Micro organisms live on many different forms of living hosts and the human body is no exception. One of those is a fungus that is limited in growth by good bacteria. The fungus, called Candida Albicans, from the Candida strain, is what can result in a yeast infection if allowed to grow into high numbers. Yeast infections can happen anywhere, as long as it is damp and warm, the mouth is one place, where it is called Thrush, but the most common area is the genitals.
The fungus are kept in small numbers by the good bacteria in our bodies and there are several reasons why these may be unable to do their job. A common one is the prolonged use of antibiotics. The very nature of the drug is to kill bacteria but many antibiotics can not identify the specific bacteria that is making you ill and will kill all bacteria, good and bad. Diet is also a common issue – people with a diet high in sugar are more prone as the fungus feeds on the sugar. You know you have a yeast infection by it symptoms which include burning, itching and redness. Oral yeast infection or Thrush is identifiable by white patches in the mouth under which are lesions that are painful.
To prevent a yeast infection you need to maintain the balance of your body. If it becomes too acidic it creates more suitable conditions for the fungus to grow in. Making changes to what you consume can affect the acidity and therefore prevent the fungus’ growth. If you do get an infection you should act swiftly to treat it. It will not go away on its own and if ignored can lead to complications, more severe symptoms and even a systemic problem which can cause life threatening issues like leaky gut. A lot of harm can happen if it should get into your blood stream.
There are over the counter treatments but they they claim to be cures usually they will just help with symptoms as they do not treat the root cause. When imbalance happens again it will be there, many women suffer from recurring yeast infections.
The key to dealing with a yeast infection is finding out what the root cause of yours is and making changes. An improvement in diet may help a lot in preventing it, stop consuming alcohol, and processed foods and refined carbohydrates. Also avoid sugar and yeast. Add to your diet more leafy greens, probiotic yogurt, raw garlic, and lean proteins such as turkey or chicken. Avoid lactose and fructose such as as milk and cheese. At first it may be difficult to stay on such a diet but once you are clear of the infection it will be worth it.
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