Three Preventative Steps You Can Take Against Yeast Infections
By Marcy Nouvelle on Aug 14, 2010 in Nutrition | comments(0)
Candidiasis, Candida or yeast infection, all names for the same problem. A lot of people have to face them at some point in their lives, not just women, men too. They happen because the Candida fungus living in them has had the chance to overgrow.
The most common place for a yeast infection to occur is the vagina, which is probably why it is mistakenly believed to be a female infection. However this is not the case. An infection can be triggered by various factors including pregnancy, not drying well enough after bathing, hanging around in wet clothing, diabetes, tight clothing, some medications, wiping in the wrong direction after a bowel movement. Yeast infections do not cure themselves, they have to be treated. If ignored symptoms will worsen and in rare but serious cases a systemic infection could occur where the yeast enters the bloodstream, and this can be fatal.
Prevention is possible though, and a far better option than looking for a cure, so here are three ways to prevent getting a vaginal yeast infection.
Wear loose clothing The ideal breeding grounds for a yeast infection to thrive in are places that are damp and warm and dark. Therefore wearing tight clothing like tight pants will keep your vaginal area at the perfect conditions for the yeast to live in. Avoid pantyhose, and tight jeans that make you sweaty. Also look at the material your underwear is made from. Synthetic materials do not allow the air to circulate so wear cotton so the skin can breathe. Fashion is certainly not worth recurring yeast infections!
Dryness: It is important to keep yourself dry so as well as making changes to your clothing as outline above you also need to make sure you dry well after bathing. If you get caught in a down pour get out of your wet clothing, taking a dip in the pool and then letting the sun dry you in a wet costume as you sunbathe is a big no, hanging out in sweaty workout clothes another. Change underwear throughout the day as you need to.
Diet: Sometimes the cause of a yeast infection can actually be an allergic reaction to foods that contain yeast, like beer and bread. Therefore if you find yourself having reactions to such items cut them out of your diet. Try to have a healthy diet low in junk and processed foods, and low in sugars too as this is a source of food for the yeast. Vitamin C is important for keeping your immune system strong, so either take a vitamin supplement or eat more fruits and vegetable that are high in natural vitamin C. Cranberry juice is great to keep yeast infections away too, and plenty of water to flush out toxins.
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