July 9, 2008
oral Yeast Infection, yeast infection treatment
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As it is diabetes lowers the overall immunity level of your body and increases the level of sugar in your blood. A combination of these two situations is an open invitation to any sort of infection more so a yeast infection. So, if you are a diabetic, be extremely careful about contracting a yeast infection because if it is once able to find a toehold in your body, it will become extremely difficult to eradicate it completely. Diabetes also reduces your body?s natural capacity to heal, so you will take those extra days to get rid of a yeast infection and continue feeling the adverse effects of it in the form of nausea, loss of appetite, digestive disorder and lack of proper sleep.
Diabetics have a greater chance of getting affected by oral yeast infection and suffer a burning, itching sensation on their tongue and insides of the oral cavity. But before they embark on a battle against yeast infection they must ascertain what sort of diabetes they are suffering from and try to reduce it. If diabetes is controlled, yeast infection will also get controlled to a large extent.
If a person is suffering from Type One diabetes, a proper balance between carbohydrate intake and insulin that is daily administered is absolutely necessary. On top of this, regular physical exercise is absolutely essential to work out the excess sugar in blood. If a person suffers from Type Two diabetes, weight reduction is of paramount importance and a drastic cut down in carbohydrate intake together with an increase in intake of peanut butter, almonds and walnut is absolutely essential.
The main thing in battling diabetes is to strictly monitor what sort of food that is eaten on a daily basis. Too much sugar and carbohydrates are a strict no-no. But any arbitrary and drastic reduction in intake of carbohydrates and sugar may lead to other problems. So, it is always advisable to visit a doctor and chalk out a proper diet which will reduce your intake of sugar and carbohydrate without affecting too much the other functions of the body. Body weight also needs to be kept under strict control. All this might seem too daunting right now, but if you strictly adhere to the diet chart which your doctor sets up for you, it would not be that difficult after all to keep the level of sugar in your blood under tight control.
On top of these restrictions which you must maintain in order to keep your diabetes under control, proper hygiene is also essential to avoid a yeast infection. Some women prefer to go for domestic remedies to treat a yeast infection. Some of them claim to have had wonderful results in vaginal yeast infection by dabbing the affected areas with tea tree oil. It is indeed a potent remedy and you may try it yourself and feel the impact.
Yeast multiplies in moist and warm areas. So, the first thing you should do is to abandon those attractive spandex underwear and change over to simple white cotton ones. Synthetic fabric does not absorb sweat which starts accumulating in your crotch and provides an ideal environment for yeast to multiply merrily. Try to get into the habit of changing your underwear at least twice a day to prevent any accumulation of sweat and you’ll see for yourself the improvement in your condition. Also, during periods, frequently change sanitary napkins and tampons and try to keep the vaginal area as clean and dry as possible.
June 30, 2008
Vaginal Yeast Infection, yeast infection cure, yeast infection treatment
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Yeast infection, though extremely irritating and at times painful too, is not really something so serious as to rush to the doctor immediately. There are certain age old remedies (which our grandmothers have also used) you can take help of. They aren?t costly and the ingredients can be found in almost every household. So, why don?t you try these before going over to a doctor? But if you feel these remedies are failing to have any effect, don?t delay it anymore and surely visit a registered medical practitioner. It can very well be the case where what you thought to be a yeast infection is something else altogether.
Now let’s take a look at these home grown remedies.
The best option would be to daily eat a cup of yogurt ? especially one with active cultures, mainly acidophilus. People have actually got a considerable amount of relief from mild to medium attacks of yeast infection by consuming a cup of yogurt every day. There is no absolutely side effect whatsoever; on the contrary, your body gets a much welcomed dose of calcium and protein if you include a cup of yogurt in your daily breakfast.
While on food, let me give you another simple yet highly effective tip. If you eat garlic your body gains immunity from yeast infection and if you can supplement it with cranberry juice your urinary tract remains clean and less vulnerable to yeast infection. It is quite obvious you should avoid foods which yeasts love. That is, refrain from gulping down alcohol and restrict intake of sugar, potatoes, pasta and bread to the extent possible.
There are several other home grown remedies though these are not related to food. Dilute white vinegar (roughly one part of vinegar to three parts of water) and apply it to the affected area. It stings a bit when applied, but is indeed a very effective remedy for yeast infections. But if you simply can’t tolerate the thought of a burning sensation on your skin, you can opt for a refreshing bath with a few spoons of tea tree oil thrown for good measure in the bath tub.
There are certain things which don?t claim to cure yeast infection but indeed provide a fair amount of relief. It?d be better if you know what they are.
Put an ice pack on the swollen area and you will feel instant relief. Also, a bath with a few spoons of baking soda sprinkled in water makes you feel better. But these are temporary reliefs only and don?t cure the infection.
There are certain basic rules of hygiene which need to be followed to avoid and, in some cases, even cure a mild yeast infection. Use fresh underwear every day and if you happen to work in such conditions which induce a lot of perspiration and sweat, it?d be better if you change your undergarments more frequently. The basic idea is to keep the affected area as dry and clean as possible. So, try and avoid tight garments, especially those that sit too tight in the groin region. Don?t lounge around the swimming pool in wet bathing suit (no matter how glamorous it might be made to look in TV advertisements!) and try to change over into clean and dry clothing as soon as you climb out of the pool.
Synthetic fabrics don?t absorb sweat, so change over to white cotton underwear and never, even through mistake or oversight, use tampons or toilet papers which are perfumed and have colorful designs on them. Always wipe from front to back while using toilet paper so that yeast residing in your intestine don?t get a chance to sneak into vagina. During periods, change sanitary napkins as frequently as possible to keep the area dry and clean. And, most surely, give those highly enticing perfumed, bubble baths a go-by till you’re completely cured of the infection.
In some cases, women who take oral contraceptives complain of vaginal yeast infection and they must visit the doctor as soon as possible.
There are certain over-the-counter drugs which you can try out while treating your vaginal yeast infection. Mycostatin, Femstat, Vagisal and Gyne-Lotrimin are some of the more popular medicines used by women to get rid of this problem.
However, if all these remedies don?t provide you relief or you don?t notice any appreciable reduction in your yeast infection; visit your doctor at the earliest.