Millions of women suffer vaginal yeast infections every year — including painful infections that re-emerge just when you think they’re gone for good. In fact, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), estimates show that around 75 percent of all women will have a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their lives!
What causes a vaginal yeast infection? You guessed it: yeast! But did you know that the same type of fungal yeast that grows outdoors on trees and plants is actually very similar to the type that can develop inside the body and lead to an infection? It’s true!
While the type of yeast that causes vaginal yeast infections as well as candida symptoms can be completely harmless, at some point its levels can reach high enough to take over our body’s “good bacteria” and cause a vaginal infection or worse.
The good news is that there are several natural steps you can take to get rid of a vaginal yeast infection for good. Vaginal yeast infections can be treated naturally at home with supplements, essential oils, a nutrient-rich diet and probiotics. Take a look at six home remedies I recommend to prevent and/or treat this issue that too many women just can’t seem to shake.
Yeast can only multiply to harmful levels when the conditions are just right. The best way to stop yeast from spreading is to keep your skin clean, dry and free from scrapes or wounds. Practicing good hygiene and taking care of any open cuts properly helps prevent infections, whether in the vagina, digestive tract, mouth or elsewhere.
Make sure to wash the genital area with soap every day and dry off the area well after showering, since fungi are most commonly found in moist environments (which is exactly why they can thrive in leftover foods and damp areas outdoors, such as soil). When you go to the bathroom, you can decrease the risk for spreading germs by wiping from front to back (from vagina to your anus, instead of the other way around).
Following sexual intercourse, make sure to wash the genital area. It’s possible to spread yeast infections during sex from person to person, and even though women are much more likely to carry yeast infections, men (especially men who are uncircumcised) can develop yeast infections in the genital area too. (6) Always practice safe sex by using condoms, and abstain from sex altogether if you or your partner have an active infection.
Make sure to wear clean underwear and, ideally, choose cotton underwear or another breathable fabric. Allowing air to reach your genitals helps stop moisture and warmth from developing, which worsens yeast growth.
You might also want to wear looser-fitting clothes and avoid stockings, tights or bathing suits if you’re prone to getting infections since these all increase body heat and retain moisture. When you do wear a bathing suit, try not to stay in one for too many hours, especially if the suit is wet or dirty.
A diet that boosts your immune system can help your body stay in tip-top shape, greatly reducing the risk of an infection since an increase in protective white blood cells is able to target the problem before it worsens. This is the reason why a weakened immune system is one of the significant risk factors for recurring yeast infections. People with viruses like HIV, or autoimmune disorders, diabetes or cancer are all prone to developing infections more often.
Support your immune system by eating a nutrient-dense diet, especially one high in vegetables, healthy fats (including antimicrobial coconut oil), probiotics and quality sources of protein. Probiotic foods (including kinds that contain bacteria such as lactobacillus or acidophilus) are beneficial for fighting infections of all kinds and proven to be beneficial for yeast infections.
Fermented foods — including dairy products like kefir or yogurt, kombucha and veggies — all contain probiotic microflora that help to protect the intestines, improve the immune system and fight yeast. Probiotics are “good bugs” that compete with harmful pathogens in the body. The good kind of bacteria that live within your body and on your skin basically compete with candida yeast for available sources of “fuel.” Luckily, good bacteria are usually stronger than the yeast cells and therefore they can cut off the life supply of the yeast or fungi.
When it comes to your diet, make sure to control your blood sugar since high levels of sugar feed candida yeast growth. Some people with candida overgrowth need to eliminate nearly all sources of sugar, at least for some time, while the condition clears up. This includes most processed foods or snacks, alcohol, most grains (especially refined grain products), conventional dairy products, and even fruit and starchy veggies in some cases.
It might take some trial and error to get the diet right since everyone reacts a bit differently. A positive side effect is that following a diet aimed at getting rid of yeast and candida can also provide beneficial bacteria, regulate your appetite, and reduce your cravings for refined carbohydrates and sugars.
Sometimes allergies to condoms/latex, soaps or other hygiene products such as bath oils, tampons, spermicidal jelly or douches can cause allergies and infections. Chemical products are irritating to the sensitive genital area and can negatively impact the balance of bacteria in your vagina. If you’ve recently started using new products and notice infections taking place, try switching up your products and use something more natural instead.
