How to prevent yeast infections?

Yeast infection, also known as Candidiasis or thrush, is a fungal infection (mycosis) of any of the Candida species (all yeasts), of which Candida albicans is the most common.

Candida is the scientific name for yeast. It is a fungus that lives almost everywhere, including inside the body. Usually, if you are healthy, the immune system keeps yeast under control.

Yeast infections affect different parts of the body in different ways:

• Thrush is a yeast infection that causes white patches in mouth.
• Esophagitis is thrush that spreads to the esophagus and so you would feel painful to swallow food.
• Women can get vaginal yeast infections, causing itchiness, pain and discharge.
• Yeast infections of the skin cause itching and rashes.
• Yeast infections in your bloodstream can be life-threatening. 

 Right diet plan is highly effective in preventing yeast infections and certain health problems:

1. Stop eating a refined sugar and carbohydrates. Refined sugar and other refined carbohydrates are all food for yeast. Consuming such foods can make yeast breed.
   
   To prevent yeast overgrowth, eating Stevia instead of sugar and eating whole grain non-gluten products (such as brown rice, buck wheat bread) to replace refined carbohydrates.
   
2. Using antibiotics can debilitate your immune system and kill off friendly bacteria. Therefore, stop using antibiotics and reduce intake of dairy products which may also contain antibiotics. Since strengthening the immune system is an integral part of preventing yeast infections, daily consumption of garlic can lessen the likelihood of recurrent yeast infections.
   
3. Dairy products and cow's milk products in particular should be avoided because they can lead to allergic reactions creating excessive mucus and taking longer to digest. Some of the main yeast infection factors can include allergies and digestive problems. Better alternatives to dairy products of Cow's milk are organic goat and sheep's milk products.
   
4. Our body functions best in the range of PH 7.35 and 7.45 for acidity in the blood. Any extra acidity makes for a context where yeast multiplies. An alkaline food plan, which is based on consumption of alkaline forming foods (foods with calcium, cesium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, almonds, green juices, and most fresh vegetables, etc.) with moderate consumption of foods that form acids (most meats, fish, dairy and grain products) can help you regain your alkaline quotient to better control yeast growth.
   
5. Eating foods rich in betacarotene (a natural substance that's converted into vitamin A in the body) could offer some protection against yeast infections.

As a side benefit on this diet plan, you will feel more energized, healthier and vibrant. You will enjoy improved digestion, enhanced vision, and healthier hair, skin and nails.