So, I've told you all about my little miracle bullet to ward off yeast infections ... and vampires. It's a wonderful short term fix, but my whole system was just staying out of whack. So much for only have three yeast infections EVER!My kids had all done a round of acidophilus a few months back (another post, for another day). I had also bought some of the mighty Multidophilus for my husband ... which he then proceeded to never take. I will say this, he gags on multivitamins, so if he doesn't have to take a honkin' big pill, he doesn't!
Anywho, I was reading about how yeast infections can start to dominate when your good bacteria is depleted. What's a girl to do? She's to pop some acidophilus, that's what! I now bow to the Multidophilus!
Make sure you buy your product from a health store, where it is kept refrigerated. Take it as directed on the bottle, or 2-3 a day for the first few days, if things are very flared up.
Don't let the sticker shock fool you. It builds back up the good bacteria in a way that nothing else can. Take it regularly until the bottle is empty, and it may be just what your system needs to stay more ... er ... serene.
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Oh the blessed releif garlic brings - unfortunately, I've become an expert in this area. :(
Caprylic Acid is helpful too.
I have to say I've never had acidophilus fail me when it comes to battling the yeast beast. My girls and I seem especially prone (and I realize that *probably* I should make some dietary changes to discourage the onset, but haven't gotten up the courage yet) so I am a huge, huge fan of acidophilus. Worth every penny.
Yup. Cutting out refined sugars does wonders! In my case, I was still avoiding the bad sugar and yet ... ugh! Come to find out, I just needed a full frontal assault to build up the good stuff again.
acidophilus and grapefruit seed extract knocked out my yeast issues! I tell everyone about the GSE - it's AMAZING!
You may want to start bugging hubby to take his again - you do know that the reason you keep get the infections could be because of him, right?
Hubby and I frequently deal with this issue. (me much more than him..) because the meds we take every night knock out all of our good flora everytime it trys to build up!! So we both do yogurt everyday or every other day. Look for the kind that has a multitude of "bugs" cuz that (IMHO) is better. We get the Tillamook kind because it has five different bacteria. I've been yeast free for a good long while which is a very very nice respite!!! Thanks for sharing Christine :D
Christine, you are granola. Maybe you know the answer to this burning question (no pun intended since we're talking yeast). How do the probiotics measure up to yogurt or kefir? Is it the same difference? Or is one better than the other? Always wondering . . .
Great tip! I'll have to remember this for the future!
Kim, oh yes, that was the first thing we considered. Yet, I'm glad you mentioned it, because there are still a lot of women that are unaware that their guy can be sharing the wealth.
Another thing that a lot of women do not realize is that any sort of small tear (which can happen with a great night of kickin-A sex) can give yeast a perfect spot to grow, even if your partner is not the one passing it along. So, you have to look at your partner. Then it's good to chart your diet as well as your sex life.
Kristen, kefir has several beneficial bacteria that yogurt does not. So, a combination of the two is twice as nice. Yet, for a REALLY corny answer to your question, go to YouTube and search for "Why choose Acidophilus over Yogurt?" Don't say I didn't warn you.
Although, those Pearls in the video are not refrigerated. I've seen several products now like that, but am wondering if they're just not as effective as the refrigerated, fully living acidophilus.
Anyone?
Grapefruit seed extract is AMAZINg for yeast too. My son has had a bad case of eczema. My mother in law thought it was due to yeast, and I started rubbing diluted GSE into his skin and the eczema is GONE!!
I have been asked by an unhappy reader to alert everyone not to try using echinacea/goldenseal capsules to relieve yeast infections. She apparently was experimenting with her own home remedy, and ran into a spot of trouble. Here's her testimonial: "Ok - you know how echinacea as a tea can tingle your tongue? It burns the shit out of your crotch. I mean pure fire. And this was a totally stupid thing to do -- but I figured -- don't ask what I figured. Just please tell people NOT to do it." So remember, girlfriends, goldenseal by itself is fine, but don't try echinacea.
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