Also be careful about using products that cause vaginal irritation, such as those with chemical dyes, fragrances and other harsh ingredients. Avoid these potential yeast infection causes if possible. Luckily, there are usually readily available alternatives. For example, if tampons tend to cause infections, try using pads instead and always avoid fragrance-sprayed/deodorant tampons or feminine products.
Another word about douching — not only can douching cause allergic reactions, it can also alter the natural balance of good and bacteria within a woman’s vagina. This in turn can create an environment that allows candida to flourish, resulting in a yeast infection. Douching can also lead to other health concerns, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial vaginosis, pregnancy complications and cervical cancer. There is no evidence that douching provides any real health or cleansing benefits.The body naturally cleanses itself and douches often cause more harm than good. For all of these reasons, I don’t recommend douching.
Certain pre-existing medical conditions can increase your susceptibility to vaginal yeast infections because they alter bacterial and chemical balances within your body. Two examples are hormonal imbalances (including kinds that cause high estrogen or progesterone levels) and Type 2 diabetes.
You’re probably aware that diabetes is a condition in which blood sugar levels play a significant role, but did you know that sugar also fuels candida yeast growth? If you eat a diet high in sugar, or don’t manage your blood sugar properly, you give yeast more fuel to multiply.
When it comes to hormones, the female sex hormone progesterone can increase yeast infections in the vaginal area because it increases the production of glycogen, a natural starch that’s converted into sugar easily. Yeast can thrive off of these starch molecules, and because women have naturally higher progesterone levels than men, they’re more susceptible to yeast overgrowth.
Men can develop yeast infections too. But female sex hormones make them much more likely, especially when hormones are significantly elevated during the second half of the menstrual cycle, during menopause, when a woman is taking birth control or when a woman is pregnant.
Certain supplements and essential oils are beneficial for stopping yeast in its tracks, including:
Probiotic supplements: one of the best natural treatments for yeast infections because they replenish good bacteria
Apple cider vinegar: helps balance pH levels
Elderberry and milk thistle: help cleanse your liver from prescription medications and hormones from birth control pills
Boric acid: a safe alternative to some prescription medications for the treatment of recurrent yeast infections
Antioxidants: antioxidants, including vitamin C, help boost the immune system
Essential oils: tea tree, lavender and myrrh oils are gentle yet help kill a variety of yeast, parasites and fungi; use several drops mixed with coconut oil topically just outside of the vaginal area.
" Have You Seen Linda Allen's new Candida System yet? It's called "Yeast Infection No More" I've read the whole thing (all 150 pages) and there's some great information in there about how to naturally and permanently eliminate your yeast infection without drugs, creams or any kind of gimmicks. I highly recommend it - it's very honest and straightforward without all the hype and b.s. you see all over the net these days. Here's the website where you can get more information:>>VISIT LINK<<
What causes a vaginal yeast infection? You guessed it: yeast! But did you know that the same type of fungal yeast that grows outdoors on trees and plants is actually very similar to the type that can develop inside the body and lead to an infection? It’s true!
While the type of yeast that causes vaginal yeast infections as well as candida symptoms can be completely harmless, at some point its levels can reach high enough to take over our body’s “good bacteria” and cause a vaginal infection or worse.
The good news is that there are several natural steps you can take to get rid of a vaginal yeast infection for good. Vaginal yeast infections can be treated naturally at home with supplements, essential oils, a nutrient-rich diet and probiotics. Take a look at six home remedies I recommend to prevent and/or treat this issue that too many women just can’t seem to shake.
1. Keep Your Skin Clean and Dry
Make sure to wash the genital area with soap every day and dry off the area well after showering, since fungi are most commonly found in moist environments (which is exactly why they can thrive in leftover foods and damp areas outdoors, such as soil). When you go to the bathroom, you can decrease the risk for spreading germs by wiping from front to back (from vagina to your anus, instead of the other way around).
Following sexual intercourse, make sure to wash the genital area. It’s possible to spread yeast infections during sex from person to person, and even though women are much more likely to carry yeast infections, men (especially men who are uncircumcised) can develop yeast infections in the genital area too. (6) Always practice safe sex by using condoms, and abstain from sex altogether if you or your partner have an active infection.
