Women and yeast infection are closely related!! Yes it`s true!! Not many of us have the courage to speak about our intimate health and hygiene etc with others.  It is worthy to note that many women get affected with yeast infection and find it difficult to talk about the issue with others. This yeast infection also called as candidiasis is a common fungal infection caused by overgrowth of yeast Candida. It must be noted that daily habits could trigger yeast infection in women. Point is that getting yeast infection is common but it is treatable. Identifying  yeast infection is very important and if mistaken for other infections then it might be risky. There are several surprising habits that can trigger yeast infection in women and these are Not drying properly after bath: Yeast infection can occur in women if they do not dry properly after taking a bath. Overgrowth of yeast can be avoided by maintaining a dry environment around the gential area. It is true that the presence of moisture would provide a favourable condition for the yeast to grow. Therefore, thorough drying after taking a bath is essential to prevent yeast infection. Wearing tight damp synthetic inners: Yeast would also grow fast when a woman after taking a bath wears tight damp synthetic inners. This would lead to heat and moisture and due to this yeast could develop fast in them. So, please be careful. It is advisable to wear natural light cotton inners especially if prone to yeast infections etc. Using scented soaps and intimate washes etc: It was brought out by a gynaecologist from Gurgaon that using scented soaps and perfumes etc in the intimate parts would not be of huge help.  She spoke about how scented soaps and perfumes etc would disturb the natural pH in the intimate parts of a woman. Good bacteria would be reduced. By this there would be yeast overgrowth also. Consuming a diet with high sugars etc: It is worthy to note that consuming a high sugar diet would feed yeast and would help it to grow faster. It is for this reason that those with diabetes would get yeast infections much more easily than others. It was revealed by a study in 2024 that those with type 2 diabetes have higher chances of developing yeast infections in them. Antibiotic usage: It is surprising to note that use of antibiotics can increase yeast t infection in women. Point is that while antibiotics would help women to fight bad bacteria they also kill the good bacteria that would keep yeast growth in control. There is often a window where yeast has got more chances to take over after a course of antibiotics intake by women.

What would be your reaction if you come to know the truth that the colour of the teeth would indicate the health issues or diseases present inside the body? Having white teeth would give us more self confidence but the fact is many of us would not have white teeth. In some people, their teeth would get discoloured. They might also ignore their teeth discoloration in the beginning and later on these persons would develop many diseases and would find it difficult in their lives. So, please be careful and take care of your teeth (health) from the beginning itself. Various medical conditions related to teeth colour are Liver disease: Persons affected by liver cirrhosis or liver hepatitis etc might show greyish or green coloured teeth. Point is that liver in such persons might not be able to produce bile pigments properly and due to this the teeth would have greyish or greenish tinge. Please take care. Diabetes: Not only blood vessels and nerves get affected by high blood sugar levels or diabetes but also oral health. Truth is that persons with diabetes would have poor gum health plus slow healing and teeth stains etc. It is worthy to note that the presence of high sugar levels in diabetics would help the bacteria to thrive in the mouth. Therefore, proper dental care is essential for diabetics. Genetic disorders: Our teeth would become translucent or bluish-grey coloured when we have genetically inherited diseases such as dentinogenesis imperfecta etc. The person would have affected tissues beneath tooth enamel. From this, it is true that genetics play a role in our dental heath and teeth colouration etc. Chronic infections or drugs: When a person consumes long term medicines then their teeth would get discoloured. It is learnt that tetracycline when taken would cause permanent grey bands on the enamel. Oral health would get altered by chronic infections in us and this could lead to teeth colour change also. Eating disorders: Teeth would get exposed to strong stomach acids frequently when a person is suffering from eating disorder or bulimia. This would remove the protective outer layer and would expose the yellow coloured inner layer. For this reason only, teeth of bulimia affected individuals would be worn out and yellowish in colour. Other common reasons for tooth stains in us are Truth is that those persons who chew tobacco, smoking, drink aerated beverage consumption, with poor oral hygiene, and missing dental checkups etc would have teeth discolouration.

