Tips on Avoiding Candida

Beth — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:18:19 +0000

Men particularly often don’t realize that they have the problem to begin with. If you can discover the cause of your yeast infection or why you might be more susceptible to getting the infection, you can likely find a way to avoid the infection from reoccurring. When someone gets an infection, it means that there is an imbalance within their body. We all have a certain amount of Candida living in our bodies, but when an overgrowth of the yeast happens, it can be a real problem.

Some people suffer from chronic infections due to the fact that they have overused fungal drugs and creams. Once the Candida has been exposed to these types of drugs too often, they will become resistant to using them for treatment. The new infection from the fungus is often times even more destructive than originally. Prevention is always a better step for treating Candida infections. Here are some tips for avoiding recurrent infections:

Avoid over-eating too many sweets and yeast. That means limiting intake of bread, beer and other like foods.
Make sure you change your underwear daily. Some women must change their underwear twice a day. Underwear should always remain dry and clean.
Do not wash your clothing or your undergarments in laundry detergent, which is high in fragrance. Try using unscented detergent for your undergarments, if at all possible.
After you have suffered from an infection, run your undergarments on a sanitary cycle (if possible) or boil in a pot of water on the stove for 15 minutes in order to disinfect and get rid of the infection.
Utilize anti-fungal powders or anti-moisture powders (sprinkle in your underwear) in order to cut down on the amount of moisture present in your underpants.
Be careful about what types of soap you use to wash your personal areas down with. Either use a soap especially formulated for the vaginal area or use an unscented soap or just plain warm water. Using soap that is too strong can cause irritation.
Always rinse your vaginal area down after sexual intercourse, especially if using a condom or other contraceptives. These types of contraceptives tend to leave behind harsh chemicals. It is a good idea for both the man and the woman to go to the bathroom, if possible, to release fluids from the body. Never have sexual intercourse and then go to bed or sleep without first rinsing your personal areas off. Dry with a soft towel completely before putting on your undergarments.
Avoid overuse of personal hygiene products as using them too much can cause a resistance to treatment.

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Tips on Avoiding Candida

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