2. Wear Clean Clothes
You might also want to wear looser-fitting clothes and avoid stockings, tights or bathing suits if you’re prone to getting infections since these all increase body heat and retain moisture. When you do wear a bathing suit, try not to stay in one for too many hours, especially if the suit is wet or dirty.
3. Boost Your Immune System with a Nutrient-Rich Diet and Probiotics
Support your immune system by eating a nutrient-dense diet, especially one high in vegetables, healthy fats (including antimicrobial coconut oil), probiotics and quality sources of protein. Probiotic foods (including kinds that contain bacteria such as lactobacillus or acidophilus) are beneficial for fighting infections of all kinds and proven to be beneficial for yeast infections.
Fermented foods — including dairy products like kefir or yogurt, kombucha and veggies — all contain probiotic microflora that help to protect the intestines, improve the immune system and fight yeast. Probiotics are “good bugs” that compete with harmful pathogens in the body. The good kind of bacteria that live within your body and on your skin basically compete with candida yeast for available sources of “fuel.” Luckily, good bacteria are usually stronger than the yeast cells and therefore they can cut off the life supply of the yeast or fungi.
When it comes to your diet, make sure to control your blood sugar since high levels of sugar feed candida yeast growth. Some people with candida overgrowth need to eliminate nearly all sources of sugar, at least for some time, while the condition clears up. This includes most processed foods or snacks, alcohol, most grains (especially refined grain products), conventional dairy products, and even fruit and starchy veggies in some cases.
It might take some trial and error to get the diet right since everyone reacts a bit differently. A positive side effect is that following a diet aimed at getting rid of yeast and candida can also provide beneficial bacteria, regulate your appetite, and reduce your cravings for refined carbohydrates and sugars.
4. Rule Out Allergies
Also be careful about using products that cause vaginal irritation, such as those with chemical dyes, fragrances and other harsh ingredients. Avoid these potential yeast infection causes if possible. Luckily, there are usually readily available alternatives. For example, if tampons tend to cause infections, try using pads instead and always avoid fragrance-sprayed/deodorant tampons or feminine products.
Another word about douching — not only can douching cause allergic reactions, it can also alter the natural balance of good and bacteria within a woman’s vagina. This in turn can create an environment that allows candida to flourish, resulting in a yeast infection. Douching can also lead to other health concerns, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial vaginosis, pregnancy complications and cervical cancer. There is no evidence that douching provides any real health or cleansing benefits.The body naturally cleanses itself and douches often cause more harm than good. For all of these reasons, I don’t recommend douching.
5. Consider Other Medical or Hormonal Problems
You’re probably aware that diabetes is a condition in which blood sugar levels play a significant role, but did you know that sugar also fuels candida yeast growth? If you eat a diet high in sugar, or don’t manage your blood sugar properly, you give yeast more fuel to multiply.
When it comes to hormones, the female sex hormone progesterone can increase yeast infections in the vaginal area because it increases the production of glycogen, a natural starch that’s converted into sugar easily. Yeast can thrive off of these starch molecules, and because women have naturally higher progesterone levels than men, they’re more susceptible to yeast overgrowth.
Men can develop yeast infections too. But female sex hormones make them much more likely, especially when hormones are significantly elevated during the second half of the menstrual cycle, during menopause, when a woman is taking birth control or when a woman is pregnant.
6. Fight Yeast with Supplements and Essential Oils
Probiotic supplements: one of the best natural treatments for yeast infections because they replenish good bacteria
Apple cider vinegar: helps balance pH levels
Elderberry and milk thistle: help cleanse your liver from prescription medications and hormones from birth control pills
Boric acid: a safe alternative to some prescription medications for the treatment of recurrent yeast infections
Antioxidants: antioxidants, including vitamin C, help boost the immune system
Essential oils: tea tree, lavender and myrrh oils are gentle yet help kill a variety of yeast, parasites and fungi; use several drops mixed with coconut oil topically just outside of the vaginal area.
" Have You Seen Linda Allen's new Candida System yet? It's called "Yeast Infection No More" I've read the whole thing (all 150 pages) and there's some great information in there about how to naturally and permanently eliminate your yeast infection without drugs, creams or any kind of gimmicks. I highly recommend it - it's very honest and straightforward without all the hype and b.s. you see all over the net these days. Here's the website where you can get more information:>>VISIT LINK<<
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