The Hidden Truth About Vaginal Yeast Infection Cause
Yeast infection is just one of various kinds of infection to
invade the vagina and the vulva (the area surrounding the vagina) causing the often noted symptoms of vaginal
yeast infection. It is also referred to as Candida, Monilia and Thrush.
In fact, there are three types of Vaginitis (the
general medical term referring to infections of the vagina):
1) Trichomoniasis: when protozoa acting as
parasites generate the infection of the vagina
2) Bacterial vaginosis: a condition of vaginal
infection, the majority is sexually transmitted and the result of bacteria
3) Yeast infection (candidiasis): yeasty microbes
known as Candida albicans are responsible for the vaginal infection in this case.
Candida is typically resident in our gut, throat,
mouth and genitourinary complexes and is naturally present in the bowels (in particular, Candida Albicans, a
fungal yeast-like organism).
Candida characteristics include identifying and
eliminating bacteria and other disease-inducing microorganisms in the bowels. Candida albicans can be beneficial
in its ability to defend our gut from other bacterial threats.
If our inner body mechanisms regulate the balance
correctly between acid and alkali, our immune system is sufficiently robust and the friendly probiotic bacteria
outweigh the Candida organisms (probiotic or friendly bacteria include L. salivarius, B. bifidum, Streptococcus
thermophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, and Lactobacillus acidophilus). Thus, in our intestines, Candida is
restricted to the right level. In a healthy state, a human being can be host to millions of Candida microbes
that are in fact of inner benefit.
The catastrophic context for Candida yeast
overpopulation occurs, however, when a weakened immune system, a diminution of friendly bacteria or toxicity or
acidity in the blood conspires against our internal system.
These factors and cofactors encourage Candida
overpopulation and are also causal in degrading an already initiated yeast infection. Like other health
problems, candidiasis is caused by a number of primary and secondary considerations and also the relationship
between them.
These factors directly or indirectly form the
environment in which Candida multiplies without bounds to cause a range of common symptoms of yeast infection;
they include psychological, mental, lifestyle and external elements as well.
Candida albicans mutate from simple,
non-threatening yeast form to a form of mycelial fungus that travels through the rest of the body. Candida
Overpopulation is really a phenomenon caused by internal imbalance.
The conditions which run from the annoying to
high risk include the leaky gut syndrome, nutrient incompatibility, rashes, brain fog and irritation, itchiness,
swollenness, inflamed areas and white vaginal discharge (vaginal candidiasis). This is because when Candida
changes in form from yeast to fungus, root structures called rhizoids begin to grow and dig into the intestinal
walls piecing holes. Yeast, toxic debris, bacteria and undigested food can then enter the blood
circulation.
Chiefly responsible in Candida yeast infection
overpopulation are:
• Substandard dietary selections and incorrect
acid-alkali balance in the gut
• Diminution in beneficial probiotic
bacteria
• A depressed immune system
• Increased toxicity in the intestinal
tract
These 4 items create the degraded environment for
Candida Albicans to multiply and evolve from yeast to fungus, with the concomitant symptoms such as yeast
infection.
Lifestyle considerations such as stress, sexual
habits, cleanliness, and even the kind of clothes that you wear can also accelerate a Candida condition that has
already begun. Hormones out of balance, (during menstruation is one example), use of antibiotics, prescribed
medication, steroids and contraceptive pills can also launch attacks of yeast infection.
This also explains the problems that physicians
have to get rid of this recurring medical condition using prescribed and over the counter drugs. Candidiasis and
one of its most common variants, vaginal yeast infection, is primarily an internal problem brought on by two or
more factors and therefore very problematical to resolve.
To eradicate the problem at the base, instead of
only treating the symptoms of the problem (how the infected parts appear externally) requires a holistic
multidimensional approach. It is a fact as well that every health problem including vaginal yeast infection has
such a multi-dimensional aspect.
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This article is based on the book, "Yeast Infection No More" by Linda Allen. Linda is an author, researcher,
nutritionist and health consultant who dedicated her life to creating the ultimate holistic yeast infection
solution guaranteed to permanently cure the root of candida and dramatically improve the overall quality of your
life, naturally, without the use prescription medication and without any side effects. Learn more by visiting her
website: http://yeastinfectionnomore.com
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