About The Co-Founder: Vicky Zhou

Hi, my name is Vicky Zhou, and this is my blog about living and treating candida albicans (otherwise known as candidiasis or just candida).

When I was 26 years old, I knew something was wrong with my health. When I was younger, and was in college my health was perfect. I played Division I tennis for a couple of years, before moving on to track and field. I was very athletic and was highly engaged in many sports. I had a lovely boyfriend named Tom, who was one of the few men who treated me with respect.

When I was 22 years old, I had to get prescriptions for eyeglasses. My eyesight was always perfect, in fact my relatives always commented on how great and strong my eyes were. Turned out they were wrong. I didn't put much credence to this, as I thought most people had weaker eyesights as they grew older (with more computer use, and what not)

My life seemed to be wonderful. I had a lovely boyfriend, had a terrific job as a financial analyst in a prestigious bank, and was on my way to a terrific life. However, at the age of 23 years old, I started to develop sugar cravings, itches, and oral thrush. I would have occasional cases of brain fog as well, and this led me to being fired at my company. I simply couldn't concentrate on anything for a prolonged period of time. My sugar cravings were driving me crazy, as I had to have some sugar at least once per hour.

I started to develop very severe and chronic acne as well during this period. I was put under antibiotics, and even tried Accutane to solve the problem, but to no avail. I developed severe depression and at times contemplated committing suicide. Not only did I have chronic acne, but I suffered from brain fog, constant sugar cravings, being overweight, constantly drowsy, and sluggish.

Finally, 3 years later, my long time boyfriend dumped me, and our relationship was over. At that time, I was really at the lowest point of my life. Doctors told me that I didn't have any serious disease at all - they checked every conceivable part of my body, and I was a normal human being - they told me to continue taking antibiotics for my acne.

After several years, I decided I just couldn't live on like this. I knew internally, there was something wrong with my body. I just knew no normal human had these conditions and felt this sick. I visited several naturopathists, did some research online, and found a group of people in my city (Detroit) that also experienced these same conditions. I finally learned of candida albicans, and knew that I had this ailment.

The next several months, I devoted myself to learning as much as I can about candida. I read books, visited forums related to it, and sucked up all the knowledge. Everything made sense to me, and I realized how I was decieved all these years by doctors. I went on a candida cleanse involving ThreeLac, probiotics, and anti-fungals, in addition to liver flushing. The entire cleansing regimen took 14 months, and afterwards, I was cured of candida. It felt great. I felt energized, refreshed, and like a totally different human being.

This ailment has inspired me to become a herbalist. I now work with 2 of my best friends in a herbal stores, and we give advice on how to treat diseases naturally with alternative medicine and herbs.

I created this blog so I could write about my experiences in battling candida. When I lost my job, and my boyfriend, and was deeply depressed, I was close to giving up hope - never would I get better, I thought. After 4 years, my life changed forever due to alternative medicine. I want to help as many people as I can, and give back to the dear community that literally saved my life.

As you read this blog, please remember that everyone is different. What works for one person may not work for you. There is no magic bullet for yeast infection and candida. But if you stick to your regimen, and preserve, I'm sure you will find the cure for your candida!

About The Co-Founder: Vicky Zhou

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