Yeast Infection

Yeast infections are characterized by vaginal itching, irritation, and inflammation accompanied by a white discharge. These common infections are caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans, fungi that normally inhabit the vagina. Overgrowth is often caused by a general systemic weakness brought on by stress, a high-sugar diet, or hormonal fluctuations, which upset the normal acidic balance of the vagina.

Starve the fungi
Help prevent vaginal yeast infections by avoiding sugars and refined foods. which feed the Candida albicans organism.Take supplements of
Lactobocillus acidophilus, one with
each meal for one month, to help repopulate the healthy intestinal flora that keep fungi in check.

Restore healthy vaginal flora
After a yeast infection, help restore the healthy flora in the vagina by inserting a capsule of Loctobacillus acidophilus into the vagina at night before sleeping. Repeat each night for two weeks.The capsule will dissolve during the night

Preventing yeast infections
To prevent yeast infections, avoid tight-fitting clothing and synthetic underwear, which encourage the proliferation of yeast organisms.
Stay away from scented toilet paper, deodorant soaps, and deodorant tampons and menstrual pads. All contain chemicals that dry out sensitive vaginal tissues and lay the groundwork for infectious microorganisms to breed.

Herbal vagina rinse
A strong infusion of thyme, rosemary. and sage is a potent infection fighter. It has antimicrobial properties which inhibit the overgrowth of the fungi, and astringent properties which soothe irritated tissues.
375m1(12fl oz) boiling water 2 teaspoons dried thyme I teaspoon dried rosemary I teaspoon dried sage
Pour the water over the herbs, cover, and steep for 20 minutes. Strain, and use as a vaginal wash twice daily.