Is There A Suitable Natural Cure For Yeast Infection?
Alternative MedicineOctober 8, 2011Written by Jeramey Thompson530 views
Yeast infection of the vagina is caused by a fungus called candida albicans that are generally found in small amounts in the vagina. Estimates state that every 3 out of 4 women would have it at some time of their life with it being common in menopause women when the level of estrogen goes down. It is also found in those that are pregnant, diabetic or those using oral contraceptives, steroids and antibiotics.
This infection could start off with symptoms like itching and burning around the vagina, white vaginal discharge, pain during sexual intercourse and burning sensation while passing urine. You could easily find a suitable natural cure for yeast infection, but a doctor's opinion is required to rule out other complications and to be sure that the infection has been properly diagnosed.
The best natural cure for yeast infection lies in use of probiotics, the microbial organisms also naturally found in the digestive tract and vagina that help to suppress the harmful bacteria, Candida. Low levels of Lactobacilli in the vagina is associated with infection, with Lactobacillus like Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1, and Lactobacillus fermentum RC-14 present in probiotics helping in its cure. Probiotics are available as curds, oral supplements and probiotic vaginal suppositions.
The essential tea tree oil, an effective home natural cure proves very effective in killing and weakening the effect of bacteria that cause yeast infection. This oil should be diluted before application topically in the vagina region, as full strength oil could cause inflammation. The oil of oregano, an effective herb is also a natural cure, with a high content of carvacol in it being very effective if taken internally every day.
Garlic, another effective natural cure for yeast infection gives instant relief both when a clove or tablet in inserted in the vagina. Found in most kitchens, taken orally with a glass of water, garlic has helped as an antibiotic and also in a number of health ailments like hypertension and high cholesterol.
You could not find a more natural cure for this infection than with drinking a lot of water in the day. Drinking about 8 to 10 glasses of water a day would help not just remain hydrated, but also help prevent various infections and sicknesses, including yeast infection. Water drunk in abundance helps to flush out the sugar that feed yeast, toxins and infections from the body.
If you love yogurt there could be no better natural cure for yeast infection, for yogurt helps used both internally and exte
ally to get over yeast infection. Yogurt taken in the unsweetened form is more advisable as sugar feeds yeast and you could not get the desired results. Using the milk of soybean and almonds to make yogurt and consuming it before meals helps to have better digestion with good bacteria. Dipping a tampon and inserting it in the vagina for some time before removing it helps. Make sure to remove all moisture in the vagina after this treatment.
Getting a natural cure for yeast infection has never been so easy with so many home remedies.
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