Hi Sua, glad you found Cybermacro.
Bruce, I think Sua is a free agent capable of receiving help from her counselor who is traveling overseas (and might not be computer available), doing reading on her own, exploring macrobiotics locally, and seeking possible help from Cybermacro and other health resources. "In many counselors, there is safety," (Proverbs).
There are many great sources that do work to curb and eliminate candida. Two websites are:
www.candidadoctor.com and
www.candidasupport.org. Dr. William G. Crook has long been an authority on candida and has written an informative book called, "The Yeast Connection". One of my favorite yeast books is, "The Rainbow Diet" - the food guidelines set forth in this book, work to curb candida quickly.
An umeboshi plum every morning does sound much. However, ume plums are very alkalizing. When experiencing nausea, as you say, the ume plum can dispel nausea within minutes. I agree with Gary, 1-3 a week, when needed. Yet, nothing about an ume plum will hurt you, even if taken daily. Regarding when to stop daily usage, your intuition will tell you. Always remember, it is you that will heal your condition and your body. Another person can give you their best advice. A diet can offer healing guidelines, which are up to the individual to practice accurately.
You can purchase pure lactobaccilus in a health food store. It comes in a bottle and looks a little white and cloudy, sediment at the bottom is normal. Shake and take 1 tsp. or 2. Yes, by all means avoid acidophilus milk. You need to eliminate yin food products.
Any dairy foods whatsoever (including yogurt) are -not reccommended- for female problems such as myoma.
After many years of overuse of antibiotics, there are two ways to replace intestinal flora. Lactobacillus, or the live enzymatic bacteria found in traditionally fermented soybean products such as miso (soybean paste) and shoyu (traditionally brewed tamari soy sauce), plus other fermented soy products such as natto. Barley miso, aged over 2 years is recommended for healing. 1 tsp. per cup of soup on a daily basis will replace intestinal flora. Candida is a yin condition, so stay away from yin (acid) foods: fruits, tomatoes, green pepppers, potaoes (see Cybermacro article on Nightshades), raw foods, foods pickled in vinegar, alcohol, wine, coffee, sweets, candy, etc.
Begin reading about macrobiotics, if you haven't already. A good book to start with is Michio Kushi's, The Macrobiotic Way. You should also have a copy of the pamphlet book, "The Standard Macrobiotic Diet", which lists the range of foods for regular use, ocassional, and infrequent use.
Plain cooked, (steamed or other) cabbage is okay. Raw cabbage is not. Sauerkraut in excess should also be avoided. In your condition no raw foods are recommended (will form an acid blood condition).
For the myoma, avoid ALL dairy foods.
It's a learning process. Be patient and learn all you can, from as many sources as you can.
Welcome to the Macrobiotic Way!
Nancy
