Natural Ways Of Treating Yeast Infections
Your corner drug store is loaded with products for treating yeast infections, from suppositories to creams and prescription medication in pill form. Wouldnt it be great if you could treat this embarrassing situation at home, in private? Well, you can. Lets discuss what causes yeast infections and how you can avoid getting another one in the future.
Causes
Antibiotics and other prescription drugs all play a huge role in triggering a yeast infection. That is why there are so many products for treating yeast infections. The medical industry is well aware of this malady and what causes it. What they do not tell you most of the time is how to get rid of it, naturally.
Yeast, or candida is present in the body all of the time, and is for the most part kept under control by our bodies natural PH balance. If this balance is disrupted, then you have an overgrowth of this fungus and develop candidiasis. And a major yeast infection develops. If you are taking antibiotics for any length of time, this condition can become chronic.
Diet
Your diet can also play a role in triggering, or treating yeast infections. There are certain foods to avoid when you think you are getting a yeast infection, and these foods should be avoided until you have successfully have candida under control. Here is a brief list:
Alcohol
Aged cheese
Chocolate
Sugar
Honey
Syrup
Ketchup
Mushrooms
Any food which contains yeast
Tomato based products
Lactose and fructose
There are a host of others, and this is a strict diet to follow if you want to cure this problem. There are foods to eat in treating yeast infections as well, and you can imagine they will consist of vegetables, but you eat protein as well, consisting of beef, chicken and fish.
Any foods that are low carbohydrate are good for you, and of course, no sugar at all. The best foods to eat are garlic and yogurt with active cultures. It is very difficult to avoid everything on this list, as it also contains ketchup and mustard, both of which contain sugar and vinegar.
Probiotics
Check into taking probiotics supplements that contain acidophilus, and green algae. You natural food store will know exactly what you will need. Keep in mind, that any autoimmune disorder will make you prone to chronic yeast infections, and so you may need to alter your diet indefinitely to get relief.
For most, treating yeast infections with diet, probiotics and the occasional OTC when taking antibiotics will keep the symptoms at bay.
copyright by Samantha Yasmin
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