7 Ways to Avoid Occasional Yeast Imbalances*

7 Ways to Avoid Occasional Yeast Imbalances*

Occasional yeast imbalances are one of those annoyances that happen to women now and again.* Don’t let another one throw a wrench into your plans. Read on for a quick list of ways to maintain your balance below the belt, to feel your best.*

  1. When showering or bathing, clean your vaginal area daily with only mild soap and water. Avoid strongly scented products, douches or internal “cleansers.”
  2. Wear cotton underwear and avoid tight-fitting pants or synthetic fabrics that trap heat and moisture. This is an invitation to change into comfy clothes ASAP when you come home.
  3. Always change out of wet or damp clothes after swimming or exercising. It’s tempting to run a quick errand after hot yoga or spin class, but change your clothes first!
  4. Avoid hot tubs and baths. If these are your go-to self care, just make sure to rinse off and change into dry clothes right away.
  5. Wipe from front to back, change your period products often and go pee after having sex.
  6. Certain medications can impact your microbiome, so talk to your health-care provider about using them judiciously – and how you can maintain a healthy balance while taking them.
  7. Take a once-daily probiotic like SubCulture™ for Women, which supports vaginal and urinary health, digestion and immune health.* With extensively studied Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1™, Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14™, Saccharomyces boulardii and Bacillus subtilis for women’s health, plus foundational strains to promote digestion, regularity and immune health, it’s an easy act of self-care.*

What do probiotics have to do with yeast balance? The microbiome is the “mini-ecosystem” of microbes living everywhere throughout your body, including your skin, vagina, urinary tract, eyes, mouth and gut. Its benefits are far-reaching, from improved mood to digestion.*

When we have a proper balance of bacteria in the small intestine, the body’s natural ability to maintain healthy levels of intestinal flora including yeast is optimized, supporting vaginal and urinary health and reducing occasional gas, bloating, indigestion and fatigue.*

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