The new ebook called “17 Things You Need to Know to Prevent Yeast Infections” was written to clear up some of the misinformation, mythology and confusion about infections caused by Candida albicans yeast.
(PRWEB) February 1, 2007 — The new ebook called “17 Things You Need to Know to Prevent Yeast Infections” was written to clear up some of the misinformation, mythology and confusion about infections caused by Candida albicans yeast, according to the Jonni Good, the author.
Ms. Good states that she first began searching for information about yeast infections because she wanted to find out why she herself was suffering from this common condition, and she wanted to know if any natural remedies really work.
The author is now a full-time writer who was involved in the health care industry for years, and she says she was shocked by the number of statements about yeast infections that she found, both online and in popular books, that could not be backed up by any scientific proof.
She also felt that it should be easy to find solid information about such a common condition, all in one place. But instead, she said that much of the most important information she discovered would be very difficult for most people to find. “Since I’m a writer,” she said, “I decided to do something about it.”
The author was happy to find that some natural remedies really do cure mild yeast infections, but she was concerned because other commonly recommended home remedies can actually be dangerous.
For instance, some popular home yeast infection remedies can force a bacterial infection up into the uterus and fallopian tubes, where it can cause permanent damage to a woman’s reproductive organs. This could matter a great deal, she explains, because bacterial infections have symptoms that are almost identical to yeast infections, but are far more dangerous.
During her research she found studies that prove that the majority of women who buy over-the-counter medications for yeast infections don’t really have yeast infections at all, and they may be putting off medical care they need.
For this reason, she included an entire chapter on “false yeast infections” in her new book, and she also points out which natural remedies should always be avoided, just in case you have a bacterial infection instead of yeast.
The author is also concerned because some highly marketed herbal remedies contain natural antibiotics. These herbal remedies are sold on the claim that they help prevent chronic yeast infections, she says, but it is a well-known fact that antibiotics are the primary cause of yeast infections.
The problem with antibiotics is that they kill off beneficial bacteria right along with the germs, and the beneficial bacteria are the body’s first line of defense against yeast infections. Herbal antibiotics are less powerful than penicillin, but they can still damage the bacterial population in the gut that the body needs.
“This is probably why you read so many posts in online forums by people who took these herbal remedies, but continued to get yeast infections,” the author said. “Some people even report that the infections get worse.” The author was unable to find any studies that prove these herbal remedies actually work.
The author’s 64 page ebook gives one of the most complete explanations available on this common condition, and describes the symptoms and common treatments for many different kinds of yeast infections, including vaginal infections, male yeast infections, skin and diaper rash, and oral thrush.
She also goes over the recent scientific studies that are looking for a cure or vaccine for Candida infections, which kill over 10,000 people every year in the United States.
The new book lists the inexpensive natural remedies that have actually worked for generations, but the author also points out the commonly recommended remedies that can cause serious allergies, or which should be avoided completely.
Unlike most authors who write about yeast infections, she has no quarrel with traditional medicine, and highly recommends that her readers ask their doctors for a full medical exam if their yeast infections keep coming back.
“And if I can just impress upon people the importance of knowing for sure that you really have a yeast infection before you treat it yourself, I think the effort of writing the book will have been worth it,” she says.
Concerning the issue of chronic yeast, the author points out the old adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” For this reason, she compiled a list of 17 different environmental and health conditions that are known to trigger a yeast infection.
“You can’t control them all,” she says, “because some chronic yeast infections are a symptom of a serious underlying illness, such as diabetes or AIDS. But for most of us, the key to avoiding our recurring yeast infections is to find the true cause of our own infections, and then simply avoid it. Most people can stop chronic yeast infections by making simple changes in their diets or daily habits. It’s just a matter of doing a little ‘personal’ detective work.”
The author’s book, 17 Things You Need to Know to Prevent Yeast Infections, is now available as a downloadable ebook
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