Natural Yeast Infection
A
yeast infection is definitely no fun. Most women can attest to that as
many get them at least a few times during their life. It is usually in
the vagina, not exactly an easy area to treat. A yeast infection often
feels like a massive itch that just can't be scratched. While itching
isn't always present it can be totally debilitating for a woman because
how in the world can you itch yourself down there without looking like
a weirdo? No it's definitely best to try and avoid them at all cost,
but if you do get one, there is help. This link to the right contains
some of the best info available on not only getting rid of a yeast
infection but making sure it never comes back.
As for the
cause of natural yeast infection, there are numerous answers. The most
common by far is use of Antibiotics. A yeast infection is caused by the
bacteria Candida albicans. It is usually present in small amounts in
the vagina but it can become a runaway infection in no time flat. You
might be taking meds for a bad cold or respitory infection, but those
antibiotics end up killing good bacteria as well as bad. Inside your
body, and in the vaginal area for women, good bacteria keeps your inner
system in sync. When that bacteria is destroyed, other bacteria are
allowed to run amok and cause havoc. In the colon this often leads to
diarreha. In the vagina it's almost always a natural yeast infection.
Tight
clothes can also lead to a yeast infection. So can chemicals and dyes.
And a little known fact is that you can also get a natural yeast
infection from having sex. Yes, sex. Many women have sex with their
guy, discover they have a yeast infection and treat it, only to get it
again because their man has it now and reinfects them the next time
they get it on. Yes, guys can get a male yeast infection
too. Not fun for anyone, but hey, at least this is one thing guys end
up in sharing the pain with women! The moral of the story is that it's
best for you to refrain from sex until your yeast infection is gone.
You will also want to avoid drinking alcohol. And whatever you do, DO
NOT under any circumstances eat sugar. Yeast infection feeds on sugar
and can just continue to get worse.
Natural Yeast Infection Symptoms
There are numerous symptoms for a yeast infection and it will often differ from person to person. Here are some more common symptoms:
Intense itching and burning in Vaginal area
Clumpy white (or clear) vaginal discharge
Reddish rash
Smells like beer or bread
Frequent intestinal gas
Bad Breath
Bloating and Indigestion
Frequent diarrhea or loose stools
Irratibility and mood swings
Dry itchy flaky skin
If you have some or numerous yeast infection symptoms, you may want to seriously consider seeing your doctor and taking action to get rid of the natural yeast infection as soon as possible.
