Sunday, March 20, 2011

Home Remedies for Yeast Infections - Simple Methods to Get Your Life Back

Home remedies for yeast infections can offer you some quick relief. In this article, we will explore some different natural cures to treat your candidiasis.

An overgrowth of the Candida Albicans yeast results in a yeast infection. Usually, this yeast causes no problems at all, but it can multiply rapidly and cause a yeast infection if you have certain other factors present.
Natural Remedies for Yeast Infections

The Candida Albicans yeast likes places that are moist, dark and warm. "Friendly bacteria" usually keeps the yeast under control; however a lack of this bacteria allows the yeast to grow. A yeast infection home remedy tries to make the environment unfriendly to yeast growth or increase the amount of friendly bacteria.

Home remedies for yeast infections include:

Garlic - Garlic contains antifungal properties that make it effective in treating vaginal yeast infections. Peel a garlic clove (white peel removed), put thread through it (for easy removal) and place in the vagina overnight.

Take the garlic out in morning. Use garlic every evening until the infection disappears. Cutting into the garlic is advised by some midwives if you have got very severe yeast infection but some people find that this can sting.

Yogurt - Yogurt can be used to treat infections directly and may be the most popular yeast infection home remedy. Eating live yogurt on a daily basis can also help to prevent them from appearing in the first place.

Excess yeast in the body can be killed by the friendly bacteria (lactobacillus acidophilus) contained in live yogurt. In the case of vaginal yeast infection or a male yeast infection, yogurt treatments can get a bit untidy.

There are different ways to apply the yogurt to a vaginal yeast infection. A popular method is to use a needleless syringe. You, of course, could use your fingers though this is a bit messy. Other methods include freezing the yogurt in a plastic tampon applicator tube or soak a tampon in the yogurt. Do not use a flavored yogurt. The yogurt must contain the friendly bacteria lactobacillus acidophilus and be a sugar free, live natural yogurt. You might want to use some type of protection for your underwear also.

Calendula cream - This cream helps with your itching and it also contains antifungal properties. Apply directly to the skin or around the vagina.

Oil of Oregano - This oil has antifungal properties and can be used for many different types of yeast infections when taken as an oral supplement.

Vinegar - Antifungal properties found in white and apple cider vinegar make it an effective natural cure for yeast infections. It can burn if used straight, though, so be sure to dilute it. Mix 1-2 tablespoons with a pint of water and apply to the vagina or use on a tampon. Bathing in a cup of vinegar mixed with bath water can also be great for skin yeast infections. It is also one of the more pleasant natural cures for yeast infections. Vinegar solutions can also be applied to male yeast infections.

Try one or more of these home remedies for yeast infections and you should get quick relief.




Pamela Woods is a former yeast infection sufferer who has tried many methods for curing her candidiasis. You can find more details on natural cures and home remedies for yeast infection on her website dealingwithyeast.com. You will also find reviews of the best yeast infection treatment programs so you can see which one is best for you.

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