Yeast infection

Yeast infection generally occurring in areas of the body that retain moisture. It is the main cause of yeast infection. This makes areas like the mouth, genitals, underarms, hand and feet most prone to such disease.

Yeast are a natural occurrence in your body, but when exposed to a warm moist environment they can multiply rapidly and cause an infection.  In most people the skin protects against yeast infections, but some people are at an elevated risk to getting this disease.

Symptoms of  Yeast infection
•    Itching and burning in the vagina and around the vulva (the skin that surrounds your vagina)
•    A white vaginal discharge that may look like cottage cheese.
•    Pain during sexual intercourse.
•    Swelling of the vulva.
Home  remedies for yeast infection:
•        Regularly  daubing apple cider vinegar in the areas prone to this infection. Your can add some garlic to stop the itchy feeling; and water to dilute the vinegar concentration
•        Curds or yogurt is regarded as one of the best home remedies. In fact, it is advisable to soak a tampon into curds and place it in the infected region for at least an hour. Basically, the healthy required bacteria from the curds will replace the unhealthy yeast bacteria. This could be repeated twice to thrice a day.  
•        Drink at least two glasses of buttermilk a-day, whether infected or not. In fact making curds a part of the daily diet in take reduces the probability of yeast infection.
•        Mixture of olive leaf extract with grapefruit seed extraction a glass of water is a good curative tonic for this infection. Prevention
Prevention  Tips for Yeast infection
•  Keep  you vaginal area clean, being sure to wash the area when you shower
•  After a shower or bath, make sure your vaginal area is completely dry before getting dressed
•  Wear cotton underpants and pantyhose with a cotton crotch
•  After using the toilet, always wipe from front to back
•  Avoid sharing towels and washcloths
•  Wash your under garments in hot water and skip the fabric softener in the dryer
•  Avoid clothing that is tight in the crotch
•  Always change out of your exercise clothes or swimsuit immediately after working out or swimming
•  Change your sanitary pads or tampons frequently and avoid using ones that are scented
•  Avoid using heavily scented soaps, perfumes and talcum powder