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Vaginal Yeast Infections
Topic Overview
What is a vaginal yeast infection?
Yeast is a fungus that normally lives in the vagina in small numbers. A vaginal yeast infection means that too many yeast cells are growing in the vagina. These infections are very common. Although they can bother you a lot, they are not usually serious. And treatment is simple.
What causes a vaginal yeast infection?
Most yeast infections are caused by a type of yeast called Candida albicans.
A healthy vagina has many bacteria and a small number of yeast cells. The most common bacteria, Lactobacillus acidophilus, help keep other organisms—like the yeast—under control.
When something happens to change the balance of these organisms, yeast can grow too much and cause symptoms. Taking antibiotics sometimes causes this imbalance. The high estrogen levels caused by pregnancy or hormone therapy can also cause it. So can certain health problems, like diabetes or HIV infection.
What are the symptoms?
A yeast infection causes itching or soreness in the vagina and sometimes causes pain or burning when you urinate or have sex. Some women also have a thick, clumpy, white discharge that has no odor and looks a little like cottage cheese.
These symptoms are more likely to occur during the week before your menstrual period.
How is a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed?
It's easy to guess wrong about a vaginal infection. See your doctor if you aren't sure what you have or if this is the first time you have had these symptoms. Also see your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor may want to do a vaginal exam.
How is it treated?
If you have had a yeast infection before and can recognize the symptoms, and you aren't pregnant, you can treat yourself at home with medicines you can buy without a prescription. You can use an antifungal cream or a suppository that you put into your vagina. Or your doctor may prescribe a medicine to treat the infection.
If your symptoms are mild, you may want to wait to see if they clear up on their own.
Yeast infections are common during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, don't use medicine for a yeast infection without talking to your doctor first.
If you use a cream or suppository to treat the infection, don't depend on a condom or diaphragm for birth control. The oil in some medicines weakens latex, the material often used to make these devices.
Many women have infections that come back. If you have more than four yeast infections in a year, see your doctor. He or she may do some tests to see if your yeast infections are being caused by another health problem, such as diabetes.
Can vaginal yeast infections be prevented?
If you practice good genital hygiene, you can help prevent infection.
- Keep your vaginal area clean. Use mild, unscented soap and water. Rinse well.
- After using the toilet, wipe from front to back to avoid spreading yeast or bacteria from your anus to the vagina or urinary tract.
- Wear underwear that helps keep your genital area dry and doesn't hold in warmth and moisture. One good choice is cotton underwear.
- Avoid tight-fitting clothing, such as panty hose, and tight-fitting jeans. These may increase body heat and moisture in your genital area.
- Change out of a wet swimsuit right away. Wearing a wet swimsuit for many hours may keep your genital area warm and moist.
- Change pads or tampons often.
- Don't douche or use deodorant tampons or feminine sprays, powders, or perfumes. These items can change the normal balance of organisms in your vagina.
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A vaginal yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast organisms that normally live in small numbers in the vagina. Things that may encourage an excess growth of vaginal yeast include:
- Using antibiotics.
- Having high estrogen levels (hyperestrogenemia), such as during pregnancy, hormone therapy (HT or ET) use, high-dose birth control pill use, and the menstrual cycle.
- Having diabetes, especially if your blood sugars are not well controlled and tend to be high.
- Having an impaired immune system.
- Using corticosteroids, such as prednisone.
- Being overweight.
Most yeast infections involve Candida albicans ( C. albicans), a yeast that can be treated effectively with standard yeast infection medicine. Recurrent vaginal yeast infections tend to involve non– C. albicans types of yeast, which are more resistant to the standard treatments for C. albicans yeast infections.
The symptoms of vaginal yeast infection include:
- Vaginal itching that is often severe.
- Vaginal discharge that is usually white, thick, clumpy, and odorless.
- Red, irritated skin around the opening to the vagina (labia).
- Pain while urinating when urine touches irritated skin.
- Pain in the vagina during sexual intercourse.
Symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are more likely to occur during the week before a menstrual period.
There are other conditions with similar symptoms, such as bacterial vaginosis or a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Itching and redness of the vulva can also be caused by a reaction to vaginal products such as soap, bath oils, spermicidal jelly, or douches. If you are unfamiliar with your symptoms, see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
What Happens
Vaginal yeast infections often clear up on their own without treatment, usually when menstruation begins. Menstrual blood raises the vaginal pH, causing the number of yeast cells to decrease because they can't grow in the pH present during menstruation.
There are significant differences between occasional, easily treatable yeast infections and recurrent infections that seriously affect a woman's life. Recurring vaginal yeast infections can be difficult to prevent or cure. Women who have recurring yeast infections should be evaluated for other causes (such as diabetes, hormone therapy, or treatment-resistant strains of yeast) so that the cause can be treated or reversed.
What Increases Your Risk
Your risk of getting a vaginal yeast infection can be increased by a number of medical and lifestyle factors.
