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One of the more common fungal infections is the yeast infection or in medical terms, candidiasis. Yeast infection is the infection of the mucous membranes caused by the fungus candida, specifically candida albicans. Yeast Infection Home remedies are highly popular amongst women because of the embarrassment involved with clinical visits. There are many at-home treatments that have been used for many years and have proven to be successful.
You should also keep a control on the intake of sugar containing foods as well as fermented foods.
Purchase a goldenseal tincture from a natural foods store to cure yeast infections, as goldenseal contains the antibiotic berberine. Consume the tincture following the instructions on the package for the best results.
A Mixture of olive leaf extract with grape fruit seed extract in a glass of water is also a good potent tonic for this infection.
Probiotics: These bacterium are found in the vaginal area and the digestive tract. Probiotics prohibit the growth of harmful bacteria, including the excessive formation of the yeast fungi. This form of treatment comes as a vaginal suppository or an oral supplement.
If the yeast infection is in other parts of the body other than the throat or genitals, you can apply garlic paste directly to those parts. If you suspect infection, stay away from deodorant tampons and sanitary pads. Stay away from sprays and other external agents that can be irritants. Also do not remain in wet clothes for a long time. Change into dry clothes and dry the affected areas before changing into new and dry clothes.
Make a sage tea by placing 2 teaspoons of dried sage leaves into the bottom of a teapot. Pour two cups of boiling water over the leaves, and allow to steep for about five minutes. Strain out the herb and drink the tea immediately for optimal flavor.
Curds and yogurt are foods identified to be the most effective home remedy for yeast infection. It is advisable to soak a tampon into curds and place it in the infected areas for at least an hour. The healthy required bacteria from the curds will replace the unhealthy yeast bacteria. This could be done twice or thrice a day.
Unpasteurized plain (unsweetened) yogurt has been used for remedying yeast infections for many years. The good bacteria (L. Acidophilus) found in yogurt kills the excessive yeast bacterium, allowing the vaginal pH to return to normal. Yogurt may be applied topically, or some prefer to dip a tampon into the yogurt and then insert it into the vagina.
