causes of candida

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Vaginal Yeast Infection (Candida) is one of many fungi that are considered a woman’s disease although many men act as carriers. Normally Candida is harmless because our bodies are well equipped with good (friendly) bacteria and other immune cells that keep it under control. Prolong and frequent us of antibiotics and excessive douching destroys the friendly bacteria leaving Candida freely take over the body causing a yeast infection.

Allergies, stress, hormonal changes, birth control pills, a depressed immune system and a high sugar diet also causes this fungal infection.



Symptoms of Vaginal Yeast infection or inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the vagina include burning during urination, vaginal itching, pain, odor and a thick yellow discharge.



Recommendations



The fungus that causes yeast infection feeds on sugar and yeast so food containing these substances must be avoided. Also dried fruits have extremely high sugar content and must also be eliminated from your diet.



Food with mold and yeast must be avoided, and this includes aged cheese, butter, nuts, fermented fruits and drinks.



Eat plenty of Plain Yogurt as they prevent yeast overgrowth and relieve vaginal itching. When buying Yogurt makes sure it’s label list ‘live’ or "active". Studies show that active cultures in yogurt play a very effective role in the prevention of yeast infection and promotes friendly flora.



Detoxify the body. Onions, garlic spirulina and wheatgrass are a few foods that support detoxification.



Stress can alter flora balance and suppress the immune function so every effort must be made to minimize stress.



Sexual intercourse can spread Candida therefore both partners should be treated for yeast infection if it is chronic.



Cotton underwear is highly and loose clothes are highly recommended to keep the area dry.



Always wipe form front to back to avoid spreading yeast to the vaginal area.



If you have chronic or unusually persistent fungal infection, seek medical attention because this may be a sign of an underlying illness such as diabetes or immune system dysfunction.



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