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Stopping the Start of a Yeast Infection. (MA)

By Tia Cristy

Stopping the Start of a Yeast Infection. (MA) 

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Problem: Hi Tia! I’m starting to get that feeling like a yeast infection is coming on. Is there something natural to stop it?

Tip from Tia: Yeast infections can happen to anyone, female or male. And, they can happen anywhere in or outside the body. (If you have a full infection, be sure to contact your doctor to determine if it’s yeast or bacteria and discuss treatments)

The best thing I can tell you first and most important, is watch your sugar intake. Yeast feeds on sugar and multiplies very quickly. Be sure to drink plenty of water, eat lots of dark green veggies, like broccoli and make sure you dry the areas completely before putting on clothes.

Remember, yeast and bacterial infections can be passed back and fourth, repeatedly through intercourse. It’s best to wait for the symptoms to clear before engaging in sex.

Now, for balancing out your body naturally, choose one of the following options. Doing too many things at the same time, can sway your chemistry the other way.

For yeast, olive leaf extract is great. It is an herbal, and you can take orally, 1-2 a day for about 5 days, and it will push out any kind of infection brewing.

If you are unsure of yeast or bacteria, it’s safest to take what balances both. Apple cider vinegar is a good way to balance naturally. Take a teaspoon orally, daily. Using it everyday can keep you balanced and has many other healthy benefits.

And, another remedy if you are unsure and it is affecting your lower areas is, make a very shallow bath, climb in, while sitting add peroxide in front of you. Sit in tub for 5-10 minutes. (Douches and washes can cause more unbalance, so I don’t recommend them at all.)

I believe natural balance starts from the inside with diet. Some environments can cause infections. If you’ve had reoccurring infections be sure to talk to your doctor.

Balance can be hard to control. With infections, you should always contact your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

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5 Invaluable Tips to Help you Succeed in College. By Guest Blogger, Karleia S.

By Guest Blogger, Karleia S.

 

5 Invaluable Tips to Help you Succeed in College

Photo provided by Guest Blogger, Karleia S.
Photo provided by Guest Blogger, Karleia S.

Earning a college degree is one of the most important things you can do. A degree helps open doors for you both personally and professionally. College isn’t cheap, so you can be sure that you’re getting the most for your investment of time and money by keeping these tips in mind.

Choose Your Field of Study Carefully

You’ll make a lot of important decisions during your college years, and choosing your major is one of the most important. However, you don’t need to feel pressured to select a major on the first day of your freshman year. Instead, spend some time researching and setting your ultimate career goals. If you know that the field you want to enter requires a masters degree in civil engineering, you can plan your course of study accordingly.

Stick with Your Budget

Many students leave college with a staggering amount of debt. One of the best things you can do to set yourself up for the future is to set a budget and stick with it. Even if you need to take out student loans, look for other forms of financing, such as grants and scholarships, to keep your amount of debt as low as possible.

Develop Your Interests

In most cases, your future employers want to see more than just a good student. They want to know that you are a well-rounded individual who can thrive in a variety of situations. College is the perfect time to develop your interests. Whether you love sports, music, art or something else, take the time to study what you love, even if it’s not something that will ultimately end up on your transcript.

Focus on Relationships

When you are busy with classes and homework, it’s easy to stay isolated. However, you’ll miss out on a great college experience if you don’t develop new relationships. Get to know your roommates, talk to your professors or ask the other students in your class to join you for a late-night study session. True friendships are something that will stick with you long after graduation.

Remember Your Why

Even the best students have down days during college. When your homework is piling up and your schedule is already full, it’s important to remember your why. Why did you choose to come to college? Why are you working so hard? When you keep your ultimate goals in mind, it’s easier to trudge through the hard days and keep striving toward the prize.

When you complete college, you want to know that you’ve done everything possible to get the most from your experience. By keeping these tips in mind, you can grow as a person while you are earning your degree.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me!

SEX & LIFE

Date Night Should Be Rip Roaring Excitement. Stupid Tip of the Day:

By Tia Cristy

Stupid Tip of the Day: Date Night Should Be Rip Roaring Excitement.
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Date nights are important from the first date through  those years there after, deciding to spend eternity. Date nights are how couples continue to have magic. Re-bonding over and over again. And, even if you’ve been together for decades, the date nights don’t have to get over the top exciting to still achieve connecting. They just have to be had.