Some of the common things that put you at risk for vaginal yeast infection include:
- Use of antibiotics. These medicines upset the normal balance between yeast and bacteria in the vagina. Antibiotics can kill too much "good" bacteria and result in too much yeast growing in the vagina, sometimes causing symptoms of a yeast infection.
- Problems with your immune system that affect the normal balance of yeast and bacteria in the body. Having a condition such as poorly controlled diabetes or HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can lead to too much yeast growing in the vagina. Taking corticosteroid medicines sometimes also weakens the immune system and increases the risk for yeast infections. Pregnant women are also at higher risk for getting yeast infections because of shifting hormones that can weaken the immune system.
- Wearing tight-fitting, nonabsorbent pants or undergarments that hold in warmth and moisture.
- Using feminine hygiene sprays, talcs, or perfumes in the vaginal area.
- Douching.
Vaginal yeast infections are not sexually transmitted. After having unprotected sex with a partner who has a yeast infection, you may have more than the normal amount of yeast in your vagina. But if after having sex you develop a yeast infection that causes symptoms, it is most likely because other things are also involved.
When should you call your doctor?
Use the following guidelines for seeking medical care when you have vaginal symptoms.
Call your doctor immediately if you:
- Have lower abdominal pain and a fever higher than 101°F (38.3°C) along with a vaginal discharge. This may point to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
- Are pregnant and have symptoms of a vaginal infection or a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Call your doctor for an appointment within 1 week if you:
- Have an unusual vaginal discharge, and this is the first time you have had an infection that might be a vaginal yeast infection.
- Have unusual vaginal itching.
- Have pain during sex or urination.
- Have any other symptoms that may point to a vaginal infection.
- Continue to have symptoms despite home treatment with a nonprescription medicine.
- Have symptoms return within 2 months, and you have not been taking antibiotics.
Watchful waiting
If you are sure your symptoms are caused by a vaginal yeast infection, waiting several days to see if the symptoms clear up on their own is not harmful, especially if you expect your menstrual period within that time. Sometimes a menstrual period will relieve the symptoms of a mild yeast infection. If your symptoms continue, you can use nonprescription medicine. If symptoms continue after treatment, see your doctor.
Who to see
Health professionals who can diagnose and treat a vaginal yeast infection include:
Exams and Tests
Your doctor may be able to diagnose your vaginal symptoms based on your medical history and a vaginal exam.
If your vaginal symptoms are not typical of a vaginal yeast infection, your doctor can look for signs of yeast or other organisms using a wet mount test of vaginal discharge.
You may have other tests if you have vaginal yeast infections that are severe or that keep coming back (recur), such as:
- A vaginal culture. This test can confirm that you have a yeast infection. A sample of vaginal discharge can be taken during a wet mount test. If more than the normal amount of yeast grows in the sample over a short period of time (a few days), then your symptoms are likely caused by a yeast infection.
- A blood test to find out if you may have diabetes or another health problem that makes you more likely to get yeast infections.
Although a yeast infection can be detected during a routine Pap test, this type of test is not typically done to diagnose vaginal infections.
Treatment Overview
You have a number of treatment options for a vaginal yeast infection, including nonprescription vaginal medicine, prescription oral or vaginal medicine, or nonprescription vaginal boric acid capsules.
Only use nonprescription vaginal yeast infection treatment without a doctor's diagnosis and advice if you:
- Are not pregnant.
- Are sure your symptoms are caused by a vaginal yeast infection. If you have never been diagnosed with a vaginal yeast infection, see your doctor.
- Have not been exposed to a sexually transmitted infection (STI), which would require a medical exam.
- Are not having multiple, recurrent infections.
The risk of self-treatment is that your symptoms may be caused by another vaginal infection, such as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), that requires different treatment. If you may have been exposed to an STI, it is best to discuss your symptoms with your doctor before using a nonprescription medicine. Your doctor may recommend testing for STI if you have risk factors for these infections.
Yeast infection during pregnancy
Vaginal yeast infections are common during pregnancy, likely caused by elevated estrogen levels. If you are pregnant, don't assume you have a yeast infection until it is diagnosed, and don't use nonprescription medicines without discussing your symptoms with your doctor.
Vaginal medicine is the recommended treatment for vaginal yeast infections during pregnancy.footnote 1
Recurrent yeast infection
For a vaginal yeast infection that recurs within 2 months of treatment, or four times in 1 year (recurrent vaginal yeast infection), see your doctor. Further testing or a different treatment may be needed. If you have been using a nonprescription medicine for your vaginal symptoms, be sure to tell your doctor. This information could affect what treatment is recommended.
Recurrent vaginal yeast infection can be treated with prescription oral medicine, nonprescription vaginal medicine, or vaginal boric acid capsules, followed by less frequent medicine over 6 months to 1 year to prevent reinfection.footnote 1
A vaginal yeast infection is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI). After having unprotected sex with a partner who has a yeast infection, you may have more than the normal amount of yeast in your vagina. But if after having sex you develop a yeast infection that causes symptoms, it is most likely because other factors are also involved.
What to think about
It is important to complete the entire recommended treatment to cure a yeast infection.
