Remedies for Yeast Infection
How to get rid of yeast infection ?
Vaginal yeast infection for women is very common and can be caused by a fungus called Candid albicans which is normally found in small amounts in the vagina. It’s only when the amount of this fungus increases to a certain threshold where the annoying symptoms of a yeast infection occur is there a real problem.
Normally this fungus (Candid albicans) and others are kept under control by naturally occurring bacteria in the vagina called Lactobacillus acidophilus. This bacteria maintains a fine balance and basically keeps the amount of fungus which causes yeast infections under control.
Its when you lack this fungus fighting bacteria everything gets out of balance and the fungus becomes more dominant which results in a yeast infection.
So what can cause a sudden drop in this good bacteria which in turn creates this imbalance?
- Antibiotics: although useful for killing bad bacteria they also kill good bacteria in our bodies which can cause yeast infection
- Stress: sometimes high levels bring on a yeast infection due to stress suppressing your body’s immune function
- Diabetes: can cause yeast infections especially if your diabetes is poorly managed
- Birth control pills: can also contribute to yeast infections and if this becomes persistent it may be worthwhile trying a lighter pill or alternative contraceptive to help rid a yeast infection
- Menstrual Periods: yeast infections can sometimes regularly flare up during your menstrual cycle
- Intercourse: sometimes to frequent intercourse can contribute to a yeast flare up as semen is acidic it can kill off the fungus fighting bacteria
- Wearing tight clothes: around this area can help to bring about a yeast infection
Natural Cure for Yeast Infection
Fortunately as inconvenient and annoying as they are, yeast infections are rarely serious and can often be easily treated without prescription or even over the counter medication.
Here are some simple and natural remedies for yeast infections.
- Yoghurt: is one of the best home remedies for yeast infection treatments, although it can be difficult to apply you can apply some yogurt to a tampon and insert the tampon for about an hour, this will greatly help replace the good bacteria.
- Drinking yogurt: you can take yogurt internally as well to help return the good bacteria balance, a good drinking yogurt which contains live acidophilus cultures is ideal
- Apple Cider Vinegar: diluting a tablespoon with 3/4 of water and daubing with the solution can help.
- Cranberry Juice: unsweetened is best and works by lowering the pH of your urine, drinking cranberry juice will not only help yeast infections but is also great for urinary tract infections
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