subject: Effective Natural Cures For Vaginal Yeast Infections [print this page] Vaginal yeast infection is the most common type of yeast infection in women. If you're one of the millions of women who have the infection please read on because we will talk about effective vaginal yeast infection cures.
Vinegar has well known antibacterial and antifungal proprieties. Fill a bath with warn water and a cup of vinegar, after that dry carefully. Try to do it twice per day. It is proven that apple cider vinegar has better results against yeast infection.
Probiotics, also known as good bacteria, is a popular method of treating yeast infections naturally. Probiotics combat the growth of harmful elements such as Candida in the human body. Probiotics can be taken orally, there are also suppositories available.
Garlic -- garlic is one effective natural remedy that women can use to remove the infection. As we all know garlic has a lot of very powerful antibacterial properties that can help remove the fungus. There a couple of ways to use garlic and one of them is to turn into paste and apply it directly to the infected area. Another way to use it is to take a couple of pieces of garlic and wrap it in cheesecloth, tie it up and then insert it inside your vagina and leave it there for the rest of the night.
If you are looking for a fast way to get rid of your symptoms, Diflucan is a prescription drug many women have turned to. Typically taken in doses of about 100 mg per day, this has worked well for the majority of women that have taken this medication. Keep in mind, though, that this drug is only meant to treat symptoms and has the potential for side effects. Included on this list are dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, and headaches. Use this method with caution.
Acidophilus is an ingredient that helps alleviate the condition by re-establishing beneficial flora in your intestinal tract. You can purchase it from health food stores in capsule / powder form or get milk products which contain acidophilus.
Consume unsweetened, probiotic yogurt with live cultures in it. Alternatively apply it directly to the infected area. Acidophilus supplements also contain the same beneficial bacteria as the ones in yogurt. This can also be used for vaginal application instead of yogurt