Vaginal infections caused by types of yeast other than Candida albicansmay be more difficult to cure with standard antifungal medicine. For treatment-resistant infections, a culture of vaginal discharge is done to identify the type of yeast causing the infection.
Boric acid is usually effective for treating Candida albicans ( C. albicans) infection, and non– C. albicans yeast infections that don't respond to antifungal medicine.footnote 2
The following actions can help prevent a vaginal yeast infection.
- Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nonfat dairy products. Some women think that eating foods with lactobacillus organisms, such as yogurt or acidophilus milk, will help prevent yeast infections. So far there is no evidence for this connection. But eating foods that contain lactobacillus can be part of a healthy diet.
- Control diabetes. Good control of blood sugar levels decreases the risk of yeast infections anywhere on your body.
- Avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics. Antibiotics can change the normal balance of vaginal organisms, allowing excess growth of yeast.
If you practice good genital hygiene, you can also help prevent infection.
- Keep your vaginal area clean. Use mild, unscented soap and water. Rinse well.
- After using the toilet, wipe from front to back to avoid spreading yeast or bacteria from your anus to the vagina or urinary tract.
- Wear underwear that helps keep your genital area dry and doesn't hold in warmth and moisture. One good choice is cotton underwear. Try sleeping without underwear.
- Avoid tight-fitting clothing, such as panty hose, and tight-fitting jeans. These may increase body heat and moisture in your genital area.
- Change out of a wet swimsuit right away. Wearing a wet swimsuit for many hours may keep your genital area warm and moist.
- Change pads or tampons often.
- Don't douche or use deodorant tampons or feminine sprays, powders, or perfumes. These items can change the normal balance of organisms in your vagina.
Home Treatment
Do notself-treat a vaginal yeast infection if you:
- Are pregnant.
- Are not sure your symptoms are caused by a vaginal yeast infection. If you have never been diagnosed with a vaginal yeast infection, see your doctor before treating it with a nonprescription antifungal cream. Sometimes women think they have a vaginal yeast infection when symptoms are caused by a different condition, such as bacterial vaginosis or a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
- Have been exposed to a sexually transmitted infection (STI), which would require a medical exam.
- Are having a recurrent infection.
Using nonprescription medicine
When using a nonprescription vaginal medicine for a vaginal yeast infection, follow the directions on the package insert, as well as these guidelines:
- Use pads instead of tampons while you are using nonprescription vaginal medicines. Tampons can absorb the medicine.
- Avoid using soap when cleaning the vaginal area—rinse with water only.
- If sexual intercourse is painful, avoid it. Otherwise, use a water-soluble lubricating jelly (such as K-Y Jelly) to reduce irritation. The oil in antifungal creams or suppositories can weaken latex. This means condoms and diaphragms may break, and you may not be protected from STI or pregnancy.
- If the genital area is swollen or painful, sitting in warm water (in a bathtub or sitz bath, not a hot tub) may help. Or instead, you may try putting a cool, damp cloth on the area. Do not rub to try to relieve itching.
Report your symptoms to your doctor if:
- You are not sure that you have a yeast infection.
- Your self-treatment is not working after one complete course of therapy.
Things to consider
The risk of self-treatment is that your symptoms may be caused by a type of vaginal infection other than a yeast infection, such as bacterial vaginosis or a sexually transmitted infection (STI). If you have pelvic pain or fever, get an evaluation by a doctor.
If you are pregnant, it is important to be evaluated for vaginal symptoms. Some vaginal infections, such as bacterial vaginosis, gonorrhea, or chlamydia, may increase your risk of complications during pregnancy.
If you have risk factors for an STI, discuss your symptoms with your doctor before using a nonprescription medicine. Risk factors for an STI include having sex without a condom or having more than one sex partner.
Talk to your doctor before you try unproven home treatment methods, such as applying tea tree oil in the vagina or taking garlic supplements. These treatments have not been well studied. They may even cause other problems, such as allergic reactions, in some women.footnote 3 Douching is not recommended, because it can make some infections worse.
Antifungal medicines are the standard treatment for a vaginal yeast infection. You can insert a cream or suppository antifungal cream into your vagina or take a pill by mouth. Vaginal boric acid capsules are sometimes used.
Antifungal medicines that you take as a pill by mouth affect the entire body (so it can also treat any yeast infection elsewhere in the body). Vaginal medicine only affects the area in which it is applied.
If you are thinking about using nonprescription treatment, see:
Medicine choices
- Vaginal antifungal medicines, such as miconazole (Monistat) and tioconazole (Vagistat), are available in 1-day, 3-day, and longer courses, depending on the strength of the medicine. These are available over-the-counter or with a prescription.
- Oral antifungal medicines are available with a prescription and are easy to use.
- Vaginal boric acid capsules are available over-the-counter. But they are not safe to use if you are pregnant.
