Yeast Infection- Know the Cause and Natural Remedies for Yeast Infection
Monday, June 29th, 2009It would be better if you can treat a yeast infections naturally. Natural remedies are cheaper, easier and safer to use for getting rid and curing your yeast infections. Natural remedies are known to have more lasting effects than medicines available in the market, not to mention the side effects that over-the-counter remedies may give.
Before knowing some effective natural remedies for yeast infection it is best to learn the causes of this disease so we could avoid and prevent it from occurring.
Here are the main causes of yeast infection:
- Foods. Try not to have excessive intake of Milk and other dairy product like cheese because it contains yeast which may lead to yeast infection. Also try to avoid too much caffeine, sugar, alcohol margarine and processed foods.
- Condoms. Condoms contain latex called nonoxynol-9 which can contribute to male yeast infections. Always make sure you check the label first to avoid it.
- Tight clothing and underwear. Wear cotton fabrics as much as you can and not polyester clothes since it doesn’t allow our skin to breath very well. This means poor ventilation of your skin, more warm and moist environment where yeast bacteria can grow.
- Some antibiotics and drugs which weaken the immune system and kill the good bacteria from the vagina.
- Some personal care products which contain high level of perfume scent, tampons, body spray which also kill the good bacteria from the body.
