Jock Itch? Try Some Probiotics
by John Dugan OwnerThe misleadingly-named jock itch – misleading because even
dedicated couch potatoes can come down with it – can be a major annoyance.
Thankfully, it’s not a serious issue, but this common male organ health concern
can mar an otherwise handsome member and be a major source of embarrassment
when a guy is caught with his hands down his pants trying to relieve that awful
itch. There are numerous over-the-counter treatments for jock itch already, but
some people believe that probiotics should also be considered when trying to
alleviate jock itch.
A lesson about probiotics
Hipsters and health food enthusiasts are already likely to be on
the probiotics bandwagon, but there are many men who may have heard the word
probiotics but don’t really know what it means.
Probiotics are a kind of bacteria – which fact may cause some
men’s guards to go up. We tend to think of bacteria as a bad thing, but in fact
most bacteria are harmless – and some are actually beneficial. This is good,
because there are an incredible number of bacteria in the body – about 10 times
as many as there are cells in the body.
Some probiotics are yeast instead of bacteria, but the two
different kinds still have health benefits for a person. For
example, many probiotics are associated with helping with digestive issues,
such as diarrhea. They also help fight ulcers, constipation and bloating, among
other digestive concerns.
Beyond the gut, probiotics are linked to lowering bad cholesterol,
reducing inflammation, and keeping skin healthy.
Interestingly, some studies indicate that probiotics may have a
direct male organ health benefit as well. They are associated with increasing
male hormone levels, for example.
Jock itch
But what can probiotics do for jock itch? Well, jock itch is a
kind of yeast infection. There have been no real studies on probiotics and jock
itch, but there have been some studies on probiotics and female organ yeast
infections, which are similar in nature to jock itch. In these studies, the use
of probiotics seemed to have an ameliorative effect on the female organ yeast
infections. In addition, studies have indicated that probiotics may be of
benefit in decreasing athlete’s foot, which is a close “cousin” of jock itch.
Exactly how probiotics may alleviate jock itch is not known,
although it may have to do with strengthening the immune system, another
benefit of probiotics.
Getting probiotics
The body naturally carries probiotics, but if a man has jock itch
and ants to see if probiotics may “do the trick” for him, he will need to
supplement the probiotics already in his body. There are a wide variety of
supplements that provide probiotics; however, most nutritionists agree that
accessing probiotics directly from dietary sources is a better idea.
With that in mind, the list of foods that contain probiotics is
quite long. Among some of the more popular sources are yogurts, dark chocolate,
sauerkraut, raw cheese, apple cider vinegar, brine-cured olives, and miso soup.
Even though probiotics are associated with good health, as always
a person should check with their doctor or nutritionist before making any
significant changes to their diet. And since probiotics alone may not clear up
jock itch, use of other treatments may be necessary.
Using probiotics to treat jock itch can provide other general
health benefits, just as specific male organ health benefits can be obtained by
the use of a superior male organ health oil (health professionals
recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which
is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). For best results, select an
oil that includes vitamin A among its ingredients. This vitamin has
properties which can help to reduce unwanted manhood odor. The oil should also
include vitamin B5, aka pantothenic acid, which is required for cell metabolism
and the maintenance of healthy tissue.
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