How To Prevent Yeast Infection

Yeast infections are very common among women who are in their reproductive years. The infection is caused by the Candida albicans yeast. The infection takes place when the balance of the vaginal flora is disrupted. The yeast and bacteria live side by side in the vagina and the bacteria keeps a check on the yeast.

But if the yeast begins to overgrow due to underlying health conditions, certain medications and environmental changes then it causes infection and such symptoms as intense itching in the vagina, a foul smelling discharge from the vagina, pain and burning during urination and frequent and urgent need to urinate. Women also experience pain when having sex. Sometimes they can also get the infection from their sexual partner so it is always best to make sure that your partner is free from all kinds of infection before having sex. Simple methods and practices can easily prevent yeast infections.

Best Ways To Prevent Yeast Infection

Curd

Eat a cup of homemade curd with every meal. Curd is full of valuable nutrition and contains large amounts of healthy bacteria. These bacteria keep the yeast under control and keep the balance of the vaginal flora intact.

Curd also aids digestion and keeps the entire digestive tract clean and in good functioning order and eliminates any chances of infections.

Hygiene

You must always keep the vagina clean. Wash with normal water each time after urinating and after a bowel movement. During menstruation change your pad or tampon frequently and avoid using scented tampons and sanitary pads. Also avoid using dyed and scented soaps.

Use eco-friendly laundry detergents and fabric softeners. Do not douche as douches are harmful for the vaginal flora. Wash the vagina with a mild soap and water after sex. In addition to this drink ten to twelve glasses of water everyday.

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Green Tea

Green tea keeps the body in good health and prevents infections of all sorts. It has powerful antioxidants which scavenge all the harmful radicals and expel them from the body.

Green tea also strengthens the immune system and enables it to prevent the overgrowth of yeast and other harmful bacteria. Boil a cup of water and steep one teaspoon of green tea into it for ten minutes. Strain the tea and drink three to four cups of it daily.

Practice Safe Sex

If you are in the habit of having sex with multiple partners, make sure that your partners are free from yeast infection. Use condoms without spermicide and if you are suffering from yeast infection refrain from having sex until you are completely free from the infection. Also, if you are taking high dose hormonal birth control medication, switch over to a lower dose.

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Ginger

Ginger is another valuable remedy for preventing yeast infections. Ginger can also prevent bacterial, viral and other microbial infections and keep the body free from the invasion of harmful pathogens.

Ginger is available round the year and you can eat a piece of raw ginger with every meal. You can also add chopped ginger to your cooked vegetables and lentils and enhance their taste.