Yeast Infection Causes

Posted by DietExpert On January - 24 - 2009 0 Comment

There are many possible causes of yeast infection. Because Candida albicans is naturally occurring in the body (it aids in the digestive process) the best way to avoid a yeast infection is to stay healthy.

Candida albicans, an organism that is healthy in normal levels, can make the body very sick when the immune system fails to control it. Yeast infections can develop in the mouth, in the breasts, intestines, vagina and rectum and in and around male genitals. It can also develop on the skin.

Yeast infections can be caused by intake of excessive carbohydrates. Because carbohydrates turn to sugar during the natural digestive process, the consumption of carbohydrates actually encourages the growth of Candida albicans, a type of fungus.

When a person’s immune system is compromised, the body fails to fight off the excessive growth of Candida albicans and a yeast infection can develop, opening the door for other infections.

Yeast grows best in warm, moist, dark places. When left untreated, a yeast infection can become very serious.

How can I avoid getting a yeast infection?

The best way to avoid a yeast infection is to stay healthy. Eat complex, rather than simple carbohydrates. Get plenty of rest. Shower every day and wear 100 percent cotton underwear that allows your body to breath (bras too!) Be sure to clean yourself good after using the restroom.

Oral yeast infections sometimes occur in the elderly when false teeth are not properly cleaned. Because the elderly tend to have weaker immune systems, the combination of moist, damp conditions in the mouth, coupled with bacteria, creates a perfect opportunity for a yeast infection to develop.

The most effective and least expensive forms of treatment for a yeast infection I’ve found are natural remedies such as the use of vinegar, herbs, plain yogurt and many more. The best resource I have found so far yeast infection information can be found at Natural Cure Yeast Infection. Education is the best defense against yeast infection.