Recurrent Yeast Infections




Home \| Natural Remedies \| Articles & Blog \| Free E-book Library \| Contact \| Privacy Recurrent Yeast Infections What Are the Causes and What Are the Risks If you're like most of us, chances are you've had a few yeast infections over the years. Unfortunately, you might be in that small percentage of individuals who are at risk and suffer from recurrent yeast infections month after month… constantly battling symptoms that can range from yeast infection bumps, skin rashes, severe itching and even partial memory loss. Some of the symptoms, such as chronic depression, can actually be life threatening. Wouldn't you like to know why you suffer from these continuous infections? First, look at the treatment you're using. Are you treating the actual causes of recurrent yeast infections? Probably not. You're probably just treating the symptoms. *"So, just how do you treat the causes of recurrent yeast infections?"* Use a Natural Remedy Only to Treat Recurrent Yeast Infections Instead of treating the symptoms, you should be concentrating on the balance of bacteria and fungi in your body. This sounds complicated, but it's really not. The team here at Go Women's Health has found some excellent natural treatments for yeast infections that do just that, and the really good news is this: the same natural treatment that works for the occasional yeast infection, will also work for recurrent yeast infections. It's true; you don't have to do anything out of the ordinary. That's what is so great about using a natural remedy. It restores the natural balance of bacteria and yeast, or fungi if you will, throughout your entire body. Then it's just a simple matter of maintaining this balance. Here is a Natural Remedy to Eliminate Recurrent Yeast Infections The following video gives a step-by-step plan on the natural treatment for yeast infections. I would like to thank Hethir for taking the time to make that video. You can see she is giving us a natural remedy anyone can work with and it's not as "wild" as some herbalist recommend. But, in all fairness, this natural remedy could get expensive and it might not be the easiest plan to follow. In addition, you have to decide if this natural treatment meets your particular needs. The end result or goal of any plan should be the following: how to eliminate yeast infections safely, easily and without any over the counter drugs or prescription drugs. The Bottom Line for Ending Your Recurrent Yeast Infections What if Heathir's plan is not for you? Well, since there are so many different natural remedies out there, a few good and most bad, you might be better off to visit a medical library, do some research, interview specialists and develop your own plan. But remember, a good natural remedy will restore the balance of bacteria and fungi throughout your body. It will eliminate the symptoms you are experiencing and will work on any type of yeast infection. So, we know recurrent yeast infections are a problem and the symptoms can be dangerous. We know that drugs are not the answer, and nobody wants to endure the pain and suffering of recurrent yeast infections. Plus, we know the same natural treatment that works for the occasional yeast infection, will also work for recurrent yeast infections. We watched an excellent video on the natural treatment of yeast infections that points us in the right direction. And finally, if Hethir's plan is not for you, then do some research, have some patience and you'll develop your own personal plan that's just right for you… and there's nothing wrong with that. Best of Luck, Jamie James -- Senior Team Member @ Go Women's Health Yeast Infection Test Helps in Early Diagnosis Simple Water Test Can Detect Candida Fungi, Thrush and Vaginal Yeast Infections Many individuals have symptoms that might appear to be a yeast infection, but in reality, it's not a yeast infection at all. For example, you might have a recurring U.T.I. and mistakenly think it is a recurrent yeast infection. Or, you might not have any symptoms whatsoever and still have a yeast infection. But, before you run out and pay for a test or visit the doctor, you can take this simple home test that helps detect yeast infections with a fairly high percentage of accuracy (not 100% accurate). NOTE: Testing positive will help guide you in your decision making process. If you have any doubts please make an appointment with your physician. Step 1 Before you go to bed, pour yourself a glass of water and only fill it half way up. Make sure the glass is actually "glass," not plastic. You need to be able to see through the glass. Any type of water should work, but distilled water or boiled water might be more accurate. Step 2 Place the glass of water on your night stand or in the bathroom, or a place where you will see it first thing in the morning just to remind you. Step 3 In the morning and before you have put anything in your mouth, move your tongue around vigorously and get some saliva built up in your mouth. Step 4 Now, just spit into the glass of water and try to place your saliva in the middle of the glass. Final Step Now wait for 15 - 30 minutes. If the saliva has stayed up on top of the water, chances are you do not have Candida fungi, yeast infection or thrush. However, if you look through the side of the glass and there happens to be tentacles (kind of looks like strings) coming down from your saliva, or if the water has turned kind of cloudy with little specs floating in the middle of the water, or if your saliva has sank to the bottom of the glass, there is a good chance you are infected with the Candida fungi and have an overgrowth of yeast or a thrush infection. Once you have determined whether or not you have a yeast infection, you may then take the appropriate actions necessary. Hopefully, your test