5 Simple Home Remedies For Yeast Infections
The Candida Albicans fungus is what causes yeast infections
. So mainstream medicine uses antifungal drugs to help eradicate it. But you can also use natural home remedies for yeast infections, many of which you can find in your kitchen or health food store. Here you'll discover five natural remedies that many sufferers have found to be effective....
Candida albicans is naturally present in our body but is normally kept in check by our body's good bacteria. This balanced environment prevents the Candida over-growing into a yeast infection. But when the balanced environment is upset then the fungus can overgrow causing the typical symptoms such as itching, burning, irritation, and the presence of a thick whitish discharge.
Too much sugar in the blood, reduced friendly bacteria count, compromised immune system, hormonal and pH imbalances, and certain drugs are the main reasons for environmental imbalance leading to yeast infections.
Of course there are many prescription and over-the-counter antifungal medications that can address the horrid symptoms. But they have their limitations: they cannot address the underlying causes, they can turn out to be expensive in the long run, and the yeast fungus can build up a resistance to them over time.
But there are natural home remedies for yeast infection that many users have had success with. These are things like:-
1. Probiotics Supplements
These are natural friendly microbial organisms that come in the form of capsules and tablets. You can get them from pharmacies and health food stores. Their benefit is that they are just the same as your own friendly bacteria in your gut and, taken as supplements, can help to build-up your good bacteria levels again.
2. Garlic
Raw garlic has powerful antibacterial properties which makes it ideal as a home remedy for Candida. Pound a peeled clove of garlic into a paste and spread over the affected area. A whole peeled clove can be inserted in the vagina overnight for a vaginal infection.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Raw apple cider vinegar added to warm water and used as a douche is said to be very effective in reducing the symptoms. You can also sit for 20 minutes in a low bath of warm water with 2 cups of cider added.
4. Plain Yogurt
Another popular and effective home remedy is plain natural yogurt, without added sugar or fruit. This type of yogurt contains beneficial bacteria to help eradicate the yeast fungus. Eat a pot per day to address the fungus in your gut. You can also apply over the area affected. Smear over a tampon and leave in overnight for a vaginal infection.
5. Herbs
Some herbal remedies that have been recommended include the use of Black Walnut, Echinacea, Pau D'arco, Chamomile, Bergamot, Licorice, Turmeric, Passion Flower and Lavender. Check these out at your pharmacy, health food store or herbalist. And always read the labels.
So there you have 5 simple home remedies for yeast infections that many sufferers have found effective. You may already have some of these in your kitchen, but those which you haven't you can pick up easily locally.
by: John Cielo
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