constipation, diarrhea, etc.). Any candida symptom can become a cleansing reaction. Please know that these symptoms do not last for long at all. If they last for too long or are too uncomfortable, you are taking too much ThreeLac and will want to reduce your dosage back down for another couple of weeks before going back up. You will know when to increase your dosage when you reach a “plateau.” At this point, you will not feel yourself going one way or the other, good or bad. In other words, some of your symptoms have disappeared but you are stalled in the area of continuing improvement. This is precisely when you should increase your dosage – not sooner and not later. If you wait too long, your symptoms may begin to worsen. If you increase your dosage too soon, you may experience some uncomfortable cleansing symptoms such as headache or muscle weakness. Just listen to your body. After about 7-12 weeks, you will work up to three packets a day – spread them evenly throughout the day, if you can.
Tom went to 5 packets per day to get his candida under control. I only had to increase to four packets, I found 5 packets to be too uncomfortable for my system. Tom and I were on the ThreeLac protocol for about 6 months and then stayed at maintenance levels for some time. Many people find that their maximum dose is about 3 packs per day. We have since gotten off of the ThreeLac and our candida symptoms have NOT returned. How long this protocol takes depends largely on how deeply entrenched your candida overgrowth is and other factors which vary from person to person, such as genetic makeup, age, and the strength of your immune system. You know you have reached your optimum dose when your symptoms are largely gone and you feel well with very minimal or no cleansing reactions. Stay on that optimum dose for at least 4-6 weeks before slowly working your dosage back down, one packet at a time. Don’t jump around with the dosage either (5 packets one day, 2 packets the next day, etc.), go up and back down one packet at a time.
The vast majority of people report improved bowel function, but a small number may experience constipation, or are already constipated. Again, we cannot emphasize enough how important it is to keep your bowels moving. Even if you think you're having good bowel movements, dead yeast and toxins tend to stick to the sides of the intestines and the fiber helps to move these toxins out of your system, which will help make you more comfortable through this cleanse. Cleansing symptoms are caused by the dead yeast and toxins sitting in the bowels. If you want a full intestinal cleanse, we recommend Oxy-Powder and a LOCLO as the most effective way to achieve consistent bowel movements. Drink plenty of water during the day .The majority of a Candida yeast overgrowth is within the digestive system, especially within the transverse colon and around the ileo cecal valve connecting the small intestine to the large intestine. When you destroy a yeast cell, the toxic internal yeast fluids are released into the digestive chamber and immediately absorbed into the blood stream.
As the ThreeLac begins to work, thousands upon thousands of yeast cells will begin dying every day. This may create the "Herxheimer Cleansing Reaction" -- the situation where yeast poisons are created faster than the immune system or eliminative channels can remove them from the blood.
If this happens, you may feel temporary mild discomforts such as headache, fatigue, muscle aches, runny nose, joint or chest pain, inflammation of the throat, sinuses, lungs, mucus congestion, colon discomforts, skin rashes, constipation, gas, dizziness, or depression, etc.
These symptoms are short-lived in the majority of cases and will go away soon enough as you continue on with the program.
There may be times when a reduction in quantity of product may be in order to slow the cleansing reaction and decrease the rate of toxins created. Cleansing does indicate that the program is working and is a necessary byproduct of the healing process, but too much can be uncomfortable.
One of the reasons it takes so long to remove a yeast infection is that the death of one yeast cell is food for another yeast cell, which encourages those yeast colonies still living. They are being fed and supported by the internal fluids of dead cells. Until the majority of the yeast colonies are destroyed, the cleansing reactions will never completely go away.
Please do not shy away from the program or be discouraged if cleansing symptoms occur. They will disappear as soon as sufficient digestive Candida has been removed. It may take several weeks or several months depending on individual severity, but it will eventually end if you remain steadfast on the ThreeLac program.
We welcome you to contact us with any questions or comments you may have. Email us at: leanne@stopyeast.com
Wishing you the happiness of renewed health,
Tom and Leanne Felzien
www.stopyeast.com
1-888-242-8408
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