subject: Recurrent Yeast Infection: How To Permanently Get Rid Of It Once And For All [print this page] Because of the body being inherently warm, it favors the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. Infections are especially common in moist areas of the body open to the environment such as the reproductive tract especially the vagina, folds of the skin, underarms, and several others. Yeast infection has a variety of causes which are not only sexual in origin such as overuse of antibiotics, weakening of the immune system, douching, and others. Even individuals who practice a healthy lifestyle can become affected. It is especially common in women but can also affect men.
The problem with yeast infection is that, although it presents mild and tolerable signs and symptoms, it has the ability to recur. If you have been trying to get rid of recurrent yeast infection for a long time now through constant use of antifungal medications, the following are other ways to remedy the infection:
1) Acupuncture. There are a number of individuals who have been successfully cured of the disease through acupuncture. This involves the manipulation of needles in pressure points of the body to bring about therapeutic and health benefits.
2) Homeopathy. This involves the use of otherwise toxic natural ingredients from plants, animals, and minerals, which have been diluted to therapeutic dosage. Examples of homeopathic remedies for recurrent yeast infection are ink from cuttlefish, material from the lining of shells, and many others. You have to first consult a professional to determine which homeopathic remedy is best for you.
3) Herbal supplements. Because of the prevalence of recurrent yeast infection, there are several herbal supplements used as natural antibiotics. These include garlic, tea tree oil, coconut oil, grapefruit seed extract, and many others.
