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Yeast infection is one of the reasons why women pay a visit to their doctors. Having the symptoms of yeast infection can be irritating to many women and may disrupt their normal routine. So while curing yeast infection might take time and can be frustrating, one can take some measures on preventing the occurrence of this infection. Prevention is indeed better than cure so if you don't want to worry about how to stop the rashes, burning, itching and discomfort you may start taking these precautions. Even if you already have very severe Candida infection, these might still help.
Candida growth can be triggered by many factors, the most common of which is stress. Lack of sleep and frequent mental tension, as well as emotional fatigue may take a toll on your body by disrupting its routine. Stress on a very high level can lead to hormonal imbalance which could eventually lead to the incapacity of your body to fight against infection. One of the best ways to combat stress is exercise. One can take a pick from a variety of exercise routine that they can follow. It can be yoga, aerobics, jogging or biking. Anything that makes you sweat is good for you. Just make sure to wash well after the work out to clean out sweat and dirt, both of which can cause infection.
A shift in one's diet can also ease out Candida symptoms. People particularly women, are drawn to refined, fatty, salty, sweet foods especially during stressful times. The combination of these foods is just perfect for Candida growth. If one wants to win the battle against yeast infections, she must be able to say no, or at least reduce the intake of these foods. Candies, artificially sweetened soda, iced tea, chips, and coffee must be taken in moderation. A gradual, consistent reduction of these in ones diet and you're on your way to being Candida free.
Also, there are certain foods that are good for people suffering from yeast infections and are also helpful in preventing the nasty symptoms. Yogurt, which has millions of good bacteria, can help your body combat not just yeast infection but other infections as well. Cranberry juice, and coconut juice are acidic and nature, and can ward off several microorganisms that can trigger infections.
