I have help for women with recurring yeast infections: did you know…?
August 18, 2010 by admin
Filed under Yeast Infection Tips
For a year and a half, I suffered from recurring symptoms: burning urine and a red, inflamed, itchy vulva. I spent hundreds of $$ in copays and pills, going to gynecologist after gynecologist, testing negative for all STD’s. They put me on every possible yeast infection medication, even though my cultures usually showed healthy flora and no yeast overgrowth. Despite one anti-yeast pill after after another and every possible cream, nothing was helping. Well, guess what?! I finally went to a GYN specialist who treats and studies disorders of the vulva, and she told me that I have lactobacilliosis, which occurs when lactobacilli bacteria attach to each other to create longer-than-usual strands. This is caused by too much acidophilus, and it can even create discharge. Few doctors know of the condition because it’s "rare," and it’s nearly always misdiagnosed as a chronic yeast infection! A few days of antibiotics will cure it, but be careful not to trigger an actual yeast infection. 
Thanks! Very interesting. I don’t think I’ve ever had an infection, but this info is invaluable to women.
Yeast Infections affect nearly 75% of all people, including both men AND women, at some point in their life.
They occur when Candida, a natural fungus in the body, overgrows. Candida is normally regulated by Acidophilus (another microoganism living in the body).
When diet and hygienic conditions change, sometimes the Candida will grow out of control. This leads to a yeast infection.
Yeast Infections often show up as localized yeast infections — as in a vaginal or penile yeast infection.
They can also appear as a digestive tract disorder or skin irritation — as in Candida Overgrowth yeast infections. I’ve provided information on how to treat LOCALIZED (vaginal or penile) infections below…
The symptoms (you may not experience all of them):
- white cottage cheese-like discharge
- some odor
- dryness (can cause bleeding)
- digestive problems
- itchiness
- burning urination
- painful intercourse
- a feeling of just not being "normal"
Here are some safe, natural cures you can implement.
Avoid Sugars
Avoid sugars and complex carbs for a week. they "feed" the Candida fungus.
Clothing
If you’re not treating the infection with the Tree Tea Oil solution mentioned below, air out the infected area while you’re sleeping at night. Don’t wear underwear. Or wear cotton underwear during the day.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Add grapefruit extract to your water during the day (raises acid levels in the body). This will decrease the candida in your body.
Probiotics
Eat probiotics like cottage cheese and yogurt. They will increase the acidophilus in your system and this in turn will fight off the candida yeast.
Hygiene
Shower frequently. Avoid scented soaps and antibacterial soaps. Don’t take baths while you have the infection. If you go to the gym, shower immediately when you get home. Don’t wear wet bathing suits for extended periods of time.
Diet
Drink lots of water and eat plenty of fiber to flush the infection out of your body. As a yeast infection goes away, the candida albicans release toxins which increase symptoms temporarily. Flushing these toxins out with water will speed your recovery.
Tea Tree Oil
Apply tea tree oil to the infection by applying it to a tampon and keep it inserted overnight. You can also just apply the Tea Tree Oil directly to the irritated area.
For more cures…
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