Yeast Infection Causes
Reduced body immunity levels
If your body has a low immunity levels, it is very easy to succumb to such conditions where the organisms grow faster causing the infection.
Antibiotics
Use of some antibiotics can also cause yeast infection.
Stress
Sometimes physical and mental stress also causes the yeast level to go up considerably
Birth Control Pills
Some reaction due to birth control pills also cause yeast infection
Menstrual Periods
In some cases, infection is caused during mestrual cycles.
Diabetes
Diabetic conditions may cause the infection in certain cases
Home remedies for Yeast Infection
Home remedy using Yogurt
Take a tampon and dip it in yogurt. Insert in the vagina, twice a day. Continue this remedy for an extra day after your symptoms go away.
Tea Tree Oil
A few drops of tea tree oil poured on a tampon and inserted in the vagina can provide some relief.
Garlic
For non-vaginal yeast infections, you can apply garlic paste directly on the affected parts. This remedy is for other affected parts of the body and not for the vaginal yeast infection.
Diet for Yeast Infection
No Secific diet
There is no specific diet that we are aware of for this condition. Of course, eat healthy, lots of fruits and vegetables, as always.
Suggestions for Yeast infection
Loose fitting undergarments
To avoid yeast infection avoid wearing tight underwear or other tight acrylic garments everyday. Use loose fitting cotton underwear and panties. Avoid wearing jeans, legging, panty hose every day.
External stimulants
If you suspect infection, stay away from deodorant sanitary pads and tampons. Avoid sprays and other such external agents as that could cause irritation.
Wet clothes
Do not remain in wet clothes for a long time. Change into dry ones as soon as possible and dry your affected body parts before changing into a new set of dry clothes.
