Are tampons okay with yeast infection? I get this question a lot from my customers. While the opinions of the specialists on this issue may vary significantly, there is considerable evidence that supports the negative association between the use of tampons and this medical condition. Several popular medical articles had even blamed tampons for "causing" yeast infections.
The
fact is that tampons cannot actually cause yeast
infection. The causal agent of this impairment, also
known as Candida infection or candidiasis, is Candida
microorganism overgrowth. Candida are microscopic fungi
that naturally live within the healthy human body and
are kept in balance by the friendly "helper bacteria"
(flora) that live in our bodies and help us digest food
and ward off infections from other bacteria, viruses or
parasites. Under certain conditions, including (but not
limited to) pregnancy, the use of antibiotics,
contracting diseases like diabetes and other conditions
that weaken the immune system, Candida starts to
multiply rapidly. This is when Candida penetrates the
blood stream and settles in various parts of human body,
provoking candidiasis symptoms.
Candida
root causes are complex, interrelating and definitely
not limited to using any kind of toiletries. That said
using scented tampons, alongside with
douching, the frequent use of scented soaps and
feminine-hygiene sprays might trigger or aggravate
vaginal yeast infection. Here's
why:
1.
Tampons, especially the scented
ones, are known as
significant allergens. Frequent allergies may compromise
the immune system (the proper functioning of the immune
system is necessary to control
Candida).
2. In
healthy individuals, the human body has an optimal
acid-alkaline ratio, which is the balance between the
negatively charged ions (alkaline-forming) and the
positively charges ions (acid-forming). When this
balance is disrupted, many health impairments can occur;
for instance, switching to extra acidity creates an
ideal environment for Candida overgrowth. Scented
toiletries affect
the pH of the vagina, making it more acidic and thus can
cause women to become more prone to candidiasis.
For
the above-mentioned reasons, when
using bath soaps or products such as
tampons, toilet
paper, pads, pantiliners or
sanitary pads, always pick unscented,
hypoallergenic and preferably organic if available.
Keep in
mind that avoiding tampons and other toiletries is not
enough to prevent or cure yeast infection. Using natural
alternatives to allergy causing toiletries and
paraphernalia is only a small part of a complete
holistic solution.
Did you know that your troublesome painful Candida infection could be effectively and lastingly cured using comprehensive holistic methods? By neutralizing the main internal and external yeast infection triggers you will be able to permanently eradicate Candida and restore your health and well-being.
