subject: Yoghurt and Yeast Infection [print this page] Hormone imbalance in women is ascertained to be the main cause of yeast infection. Yeast infection causes itching, redness and burning in the vaginal region. The omnipresent yeast organism remains harmless under normal circumstances. It is only when there is a balance and the body immunity level lowers that yeast infection occurs. Many rely on yoghurt to get themselves cured of this fungus. It is very often recommended by most people for those infected by the yeast cell. What is it that makes yoghurt so handy? It is the lactobacillus acidophilus a type of useful bacteria present in yoghurt that makes so helpful. When an additional live bacterial culture supplements the good bacterium that is present in the body, it helps drive back excessive growth of yeast and eliminate yeast infection. Studies show that yeast organism and vaginal yeast infection can be effectively reduced by consuming 8 ounce of yoghurt everyday. Daily consumption of yoghurt helps in flushing out the prevailing yeast cells from the body. Alternatively, you can also take acidophilus tablets or take acidophilus milk to clear up the fungus. Some women are also known to apply yoghurt directly to the affected vaginal region. However this method still seems to under controversy and has been discouraged by some medical experts. Conversely, some women have been benefited by this method, while others have not. The difference in body chemistry and genetics must be taken into account before asserting such treatments. Before you consider taking up yoghurt for treating yeast infection, make sure it is sugar free and non-flavored. This is because yeast cells thrive on sugar, applying and consuming anything that is sugary could aggravate the condition.
