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The symptoms of yeast infection are extreme itching and discomfort in the affected area. Similarly, pain during intercourse, vaginal discharge, burning sensation, swelling are also the other signs of yeast infection. Treating yeast infection is easy and there are widely available home remedies for yeast infection. What is is this infection really?
You must have heard of apple cider vinegar for yeast infection. Well, it is really effective. You can add some water in apple cider vinegar and daub it at affected areas.
Probiotics are live organisms that are available in oral supplements and even some types of yogurt and other foods that you'll find in your grocery store. A steady dose of these is a popular way to combat a yeast infection. With a quick Internet search, you should be able to find multiple products that contain probiotics.
Garlic is another excellent remedy. A fresh garlic clove can easily cure your vaginal infection. However, if your infection is bad, it may not work for all people.
Dip a plug of cotton in plain curd and place it in the affected area. This can be done 2-3 times a day. This is also an effective natural cure for yeast infection during pregnancy.
Yogurt Filled Tampons. I know, I know, it sounds crazy, right? Well, it's a well known fact that yogurt (which contains all kinds of healthy bacteria that fights yeast) is one of the best methods to knock out an infection. But the trick is - how can you cleanly get it where it needs to go? Filling a tampon with yogurt and freezing it until it's solid is the easiest and probably creates the least amount of mess.
A natural remedy for yeast infections that you should be cautious of is olive leaf extract. Although this is a powerful detox, it actually kills bacteria faster in your body than it should. It actually does more harm than good to your body. It will put a strain on your liver and kidneys because of the increased demand of filtering out the extra toxins. This is one of the best known home remedies for yeast infection. Some people even like to soak tampons in curds or yogurt and then place it in the infected area for at least an hour. The healthy bacteria from the yogurt is going to over power the bad yeast from the yeast infection.
If you shy away from suppositories, you can douche with a mixture of yogurt and water, or water and vinegar, to promote a healthy balance between the yeast and the bacteria. In addition to any treatments, alternative or otherwise, unsweetened cranberry juice or cranberry capsules are recommended.
