What is a Yeast Infection? (Video)

Yeast infection is an infection caused by the irritation of too many yeast bacteria. In the video below it shows what yeast can do in the Vagina area. As well as what happens when conditions change it will increase or decrease the acidity causing the yeast fungi to multiply and cause irritation..

Video Above – What is a Yeast Infection.?

While the video describes what yeast can do in this area, it is important to note that yeast infection can also happen in males causing issues in the prostrate and intestines (as well as in females). Yeast is the basis of Candida and can causes many issues in many people worldwide.

Candida Yeast Connection

What is it about yeast..? Why do we use it, why was it created and is it really needed..? The truth is yeast is truly a useless product other than the fact it makes alcohols, breads and flours rise well. I mean why use something that can harm us to create such a basic effect.. Its like an experiment really. But what really sucks is since the major use of yeast over the last 30 years it has caused many nasty side effects, one being the result of Candida..

“Image – Active dried yeast shown in a granulated form in which yeast is commercially sold.”

Yes Candida, lets consume so much yeast that we start our own brewing factory inside of yeast that causes a multitude of yeast infections.. Does that sound like fun..? Not really but, it is easy to say, but horrible to experience..

The truth is let’s face it, yeast causes problems. We all need to see this. So what is the solution, do we ignore it or abide by it or do we make choices.. Yes that is right, i know its hard to eliminate those nasty addictive yeasty foods, but i believe you will agree the positives far out weigh the negative.. Start to reduce the intake.. Have some low sugar fruits instead for breakfast..

I know it is a hard one, society almost places it in front of us all the time, even in many biscuits or crackers, drinks, just for flavour.. Dang, sometimes yeast and sugar.. Candida heaven.. Healthy choice or a health risk, you tell me..?

The yeast connection is right in front of use..

Can a Broken Heart Cause Candida?

The question Can a Broken Heart Cause Candida was asked of me recently. While the two are not officially linked scientifically, it is easy to see how emotional pain such as a break up can cause all sorts of problems, one being the susceptibility to Candida Albicans. Emotions are a big part in a lot of illnesses or conditions, candida being no different.

So what is the solution if you have a broken heart and now you believe you have candida..? The only solution i can think of is to reflect on what makes you happy when you are alone. I mean we can choose to be upset and to hide deep in our emotions or we can choose to fight those feelings enough in order to move on.. I am not saying it is easy but a big part of it all is understanding.. Nothing goes much further than that in many ways.. It is so easy to blame your ex love or blame yourself, but deeply inside sometimes things change.. Its a sad truth of life, sometimes a broken heart is part of the story.

We all have to remember how we felt before the broken heart, before the relationship. You were okay were n’t you..? Now it is time to get back to that.. Look after yourself now and be happy.. Now going back to the candida aspect that may be playing in the same arena.. Try to throw it just like the hurt of the broken heart, if it was caused by emotions, then as you heal, so too will that form of candida.. Of course do the diet and lifestyle as well, just to be sure.. Good Luck.

Understanding Candida Mentally

Like all forms of sickness there is a mental aspect to take into account.. Candida is no different. As it effects the immune system and burrows deep into our body, our mental state can often at times play tricks.. This is an important aspect not to ignore. If you were a negative person before you got candida now is the time to reconsider your perspective of life. After all negative can only attract negative and positive can only attract positive. Now is a time to lift your spirits high and see where it goes.. See life differently and start to see the real world..

If you hate your job, now is the time for a fresh change, i mean if you keep doing the same cycle do you really think things are going to change. I am not trying to sound like a positive speaker, but that really is how it all needs to be looked at.. Leave those things behind that have been dragging you down. Move onto what the mind wants and try to see candida as a passing moment.. In time as you progress on your diet the mind can help heal amazing aspects of one self. Keep focused mentally is the key..

The understanding of candida mentally really is about a third of what is needed to heal i believe. Other than diet and exercise of course we cannot forget to exercise the brain healthily as well.. Try to asses your life and see if anything may be attributed to the drop in your system resulting in the candida outbreak.. If you can see a possible reason, remedy it as best as you can do and then see how you feel. You may even find that your case of candida is highly due to emotional weights or possible even external emotional pressures.. Time to let go..

Candida Diet

If you have been to a Candida specialist you may already know the basics on diet for Candida.. However sometimes they tend to leave some important life facts that need to be taken into account other than just a strict diet. To begin with let me explain the basic diet for those suffering from Candida, then i will go into what other actions that should be considered.

Basic Candida Diet

The basic candida diet consists of little amounts of yeasts whether natural forming yeasts or not and cutting out sugar. This means plenty of fresh veges, low sugar fruits and no mushrooms (yeast)..

As for drinking considerations beer is a no no, while low sugar fruits such as fresh apple is fine. As a basic guide plenty of water is a good cleaner.

Another aspect to consider in a candida diet is little carbs, yes the same aspects that make us gain weight also aid the candida infection so eliminate as much carbs as possible.. Try to focus more on the high protein food groups like eggs and low fat meats..

Most milk products will effect Candida as well with exceptions of the probiotic groups such as sour yogurt and yakults..

What Other Aspects to Consider with a Candida Diet

Other aspects to consider are exercise, reducing stress and drinking plenty of water. Other than that there are many aids as described on this blog to help keep the diet on track, basically said to help assist, improve the immune system, the nervous system and get you back to healing healthy state as soon as possible..