subject: Useful and natural remedies for yeast infection [print this page] Useful and natural remedies for yeast infection
Yeast infection is very common and is caused by a fungus called Candida Albicans. It is caused due to poor hygiene, weak immune systems, menstruation, menopause, pregnancy, diabetes, usage of antibiotics, birth control pills, steroids, frequent exposure to semen, chemicals used in soaps, depression, indigestion, fatigue, and wearing tight clothes. Fungus can thrive where the breeding condition is most suitable. Yeast infection can affect all kinds of places in your body like the vagina, groin, underarms, inside the mouth, nail beds, in between your toes, under the breasts. Yeast infection not only breeds on female bodies, it is also common in men and children. Vaginal yeast infection cause intense itching, burning, pain, soreness and often accompanied by thick white odorless discharge. In men, itching in the genital area, swollen penis and sometimes white discharge under foreskin are prominent symptoms of the infection. Creamy white patches develop inside your throat and in between toe nails signaling yeast infection.
Yeast infections natural cures are the most effective to prevent fungus growth. Yeast breed in warm, moist condition with less oxygen supply. Avoid wearing tight pants, wet clothes and dry your vaginal area after bathing. Choose your soaps and perfumed products carefully. Alcohol content and harmful chemicals in few products can cause irritation in your skin and alter the pH balance of your vagina, giving perfect ground for fungal growth. Avoid sharing towels or bathwater with others. Yeast can be passed on to your partner or children though the usage of the same. Use condoms while having intercourse. It helps prevent the infection to be passed on to the partner. Few contraception pills can also increase glycogen in your vagina that helps yeast to multiply faster. Consult your medical expert before you take one.
Have curd or yogurt regularly to balance out unhealthy yeast bacteria growth. Brush your teeth with a paste of baking soda and water, and rinse with hydrogen peroxide mixed in warm water. Garlic is best known for its antifungal properties. Have two cloves of garlic in a day to fight yeast infection. Make a glass of rosemary tea and dab it on the external areas for relief. Gargle with a mixture of half cup lukewarm water and half teaspoon of salt. Make basil tea and use the drink to gargle. Drink unsweetened cranberry juice that helps acidify vaginal secretion and combat yeast. Small steps at home can become yeast infections natural remedy.