What to think about
Antifungal creams and suppositories that you put into your vagina have fewer side effects than antifungal pills you take by mouth. This is because vaginal medicine isn't absorbed into your body and only affects the genital area. Antifungal pills that are taken by mouth affect your entire body. Side effects from these pills are rare with one treatment dose. Side effects can include nausea, headaches, and belly pain. But taking a pill is convenient and is not messy. Medicine put into the vagina can be uncomfortable. And it may seem like more of a hassle than taking a pill.
The oil in antifungal creams or suppositories can weaken latex. This means condoms and diaphragms may break, and you may not be protected from STI or pregnancy.
If you are taking the anticoagulant medicine warfarin and you use a nonprescription vaginal yeast-fighting medicine, you may have increased bruising and abnormal bleeding. Talk with your doctor before using an antifungal medicine along with warfarin.
You are more likely to use a treatment correctly and complete the treatment if you get to choose the type you prefer. Talk with your doctor about the advantages and disadvantages of vaginal and oral medicines, including:
- How a medicine can be administered. Most of the vaginal treatments are available as creams, vaginal tablets, or suppositories.
- Whether oral or vaginal medicine is recommended. You may prefer to take pills rather than use medicine that is inserted into the vagina. Or the type of yeast infection you have may respond better to one method than to the other.
- Whether you should avoid sexual intercourse if you are using vaginal medicine. Some doctors advise that women avoid sex during treatment.
- Whether treatment should be continued during your menstrual period. Tampons can absorb medicine, so use pads if you are being treated with vaginal medicines during your period.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist to see whether you can get a generic form of a prescription medicine. Many generic medicines are now available to treat vaginal yeast infections. They are often less expensive than brand-name medicines.
Other Treatment
Some experts may recommend vaginal boric acid capsules as a treatment option for vaginal yeast infection, particularly infections that can't be cured by prescription or nonprescription antifungal yeast infection medicines.footnote 1 Boric acid is a white, crystalline chemical substance that has antifungal and antiviral properties. It is used in various pharmaceutical products and is also available without a prescription.
If you are pregnant, do not use vaginal boric acid treatment.
Related Information
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2015. MMWR, 64(RR-03): 1–137. http://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015. Accessed July 2, 2015. [Erratum in MMWR, 64(33): 924. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6433a9.htm?s_cid=mm6433a9_w. Accessed January 25, 2016.]
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010). Vulvovaginal candidiasis section of Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines 2010. MMWR, 59(RR-12): 61–63. Also available online: http://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/2010/default.htm.
- Lopez JEM (2015). Candidiasis (vulvovaginal). BMJ Clinical Evidence. http://clinicalevidence.bmj.com/x/systematic-review/0815/overview.html. Accessed April 15, 2016.
Other Works Consulted
- Pappas PG, et al. (2009). Clinical practice guidelines for the management of candidiasis: 2009 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 48(5): 503–535.
Current as of: February 19, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine & Deborah A. Penava, MD, FRCSC, MPH – Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Most people are not even surprised any more when they hear about someone who came here from Korea or Vietnam with very little money, and very little knowledge of English, who nevertheless persevered and rose in American society. Nor are we surprised when their children excel in school and go on to professional careers.
Yet, in utter disregard of such plain facts, so-called "social scientists" do studies which conclude that America is no longer a land of opportunity, and that upward mobility is a "myth." Even when these studies have lots of numbers in tables and equations that mimic the appearance of science, too often their conclusions depend on wholly arbitrary assumptions.
Even people regarded as serious academic scholars often measure social mobility by how many people from families in the lower part of the income distribution end up in higher income brackets. But social mobility — the opportunity to move up — cannot be measured solely by how much movement takes place.
Opportunity is just one factor in economic advancement. How well a given individual or group takes advantage of existing opportunities is another. Only by implicitly (and arbitrarily) assuming that a failure to rise must be due to society's barriers can we say that American society no longer has opportunity for upward social mobility.
The very same attitudes and behavior that landed a father in a lower income bracket can land the son in that same bracket. But someone with a different set of attitudes and behavior may rise dramatically in the same society. Sometimes even a member of the same family may rise while a sibling stagnates or falls by the wayside.
Ironically, many of the very people who are promoting the idea that the "unfairness" of American society is the reason why some individuals and groups are not advancing are themselves a big part of the reason for the stagnation that occurs.
The welfare state promoted by those who insist that it is society that is keeping some people down makes it unnecessary for many low-income people to exert themselves — and therefore makes it unnecessary for them to develop their own potential to the fullest.
The multiculturalist dogma that says one culture is just as good as another paints people into the cultural corner where they happened to have been born, even if other cultures around them have features that offer better prospects of rising.
Just speaking standard English in an English-speaking country can improve the odds of rising. But multiculturalists' celebration of foreign languages or ethnic dialects, and of counterproductive cultural patterns exemplified by such things as gangsta rap, can promote the very social stagnation that they blame on "society."
Meanwhile, Asian immigrants or refugees who arrive here are not handicapped or distracted by a counterproductive social vision full of envy, resentment and paranoia, and so can rise in the very same society where opportunity is said to be absent.
Those "social scientists," journalists and others who are committed to the theory that social barriers keep people down often cite statistics showing that the top income brackets receive a disproportionate and growing share of the country's income.
