Sue Mueller

A yeast infections is when the naturaly occuring Candida albicans fungus in our digestive tract becomes overgrown in our body.  This can happen several ways.

Some of the most common causes of yeast infections in men and women are due to low immune systems, allergies, overuse of antibiotics or steroids, diabetes, sugar and carbohydrate overload, and lastly wearing either too tight clothing or wet clothing. This is a common occurrence for those occupations such as lifeguards, water sports, swimmers, and marine caretakers who have to be in water on a regular basis.

Symptoms of yeast infections include intense itching, burning while urinating, smelly or milky discharge. There are other symptoms which occur that are signs of an imblance in fungus in our bodies and those are dandruff, or severe acne.

Some ways to help clear this up and stabilize the yeast infection naturally are to eat plain yougurt, or use it as a vaginal suppository.Yogurt contains the acidophilus and bifidus bacteria, which is the good bacteria, which needs to be pput back into your system.  Drinking lots of water helps your system to balance out the ph in your digestive tract.

Vinegar used as a douche or cleansing aid in a 1 teaspoon to 1 quart water combination is advantageous. Do this one time each day for no more than a week. If not cleared up, see your doctor.

Cranberries and blueberries are natural fruits that help balance the ph in your system.

Be sure to wear looser clothing, and try to keep clothing dry, or change often if allowed in your job.