"Is it alright to go swimming when I have a yeast infection?" This question, sometimes asked by active women, arises from a myth about yeast infections. That is when infected, a woman must stay completely dry in order to "dry out" the yeast. Let us separate the myth from the reality and discover how you'll be able to best take care of yourself.
Candida albicans, the organism responsible for your yeast infection, thrives in warm, dark and damp places. That's why it is always important to wear clean, dry, breathable garments. Loosely fitting natural fabrics like cotton are optimal. Stay away from tight fitting jeans and man-made fabrics such as nylon or lycra. In hot weather, a loose fitting sun dress and clean cotton panties will inhibit the growth of the Candida fungus. They are cool and comfortable, too.
Swimming by itself does not bring about the growth of Candida albicans. Being wet for a short time doesn't pose a problem. The trouble is caused when you wear your wet bathing suit or other wet clothing for a longer period. After swimming, dry yourself off completely and put on dry garments made of natural materials. By the same token, take off sweaty clothing soon after a workout.
Candida isn't transmitted through water. The chemicals in the pool and the salt in the ocean will eliminate the yeast organisms. You do not need to worry about catching a yeast infection by swimming or giving it to someone else either. In fact, the exercise you get working out or swimming will make your body stronger and aid your immune system in fighting off the infection.
Candida albicans grows best and will result in a yeast infection when it has a breeding ground that's damp, warm and dark. By itself, swimming will not bring about an infection if you keep dry soon after swimming. If you still have Candida troubles, or if you have one infection after another, you need additional help.
Go to http://bestnaturalcuresforyeastinfections.com for the most complete resource available on candida albicans and learn how to achieve candida freedom.
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