But the very opposite conclusion arises in studies that follow actual flesh-and-blood individuals over time, most of whom move up across the various income brackets with the passing years. Most working Americans who were initially in the bottom 20 percent of income-earners, rise out of that bottom 20 percent. More of them end up in the top 20 percent than remain in the bottom 20 percent.
People who were initially in the bottom 20 percent in income have had the highest rate of increase in their incomes, while those who were initially in the top 20 percent have had the lowest. This is the direct opposite of the pattern found when following income brackets over time, rather than following individual people.
Most of the media publicize what is happening to the statistical brackets — especially that "top one percent" — rather than what is happening to individual people.
We should be concerned with the economic fate of flesh-and-blood human beings, not waxing indignant over the fate of abstract statistical brackets. Unless, of course, we are hustling for an expansion of the welfare state.


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Sounds a little weird, a superfood from a pond, right? Fact is, spirulina is a natural, blue-green algae found in warm, fresh water. When harvested properly from non-contaminated ponds, it's one of today's hottest superfoods. Why? The algae is so nutrient-rich, it's considered a sustainable food source with the potential to end world hunger. And it's used globally to treat a wide variety of ailments. The algae is feisty too – unlike most plants, spirulina can withstand extreme temperature variations and neglect and still thrive. Here's what spirulina has to offer:
Protein: Spirulina is 65-71% complete protein. To give you some perspective – beef is 22% protein. And the essential amino acids found in spirulina are easily absorbed by the body. Imagine a plant that actually provides most of the protein you need to live. Sorry cows, it's a fact.
Omega-3's: Spirulina is especially high in heart-protective Omega-3 fatty acids and contains Omega-6's (crucial for brain function as well as growth and development) and Omega-9's (helps lower cholesterol and controls blood sugar). Spirulina also contains the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA) which is hailed for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Chlorophyll: Loaded with chlorophyll (the green pigment in algae and plants), spirulina helps remove toxins from the blood and boosts the immune system.
Iron: Not only does spirulina contain iron, it's bio-available, meaning the mineral is easily absorbed by the body (important for non meat-eaters and folks with anemia). Even better news? Unlike iron supplements, spirulina doesn't cause constipation.
Nutrients: Look at this bounty: thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6, folic acid, vitamins C, D, A, and E, potassium, chromium, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium and zinc. Phew, gotta catch your breath after that.
Calcium: Spirulina contains over 26 times the calcium of milk, making it an excellent option for folks that don't eat dairy. Calcium helps maintain strong bones and teeth, is used to help control muscle and nerve function, and helps manage the acid/base balance in our bloodstream.
Thanks in part to the nutrients above, spirulina has additional benefits:
Detoxifies: Spirulina can bind with heavy metals in the body and help remove them.
Burns Fat: This powerful algae actually increases fat burning during exercise.
Boosts Immune System: Spirulina has been shown to encourage and support the growth of healthy bacterial flora in your gut, which helps control candida overgrowth and alleviate the symptoms of autoimmune diseases such as Crohn's, chronic fatigue syndrome, Lupus, and fibromyalgia (chronic candida can both cause and worsen symptoms when left uncontrolled).
Relieves Allergies: Millions of people suffer from allergic reactions to pollen, ragweed, dust, mold, pet dander, and environmental contaminants. Spirulina helps prevent these reactions by stopping the release of histamines, substances that contribute to allergy symptoms, such as a runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, hives, and swelling.
Lowers Cholesterol: A recent study revealed that when elderly men and women (ages 60-87) were given 8 grams of spirulina per day for 16 consecutive weeks, their cholesterol levels were significantly lower than those given a placebo.
Reduces High Blood Pressure: High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of Americans and increases the risk for heart attack and stroke. A recent study revealed that when men and women, ages 18-65, were given 4.5 grams of spirulina every day for 6 weeks, their blood pressure was regulated and controlled. Even more interesting, no other dietary changes were made during the experiment.
Reduces Stroke Risk: In a study done on rats, scientists found that spirulina had a protective effect on the brain and nervous system of rats exposed to high amounts of free radicals (compared to rats not given spirulina before the experiment).
A Few Tips:
- Always choose organic spirulina from a reputable source. Non-organic brands can have added nitrate compounds or be contaminated with heavy metals and other toxins from the water.
- Spirulina comes in capsules, tablets, powders, and flakes. The recommended daily dose is typically 3 to 5 grams.
- When taking spirulina in any form, increase your intake of water to improve absorption.
- Since spirulina is a potent detoxifier, start with smaller doses and work your way up.
A Word of Caution:
Even though spirulina is natural and generally considered a healthy food, there are some contraindications you need to be aware of.
- Do not take spirulina if you have a severe seafood or iodine allergy.
- If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your doctor before taking spirulina.
- If you have hyperthyroidism, consult your healthcare provider before taking spirulina.
- Those with PKU should consult with a doctor before taking spirulina because it contains that amino acid phenylalanine.
- Those on any type of anti-coagulation medicine should consult with a doctor before taking spirulina.
