Why You Keep Getting Yeast Infections and 5 Top Tips to Prevent Them
By: John Cielo
Submitted: 2010-10-20 09:18:14 | Word Count: 690
If you keep getting yeast infections then you need to take a close look at what you're doing and what you aren't doing, each time you have an infection. It stands to reason that if something that you don't want to happen, is continually happening, then you are doing something wrong, or not doing something you should be doing.
But it's not only you by a long way... around 50% of women who suffer an infection have recurring yeast infections. Now that's a very high figure. So what do you need to do to not be a part of those 50%?
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First, you need to understand what causes your infections...
Infections are caused by a fungus, known as Candida albicans, that resides naturally in our bodies but is usually kept under control by the beneficial bacteria. But, sometimes, our good bacteria can become compromised, so that there aren't enough of them to prevent the fungus over-growing into a yeast infection.
Things that can negatively affect our friendly bacteria and / or encourage the Candida fungus to grow, are things such as; antibiotics overuse, diabetes, stress, poor nutrition, lowered immune system, contraception, obesity, etc. There are more, just too many to go into here.
Now the usual treatment route is prescription or over-the-counter medications in the form of creams, sprays, pessaries, lozenges, oral suspensions, etc., depending on the location of the infection. These work pretty well, so how come people like yourself keep getting yeast infections, sometimes as many as one a month?
The key is in how medications work. They only target the symptoms. They are unable to do anything about the underlying issues listed above. So that when your symptoms go, and you stop the medication, there's nothing to prevent the infections returning again and again.
Furthermore, every time you use the medications for each new infection, the fungus is building up a resistence to the drugs. This, of course, means they become ineffective over time, so your yeast infections get worse.
The key for you is to address the underlying reasons why you keep getting yeast infections. Then stop doing the things that could be causing your infections, and, start doing the things that can help you eliminate them. For example...
5 Great Tips to Prevent You Getting Yeast Infections
1. If your diet is high in sugar and carbohydrates, then cut those out and change to a healthier diet. Less sugar and less carbs.
2. If you are overweight, start a good daily exercise regimen and, again, look to start eating a healthier diet. Get rid of the flab.
3. Stop using feminine sprays and douches as these can actually encourage fungal growth. Use plain, un-scented soap.
4. Wear loose-fitting underwear that allows the area to breathe. Cotton is great. Tight-fitting underwear that traps air, leads to the conditions that your yeast infection fungus loves, i.e. warm, dark, moist conditions.
5. Build up your immune system by taking probiotics. You can even eat natural yogurt that has no sugar, no fruit and no additives. It should say 'contains live active cultures' on the label.
You see, drug-based medications cannot do anything about the above, only you can, so stick to these 5 top tips to help you stop getting yeast infections.
Of course, in this article, I can't show you all the things that are available to you to prevent recurring infections, there are many other things to look at.
But, you don't have to spend hours researching this, you can get all the information you need in one place (see below).
