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The most prominent symptoms of yeast infection is an itching and burning sensation in the vagina. These sensations are usually mild in the beginning, that become intense as the infection becomes severe. Other symptoms include white and clumpy vaginal discharge that is similar to cottage cheese in appearance. There are very simple home remedies for yeast infection that you can use at home. And the great thing about these natural remedies is that the items are household items which are very common.
Tea tree oil is definitely one of the effective yeast infection remedies. For using this, combine 2 tsp of tea tree oil with 2 tsp of isopropyl alcohol and mix well. Transfer this to a dropper bottle and add ten drops of this to a pint of water. Use this once a day to rinse the affected area thoroughly. Remember, use of tea tree oil during pregnancy is not recommended. Vinegar. Yeast does not like acidic environments. After the infection has cleared up, douche with vinegar and water once a week for three weeks. This will help get rid of any residual yeast that may not have cleared up and will prevent another episode. (If your doctor has recommended that you never use a douche, do not do this step)
And who knew yogurt can have use other than fat-reducing purposes? To help cure yeast infection, soak a tampon for an hour in yogurt or curds and then apply it to the area. The bacteria from the healthy curd will take the place of the bad yeast bacteria. Yogurt contains a high amount of good bacteria, which makes it a perfect choice for such cures. You can simply apply this on the infected area several times a day and get fast relief from this problem. For treating yeast infection during pregnancy eating yogurt is very helpful for your body to fight off this infection.
Apple cider vinegar can help stop the itching and burning, do not use this directly, put around a cup of apple cider vinegar in your warm bath water and relax. This will give you some relief to your symptoms.
Making sure you have the knowledge of what is causing your yeast infection and what natural remedies for your yeast infection will actually help you. Olive leaf is a great example, it can heal your thrush infection no problems, however, due to its toxicity levels it can actually harm your liver.
Coconut Oil. Drinking a few tablespoons a day may successfully treat your infection or at the very least, improve your condition. Be sure to add this to your treatment plan. In areas where coconuts are part of everyday meals, incidences of yeast infections are very small.
Garlic is a natural antifungal. Eating crushed raw cloves will significantly reduce your yeast infection if not wipe it out completely. Adding garlic to your treatment of your infection will be very helpful. Some women insert crushed garlic into the vaginal opening with a cheese cloth or other cloth. If you decide to go this route, please use caution. Some garlic may be left behind unintentionally and may cause other problems including irritation.
