What Causes Yeast Infection
Most women would agree — it’s not enough to get rid
of your current infection. It’s also important to keep it from
coming back.
According to recent research, the incidence of vaginal yeast
infections has doubled over the last 20 years, possibly because of
changes in lifestyle, environmental changes, or mutations in some
strains of the yeast organism itself. No one really knows for sure
why the incidence of infections is increasing so rapidly.
Since most of us are only aware of yeast when we get
a vaginal infection, many people don’t realize that over 10,000
people a year die of fungal infections caused by the same organism
that makes our crotches itch and drip. Fortunately, most yeast
infections are temporary. And although they’re irritating and
uncomfortable they’re not life-threatening unless your immune system
has been seriously compromised.
The yeast that is responsible for most vaginal infections and oral
thrush is a tiny fungus called Candida albicans.
It is important to note that Candida doesn’t technically cause a
yeast infection. This yeast lives in and on most humans most of the
time, and we are rarely aware of it. Something must happen to upset
our internal balance or the health of our immune system before the
organism becomes a problem for us. If we remember that yeast is
really not the enemy, it is easier to understand how to prevent
future infections.
When our system is upset, perhaps because of a hormone change,
antibiotic use, or poor diet, your normally “nice” yeast can morph
into an infectious form. Then as soon as your health conditions
improve, the yeast can morph back to its benign form, and stop
making you itch.
That’s why a mild yeast infection often goes away on its own. It’s
also some yeast infections can be treated quite effectively with
home remedies from the grocery store.
However, yeast infections will keep coming back if the underlying
conditions are not improved.
Some of the things that cause yeast to switch from friendly to
aggravating can be controlled by diet or lifestyle changes, while
other conditions need the assistance of a health care provider. A
lot of the information about yeast infections that you find on the
Internet and in popular books is incorrect, so it’s important that
you educate yourself and stay informed about this common,
aggravating, and sometimes embarrassing condition.
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Prevent Yeast Infection
Resources
To learn everything you need to know about yeast infections - what
causes them, how to treat them, and how to keep them from coming
back, as well as receive a free report called “4 Important Facts About Yeast
Infections” - visit:
Prevent Yeast Infections
© 2007 Jonni Good - Author of
"17 Things You Need To
Know To Prevent Yeast Infections"
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