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One of the alternative treatments being considered as a cure for yeast infection is boric acid. The success rate for many of the patients who tried it is impressive. If have recurring Candida infections, you might consider using Boric acid. Who knows, your conditions might improve faster than you ever thought possible. Many patients who have not been healed by certain medications respond well to Boric acid.
The effectiveness of boric acid lies in its acidic nature. The Candida thriving in the affected area eliminates by products which are alkaline in nature. This alkalinity is disruptive of the vaginal area's natural healthy acidity. A good way to restore that is to use a mild and safe acid like boric acid.
Boric acid can exist in capsule form or it can be a potent ingredient in suppositories. Depending on which of these you prefer, you may easily find one in your nearby drugstore. Some drugstores have their pharmacists prepare the boric acid capsules for you, making the dosage more accurate and more effective. So if you have that option, use it to your advantage.
Boric acid capsule may be inserted in the vagina every evening. For greater efficacy or if you find your infection to be quite resistive of medications, another may be inserted in the morning as well. Some patients will find this irritating so if you happen to experience more than mild irritations, you may include a vitamin E capsule as well.
The success of Boric acid would depend on your commitment is usage. As with the case of using other medications, patience and consistency are very important. Normally, the symptoms should have subsided after one week from the first day of use. But for those who have recurring yeast infections, it would take quite longer, say two weeks. However, prolonged usage should be avoided, as this can do more harm than good. It is also important to not take boric acid orally. Although, it is successful in treating Candida, it still is a toxic material and should not be ingested. Also, if there is an open would, treat it first before using the acid.
