subject: How to Avoid and Cure a Yeast Infection [print this page] How to Avoid and Cure a Yeast Infection How to Avoid and Cure a Yeast Infection
Many people suffer from yeast infections. If you are one of them, you know that the itching, burning and discomfort is not pleasant and you are most likely very interested in hearing how these infections are caused and what you can do to treat them and get rid of them for good!
A yeast infection comes from something called Candida Albicans. This is a naturally occurring yeast present in everyone's body. But when it gets out of balance, it can bring lots of problems, a yeast infection being one of the main ones. If you do or have ever had one, you know that it is accompanied by thick, white discharge from the vagina as well as itching, redness, and sometimes a burning sensation during urination. There have also been reports of acne, tiredness and aches in the joints as symptoms as well. Reasons for the imbalance of the candida come from a myriad of sources. One might be a high level of stress, or a high sugar and low nutrition diet or a recent round of antibiotics or steroids. Many treatments only address these symptoms and only bring sort term relief to the sufferer. But you know that treating the root problem and getting rid of a yeast infection for the long term is the best option.
There have been a number of natural cures that people have tried which can lead to short term relief as well as long term cure from yeast infections. One of them is the use of Tea Tree Oil. This oil is a natural antibiotic that are used for a myriad of fungal infections. It comes in a concentrated form so it will need to be diluted. Once it has been, just dip the end of a tampon into the solution and insert it into the vagina as you would normally and leave it for a few hours. Another idea is to use Apple Cedar Vinegar. This solution helps bring the natural pH balance back to the vaginal area. 3 to 4 teaspoons added to a bathtub of warm water will help. Just bathe in it for 15-20 minutes once to twice a day for a few days.
With the information about how yeast infections begin, you can possibly avoid getting one. But if you do, you now have information about how to treat one so that you get relief from the pain and discomfort they bring!
