Holistic Treatment Of Bacterial Vaginosis

Holistic treatment of bacterial vaginosis is a worthwhile option to consider as the

very nature of BV means that a whole-body approach is often the best.

Bacterial vaginosis is not a true "infection" but is caused by an imbalance of the naturally occurring bacteria which normally lives problem-free in the vagina. The beneficial strains of bacteria usually prevent any harmful strains growing out of control but occasionally, something will happen which causes an overgrowth which is simply too virulent for the beneficial bacteria to control.

There can be many causes of BV, including smoking, overwashing, a change of sexual partner, using perfumed products on the vagina and even simply being under the weather. Very often, there is no apparent cause at all and so conventional treatments can only hit the spot as far as giving temporary relief, but can do nothing about eliminating the causes, and this is the only way to ensure a permanent solution.

Holistic treatment of bacterial vaginosis focuses on getting the body back to a balanced state of health where the overgrowths of bacteria simply cannot happen. This means using a range of strategies at the same time with the aim of obtaining symptomatic relief and eliminating the known root causes.

The Principles of Holistic Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis

* Symptomatic Relief

Try easy methods first. Keep the area cool by using freezer packs wrapped in a flannel and placing on the area. Also, 10-12 drops of tea tree oil in a bath can be soothing

* Increase levels of good beneficial bacteria within the vagina and digestive system

Eat a pot of probiotic yogurt daily, and soak a tampon in the yogurt and leave in the vagina for an hour or two

* Strengthen the immune system

Eat healthily, take an all-round vitamin supplement daily and take regular exercise

* Rebalance the PH level in the vagina

Add cider vinegar to your bath to maintain a healthy, mildly acidic level

* Consider what your personal trigger points are and remove them

Do you smoke? Have you changes sexual partners? Do you use lots of bubble baths and shower gels?

The multifaceted approach for holistic treatment of bacterial vaginosis will quickly get you back into balance and remove the symptoms and root causes of BV.

by: Miriam Hopton

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