It is a total nightmare for a person who has to deal with having recurring candida yeast infections.
Everyone who has had this problem or still does, would agree.
Though you may not be able to tell by looking at a person, it is extremely uncomfortable and painful and causes much suffering for the person infected.
This article has a few tips on how to get back control of your body and your life and live happily yeast free.
It is important to identify the root cause of you problem and that could be one or more of a number of things such as out of balance hormones due to pregnancy, menopause, birth control pills or periods.
A weakened immune system from existing conditions like diabetes, AIDs and HIV are another.
The big one is over use of antibiotics or being on them for extended dosages, as they kill the good bacteria in your body that keeps the yeast fungus at acceptable levels.
Steroids are also a problem.
Some natural treatments and steps you can take to treat your infection are things like yogurt which will reintroduce the good bacteria back into your body.
Use the plain kind only and apply it directly to the area and/or eat it.
Keep it on for a couple of hours for better results.
A sitz bath with a mix of vinegar (1/2 cup) and salt (1/2 cup) is also a good measure.
Sit in it when the water is warm and stay until it has cooled right down - at least fifteen minutes usually covers it.
A really important thing to do is with your diet.
Cut out or reduce drastically the sugar you eat and drink.
Yeast feeds on it.
Finally wear clothing that is non-synthetic such as 100 per cent cotton as synthetic materials can irritate the infection.
Cotton underwear is important as cotton allows your skin to breathe.
Your daily life can be really impacted by a yeast infection so take steps today that can change that once and for all.
These natural treatments can help you now.