When it comes to yeast infections, many women make the same old mistakes that can actually make their infections worse. While there are some old wives’ tales to take note of, others should be avoided at all costs. Read on to learn more about the do’s and don’ts of thrush yeast infections, and how you can successfully treat thrush for good…
Thrush… For many women, thrush can be very uncomfortable and painful. Women often experience discomfort, and most symptoms occur in and around the vaginal area. These common and embarrassing effects can leave many women in great pain and desperate for a cure.
For short-term relief, head to your local grocery store and pick up some yogurt. When choosing, be sure to choose a brand that is free of artificial colors and sweaters, and is free of fruit. Plain live yogurt is the best, and organic is even better.
Eating a lot of yogurt every day will do wonders for your infection, but applying it directly to your vagina can give you instant relief from symptoms. There are a few ways to do this, but one of the least messy and most effective is to dip a tampon in yogurt, which is then inserted into the vagina. Be sure to change your tampon regularly and use it until you are symptom free.
Thrush No… When women start experiencing vaginal discomfort and symptoms caused by yeast infection, they automatically head to the bathroom for a long, warm, relaxing bath. But, this is the last thing you should do. In fact, soaking in hot water for a long period of time will worsen your symptoms and may worsen your infection.
Hot water gives yeast cells the perfect conditions they need to grow and propagate. Most women only realize this when it’s too late, and their symptoms worsen within a few hours of bathing.
Thrush… In the modern world, we often put our health and well-being last. Work, social commitments, children, etc. they all consume our time and often we have very little time left to take care of ourselves. Taking good care of yourself, rest, relaxation and a good diet are essential and can help you stay healthier for longer. It is those who do not take good care of themselves who often suffer from thrush.
Thrush No… You’d think your choice of underwear would have little to do with your thrush, but it could very well be the cause of your infection. Choosing tight, synthetic underwear makes it much more difficult for air to circulate around your genitals, creating a hot and sweaty environment. Sometimes this is all it takes for yeast to grow, and you could end up with a nasty infection just because your underwear was too sexy!
