Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................ 3
The general yeast infection facts that you must know… ........................ 4
What is yeast? .......................................................................... 4
You are covered in (and full of) fungus… ........................................ 4
A general overview of how yeast infections happen… ....................... 5
You have natural defenses… ....................................................... 6
How does yeast mold get its nutrition? .......................................... 7
What conditions are best for a yeast infection to develop? .................... 9
Summary so far… .......................................................................10
What is vaginitis? .......................................................................11
General overview .....................................................................11
Possible symptoms… ................................................................11
But, beware… ..........................................................................11
Specific steps for preventing vaginitis .............................................13
Consider the clothes you wear ....................................................13
Be aware of your hormones .......................................................14
Beware of irritating chemicals ....................................................14
Sexual practices ......................................................................15
Pre-existing medical conditions ..................................................15
Lifestyle considerations… .............................................................17
A weakened immune system and stress .......................................17
Perhaps the number one enemy is… ............................................19
The critical importance of diet… ..................................................21
Some things are deadly for Candida… .............................................27
Topical vaginal yeast infection treatments… .....................................28
Conclusion ................................................................................29