How to Prevent a Yeast Infection

Yeast infections ARE preventable!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 100% Cotton underwear
• Yogurt or acidophilus supplements

1. 
   100% Organic Cotton underwear are very breathable - avoid wearing tight panties and thongs!

   THINGS TO AVOID:
   
   *Tight-fitting underwear
   *Non-cotton underwear
   *Long hot baths with bubble bath and soap
   *Feminine deodorants and scented wipes
   *Douching
   *Eating sugar, yeast, white flour, sausage
   *Taking Antibiotics
   *Taking Oral Contraceptives/Birth Control Pills
   *Stress

2. 
   Organic yogurt

   EAT YOGURT! Yogurt has live cultures in it that help maintain a healthy pH balance in the vagina. Eat yogurt regularly (especially plain yogurt that is low in sugar). You can also take acidophilus supplements by mouth on a regular basis.
   
   If you already have an infection, you can use plain sugar free yogurt (preferably organic) as an external remedy for itching. You can also use organic garlic cloves and/or apple cider vinegar (both internally and externally).

3. 
   Stay active and drink lots of water

   DRINK WATER & STAY ACTIVE! This step pretty much speaks for itself. An active body makes for a healthy immune system. Drinking water regularly keeps your body functioning properly. Don't sit around all day and let the yeast grow. Make sure you get plenty of SLEEP and avoid stress.
   
   But remember - if a yeast infection does not clear up within 7 days, try using over the counter treatments such as Monistat

Tips & Warnings

• Wear comfortable, loose fitting bottoms - tight jeans are a bad idea
• Stay clean, but don't use any harsh soaps. Try using organic soaps like Dr Bronner's Magic Soaps or anything Organic - do NOT use Suave or Dove bar soaps
• Organic Tea tree oil can help relieve exterior vaginal itching
• Avoid sitting in a wet bathing suit for long periods of time

[larrymcherep]

on 6/28/2009 read here http://superedpack.com/category/men-s-health.html

[savvyscarlett]

on 2/21/2009 I wish I liked yogurt! :-( Great tips though, thanks for sharing! 5*

[DianeD]

on 2/15/2009 yogurt, yogurt, and more yogurt, works. keep away from antibiotics if possible too. good article.

[MariM]

on 2/13/2009 Thanks for the tips, us wemon need to stick together. 5*recmd

[Vanillatte]

on 2/1/2009 great article!