May 08, 2010
Whether you like it or not, our bodies harbor many types of bacteria naturally. Candida Albicans is one of these bacterias. Like most bacterias, our bodies maintain a balance naturally between the good and the bad. There are times however, when the balance can tip and the amount of Candida Albicans is too much for our bodies to handle. This will be exhibited in yeast infections, which can be very painful and create burning and itching sensations, as well as white cottage cheese looking vaginal discharge. You can prevent the occurrence of these yeast infections by naturally eliminating the amount of Candida Albicans.
Step 1 A Yogurt A Day
The live cultures such as acidophilus and probiotics that are present in yogurt can keep Candida Albicans levels in balance. These cultures maintain a healthy balance between the good and bad bacteria in your body. Choosing yogurts that contain these live cultures and eating one yogurt a day can prevent yeast infections.
Step 2 – Eliminate Sugar
Sugar works with Candida Albicans and can contribute to its overgrowth in the body. Thus, if you eliminate excess sugar from your diet you can help prevent yeast infections because the Candida Albicans food source is cut off. This would include soda pop, candy, sweets, and anything else that contains a lot of processed sugar.
Step 3 – Drink Plenty of Water
You’ve probably heard this advice before in regards to other health issues. But drinking plenty of water can help flush out excess Candida Albicans that are present in the bladder, urinary tract, and vagina. If you are dehydrated this bacteria will remain present in the body longer, which also gives the bacteria more time to grow and multiply. Consuming 8 10 glasses of water every day will keep your system flushed. Cranberry juice is also an excellent drink to help prevent yeast infections.
Step 4 – Boric Acid
Boric Acid can also help prevent yeast infections due to Candida Albicans. You can find boric acid suppositories in your local pharmacy or drug store. By inserting these into the vagina before bed time, the boric acid can help combat the bacteria. Repeat this for at least five nights and you should see a difference. If you are pregnant, do not try this method, and never take boric acid orally.
Step 5 – Douche Regularly
Douching regularly with a vinegar and water rinse will help keep Candida Albicans levels in the vagina at a healthy balance. Mix one cup of vinegar per every gallon of water. Douche with this mixture daily for a week and your levels should be restored to a healthy level.
These easy steps will help naturally eliminate Candida Albicans from the body and help prevent yeast infections. So, make sure that you eat plain yogurt cultures, eliminate sugar, drink plenty of water, use boric acid and douche regularly with apple cider vinegar and water rinse. By doing this, you can avoid the nasty and unpleasant symptoms of yeast infections that affect trillions of ladies each year.