The Impact Of Diet On Yeast Infection
Yeast
Yeast
infection is caused by microscopic bacteria called Candida. These bacteria live
on the surface of our body, particularly the genital area and the mouth, and
also in our gastrointestinal tract. They are needed by our bodies to keep
unhealthy bacteria in check.
In a
normal healthy person, the Candida is kept in balance by healthy pro-biotic
bacteria and a normally functioning immune system.
Unfortunately
under various different circumstances our body's healthy internal balance can
be disrupted. When the happens the Candida can then multiply out of control
and, if we don't take action quickly, it can change from a yeast form into a
fungal form which creates root-like structures which can penetrate the walls of
our intestines.
This
allows the yeast and bacteria to invade the whole body and this is when we
start to see the symptoms that we recognise as yeast infection. The condition
can then potentially cause issues for our entire system as well as localised
infections.
The impact of diet
Medical
studies support the theory that diet can be highly effective in the treatment
and prevention of various medical conditions including yeast infection.
It is not
usually necessary to change your diet forever but some of the recommended
changes should not be too surprising as they are generally acknowledged to be
factors in a normal healthy diet anyway - whether you have a yeast infection or
not.
The
actually length of time that you will need to follow these guidelines will
depend on the strength of the infection as well as the ability of your body to
recover. As a guide, six weeks or so is normally recommended.
What should I avoid eating?
The
general principle is that we are looking to eliminate anything that the yeast
can feed on.
It is
very important to try to avoid anything containing sugar as much as possible -
yeast loves sugar. This includes cakes, pastries, doughnuts, sweetened drinks, natural
sugar and processed sugar. Basically avoid anything containing any type of
sugar or sugar substitute as much as possible.
Try to
avoid refined carbohydrates, including white flour, white pasta, white rice and
any type of cereals. Try to replace refined carbohydrates with whole grain
products.
Try to
avoid milk and dairy products including cheese and yoghurts. Your body treats
lactose as sugar and the yeast will feed on it.
Avoid
alcoholic drinks as much as you can. Yeast is used during the fermentation process
and many beers and wines in particular contain a lot of yeast and sugar.
Alcohol can also weaken the immune system. A strong healthy immune system is
part of what is needed to prevent Candida overgrowth.
Try to
avoid any fermented or malted food products including bread, pizza, cakes,
biscuits and anything coated in bread or bread crumbs.
Remember that diet is only a
small part of a proper holistic treatment
Please
remember that while diet can have a major impact on the prevention and
treatment of Candida, it is only a small part of the proper holistic treatment
that I would recommend as a comprehensive permanent cure.
by: Yeast Infection Cure Store
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