Recurrent Yeast Infections — What You Need to Know
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Recurrent yeast infections affect about 7% of the world’s female population. And the first question any sufferer asks is: “why do I keep getting yeast infections?” The question is fair and easy to ask, but not so easy to answer.
Recurrent yeast infections, or even the occasional yeast infection, can generally be attributed to a weakened immune system. Just catching a cold could put you in the high percentage of women who might easily contract a yeast infection. And having that “time of the month” also puts your immune system in a weakened state, which should not be a surprise to anyone. That’s why so many women get a recurrent yeast infection that coincides with their menstrual cycle. Also, women who have HIV or type 2 diabetes are considered extremely high risk for recurrent yeast infections. Taking a high quality supplemental “immune booster” is an excellent way to combat these situations.
However, just having your immune system in a vulnerable state may not be the only reason for recurrent yeast infections. It is believed, by many health experts, that bacteria might be more of a factor than anything else.
Pathogenic bacteria (also known as unfriendly bacteria), and non-pathogenic bacteria (known as friendly bacteria), as well as yeast (a fungus) live in the intestines. All three need to be in balance for you to live a healthy normal life. When the bacteria is not in balance, for example you have a low count of good bacteria, that’s when you become susceptible to recurrent yeast infections, viruses and diseases.
Being aware of a few reasons that cause this imbalance will go a long way in preventing recurrent yeast infections and many illnesses in general. First, you must eat healthy. Consume plenty of vegetables, avoid sugars, and choose a variety of foods that make up the food pyramid. Eliminate drinking tap water. Make your hygiene a priority and floss daily. Try not to take antibiotics which kill the good bacteria as well as the bad. If you have to take them, supplement the effects with a probiotic. And finally, get some exercise. We all know the benefits of walking and running. These two exercises alone will do plenty for your health. And we can all live with that, can’t we?
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