Studies have shown the best way to bond is over food. Some say that’s a path of over indulging, but that’s not the case. Trying new foods or snacking while chatting is a great way to bond. Feeling distance in a relationship? Go out to eat, somewhere new.

Successful relationships have also admitted that date night, always ends with a make out session, even if it doesn’t end with a “home run”. A 5 minute make out session with your spouse or significant other, helps in keeping that spark, ignited.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me!

 

FOR THE GUYS, SEX & LIFE

Sex and “Small” Infections. (MA)

By Tia Cristy

Sex and “Small” Infections.
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Problem: A friend and I were talking about yeast infections and she said my boyfriend can get it from me, if I have one. Is that true? And is it a big deal?

Tip from Tia:

Truth be told, no transmitting infection should be considered small; any infection can flourish into a bigger problem. The “small” infections are known to be yeast infections or bacterial infections (BV). These infections can be transmitted sexually.

If you or your partner, is currently suffering from one of these “small” infections, it’s best not to engage in intercourse, until the infection has cleared.

Even engaging in protected sex, can still allow these infections to be transmitted, since they can infect the skin, topically.

If you think you’ve had sex, while having an infection, be sure to inform your partner. Like “they” say, if you’re responsible enough to have sex, you’re responsible enough to talk to your partner about sexual health.

Seek medical attention, if you have symptoms of itching, burning, odor and/or discharge.

A quick tip to remember is, if you have recently gotten over an infection and you have sex, wiping up with hydrogen peroxide after, can help both you and your partner from reinfection. But, be advised, don’t use too much peroxide, frequently, because this can cause changes in your body’s natural balance.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me!

 

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5 Smart and Simple Tips for Avoiding Debt. Guest Blogger Karleia S.

By Guest Blogger, Karleia S.

 

5 Smart and Simple Tips for Avoiding Debt

Photo Provided by Guest Blogger, Karleia S.
Photo Provided by Guest Blogger, Karleia S.

People have been conditioned to believe that aggressively avoiding debt is no fun. Spending money is one of the easiest ways to get immediate gratification, no matter how short-lived this sense of gratification might be. Unfortunately, overspending has become all too common and it is having a significant and very negative impact on average life qualities. Following are five steps that you can take to avoid debt while still living a pleasure-filled life.

1. Create a Budget

Sadly, many consumers are still eking it out from check to check without solid, written plans for how they are going to manage their money. Not having a budget greatly increases the likelihood of debt and it also eliminates the ability to maintain a consistent savings plan. Take stock of your regular expenses and your total monthly income and then determine the best way to part your funds out. Make sure that you have adequate funds for entertainment and that you are always saving at least some small portion of your earnings for a proverbial rainy day.

2. Increase Your Income

The majority of debt that people are currently taking on right now is associated with short-term funding solutions such as payday loans and car title loans. If you find that you are always searching for some extra cash to cover your regular expenses, you probably aren’t earning enough money. Consider taking on more hours, starting an online business or applying for a better-paying job. When your income is not sufficient for comfortably meeting your costs of living, the practical decision is to increase it. There are many ways that you can do this without having to work more or harder. Spend time brainstorming to determine which strategies will work best for you.

3. Start Using Credit Cards for Emergencies Only

As Faber Inc reminds us, your credit cards should be reserved for major, planned expenses and for emergencies. If you are pulling your cards out each time you enter a store, tracking your spending and adhering to your budget will be impossible. Keep only one credit card in your wallet for urgent expenses and keep the rest of them locked up at home. You may even want to decide whether or not having more than one or two cards is necessary.

4. Start Doing More For Yourself

Before hiring any service provider, consider your own skills and resources and see what you can do on your own. This is true whether you need a handyman or have been paying a local deli each day to make your lunch. Any effort that you make to cut down your spending will give you more money to save.

5. Create a Regular Workout Plan

Exercise and good financial habits are surprisingly connected. This is because most people are making emotion-based decisions each day, rather than practical, balanced judgments. Regular exercise floods the body with feel-good hormones, making it much less likely for people to crave the immediate gratification that unplanned spending provides. Best of all, you really don’t need more than free time to get your fitness routine going. Try taking long, daily walks or creating a small, low-thrills workout area at home. You’ll spend less and feel better.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me!