- If you have an auto-immune disease, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or pemphigus vulgaris (a skin condition), spirulina may increase symptoms. Speak to your doctor before taking any blue-green algae.
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This blog was inspired by Jane Dunnewold's blog Daily Visuals, and my goal is to post a picture a day. This blog is also dedicated to my Mom who passed away five years ago today (Nov.30,2004). When I received my first camera about fifty years ago, I was reprimanded because I took a whole roll of film of "nothing" and it cost too much to get it developed. Well I'm still taking pictures of nothing, it doesn't cost anything to develop them now and I'm going to share them with you.


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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
54 Our Organized Medication, First Aid and Pet Closet
I tell you all the time how much you all inspire me. With your excitement, your stories and your projects. Today, instead of telling you that I was inspired by last week's guest post on organizing pet supplies, I thought I would actually show you instead.
I found a clear storage box from the Container Store for $4. I used my Silhouette to cut a piece of vinyl for the front...
I filled it with the supplies Serena recommended, and I had an instant doggie medical kit!
I am so excited that the pups now have that dedicated kit just in case. They are members of our family after all!
But when it came time to put it away, something happened. Oh boy, I got to thinking. Practically.
We had been keeping some of our pet washing and medical stuff down in the lower level laundry linen closet. But we always tend to the dogs up in our main bathroom. Things that make you wonder... why didn't I move it sooner? Why make life harder than it needs to be?
Not to mention, all of our family medications and first aid items were already being housed in an itty bitty linen closet in our hallway...
I needed to make room in there for the pet items. It just made much more sense. And it caused me to pull everything out of the closet and rethink how the whole space was being used and how I wanted it to be easier to use.
We had been keeping our medications in small tins, that were over flowing and we never knew which was which. We never used the rolled towels in this closet, so I moved them to the bathroom where they belonged. Same with the extra soaps and lotions. After a couple more magical bins from Target {same ones from yesterday's bathroom post}, things were looking much better.
I printed out some labels on Avery 22817 circles. They seemed to stick pretty well, hopefully they will hold up over time.
Medications are on the highest of shelves so no little fingers will ever be able to reach {unless they do some serious Spider Man climbing}
All of our first aid items were corralled in one single large basket. This will be much better than grabbing three bins when it's time to deal with a boo boo.
And the new pet medical kit is tucked with the rest of their grooming supplies in another bin below.
I really love when one organizing project leads to another! And I love this closet so much more!
Oh, and because I tend to get some questions wondering where the closet is or wanting to see the whole thing, it's in our main hallway, it's narrow and also is the home to our vacuum cleaner.
We keep our main bathroom linens in each bathroom vs. in the hallway. Plus, knowing that medications are not as effective when stored in heated areas {such as bathrooms and near stoves in the kitchen}, it makes the most sense for us to utilize this closet for all of those goodies.
Anyone else work on a project this weekend, because of inspiration found? Or how about an unexpected one that happily happened because of the downstream impacts of another?
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What program do you use to make the labels? I have the same labels that I was going to use for a project a couple months ago and was disappointed when Publisher didn't have that template. I LOVE those baskets from target. I've bought 5 or 6 of the teal ones so far. I hope they keep them around for a while.ReplyDeleteReplies
LOVE! This is my organizing task for the next week and I plan to share on my blog when I'm done. Our medication organization leaves a lot to be desired (is non-existent) - and it also has to be moved up, up, up away from little fingers. Thanks for the kick to get going!ReplyDeleteReplies
By the way - tagged you in a post today:Delete
I envy your skills...I need help getting organized :-/. Can I borrow you for a day? lolReplyDeleteReplies
How cool would that be!? :) I am guessing distance will prohibit that...Delete
Those bins from Target are so cute, I can't wait to pick some up myself!ReplyDelete
I love the pop of color used.ReplyDelete
~Mrs. Delightful
Love the teal and lime baskets.ReplyDelete
I love this! I can't wait to finally get moved out and get all organized like this. Right now everything is kind of a mess and it is driving me crazy!ReplyDelete
This week I started getting organized with couponing. I wanna try to save money, and they say the best way is to build up a little coupon stash, so I finally did it. If you wanna see it you can go here: http://thatssewcrafty.blogspot.com/2012/01/week-one-of-couponing.html I made the coupon envelopes like you did, except I didn't have a nice enough envelope to just glue paper onto, so I made my own. I love it so far though! It looks so snazzy!
