What Causes Yeast Infections?
5. Bad Diet
High glucose levels in the body can cause an overgrowth of candida by feeding the yeast in the vagina. A typical Western diet, high in refined sugar and processed carbohydrates, is just what the fungus is looking for. Candida growth may also be promoted by alcohol consumption.
A candida-fighting diet is one that supports an alkaline environment in the body. This includes good proteins and healthy fats. Garlic, turmeric, and coconut oil all fight the overgrowth of yeast. Some studies have shown that coconut oil, which contains caprylic acid, may be as effective as the drug fluconazole in treating yeast infections.
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