On today's show, we are speaking with Ricki Heller, a natural health expert who promotes a plant-based diet. She has a strong focus on candida and just released a new book titled Living Candida-Free. During the interview she really distills down her vast knowledge on candida and explains how to keep your level in check. In this episode, we discuss: Ricki's health journey & struggle with candida What is candida? Sugar, birth control, antibiotics, stress and other causes candida overgrowth Common symptoms of an overgrowth How to check for candida at home (for free) Stevia and xylitol are safe for people on an anti-candida diet It's possible to reverse low bone density through diet and supplementation The one supplement everyone on a plant-based diet needs to take Coconut oil can kill candida It's possible to live a normal life with candida Related Links: Ricki Heller - Living Candida-Free (book) Ricki Heller's website Follow Ricki Heller on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter TUHP 017: Sugar Addiction, Say Goodbye To Aspartame, Balance Your Blood Sugar Elaine Gottschall - Breaking the Vicious Cycle (book) Coconut Brittle (recipe) Andrea Nakayama Ellen Abraham - Simple Treats (book) Ricki Heller - Naturally Sweet & Gluten-Free (book) Ricki Heller - Sweet Freedom (book) Related Shows: 029: Andrea Nakayama – Health Starts In The Gut | Top 3 Inflammatory Foods | The Perfect Poop 089: Dr. Josh Axe – Eat Dirt • Leaky Gut Is The Root Cause Of All Disease • Soil-Based Organisms 248: Evan Brand – Parasites, H. pylori, & Candida • Cavitation Surgery • Addressing Mental Health 258: Samantha Gladish – Healing Hashimoto’s • Coming Off The Pill • Tracking Your Cycle 045: Kim & Amy Sedgwick – Red Tent Sisters | It’s Time To Say Goodbye To The Pill | Naturally Boost Your Fertility Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast?

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