Hello - I've just recently started researching candida as I feel like my health is deteriorating and Western Medicine seems to only be hurting it more. I've had horrible acne since 11 years old. I was prescribed antibiotics from 14 years through my mid twenties to control the acne. I also started taking birth control at 16 years old to help with acne. I've also used topical medications throughout this time.

I am now in my early 30's and have been adapting a natural lifestyle. I stopped taking birth control 4 months ago, but still have been using topical acne medication. I stopped all medicine for about a month, but my face, neck, upper arms, back, and chest broke out in small bumps so I began using the topical medicine again on my face. It has helped, but still is pretty bad. I also developed a nail fungus on one of my toenails about 6 months ago. My joints constantly ache, and I typically have migraines a few times a month. I also have horrible brain fog which seems to continue to get worse.

I have always been underweight, and have good self control with eating, but I do enjoy bread products 1-2x per day. I have been looking into liver detoxes, but after reading about candida, I believe I might have it. My husband and I are also trying to conceive - is it ok to start a candida program when pregnant/trying to conceive? Is there anything specific I should do to target my acne problem? I appreciate any advice you can give!