subject: Preventing the Onset: The Best Way of Curing Yeast Infection [print this page] Preventing the Onset: The Best Way of Curing Yeast Infection
Having yeast infection is difficult. First of all, the symptoms such as itching and rashes are enough to ruin one's day, not to mention the medicine bills and constant visit to the doctor. If you've had it, you know how it feels like. If you never had it, well, congratulations. However, it's not to say that you're forever immune to this nasty infection. You may have it at some point later on. Curing yeast infection is a long process. And if you don't want to worry about how to stop the rashes, burning, itching, and discomfort, or if you're already suffering enough because you have very severe Candida infection, preventing Candida from thriving and making a home out of your body will help a lot.
The better approach when it comes to yeast infection is to prevent it from occurring instead of fighting it when it's there. The steps are simple so anyone can follow them with ease.
First thing to do is to load up on water. Water cleanses your body from within, flushing out toxins and dirt as well as microorganisms that may be present. People suffering from yeast infection usually don't drink enough water. So, make sure to drink enough. A balanced diet plays an important role in preventing Candida. A diet rich in vegetables and fruits and less in refined process food helps your immune system to be in top form. A healthy immune system helps your body fight off against infection. It is also important to avoid highly processed foods, especially those with very high sugar content. Candida love sugar. They feed on it. So a diet that's rich in sugar is just perfect to encourage the growth of these organisms.
Another important thing to remember is to not irritate the area, especially the vaginal area by washing too much as well as by using products that claim to be antibacterial and antifungal. A healthy vagina doesn't need these products. It has its own mechanism that can ward off harmful organisms as long as is pH is maintained and the protective layer is there. So do not wash often. Just keep the area dry and clean.