is negative and you won't have to do anything. And that's the best possible outcome, wouldn't you say? Coping With Recurrent Yeast Infections Recurrent Yeast Infections are Difficult But, You can Beat It! Yeast infections are bad enough, but having to cope with recurrent yeast infections is even worse. Male or female, it doesn't matter. The pain, itching and burning can drive anyone crazy. Oh, it's easy enough to solve. Head on down to the nearest drug store, buy some over the counter medicine and poof, relief in just a few days. But, does that really solve the problem? If you suffer from recurrent yeast infections then you know the answer to that question is no. You have been down that road before only to have the yeast infection return in just a few weeks. If we look at this medication closely, we could probably conclude there is a problem with the OTC's and even the prescription drugs. The simple truth is they are man-made. What these artificial drugs do is eliminate the symptoms like itching, yeast infection bumps and burning, but only temporarily and the real cause is totally overlooked. Not to mention the resistance a recurrent yeast infection can build up to these drugs after just a few uses, making them ineffective. We all have yeast in our body in some small amount. If our immune system is weakened, maybe by an illness, then all of the good bacteria that keeps the yeast stable in our body is reduced. Once this happens, the yeast takes over and we experience a yeast infection. Do you ever wonder why so many women experience a yeast infection right before or just after their natural cycle? More than likely it's because their immune system has been weakened. What can we do to stop this never ending circle? Well, we can always eat healthier and get more sleep when we know we are vulnerable. Perhaps take an organic supplemental immune booster. These will help for sure. There are also a lot of natural treatments to help with recurrent yeast infections that go directly to the cause and prevent this cycle from happening. Remove the cause, and then the effect, or yeast infection, is halted right then and there. The big benefit of a natural remedy is there are no dangerous side effects like you have with prescription drugs or drug store brews, and taking the safe road is something we can all feel better about. If you are looking for a fast, safe, effective and all-natural cure for yeast infections, just click this link…*Stop Yeast Infections Permanently* Recurrent Yeast Infections and The Probiotic Secret The Best Way to Use a Probiotic to Help Prevent Recurrent Yeast Infections Hethir the herbalist talked about probiotics in her video and recommends using them as part of her natural treatment. But, probiotics are so important in treating recurrent yeast infections, there needs to be a more detailed explanation. It's a well known fact that good bacteria, and bad bacteria, as well as fungi should coexist in a delicately balanced state in the intestines. Many recurrent yeast infections originate in the intestines and then spread through the body resulting in thrush, vaginal Candida, skin rashes and yeast infection bumps. So, it's very important not to disrupt this balance. But, when we have a poor diet, drink regular tap water, get stressed out, or something happens that disturbs this balance, you are just begging for an overgrowth of yeast to attack your system on a recurring basis. Even the flu virus or the common cold can upset this balance and make you more susceptible to a yeast infection. The following video is by Suzy Cohen, she talks about this delicate balance and what we can do to prevent many recurrent yeast infections. Keep in mind she is a pharmacist and she does mention Monistat and Vagisil. However, watch how quickly she glosses over this part of the video. Her passion is really with the natural herbs and supplements she recommends…oh, and her fish. *Well, just watch the video and you'll see what I mean.* That's some good information. Didn't Suzy do a nice job in that video? Got to love her fish! And did you happen to pay attention to what she said about yogurt? Pretty gross, huh? Also, it should be noted that it's a good idea to take probiotics anytime you have a yeast infection... not just when you're on antibiotics. In fact, here at Go Women's Health we take probiotics as part of our daily intake of supplements, and you should too. Remember, cure the yeast infection first with a natural remedy, then use probiotics as a preventative measure. And as Suzy mentioned, you need a special Candida probiotic for this to really work. First, look for a probiotic that contains at least 40% Lactobacillus acidophilus. That bacterial strain is most important when preventing recurrent yeast infections. Next, look for the following bacterial strains: Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus salivarius. We know those are difficult words to pronounce. So, let's make this easy for you. We take Udo's Choice Super-8 High Potency probiotic. It has all 8 of the above strains. Udo's can be purchased at Whole Foods market. What we like about Whole Foods market is the probiotic is chilled on the shelf. This keeps more of the bacterial strains alive and that's what you want. Always store your probiotics in the refrigerator. And we're sure most health food stores carry a similar probiotic if you don't live near a Whole Foods market or can't find Udo's. So, there you have it. Probiotics are one of the best secrets going to help prevent recurrent yeast infections. Be sure to add a Candida probiotic to your daily intake of supplements. You'll be glad you did! If you are looking for a fast, safe, effective and all-natural cure for yeast infections, just click this link…*Stop Yeast Infections Permanently* copyright 2010 GWH Recurrent Yeast Infections