Candida is one of the most prevalent infections in women, it is estimated that 75% of women at least once in their life have been infected by this vaginal infection.

Candida: know it closely to fight it better

The organism lives and uses various microorganisms to perform its normal functions. In particular the intestine is rich in fungi and bacteria with a specific function for while the body in a perfect state of health. Among these microorganisms there is Candida Albicans, a saprophytic fungus that normally lives in the intestine, in the vagina and in the oral cavity. Vulgarly it is known as Candida. Its task is to digest sugars in the gastrointestinal tract, through a fermentation process. When the body is healthy, it lives and feeds on the sugars without causing damage. In some circumstances, this can become pathogenic causing candidiasis.

The reasons for the disease are different. The most common causes are:

• Lowering of the immune defenses due to the prolonged use of some drugs, to an ongoing disease, the use of cortisone, vaccines and antibiotics
• Wrong power supply
• Use of synthetic underwear and too tight
• Wrong use of products for intimate hygiene

Typical symptoms of candidiasis are: pain, internal and external pruritus of the vagina, vaginal discharge of milk-white color similar to yogurt, spots on the skin in the vaginal area and redness.

How to use aloe vera to treat candida?

Aloe vera is an excellent natural remedy to allay the symptoms caused by candida. It lends itself very well to controlling all the symptoms that occur on the external genital area. Reduces the annoying itching giving immediate relief, giving a feeling of freshness similar to mint. The aloe vera gel is also an anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory.

This natural remedy can also be used from within. In fact, the enzymes present in the juice of aloe vera are able to eliminate fats and sugars present in the intestine, thus stimulating the proliferation of “good” bacterial flora. The intake of aloe vera from the inside will also raise the pH level, thus passing from an acid environment, favored for the proliferation from the fungus, to a less acidic or neutral environment.

It is important to use a good aloe vera gel that is pure and free of synthetic preservatives. This should be applied to the inguinal and external area of the vagina no less than three times a day. If the itching becomes strong, it can also be applied several times a day. Being a natural product does not create contraindications or side effects.

To fight the candida from the inside it is advisable to drink every day, in the morning and in the evening, a teaspoon of pure aloe vera on an empty stomach.