Hi Dr. Hull;
With the various detox programs you have and your 'Tummy' subject this month; wouldn't it be prudent to discuss the whole Gastrointestinal System.
With literally trillions of active bacteria in each and everyone's gut this is the most populated ecosystem there is.
I would think that a lot of attention should be paid to this subject even though many or most plainly don't like to talk about its' significant importance for various reasons.
As a health practicioner I hope you tackle this subject as millions of people are affected by problems of the gut. From probiotics to proton pump inhibitors and everything in between...this subject needs to be discussed on an ongoing basis.
          Thanks; Kev...Canada

Kevin, thank you for your suggestion. There are numerous topics I could delve into in greater detail, no doubt. I do what I can and definitely depend on my readers to fill in the gaps. Thanks for your input.

Dear Dr. Hull
First of all, let me say that I'm fascinated with your site! I'm so thankful that I found you! My name is Dennise. I was on acne antibiotics for 5-7 years... (my dermatologist prescribed Bactrim Double Strength twice a day , because it was a lower chance of having acid reflux and I'm an opera singer so that was a must) I stopped taking them back in October 2008... as I thought I was experiencing "chapped lips" but it progressively turned for the worse after 4 weeks, and I decided to go to my doc. She cultured it and it was yeast... It was around my lips... the strange part is, I never had a yeast infection "down below"... she prescribed Diflucan.. and I took it for 14 days and then after that once a week to slowly get off of the medication. I am so happy that I did because I was so worried about it bothering my liver... as the side effects I read were very scary. Since October 19, I have lost 60 lbs because I have been on the candida diet... I never knew that candida could cause so many problems ... but after reading the symptoms, I had all of them... Irregular menstrual cycles, really bad sinuses... (which is a complete nightmare for a performer!) and everytime I would go to the doc they would think it was just a sinus infection and give me more medicine... so who knows how long I have really had this candida problem... Things are really back on track now... I feel better than ever ... have more energy... but I have been drinking diet soda and I think it made me develop a skin rash on my neck... It went away after I stopped drinking diet soda but then as soon as I ate something with aspartame ... it started making me break out into what looks like hives... so after reading your info on diet sweetners, I will definitely stay away from them!!! for good! I am wondering though, how long can candida last? since the doc doesn't know how long it really has been going on ... (i.e. my sinus problems, and menstrual stuff... ) Will it take 6 months or longer?? and I was also wondering what you thought about Diflucan...? Is it good that I want to stay off of it and turn to vitamins and more holistic candida cleansing? I would love to have your advice...  I have been on a strict diet of veggies and fresh lean meat... and no fruit or vinegar,yeast,sugar, or wheat... (I even started buying rice pasta) since Oct.. it's been a real struggle but I have never felt better! or looked better for that matter!!! Thank you for all that you do!
Hope you can write back!
Sincerely, Dennise

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Hi,



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Garcia