With chronic yeast infections the symptoms can be relieved but they keep returning.
The causes of recurrence might be:
- An unusual type of yeast that may be resistant to certain anti-fungal medications, such as candida glabrata or candida tropicalis
- Undiagnosed diabetes
- Re-infection from a sexual partner
When a person has a chronic yeast infection it is important to practice prevention, and also to change the internal environment of the body so that yeast does not grow.
Some ways to prevent chronic yeast infections include:
- Wear loose clothing
- Wear cotton underwear, or underwear with a cotton crotch
- Remove damp clothing after swimming or working out
- Dry the infected area well after bathing. A blow dryer set on warm is effective.
There are specific foods, supplements and therapies that change the internal environment of the body. Recommended treatments vary, but to become completely yeast-free and not just symptom-free it’s important to follow a natural, holistic, well-proven regime.
You must avoid certain foods.If you have alternatives on hand this is pretty easy.The easiest way to change your diet is by substituting other foods.
Foods to avoid (use substitutes):
- Dairy products, especially milk
- White sugar and artificial sweeteners
- White flour
- White and puffed grains
- Grains containing gluten, such as rye, wheat, barley, bran and corn
- High glycemic index foods
- Hydrogenated oils and partially hydrogenated oils
- Red meat and fatty meat
- Yeasty foods such as yeast, brewers yeast, beer, mushrooms, yeast extract and vinegar
- Processed, preserved and fermented foods
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
Don’t despair! There are plenty of delicious foods you can substitute for the above!
Foods that are candida-friendly and healthy:
- Fresh fruit
- Sprouts
- Non-starchy vegetables
- Non-gluten grains
- Whole rice
- Beans
- Raw nuts
- Fresh herbs
- Garlic
- Seeds
- Lean range or wild meat
- Fish
- Wheatgrass
- Barley green juice
- Aloe vera juice
- Plenty of water
Does it all sound overwhelming? Don’t worry. We can provide good ongoing advice and once you get going it will become quite natural.
Within a week you’ll feel good. In two weeks you’ll feel great.You will feel better than you thought you ever could!And you will no longer get yeast infections.
