Keep Away From Fungal Infections

Fungal infections are very common especially among male athletes. The fungi can grow well in dark, moist and warm environments. A person who sweats excessively is surely at risk. There are different types of fungal infections. Ringworm, jock itch and athlete's foot are just some of the most familiar ones. You have to realize that one fungal infection can spread and cause more infections in different parts of the body. The infections can cause rashes, itchiness, discomfort and pain. As much as possible, you have to do your best to keep away from these fungal infections. Prevention is vital to ensure that you will be safe from these dreaded infections. There are plenty of tips that you need to keep in mind so that you will have a guide on how to do these needed preventions. These will help you eradicate your current fungal infection.

ALCOHOL WIPES

Alcohol is a strong antibacterial agent that can help prevent the growth of microbes. You must know that it can also help a lot in preventing the growth of the fungi. The soothing effect of rubbing alcohol is also a good way to relieve your body from so much discomfort like itchiness. Use alcohol wipes and clean the affected areas for at least twice a day. It can help in preventing the spread and growth of the fungi.

SEA SALT SOLUTION

As much as possible, you have to keep the environment hostile for the fungi. To do it, you need to keep the commonly affected areas like your feet, groin and genitals dry all the time. Moisture must not be too much. Try to submerge your body in sea salt solution in the bathtub. It can help in keeping the skin of the affected areas dry. If you have rashes, it can surely help to hasten the healing process of the rashes.

GOOD HYGIENE

To prevent the growth or spread of the fungi in your body, you need to have good hygiene. Make sure that you practice good hygiene all the time. Take a bath immediately after a heavy exercise. This will ensure that no sweat will accumulate in your groin area and cause jock itch. Also, you have to use antibacterial or anti fungal soap in taking a bath. Do not reuse your clothes, socks and underwear. Make sure that you will only wear clean clothing all the time.

RIGHT CLOTHES

Always remember that moisture and heat can be trapped if you will wear tight and fit clothes. From now on, try to wear loose-fitting clothes. It can help your skin breathe easily. Try to consider the materials used also. It is good to use clothes made of cotton. Cotton is very comfortable and does not cause so much irritations on the skin.

You must get rid of fungal infections as much as possible. Keep away from it so that you will not suffer the discomforts that it can cause. To do it, there are various tips that can help you so you need to remember these all the time.

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Baby Ear Infections

When Antibiotics Don't Work

Ear infections are one of the most challenging events in a child's life. I've tried all of the options the doctors offer. You can wait it out, see if the baby improves on their own. You can put the baby on a 10 day round of antibiotics. When that doesn't work, the doctor may suggest a second round. And finally, if it's really bad, he/she may tell you about the possible need for putting tubes in the baby's ears. I needed to find a more gentle way of healing.

Baby Ashoka 2007

Trying My Options.

The "wait and see" approach wasn't really an option for me. Baby was miserable, high fever, and I worried about the ear drums bursting. I went with antibiotics. Sometimes it worked. But sometimes, they didn't work at all. When the second round of antibiotics didn't do anything, I started looking for another option. Here's the thing, if the infection is caused by a bacterial infection, the antibiotics usually work. When I followed antibiotic therapy with probiotics immediately afterwards (yogurt, or acidophilus), this really helped to prevent a reoccurring infection. However, if the ear infection was viral, or my baby was misdiagnosed, they didn't work. What to do?

I've Found The Answer.

Now I'm not a doctor, and if you have a baby who is fussy with a fever and congestion, please please take them to your family doctor.But if you have tried everything else, and are having no luck, these drops are a really good thing to try before you go down the path that leads to tubes in the ears. Gaia's Children Ear Drops offered at Whole Foods are great for relieving chronic bacterial or viral ear infections.

Here's what's In The Drops.

These Drops were formulated with Dr. Mary Bove, ND They contain: Garlic oil, Extra Virgin Olive oil, Mullen Flower oil, St. Johns Wort oil, Lobelia herb and seed extract, and Goldenseal Root extract. It's this blend of herbal oils that comfort and heal the ears.

How to Use the Drops.

I recommend using them sparingly, following the directions which say: Warm the drops by setting the bottle in a cup of warm water, (not hot) 1-2 drops in each ear 3 times daily. I used them for two days, if there was no change, and baby was still feverish, I was right back in the doctors office.

Preventative Use.

You can also give baby 2 drops of the Gaia ear drops occasionally before bath time, to protect their ears from the water and shampoo exposure. I've used them on my kids, as young as 6 months old. I found them to be safe and effective. I've tried them myself, and they worked great for soothing my swimmers ear.

Turn Your Heat Down!

A side note I'd like to add: Try turning down the heat in your house during the cold months. Setting it at 69F during the day, and 64F during the night. Forced air systems dry out your upper respiratory tract, removing the moisture need for your immune system to fight off illnesses. This will help you and your children foster a healthier first defense against ear infections in the winter and spring.

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