-Jess @ That's Sew Crafty
Do you have a list for a cat medical supplies kit?ReplyDelete
I live vicariously through your trips to the container store. Sadly, there is not one in close proximity.ReplyDelete
Love! I actually picked up some of the green baskets and a lidded bin from Target for our little dogs items (we keep hers upstairs, the big dogs have their own special place downstairs where they spend most of their time-in the yard...running!!). I am planning to go back and pick up some of the aqua/teal ones for my office (too much green in there already).ReplyDelete
Where did you get your shelving?! I need to shelve my two closets...one into a pantry and I don't know where to start.ReplyDelete
Looks great! I LOVE those Avery labels--didn't even know they made circle ones. Might have to pop over to Office Max :-)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:30 PM
This past weekend I spent 4 hours organizing the cabinets in our kitchen. I was only planning on working on our shelving unit, but that lead to all the cabinets. It looks so much better and the flow is a lot better too. I haven't gotten to the drawers yet, but that will happen soon.ReplyDelete
I started working on a mirror project this weekend! We have a non-builder mirror above our garden tub in the master bath with a hideous sponge-painted trim around the edges. I am framing it out to make it look much better! Still trying to decide if I want to paint the trim white or a sage...decisions, decisions. And THAT inspired me for a little something to go above our bed! I'll make a snazzy frame, paint it white, and have our initials in it "I & C". Can't wait to get that one started and done!ReplyDelete
And after seeing your little closet, I'm heading to Target to get some of those cute baskets for my little closet! Thanks!
love it!!! could you do more pet-related organizational posts? i find that the pet stuff is the hardest for me because it's all over the place (toys everywhere) grooming supplies, pet gates, pet beds....and i have a hard time getting their things to blend in with our decor, as pet stuff tend to not be so...great looking lol.ReplyDeleteReplies
Sure! I can definitely add it to my list. I agree, they come with a lot of items! :)Delete
- Amber EverettJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:46 PM
I am a dog groomer and I find it very handy to keep a brush near somewhere that you and your doggie relaxes together. Dogs that requier reguler grooming requiers regular brushing. If the brush is handy then you are more likely to brush your doggie or kitty. If you have any question for any futer blogs on dogs I would love to lend my experties. I can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com
Yay! We share our home with four beasties, so getting on top of pet supplies is high on my priority list!Delete
This is so simple, it's genius! I can't wait to get our bathroom downstairs done so I can move those things down stairs and use my hall closet in this way. Love!!ReplyDelete
Love what you did, I really like the baskets from Target. I might have to stop there and pick some up for my next project.ReplyDelete
LOVING those target baskets/bins!!!!! They're so perfect for your bright, cheery, organized closets and cabinets! =) But duh, you so knew that!ReplyDelete
Hope you're having a fabulous week girly!
Jenn @ Peas and Crayons
Love it! I saw your guest post last week and was thinking that maybe I should do that for our house. With two cats and a dog, you never know what might happen!ReplyDelete
I was curious how you make your border around your labels? I have some Avery labels and love them but mine feel so boring without any border.
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Hi Jamie!Delete
I download the template from the Avery website and edit it in Microsoft Word. From there, I just use the insert "shape" function and edit the shape border.
I tackled a HUGE on going project this past weekend - clothing for my FOUR daughters! This has been an on going issue that I have "chipped away at" for over a year! I the final stage was so amazing, Friday night I went through and pulled all the things out of the closet and dresser that were too small, I took them to a local consignment store, got cash on the spot, then took the few items they didn't take and dropped them off at good will. (But first I made a list of the items so I could scan it into my neat desk to help keep up with all those deductions I'll need to claim next year :) - I have a serious clothing problem, one which I've struggled with controlling for WAY too long - and, hind sight being 20/20, I'm going to write down everything I did, what I should have done, ways I could have organized the chaos faster, because I know there are many some body's out there who suffer the same thing! Interested in a potential guest post?! I don't currently blog - but I sure would like to share this journey! I have seriously had a HUGE weight lifted off my shoulders by organizing my girls clothing it has allowed me to organize other things! The good ole laundry monster that keeps growing and growing sure can be debilitating to a full time working mom :)ReplyDelete
P.S. - I was inspired by reading your blog!Replies
Wow, I am so excited to hear your journey and story! Feel free to send your thoughts and ideas on a guest post to email@example.com. I would definitely consider it!Delete
I love this. I currently use a few baskets for meds in our linen closet. I like the idea of a larger bin instead.ReplyDelete
Jen I LOVE your doggie first aid kit! And I adore that you took things to the next level by creating a whole space for first aid for the family. And again, like everything you do it's superbly functional and gorgeous at the same time. Love it all.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks so much for inspiring me Serena!Delete
Looks great, as always! I actually organized my medicine cabinet a couple days ago and posted about it here: http://justhadabrightidea.blogspot.com/2012/01/medicine-cabinet-organization.htmlReplyDelete
I don't have as large a space to keep mine as you do, maybe someday! :-)
Hi Jen,ReplyDelete
Just wanted to let you know that I love reading your blog and it has inspired me to get organized but also do so by putting my own style into the space. I was wondering where you got the wire lined basket? I love wire baskets but good ones are hard to come by! Thanks again for all the ideas!
