3. Dietary Changes
Yeast thrives in certain conditions, many of which are exacerbated by a poor diet. A diet loaded with processed starches and carbohydrates, grains, cereals, and their byproducts can often cause yeast to reproduce faster, Goldstein says.
“Yeast loves sugar and carbs break down into sugars,” Goldstein says. “This further enhances allergic reaction and just adds to the ear canals being favorable to support organism proliferation.”
Urban agrees, adding that a low-sugar, low-carbohydrate diet can do wonders to help fight yeast infections.
“You can spend hundreds of dollars on drug and topical [medication], but need to treat the root of the problem first, which typically starts with food,” Urban says.
