Thursday, May 10, 2012

Avoiding Antibiotics When You Suffer from Yeast Infections



There are times whenever we need to take antibiotics and unfortunately, it is usually whenever we are very sick. For years, doctors have been prescribing antibiotics anytime somebody had a sniffle and this has caused a lot of problems for individuals as a result. The reason why this is the case is because antibiotics are not very discriminate when it comes to the type of bacteria that they kill. Yes, they do get rid of the bacteria that is causing our problems in many cases but they also kill any good bacteria along with it.
One of the reasons why we have yeast infections is because of antibiotic use. They reduce our immune system to the extent where we are unable to fight off yeast that is naturally present in our bodies at all times. Once this yeast begins to grow, it soon gets a foothold and it is difficult to remove from its place. Unfortunately, many people try to get rid of the yeast by using a pharmaceutical cure and this simply throws them into a downward spiral. With each new yeast infection, the strain is stronger and it is more and more difficult for you to get rid of it by the same means. Eventually, it turns into what is called a superinfection which is impossible to cure by a drugstore potion.
If at all possible, you should avoid taking antibiotics because it is more than likely that you are going to suffer from yeast infections as a result. If you are currently taking antibiotics and your doctor agrees to it, you may want to stop taking them and try to take care of whatever problem you have naturally. There are times, however, whenever we may not be able to stop taking antibiotics because of a life-threatening situation that we have. What do we do then?
If we must take antibiotics regularly, we need to make sure that we keep our body in as good of condition as we possibly can. Although we cannot build up bacteria in our body whenever we are taking antibiotics, we can't help it to fight off yeast infections by eating the right foods, drinking plenty of water and getting exercise on a daily basis. By improving our health as much is possible, we may not only be able to get rid of the yeast infections but we may reduce our dependency on antibiotics as well.

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How do I prevent a yeast infection while taking antibiotics?

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PB8 is a great probiotic to take. It has 8 strains of live probiotics. It's far better than acidophilus or yogurt. You should be able to find it at any health food store or vitamin shop. If you don't have any local, look up GNC or VitaminShoppe online.

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I used it during and after a course of zithromax and it worked beautifully!
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  • Eat yogurt with LIVE acidopholis cultures. Make sure their are no artificial sweetners in it. You also could take a good supplement, like Natrol Probiotic beads. Stay away from sugary stuff. Sugar makes the body a breeding ground for yeast.

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  • Try to avoid using broad spectrum antibiotic that kill all types of bacteria including the useful ones like acidophilus bacilli that keep acidic pH in vagina.Use antibiotics after culture and sensitivity test of ur bacteria by getting specimen of infected material like sputum or throat swab.These antibiotic will only kill those bacteria that are causing infection,not all bacteria of body.

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  • for the most part to prevent, keep clean and change underwear everyday. to stop yeast infection use 2-3 drops of tea tree oil mixed with 5 drops olive oil on the end of tampon insert it and wear 20 min. twice a day for 2 days. this should stop the infection, if you are having sex your parner needs to use a condom until it is cleared.
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  • Antibiotics not only kill invading cells, they also kill the normal flora of the vagina. This is what allows the yeast (it is part of the normal flora) to overgrow causing the infection. I don't think there is a 100% chance of preventing one, just get your doctor to give you a diflucan if you get one. It goes away very quick.
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  • Rexall Extra Strength Acidophilus - made with Bio Flora. You can get it at Walmart.
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Eating Garlic for Yeast Infections



Sometimes, the solution to a problem is so simple that we tend to overlook it. This is often the case whenever we have health problems and far too many of us simply run out to the drugstore and try to find a pharmaceutical cure. Although this may make us feel better for a little while, one of the main problems that these pharmaceutical methods have is that they don't really get to the root of the problem. Instead of solving what is going wrong with our body, they really only help to cover over the symptoms so that we tend to ignore what is actually going on.
This is the case whenever it comes to yeast infections. It is so easy to go out and buy some cream at the drugstore which will take care of that yeast infection that most people just tend to do that. Unfortunately, it does little for us and it may actually have an adverse side effect where each successive yeast infection becomes stronger, eventually resulting in a super infection which is impossible to treat. It's really a shame because it is possible for you to fight off a yeast infection with some very common foods, such as garlic.
People have been eating garlic for thousands of years for its healing properties. Although some people tend to avoid garlic and because of the social effects that it may have on them, it can actually be quite good for you. Eating a clove of garlic every day, especially one that is all natural can have amazing effects on your health that are very easy for you to identify. It may also help to bring your body into a balance for it is able to fight off the yeast on it's own, simply because yeast hates garlic and cannot reside in the same area with it.
If you are dealing with a vaginal yeast infection, you may actually be able to give yourself a little bit of immediate relief by inserting a garlic tab directly into the vagina. You would need to make sure that it is all natural because you would not want to irritate this sensitive area with chemicals. Most people experience immediate relief from the itching and burning of a yeast infection whenever they do this. Over the course of time, it also helps to remove the yeast infection from our body naturally.

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Garlic for Yeast Infections...?

I have read a lot of testimonials about using garlic to cure a yeast infection... well i am simply not comfortable with inserting a clove of garlic in my glory hole for a few reasons... but I would be willing to eat the garlic. Does this work just as well? and how should i eat it or prepare it?
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I have read that too, but also would never stick a veggie in my vagina, for any reason. Boy that could make oral sex fun. Anyway, why don't you just get some Monistat or Vagisil and treat the traditional way? If you want to eat the garlic, eat it raw, I guess.

good luck..
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asides from garlic..I heard eating lots of yoghurt (plain) will keep yeast infections to a stand still. Or someone told he inserting a yoghurt laced tampon in for 1 hr or 2 may help speed up healing. I didnt try it..but that's what some women suggest. Or drinking NON sugar cranberry juice will definately help.
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