subject: Yeast Infections - Natural Treatments That Work [print this page] Yeast infections are something that most women will experience at least once during their lifetime. This uncomfortable condition can be embarrassing as well as annoying and, if left untreated, could cause more serious health-related repercussions. Unfortunately, many of the traditional treatments can have plenty of side effects of their own. Not only that, it is not always convenient or within everyone's budget to pay a visit to the doctor in order to get a prescription for their condition. Luckily, there are a whole host of home remedies for yeast infections that have been used with great success for many years that are inexpensive and allow you to treat yourself naturally.
One of the most well-known home remedies for yeast infections is yogurt. The active, live, cultures within this food have been shown time and time again to be effective in fighting the bacteria that cause yeast infections. However, in order to get the full benefit there are a few things you need to take into account. First, you will want to make sure that the yogurt you use has live cultures listed on the package. Second, you will need to make sure to eat it consistently until all of your symptoms have subsided and even for a few days afterwards in order to make sure that you have gotten rid of the infection completely.
However, many people do not realize that yogurt can be used to treat yeast infections in another way as well. You can use it internally by filling up an empty tampon container or similar device with all-natural yogurt and inserting it into your vagina. This can help eradicate the infection as well as provide instant relief from the itching commonly associated with the condition. However, no matter which delivery method you choose, it is important to use the most natural yogurt you can find. This means that it should be unflavored and should not contain any other additives, especially sugar, as this can make the condition even worse.
You can get similar relief with acidophilus, which is a supplement you can find at your local drug or health food store. Some of these products come in pill form while others are essentially super-fortified yogurt products. The acidophilus is what makes the regular yogurt treatment effective and, therefore, getting a mega-dose through a supplement can sometimes be more convenient and even more effective. However, many people have found relief with all of these methods when it comes to treating their yeast infections.
