Most people will have at least one run in with Candida in their lifetime and to be honest treating it can sometimes be more of a drama than the infection itself. The easiest way to deal with it is to focus on preventing yeast infections happening in the first place.
1. Let your skin breathe
Yeast infections are caused by the fungus Candida Albicans. If you think of most fungi that you have seen growing they love places that are dark, damp and where there is little fresh air. When you wear clothing that is too tight or wear fabrics like nylon that does not breathe you are creating an ideal environment for the yeast to grow in.
2. Wash and dry thoroughly;
Paying really close attention to all those little areas and fold of skin that collect sweat and grime and that usually get a quick once over is a really simple way of preventing yeast infections. Make sure that you thoroughly wash and dry areas like under your arms, your toes, your genitals and even under your belly because these are are prime spots for fungi to gather.
Make sure that you also change out of wet, sweaty or dirty clothing as soon as practical. Sanitary pads and panty liners should also be changed a couple of times a day to prevent the area being kept too damp for too long.
3. Keep Friendly Bacteria
One of the most common ways that Candida becomes a problem is because there are not enough good bacteria available to control the bad guys. Things like overusing antibacterial soaps, anti-fungal creams or over using antibiotics can also have a really detrimental effect on the numbers of good bacteria within us.
4. Beware of Direct Contact
If you or someone close to you has a Candida problem then the first priority is to treat it, but after that you also have to think about preventing yeast infections elsewhere on your body. Containing the infection is absolutely vital as you not only put yourself at more risk, but you are also putting others at risk. The same principle applies when someone close to you has an infection. Be careful about transfer from bathmats, towels, clothing or cloths.
Although the basic theories behind preventing yeast infections are simple sometimes you will end up with a Candida outbreak no matter how careful you are. Women in particular find preventing yeast infections hard work because their hormone levels alter so often. When this happens choose a natural treatment that will give you quick relief from the symptoms while helping to regain the delicate balance of bacteria that your system needs to regain full health.
1. Let your skin breathe
Yeast infections are caused by the fungus Candida Albicans. If you think of most fungi that you have seen growing they love places that are dark, damp and where there is little fresh air. When you wear clothing that is too tight or wear fabrics like nylon that does not breathe you are creating an ideal environment for the yeast to grow in.
2. Wash and dry thoroughly;
Paying really close attention to all those little areas and fold of skin that collect sweat and grime and that usually get a quick once over is a really simple way of preventing yeast infections. Make sure that you thoroughly wash and dry areas like under your arms, your toes, your genitals and even under your belly because these are are prime spots for fungi to gather.
Make sure that you also change out of wet, sweaty or dirty clothing as soon as practical. Sanitary pads and panty liners should also be changed a couple of times a day to prevent the area being kept too damp for too long.
3. Keep Friendly Bacteria
One of the most common ways that Candida becomes a problem is because there are not enough good bacteria available to control the bad guys. Things like overusing antibacterial soaps, anti-fungal creams or over using antibiotics can also have a really detrimental effect on the numbers of good bacteria within us.
4. Beware of Direct Contact
If you or someone close to you has a Candida problem then the first priority is to treat it, but after that you also have to think about preventing yeast infections elsewhere on your body. Containing the infection is absolutely vital as you not only put yourself at more risk, but you are also putting others at risk. The same principle applies when someone close to you has an infection. Be careful about transfer from bathmats, towels, clothing or cloths.
Although the basic theories behind preventing yeast infections are simple sometimes you will end up with a Candida outbreak no matter how careful you are. Women in particular find preventing yeast infections hard work because their hormone levels alter so often. When this happens choose a natural treatment that will give you quick relief from the symptoms while helping to regain the delicate balance of bacteria that your system needs to regain full health.
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