Do you clean your belly button daily? Many of us would have been of the opinion that the belly button or navel doesn`t have any other purpose after birth after the umbilical cord is cut. Truth is that the belly button could be prone to several infections. It is known that the umbilical cord attached to the fetus in the pregnant mother womb provides nutrients and oxygen etc to the baby from the mother.  Once a baby is born, this cord would be cut and the wound heals later on. It is essential that we must give importance to our belly button or navel and prevent bad odour etc to avoid infections and many health issues. Why is the belly button prone to infections? It was explained by a doctor from a Delhi based hospital that the navel is a small enclosed area of the body that would stay moist and warm. As a result of these conditions, bacteria and fungi could thrive well here. Without being noticed, sweat, oil, soap reside etc would accumulate in the belly button as it is a recessed part of the skin. This would become food for the microorganisms also. He concluded that when the belly button is not cleaned well then the balance between normal skin bacteria and harmful germs would get disturbed. This could result in infections. Types of belly button infections: Both fungal as well as bacterial infections can occur in the belly button. It must be noted that the bacterial infections would be caused by staphylococcus species that could enter through small cute, irritation etc. This can lead to redness, pain, swelling etc. In the moist conditions, fungal infections would develop and it can lead to itching, redness etc. It would be possible to identify early signs of belly button infection by certain important signs like tenderness, mild swelling, unusual smell, yellowish discharge etc. Various factors that can lead to belly button infections: They are poor hygiene plus others like diabetes, overweight, psoriasis/eczema, piercings near belly button etc. Cleaning of belly button safely: Firstly, we must simply wash our navel with warm water and mild soap while taking a bath. Secondly, we must rinse thoroughly to remove soap residue etc. Drying the belly button would be essential to avoid fungal growth. Those who have a deep belly button must use a clean cotton swab dipped in warm water to clean the belly button. It is necessary to avoid harsh scrubbing.

Especially after taking a shower bath we all would feel refreshed and hydrated. How would you react if your skin becomes dry, flaky etc after taking a shower bath? Shocked isn`t it!! It is noteworthy that dry skin after showering is not always a serious problem and it might also be due to our routine. There are few mistakes we could make every day while taking shower bath and these are Taking long showers: After a tiring day, it would be superb to have a long hot shower. It is true that our skin would not feel the same. Natural oils that would keep our skin soft and hydrated would be stripped off by hot water baths. Point is that when the protective barrier weakens moisture would escape and it would lead to dryness. To avoid unnecessary dehydration, it is necessary to take a bath in lukewarm water for just 8 to 10 minutes. Using harsh foamy soaps: It must be noted that tough skin cleansers filled with sulphates and alcohol have the ability to disrupt the pH levels of the skin and strip skin of its natural barrier. Truth is that it is essential to use mild, pH balanced cleanser or moisturising shower gels having glycerine. Skipping moisturiser after shower: After taking a shower, it is essential to use moisturiser within 2 to 3 minutes when our skin is in a humid state. Many of us don`t follow this and take a long time to use or don`t use moisturiser at all. Over exfoliating the skin: Dead cells would be removed by exfoliating the skin and by overdoing it would lead to different results. So, please be careful. The natural oils would be stripped off from the skin by exfoliating too much. Exfoliating skin once or twice per week would be fine. Instead of harsh scrubs, it is important to use mild exfoliants. Using extremely hard water: Water rich in minerals like calcium and magnesium is called hard water. This would dry out our skin. It is worthy to note that these minerals would form residue that would clog pores and would lead to itchy flaky skin. Staying in wet clothes for long: It is important to note that after a shower we must not stay in wet clothes for too long as it would make the skin lose moisture etc. Skin must be dried by gentle patting and not rubbing etc. Wearing gentle clothes after taking showowers is necessary. Ignoring shower products: Using sulphate free hair care products would be important. Dryness of the skin can also be due to shampoo and conditioners we use. Truth is that harsh surfactants could cause irritation in our body especially to those with eczema conditions etc. So, please be careful.