Anyone that has had a yeast infection (Candida) only to have
it return in a short period of time knows only too well the annoyance
and affect it can have on them. It’s the ability to return so quickly
that makes it a frustrating ailment to be plagued with. Yeast is a
natural bacterium within our body. It is harmless until our immune
system becomes unbalanced allowing it to grow.
Fact: 70% of women will experience an infection during their lifetime.
Although not life threatening, an infection can affect our health in
many ways and even impact our social life. (Vaginal yeast infection can
be passed back and forth between sexual partners). Symptoms are
intense itching and soreness, burning during urination, discomfort
during intercourse, discharge and occasional bleeding. The infection can
be quite severe occurring in women (vaginal discharge) and men (penile
infection).
Causes of Yeast Infection
There are many reasons for developing a yeast infection but
ultimately a correlation between poor diet, excessive alcohol, high
sugar levels, low immune system and low pH levels are major reasons.
If these factors continue, then the likelihood of a return is far
greater. A consistently high pH (potential hydrogen) will allow the
bacteria to multiply giving cause to recurring bouts of infection
(Candida) regardless of treatment you may avail yourself of.
The higher your body pH level, the more susceptible you are.(7.4+)
Fact: Yeast bacterium thrive in an acidic medium.
Why do yeast infections return so frequently?
Yeast (Candida Albicans) is naturally present in our body and is normally kept in check by our body’s immune system. Should our immune system be impaired in any way then the yeast infection can return depending on various other factors. Unfortunately, due to our lifestyle the chances are that should you develop an infection, it will return at a later date.
Is There a Cure for a Yeast Infection?
While there are plenty of drugs available from you physician, this
does not address the root cause of recurring bouts of the infection.
Positive steps to improve your pH levels in order to fight Candida and
keep it away for good can be taken which will also lead to improved
overall health but they are steps that need to be maintained at a level
of consistency. Unfortunately consistency is not something that
seems to fit in with our hectic daily schedules and many of us are
unable to maintain the necessary requirements to stop recurring bouts.
So what is the solution?
An adjustment of our pH levels by way of a daily supplement and small
changes to our diet. By maintaining a pH level of 7.4 we can not only
eradicate bouts of yeast infection but also improve our overall health
by giving our immune system a boost. Test strips can be purchased from your pharmacy which will help you monitor your acidity level and keep your body in check.