How to Cure Yeast Allergies

Most people have enough healthy bacteria in their bodies to keep yeast growth under control. However, when imbalances occur, yeast can grow and cause allergies and infections. Yeast allergies are mostly caused by consuming products that contain yeast such as beer, bread, cheese, mushrooms, vinegar, and wine. They can also be caused by a yeast infection such as candidiasis (also known as thrush).

Instructions

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  Determine what is causing your allergy. If it is caused by consuming products that contain yeast, an elimination diet is necessary. To find out if it is caused by food, pay attention to how you feel after consuming common foods that contain yeast such as bread, cake, beer, or wine. If you experience a headache, sore throat, or feel unusually tired or constipated within a few hours of consuming one of these items, a yeast allergy is most likely the cause.

• 2

  If the allergy is caused by a yeast overgrowth or infection, you will have to treat the infection. Start by eliminating sugar and refined carbohydrates from your diet. These feed the infection, making it harder to treat. Eat organic, unsweetened yogurt to provide the body with beneficial flora that will help counteract high yeast levels. Topical over-the-counter antifungal treatments can be used to relieve symptoms. If needed, a doctor may also prescribe an antifungal medicine such as itraconazole or fluconazole to help treat yeast infections.

• 3

  Once the yeast infection is treated, revise your diet. Eliminate all fermented products, such as beer and wine, as well as foods that contain leavening agents, such as bread and cakes. Also, limit your intake of fruit and refined carbohydrates, which create a suitable environment for yeast to flourish. Finally, increase your intake of fresh vegetables and legumes.

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  Keep your body clean and moisture-free. Use a blow-dryer on areas of your body such as underarms and any folds or creases that can trap humidity. Also use a deodorant talcum powder to keep body areas that are prone to moisture dry. Opt for cotton clothing and undergarments that allow the skin to breathe properly. Also, avoid synthetic fabrics and tight clothing. This can help prevent future yeast allergies and infections.

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  Talk to your doctor if you continue to experience recurring yeast allergies, or if a yeast allergy will not go away after one week. A yeast allergy that remains untreated can progress and cause sepsis, which is a severe bacterial infection of the blood.