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Yeast infection is one of the most common conditions nowadays and like common cold, it has been troubling more and more people every day. The problem with this condition is modern medicine failed to really find the solution to the infection since its cause is the overgrowth of yeast in the body. The symptoms are treated but the infection just keeps on recurring from time to time. Another negative notion with modern medicines is that they are very expensive and contain chemicals that may be harmful to the body. Good thing is there are natural yeast infection remedies made available which is less expensive and no side effects.
Natural yeast infection remedies are proven to be effective and helpful against yeast infection. Compared to modern medicines, they are not only effective and helpful but also safer. Over-the-counter medications are often associated with potential side effects like skin dryness, redness, peeling, discoloration and allergies. Natural remedies heal yeast infection using extracts of nature and natural dietary practices. You may take or practice the medicine as often as you want because there is no overdose or side effects.
There are natural yeast infection remedies that can be easily prepared at home and that include tea tree oil, vinegar douches and garlic. Tea tree oil has become a very popular natural cure for vaginal yeast infection though relatively new yeast infection treatment in the western world. You are advised to not apply the tea tree oil directly to your skin to avoid a sting sensation. Diluting it with water is the best way to avoid sting sensation. Tea tree oil can also be used together with olive oil for immersion of a tampon before insertion into the vagina which is the same with vinegar. Vinegar must be diluted in water to avoid sting or itchiness. Commercial vinegar and water douches can be bought in drugstores, or you can make your own. To help restore a lower pH to the vagina is the main purpose of using vinegar. A fresh garlic clove is also proven to easily cure a yeast infection. Peel off a fresh clove of garlic leaving the clove intact. You can put the clove directly into the vagina and remove it the next morning. Repeat the procedure for three consecutive nights may be necessary to completely heal the infection. Other natural yeast infection remedies include cranberries, hydrogen peroxide, sodium sorbate, gentian violet and boric acid.
