Looking for information about the connection between mercury and yeast. I had my fillings replaced on Wednesday, and the next thing my doctor wants to look at is yeast. I guess there is a test he will do for it, and then take it from there. From all I've read on it, I'm sure it's part of my problem, as I constantly have this tired, achy flu-like feeling. I'm glad I had my fillings replaced, but I think I also need to look at the yeast connection. Any thoughts?

In all likelyhood your yeast problem is your mercury problem. Heres the deal. You get yeast or candida when your ratio of good bacteria to yeast drops down. The good bacteria keeps all other bacteria and yeast in check. Antibiotics obviously kill all bacteria but no yeast so unless you replenish you can get a overgrown ratio ie candida. Mercury is a antibiotic. It has been used as medicines in the past to kill bacteria and with your fillings your getting a 24/7 antibiotic dose. What you need to do now is rid your body of the mercury you have a take a probiotic (good bacteria) and you should have less of a uphill fight.

There are tests your doctor can order for yeast/candida problems. I had them done. Labs like Great Smokies and Metametrix offer these tests. In any event, mercury definitely causes candida yeast. When my candida levels came back really high, I took some anti-yeast supplements, e.g. caprylic acid and olive leaf extract, and I avoided all foods containing yeast, e.g. bread, and you must scrupulously avoid sugar, as sugar will keep feeding the yeast and keep it alive. If you do this for 6 months to one year, depending on how much you have, you will get rid of it. Dairy is also not good for yeast.

example of a good anti-yeast diet

a.m. hard boiled eggs
lunch: salad with some chicken or meat or fish
dinner: turkey with vegetables and salad

snacks: almonds, popcorn