Recurrent Yeast Infections — What You Need to Know

Recurrent yeast infections, or technically known as recurrent monilia vaginitis, affect about 7% of the female population. And the first question any sufferer asks is: “why do I keep getting yeast infections?” The question is fair and easy to ask, but not so easy to answer.

Recurrent yeast infections, or even the occasional yeast infection, can generally be attributed to a weakened immune system. Just catching a cold could put you in the high percentage of women who might easily contract a yeast infection. Lack of sleep, or being extremely stressed out can easily make you more prone to a yeast infection. And having that “time of the month” also puts your immune system in a weakened state, which should not be a surprise to anyone. That’s why so many women get a recurrent yeast infection that coincides with their menstrual cycle. Also, women who have HIV or type 2 diabetes are considered extremely high risk for recurrent yeast infections. Taking a high quality supplemental “immune booster” is an excellent way to combat these situations.

However, just having your immune system in a vulnerable state may not be the only reason for recurrent yeast infections. It is believed, by many health experts, that bacteria might be more of a factor than anything else.

There is good bacteria, bad bacteria and even yeast that all live in the intestines. To remain healthy, all three of these organisms must be in balance. It’s when they become imbalanced, for example you have a low count of good bacteria, that’s when you become susceptible to recurrent yeast infections, viruses and diseases.

Knowing what factors are involved that cause an imbalance will help you prevent many of the recurrent yeast infections. First, you must eat healthy. Consume plenty of vegetables, avoid sugars, and choose a variety of foods that make up the food pyramid. Eliminate drinking tap water. Make your hygiene a priority and floss daily. Try not to take antibiotics which kill the good bacteria as well as the bad. If you have to take them, supplement the effects with a probiotic. And finally, get some exercise. We all know the benefits of walking and running. These two exercises alone will go a long way to promote good health. And we can all live with that, can’t we?

For more detailed information, a list of symptoms and some excellent videos click on this link Recurrent Yeast Infections