subject: Cure Yeast Infection - How To Heal Your Infection Naturally [print this page] Large numbers of women face this ugly reality at least once in their life. Though it's not a big problem, not treating it can cause complications. To save yourself from further ill effects of yeast infection, take simple steps to treat it now.
A way to counteract the overkill of good bacteria when antibiotics are taken is to take a product along with the antibiotic that will put the good bacteria back in the vaginal tract and in the gut. Yogurt can be considered a natural treatment for yeast infection. It is alive with acidophilus or other kinds of live cultures. Make sure that the product says that it contains live and active cultures. The yogurt can be eaten or inserted directly into the vaginal canal. Only unflavored and unsweetened yogurt should be inserted into the vaginal canal.
Garlic (Allium sativum). This herb has been used for centuries now as a cure for infections and several diseases. Garlic has activity against fungi, one of them Candida. Garlic contains Allicin, a sulfurous compound that is great at fighting infections and reducing the risk of heart ailments.
Drink plenty of pure cranberry juice. Its natural ingredients help you keep the yeast at bay. However, do not add any sugars to it as it can worsen the problem. Try and eliminate excess sugars from your diet as it can contribute to yeast development.
The way that it works is that the Lactobacillus Acidophilus bacteria (the good bacteria), fights the Candida Albicans bacteria (the bad bacteria) by producing lactic acid. Since the Candida bacteria, definitely does not thrive in an acidic environment, the Acidophilus will win the battle.
Use of natural yogurt: Take some unsweetened yogurt and dip some tampons in it for some time. If you place these tampons on the infected area for some time regularly then you can experience the rapid decrease in the bacterial infection. Yogurt contains healthy bacteria which fights with fungus effectively.
Try gentian violet. It's a traditional remedy for yeast and other infections, and can be found in pharmacies. Swab affected area with it once or twice a day. Make sure to use a thick pad - it stains everything.
