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For Her Eyes Only: Beat Vaginal Yeast Infections for Good

Liz Applegate, Ph.D.
Director of Sports Nutrition, University of California at Davis

Millions of women face the annoying discomfort of vaginal yeast infections. Yeast infections are caused by an over growth of yeast (candidias) that normally exist in small numbers inside the vagina with general symptoms of vaginal itching or soreness and sometimes a white discharge. The healthy bacteria that live in the vagina can dwindle in numbers allowing the yeast to take over due to dramatic changes in your life, including stress, poor sleep, frequent travel as well as your diet.

Before you take any steps, see your physician for a diagnosis because these same symptoms may be a sign of a more serious problem. And if you experience recurring yeast infections (more than four per year) this may also be a sign of underlying trouble such as diabetes or a weakened immune system.

The Sugar Misconception
Often women are either told by friends or other sources that sugar in the diet causes yeast infections or that cutting sugar out may provide a cure. It's easy to see where this thought comes from – in bread making, yeast feeds off of added sugar resulting in a chemical reaction that makes the bread rise. But consuming sugar in your diet, whether from cookies or naturally occurring in dairy products, does not “feed” yeast infections. The sugar in your diet is digested and absorbed in the small intestine and therefore does not pass into the stool and consequently the vaginal area. Studies show that avoiding sugar does not lessen the likelihood of suffering from yeast infections. But healthy eating overall and some other key preventative steps can help.

An Ounce of Prevention
Your best defense against yeast infections is prevention. Let's take a look at some simple steps from diet to clothing that can lower the likelihood of suffering from a vaginal yeast infection.

• Make healthy eating a daily routine. A diet with ample protein, fruits and vegetables along with whole grains is vital for a strong immune system. This type of eating plan provides the best environment in the intestines for healthy bacteria to flourish.
• Include probiotics in your diet regularly. Probiotics are the live friendly bacteria, found in such foods like Attune bars and yogurt that can colonize in your digestive tract and subsequently provide certain health benefits. These friendly bacteria can make their way into the vaginal area and help hinder overgrowth of yeast. Getting your probiotics is even easier now that there are new food products (like Attune) that also contain these health-promoting bacteria.
• Avoid staying in wet clothing. Yeast likes moisture. Wearing sweaty workout pants or hanging out in a wet swimsuit allows yeast to thrive. Changing out of damp clothing soon after a workout or stint in the water will keep yeast growth at bay.
• Avoid irritants. Stay away from scented toilet tissue, douches and deodorant tampons as the fragrance ingredients may irritate your skin and promote yeast growth.
• Avoid tight fitting pants or panty hose. Or at least avoid wearing these items for an extended period of time. This allows your genital area to “breath” and keeps yeast overgrowth in check.

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Helping moms to feel their best: Attune partners up with Baby Boot Camp®!
Attune is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with nationally recognized stroller-fitness program Baby Boot Camp. Attune Wellness Bars will serve as the official snack bar for Baby Boot Camp, providing a healthy and convenient snack for active moms and their families.

“We have researched, sampled and reviewed all of the leading health bars on the market,” said Kristen Horler, founder and CEO of Baby Boot Camp. “We found Attune's Probiotic Wellness Bars best-suited to meet the nutritional needs and fitness goals of Baby Boot Camp participants.”

Baby Boot Camp balances the fitness needs of new moms with their desire to spend time with their baby. This innovative fitness program helps moms regain fitness levels and meet the physical challenges of parenting by emphasizing strength training in a supportive environment. Baby Boot Camp classes are available across the US, find one near you today!

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New Stores
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