| The best yeast infection remedy treats the root | | | | pills from physicians. However, the best and most |
| cause of the infection. Some medicines work | | | | effective treatments are simple home remedies that |
| temporarily but the infection keeps coming back. In | | | | have a long-lasting effect, with no side effects. In |
| this case, the medicine treats only the symptoms | | | | fact, these remedies not only cure the infection, they |
| and not the cause of infection. If not treated | | | | can also be taken daily to prevent infection. This is |
| accordingly this infection may lead to chronic yeast | | | | unlike the antifungal medication, which can only be |
| infection. Natural yeast infection remedies can be | | | | taken during an infection due to the fact that the |
| easy to prepare. Folks always have this mindset that | | | | medication can lose effectiveness if taken regularly. |
| grabbing a medication or two at the pharmacy or | | | | The extensive use of broad spectrum antibiotics |
| clinic is the easiest and most convenient thing to do. | | | | destroys much of the good bacteria in our gut that |
| This is not actually the case as natural yeast infection | | | | would otherwise keep candida in its place. Many |
| remedies too can be concocted with homemade | | | | women are aware that taking antibiotics for a |
| ingredients. You get to save money and time waiting | | | | bladder infection virtually guarantees an onset of a |
| for consultation with your doctor. Every three out of | | | | vaginal yeast infection. Thrush, also known as |
| four women experience at least one yeast infection | | | | Candidiasis, is a fungus found in the mouth, genitalia |
| during her life; many experience recurrent infections. | | | | areas, digestive tract and skin. In healthy people, the |
| You can reduce the probability of recurrent attacks | | | | production of friendly bacteria in the system |
| by practicing some preventive steps. Always wear | | | | prevents the fungus from causing disease. However, |
| white cotton panties. Nylon and Lycra may trap air | | | | weakened or damaged immune systems may result |
| and create a breeding ground for yeast. Keep the | | | | in the dangerous growth of the ailment-causing |
| external genital area clean and dry. Avoid antibiotics | | | | fungus. In addition, certain prescription drugs may |
| and steroids, because they destroy the competing | | | | offset the balance of natural organisms in the body. |
| bacteria and allow yeast to overgrow. Avoid irritating | | | | Such drugs include the extended use of: antibiotics, |
| and perfumed soaps, vaginal sprays. Change tampons | | | | chemotherapy, AIDS/HIV treatments, antihistamines, |
| and sanitary napkins frequently. After swimming, | | | | steroids and oral contraceptives with a high estrogen |
| change quickly into dry clothing instead of sitting in | | | | content. So how do you know if you are suffering |
| wet bathing suit for prolonged periods. Take | | | | from thrush? One of the telltale sign is having white |
| antibiotics only as prescribed by a doctor. If diabetic, | | | | creamy patches in the mouth. Red spots on the roof |
| try to keep tight control over blood sugar levels. | | | | of the mouth, throat, gums and on the tongue are |
| Avoid using oral contraceptives if you have a yeast | | | | also clear indications of Thrush. A person suffering |
| infection. Avoid use of petroleum-based lubricants for | | | | from Thrush may also see crusts forming on the |
| vaginal lubrication during sexual intercourse. Try using | | | | corners of his or her mouth. Difficulties in swallowing, |
| water-based lubricants. There are many treatments | | | | nausea and chest pains are some of the other signs |
| available, including antifungal creams and prescription | | | | of having Thrush. |