With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Yeast Allergy
The prime use of yeast is to ferment food items. Some food items that contain yeast include bread, cheese, wine, beer, cheese, vinegar, mushrooms, and dried fruits.
Yeast belongs to the fungi family and is a microorganism found in the body and many food items that we eat everyday. Yeast is not harmful when taken in smaller amount and does not cause any kind of imbalance. When the amount of yeast in the body increases, the body may develop some allergic symptoms. There is a protein present in yeast and our body takes it to be harmful and thus releases histamines and antibodies. These histamines are supposed to neutralize the proteins.
Cause of Yeast Allergy
There are two basic causes of yeast allergy which are given below:
- Foods containing yeast like bread, wine and beer can cause allergy.
- A yeast infection in the body called candidiasis.
Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by a microorganism called candida albicans. It is found in the human body and animals too. It is not harmful because the amount of yeast is balanced by another organism known as the lactobacillus acidophilus.
Yeast Allergy Symptoms
When there is imbalance between the candida and lactobacillus, a person may experience some of the following symptoms given below:
- Fatigue It is a common symptom of yeast allergy. If a moderate consumption of any food item containing yeast is followed by tired feeling, then there is a possibility of yeast allergy.
- Digestion Digestive upset, abdominal pain and other symptoms associated with bowel irregularities that include constipation, diarrhea and flatulence.
- Respiratory system Runny nose, sneezing, puffy eyes and in chronic cases it may lead to asthma-like symptoms.
- Skin Itchy red skin, eczema, a burning sensation that leads to flaking, bleeding and crusting.
- Yeast allergy in some extreme cases manifests itself in emotional symptoms like depression, distractibility, inattentiveness and hypersensitivity.
Yeast Infection
Also known as yeast vagninitis or a vaginal yeast infection, this infection is caused by a fungus known as candida albicians. This is normally found in human skin and in small amounts in the vagina.
It is estimated by doctors that three out of four suffer from yeast infection once in their lifetime. Factors like pregnancy, oral contraceptives, antibiotics, diabetes, steroids may all contribute to vaginal yeast infection.
There are many healthy bacteria in the body that are enough to control the yeast growth. Home remedies for yeast allergy make use of some natural ingredients like vegetables, fruits, herbs.
- The safest way to treat yeast allergy is simply avoiding food items containing yeast.
- If the allergy is due to excess of yeast in the body then try avoiding foods rich in sugar and carbohydrates.
Home remedies for yeast allergy using yogurt
Yogurt is the first and effective remedy for yeast allergy because it is the natural source of lactobacillus acidophilus.
- Organic and unsweetened yogurt benefits, controls and counteract high levels of yeast.
- A cup of yogurt for breakfast should be continued for a week until the yeast allergy or infections disappear. It can also be taken as an evening snack or a desert.
- Apart from adding yogurt to the diet, it can also be applied directly to the infected area especially to the vaginal infections.
Home remedies for yeast allergy by keeping the body moist free.
- The body should be kept moist free by using a blow dryer on areas such as armpits and any folds that can trap humidity.
- Talcum powder can also be used to keep the area moisture free.
- Cotton clothing and undergarments should be selected in such a way so that it allows the body to breathe properly.
Home remedies for yeast allergy using ginger and garlic
- Garlic and ginger have powerful antimicrobial properties that can fight bacteria and kind of microorganism that causes allergy and infection. These are one of the oldest home remedy for yeast allergy. You can get a full advantage of them, if you eat them raw.
- Sometimes due to its pungent effect, many people cannot eat them raw so try adding these to a salad dressing, soups and pasta just before serving.
- For a general immune enhancement eat a clove once a day. And in case of active infection, three cloves will be beneficial.
Home remedy for yeast allergy using Echinacea
- This is one of the best herbs known to boost the immune system. One-half of the extract should be taken until the allergy or infection subsides.
Home remedies for yeast allergy using goldenseal and thyme.
- Goldenseal has antibiotic properties that are known to kill variety of harmful microorganism responsible for allergy and infection. It also soothes burning sensation in the mucous membranes. Take one-half teaspoon of its extract thrice a day. It should be avoided during pregnancy.
- Thyme can be made into strong tea and used in external application. It is known to provide relief from itching. It can be used in baths and also as vaginal washes.
Home remedy for yeast allergy using calendula
- Calendula is used to soothe inflammation and helps in promoting tissue healing. Pour six tablespoon of calendula in four cups of boiled water. Cover it and steep when cool. This can be used for bath as well as vaginal wash.
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