Alkaline Q&A: How Can I Remove Candida After Doing the Alkaline Reset Cleanse?
I recently had this question come up from someone who had just read my book The Alkaline Reset Cleanse and finish their Cleanse in style…but still had some questions and needed some follow up support:
Question:
Hi Ross,
I’m just finishing up the ARC and while it’s gone pretty well, I don’t really feel a huge change in my energy. Sugar has always been an issue for me and I’m pretty sure I suffer from candida overgrowth.
All the research I’ve done indicates that it takes several months to conquer it – do you really think that going alkaline for one week is enough to take care of it?
I ask because I’ve felt so awful for so long that I’m completely ready and committed to changing my diet to plant-based whole foods but if candida is still an issue I want to try a medical protocol to treat it. Any input or insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much,
Susanne
Answer from Ross:
Hey Susanne
So awesome you’ve done the ARC – congrats! Candida can take a few weeks, possibly 8-10, but not months and months. And yep – candida overgrowth is a HUGE source of fatigue. The quicker the candida is gone the quicker you’re going to see a massive energy surge – especially now you’ve done the ARC and knocked out so many of the other sources of fatigue š
And remember – the promise of the ARC is not that it can cure anything and everything in seven days – that is unrealistic. If someone has 100lbs to lose, they won’t lose it in seven days.
The promise is that it will reset and cleanse those Five Master Systems, and leave you set up on ‘day zero’ with a reset, nourished, and optimally functioning body so then rapid healing can occur.
It’s absolutely the case that many goals will be achieved in those seven days (and especially so if you do the 7 days before protocol too, you did that right š – it’s important!). But with strong liver and kidney function, more balanced endocrine function, a cleared out digestive system and easily balanced pH, a fully functioning immune system – your body’s ability to regenerate and heal, to remove what shouldn’t be there (candida) and so on is exponentially faster and more efficient.
As mentioned in the book – it’s why I call the first day AFTER the Cleanse “Day Zero” – the first day of your new health and the rest of your life.
Now, specifically with candida, there are a few things to think about and focus on:
1) eliminating the food of candida: gluten and sugar – the seven days before, and the seven days DURING – you will have dramatically reduced sugar and gluten intake and right now it will be down to almost zero. Keep it this way for at least another 7-14 days.
2) killing the candida: thankfully, nature has given us something that is PROVEN to kill many strains of candida – caprylic acid – which is highly naturally occurring in coconut oil. If you want to get even more potent – MCT Oil is 100% caprylic acid. Don’t be concerned by the word ‘acid’ it is alkaline to the body – it’s a wonderful healthy fat (that is also great for cognition and endocrine function, for your metabolism and more).
3) hydration is essential – you’ve been up at 100-120fl oz during the ARC – keep it there, ideally ongoing
Other additions you can make:
– supplementing with NAC and oregano oil
– adding lots of raw garlic to your diet for a couple of weeks
For the raw garlic – you saw a couple of smoothies and soups in the ARC that had raw garlic, which is a good start, but I also love to make my own pesto and hummus to get more raw garlic in š
You can do this! Medication is totally not necessary š
Congrats again on finishing the ARC and here’s to your amazing health!
Ross
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I would like to do this for my 14 year old. He has complex needs, all medical interventions have ruined his gut, I’ve gotten him free from pharmaceuticals, up until 1 week ago he was using cannabis oils to manage epilepsy, he hasn’t needed them either. Besides meat his diets been pretty clean, ive recently removed sugar from fruit (blueberries only now and wild if possible), however i believe he has internal fungal infections, he has toe nail fungal infection and none of the topicat treatments have worked. Ive paid multiple people for help and nothings worked or their advice/plans haven’t worked as he can have certain things they recommend.
Avacados make him lose weight and hes only 20kg so have to avoid these, he cant have beetroot as this triggers seizures, besides parsnip he seems ok with everything else. Would this plan be ok to follow for him? What can i use in place of avacado and beets? Ive never been very good with food though ive improved to an extent as hes been on a blended diet for almost 8 years.
Im also doing this at the same time as i have inflammation especially where there’s old injuries and endometriosis that has been worsening the last year on and off, acne breakouts around my period and joints especially in my hands have become painful and im struggling with simple things. Had the book for a while but kept putting it off, im ready now!
Any advice would be really appreciated š thank you
Hey Zoe
Thank you so much for reaching out and sharing all of this. I can feel the care and dedication youāve put into your sonās healing. Itās not easy navigating complex needs like this, especially after being let down by so many practitioners. Youāre doing an incredible job.
The short answer is yes, the plan can absolutely be adapted for him. And Iāll help you shape it around his needs. Youāve already made huge progress getting him off pharmaceuticals, reducing sugar, and managing seizures naturally. Thatās no small feat.
Hereās what Iād suggest based on what youāve shared:
Itās totally fine to skip avocado and beetroot. In place of avocado, try adding coconut cream, extra virgin olive oil, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, and if tolerated, a little tahini or sunflower seed butter. These will help keep his calories up and support his healthy fats without triggering the weight loss youāve seen from avocado.
Since heās on a blended diet, ingredients like cooked quinoa, zucchini, soaked almonds (if tolerated), sweet potato, broccoli stems, and sprouted buckwheat can all work really well. These are gentle, alkaline-forming, and can be blended smoothly.
For the fungal infections, especially if you suspect candida internally, keeping sugar low is key, which youāre already doing. You can also start including small amounts of garlic, coconut oil, oregano, ginger, and broccoli sprouts if tolerated. These have antifungal properties but are generally gentle. Caprylic acid (from coconut) can also help, but always introduce slowly and watch closely for reactions.
And remember, because heās been on a blended diet for eight years, you already have a strong foundation. This is not about doing a full overhaul, just layering in a few new things and gently steering it in a more healing direction.
And for you ā I hear you too. The inflammation, joint pain, skin breakouts, and hormonal shifts are all signs that your body needs support. Starting this for yourself alongside him is such a good idea. The foods and tools in the plan can help reduce inflammation, support hormone balance, and bring relief across the board. You deserve to feel strong and pain-free again.
You donāt need to do it perfectly. Just start where you are, go gently, and make simple progress each day. If you need help with tweaks along the way, Iām here.
Youāve got this. And Iām cheering you on.
Warmly,
Ross
Hi Ross
I’ve been diagnosed with Myomas, which led to many bleedings during my periods, and I now suffer from anemia.
I have taken different doctors’ opinions, and they are recommending to have surgery, even removing the uterus. I’m 49 and nor planning to have children, but anyhow this means losing an organ.
Do the Alkaline diets helps reverse myomas? I’m a marathon runner and a busy professional. I want to feel energetic and not lose weight.
Thanks
Rebeca