Popular Yeast Infection Books Reviewed

17 Things You Need to Know to Prevent Yeast Infections by Jonni Good This new online yeast infection book gets a thumbs-up for the author's ability to clearly explain the recent scientific research into this common condition caused by Candida albicans yeast. It is refreshing to read a book about yeast infections ("report" may be a better term, since there are only 64 fact-filled pages) that isn't trying to sell you a package of herbs and roots, or a complicated restrictive diet. The author gives a fairly straight-forward set of recommendations that most people can easily follow: She gives a listing of the safe, effective home remedies that you can buy at the grocery store, but doesn't guarantee that they will always work. // And she also explains the dangers of some very commonly recommended natural remedies for yeast infections that should be used with extreme caution. The author states that some of these remedies can cause severe allergic reactions, and one of the often recommended home remedy can increase the damage if you have an infection caused by bacteria instead of yeast. // And since most people would prefer to never get another yeast infection, Ms. Good also gives a full and complete account of the 17 different things that can cause the infections, and points out quite reasonably that avoiding your personal yeast infection trigger will keep the infections from coming back. This approach will be received quite favorably by the world's doctors and most alternative health care practitioners. Almost all articles and books about yeast infections mention in passing that the symptoms can be almost identical to much more dangerous infections caused by bacteria and parasites - but the authors then tend to give little attention to this statement as though it were of little concern. This author takes this issue quite seriously, because, as she points out, studies have shown that at as many as two out of three women who diagnose their own infections get it wrong. These bacterial infections, by the way, can cause permanent damage to the reproductive organs if left untreated, and could prevent a woman from conceiving a child. The chapter on "false yeast infections" is particularly useful, and should be required reading in health-ed classes. This is not a quick fix book, and there are no magic remedies. However, once you've finished reading this short book you'll be aware of the recent science concerning yeast infections, and you'll have a very good idea of how to get rid of current symptoms and prevent future infections, without having to take any questionable, unproven remedies. In fact, the author explains quite clearly why some commonly recommended "cures" for chronic yeast infections can actually make things worse. And unlike many popular writers who discuss this subject, the author has no quarrel with traditional medicine. So she isn't afraid to mention that chronic yeast infections are sometimes a symptom of very serious medical conditions that need to be treated by a doctor. However, she does have a high regard for natural approaches to health. To be honest, the first time I read through this book I wondered why the author spent the first few chapters going over the science of Candida yeast so thoroughly - frankly, I wanted to get to the meat of the matter, and find out what remedies she recommended, and what measures she would suggest for stopping yeast infections from coming back. In fact, I came close to skipping ahead, but I'm glad I didn't, because a complete look at what really causes yeast infections made the discussions of remedies much more clear. If you now suffer from a yeast infection, or if you recently had an infection and you are willing to do what it takes to never get another one, this book is highly recommended. It is available for immediate download from the author's webpage at http://www.youryeastinfection.com Yeast Infection No More™ by Linda Allen This book could not be more different from the book reviewed above. Instead of helping the reader find the specific trigger that may be causing your yeast infections, she suggests a complicated "5 step" program that includes a combination of herbal and dietary regimens that are intended to cover every possible cause. The recommendations she gives for home remedies that relieve yeast infections is useful, although the tea tree oil she suggests should be used very cautiously, since it has been known to cause severe allergic reactions in some people. You must also be extremely sure that you really have a yeast infection, and not a bacterial infection, before using any of her suggested remedies. Her dietary recommendations appear to be sound, but somewhat complicated, and she offers numerous recommendations for dietary supplements. But by step three, the program becomes just a bit too complicated, with cleansing, enemas, fasting, and herbal anti-Candida potions. I could find no research showing that the herbs she recommends can really kill off all your yeast, as she claims, but a number of people around the world do swear by these intense regimens, in spite of the lack of scientific evidence to show they are effective in curing chronic yeast infections. A review of online forums shows that many people who use this type of treatment find their yeast infections coming back even stronger, because their yeast evolves into resistant strains, but even that experience doesn't seem to deter them from looking for another herbal cure. All in all, I found this book too complicated, and the many recommended supplements and remedies seem too expensive. The author's deep distrust of medical science also concerns me. However, the testimonials on her webpage seem to indicate that many people have found success with her methods. If you do decide to try these remedies, be sure to talk to your doctor first. You can find this book, which is available for instant download, on the author's website at YeastInfectionNoMore.com To see all the articles for healthy families on this site, see our article index.

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