How to Treat Yeast Infections?

A fungi known as candida results in yeast infection.

Yeast infections or candidiasis are infections, which develop when a fungus called candida grows in excessive quantities in your body. There are many medications to cure the problem, but a holistic approach for yeast infection treatment is extremely effective in providing a long term cure.

A holistic approach for yeast infection treatment involves some dietary modifications and lifestyle changes that work collectively to prevent the growth of the fungi and eradicate it from your body.

The Right Diet

A diet rich in proteins, calcium, vitamins, minerals and healthy oils is extremely useful to restrict the growth of yeast in your intestine. Avoiding sugar and carbohydrate-rich foods as even the tiniest amount of sugar can worsen the condition. Some of the prominent foods that can cure the yeast infection are:

·        Fish or seafood is rich in proteins and nutrients like calcium and vitamin D. The Omega 3 fatty acids present in the sea food  reduce inflammation associated with yeast infections.

·        Garlic is a natural antibiotic and impedes fungus growth in the intestinal tract and vagina. This anti-fungal food also fights and destroys bad bacteria while leaving the good bacteria for restoring healthy system functions.

·        Spices as cloves, sage and cinnamon also reduce the symptoms and prevent fungus build-up.

·        Fresh fruits and vegetables are a potential manner to strengthen the immune system and reduce the formation of fungus.

·        Foods rich in vitamin C as oranges and cranberry inhibit the growth of Candida and kills the existing fungi.

Routine exercises

Once you have embarked on a natural diet for the yeast infection treatment, you should introduce medium intensity exercises for a minimum of thirty minutes each day. The exercises increase the metabolism rate of your body and re-balance the level of brain neurotransmitters. They also help in improving your mood and help you deal with the infection in a better manner.

Consuming plenty of good bacteria

A probiotic supplement or eating probiotic foods will aid in fighting and restoring the natural gut flora that prevents fungal infections like Candida from forming. Yoghurts, nattos are natural cultured and fermented foods that can maintain your vagina and gastrointestinal tract in a healthy manner and replace the fungi.

Avoid chemical exposure

People with yeast infections are generally sensitive to chemicals present in paints, household cleaners, deodorants, perfumes and scents. Hence, a holistic treatment requires total avoidance of the strong chemicals as it can aggravate the condition.

Avoid emotional and psychological problems

Food cravings, especially sweets, are mostly intensified by emotional and psychological issues. It is advisable to attend meditation sessions to overcome unhealthy food cravings and other emotional obstacles.

A holistic approach to the yeast infection treatment has worked wonders in curing the deadly fungi and helping you come out of the problem with a positive attitude.