I found it quite awhile back at the Crate and Barrel outlet. They may still have it, or a similar version of it on their site.Delete
I love what you did with the closet! It's gorgeous! I have always had a cats bin in our hall closet, too, but the first aid supplies for the rest of the family never make it there. You've inspired me to revisit that!ReplyDelete
This inspired me to tackle the shelf in my closet. It looks so neat!ReplyDelete
Monday night something came over me and I too cleaned and organized a linen closet. Oh my gosh each time I see it it makes me sooooooo happy!!!!! Thanks for all your ideas and tips. Love them all. I just wish I stayed really organized. This whole month I have seen a big improvement and hope to keep it that way!!!!!ReplyDelete
I did several organizing projects the past 3 days to make myself feel better. Purged some more in my closet, sorted/folded/purged in daughter's dressers, both girls' closets done, toys sorted/purged and labeled bins done, craft drawers purged/sorted and started on the linen closet yesterday (just need some pretty bins or baskets). When the urge hits I go with it until I feel better!ReplyDelete
So funny you asked! I did and I am thrilled about it. We recently purchased an Elfa closet system from The Container Store which I am in obsessed with! My husband put it in this past weekend in our walk in bedroom closet and I am in LOVE. This project has turned into re-organizing lots of different areas in my home, so far we did the spice cabinet & junk drawer in the kitchen, and I have the upstairs linen closet to work on still. I have always been pretty organized but I am kicking it up a notch this year as one of my new years resolutions. BTW I found your blog via Pinterest and I really enjoy it!ReplyDelete
I did not know the little tid bit about medications and warm places...interesting!!! I love your containers and how you have them stored.ReplyDelete
This looks great! I love your blog and just began following it regularly. Your ideas are creative and inspirational, but very doable. Your humility and grace are appealing in a blogger. :)ReplyDelete
Learning how to organize your closet can definitely help you save money. Because you already know the colors and design of clothes you have in your closet, you wouldn't buy the same clothing. Nobody would want to have a shirt of the same color and design, right? Certainly, learning how you can organize a closet is a very practical skill to have.ReplyDelete
- CharronFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Hi Jen.ReplyDelete
I love your blog. I have a question: so what do you do with your daily medications, vitamins and supplements? We have everything from gummy vitamins to tylenol in our kitchen (since we take vitamins with breakfast). I have tried baskets, organized shelves, etc. I can't seem to find a convenient way to coral all those pesky daily vitamins and supplements in an organized way. Thanks!Replies
Hi there!Delete
We keep ours in a caddy in the kitchen in a food cabinet, away from the stove {as seen here: http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2011/06/kitchen-cabinet-basket-bliss.html}.
Yay! Just reorganized all our bathroom products...and even put cute paper in the back of the medicine cabinet and at the bottom of the drawers. Now, I'm ready to add labels to the clear shoe boxes containing everything else. What font did you use? It's so easy to read! Thanks. =)ReplyDeleteReplies
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I used "ultra" font. I really like it, it's fun and bold!
The baskets are out of stock on Target =(. I just love the pop of colors!ReplyDelete
- Closets and BeyondMarch 14, 2012 at 4:36 AM
Organizing can surely be cathartic and we're glad you felt good after the task. Storage is essential in the home and being a part of the closets Bergen industry containers within a storage area is a good idea as it definitely helps minimize clutter.ReplyDelete
So sleek and clean! What is in the lined wire basket?ReplyDeleteReplies
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That is where I keep our extra Q-Tips and Cotton Balls. :)
I am trying to get on board with 'Linen & Loo' month here, but I'm hitting a snag in my downstairs bathroom. There's a really great cupboard with a lot of storage, but it's so deep that it makes it hard to store anything we use often. And I'm always forgetting what's in the back and just buying more of it anyway. Help! Any solutions for organizing deeeeep shelves?ReplyDeleteReplies
YAY! How about pull out bins or turn tables/lazy susans? Maybe tiers?Delete
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Philadelphians Elect First Whig Since 19th Century
After winning an election on a platform of pragmatism and compromise, Robert "Heshy" Bucholz, 39, is set to become what many believe will be the first Whig to hold elected office in Philadelphia since before the Civil War. A member of the upstart Modern Whig Party, Bucholz won the post of judge of elections in one of the city's wards.
Bucholz is a 39-year-old software engineer who beat his Democratic opponent, 36 votes to 24, after launching a campaign that saw the father of four going door to door seeking voters' support, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The newspaper says Bucholz had been a registered independent until a few years ago -- but the gridlock between America's two largest political parties led him to become a Whig. And now he's been elected as a member of a party that saw its last mayor of Philadelphia in the 1850s.
"One of the first tenets of the party is, it stands for pragmatism, working through the issues instead of staring each other down and refusing to deal with them," Bucholz tells The Inquirer.
As you might expect, the Modern Whig Party has a token animal as its symbol. It's not an elephant or a donkey; it's an owl perched on a branch. The centrist group was founded in 2007 as a response to the political stalemate that has existed in much of American politics in recent years.
"The Modern Whigs have about 30,000 members nationwide, Chairman Andrew Evans said," reports NBC 10 TV in Philadelphia. "Bucholz and J. Brendan Galligan, who serves on the school board in Westfield, N.J., are the only two currently holding elected positions, he said."
The group's website includes a quote from Abraham Lincoln, in which he states, "I have always been an old-line Henry Clay Whig."
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