subject: Lucrative Tips That Can Help Prevent Yeast Infections by:Matthew W. Lee [print this page] Whether you have experienced yeast infections in the past or never experienced it at all, nobody wants to be diagnosed with it. Yeast infections at the worst come with an irritating burning itch that develops into a rash, soreness to the area of infection, painful urination and even foul smells. It's annoying and always seems to develop at the most inappropriate time. There are simple steps that people can follow and incorporate into their lives to prevent yeast infections from coming back.
Tips to prevent yeast infections
1. Keep a balanced diet. Junk food, sweets, carbohydrates and any unhealthy snack can increase your blood sugar level. The chances of getting a yeast infection increases as your blood sugar is increased. This is because yeast feeds off of the body's sugar levels, and high blood sugar levels can result to a greater amount of yeast growing in the body. Raising your body's immune system to battle bacteria caused by yeast can be achieved by eating foods high in anti-oxidants such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
2. Wear cotton underwear. The material cotton in undergarments can help prevent yeast infections because it allows air to flow through easier than other material. Cotton also helps to keep moisture levels at a minimum. Yeast tends to grow the best in warm, moist environments. Keeping things dry and well-ventilated would be most beneficial to reduce the growth of yeast.
3. After a swim or workout, dry yourself thoroughly and change into dry clothes as soon as possible. As mentioned previously, yeast can be produced in a moist environment; therefore keeping your skin dry would help prevent yeast infections from developing at all.
4. Avoid wearing tight pants because it creates the ideal environment for yeast to grow. If the pants are too snug on your skin, there would be limited air flow which will result in perfect conditions for yeast to grow.
5. Yeast infection can also be present in the anus, therefore, after using the bathroom, always wipe in the direction from front to back to prevent spreading yeast from the intestinal tract to the vagina.
6. Try to eat a cup of yogurt everyday. Yogurt contains live cultures of L. Acidophilus which can prevent yeast infections because it balances the yeast within the body. L. Acidophilus is a type of bacteria that attacks the "bad bacteria" that yeast is composed of. Applying yogurt topically on the vagina is also proven to help eliminate bacteria and prevent yeast growth.
7. Avoid using douches or perfumed bath products. These products can cause irritation to the skin which can lead to infection. Other products also include strong scented soaps as well as certain detergents used for laundry.
8. Avoid antibiotics. Certain antibiotics can kill all the good bacteria in your body which will result in a disruption of the balance of bacteria in the vagina.
Yeast infections may be a difficult problem to cure because of the overwhelming symptoms that is caused by it. But, if proper measures are followed, you will be able to prevent yeast infections.
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