A Few Remedies For Yeast Infection


by Adrian Fletcher - Date: 2008-10-17 - Word Count: 519 Share This!

The microorganism Candida occurs normally in the body. It becomes a problem when there is a change in the body. Any change can affect the rate at which the fungi grows. when it grows at a faster than normal rate it is asiad to cause a yeast infection. An imbalance of acid and alkaline may be responsible for the change in the body; even poor nutrition can be the culprit. Home remedies for yeast infection can be quite effective in ridding your body of the excess fungi growth.
While quite a few products are available at the pharmacy to help quell the symptoms of yeast infections, it may not be a convenient option for you if you need instant relief from itching or it may even be too costly in some cases to pay for these medicines. another factor is that yeast organisms, like any other microorganism, can become immune to prescription anti fungal drugs. So you may be interested in how household items can be used to effectively relieve symptoms of yeast infection.
Yeast infections can be triggered by higher than normal sugar levels, hormonal imbalances, or the use of antibiotics, birth control pills, scented or colored bath oils or feminine hygiene products. Any one or a combination of the foregoing factors can result in the itching, burning, white/yellowish discharges and irritation typical of yeast infection.
It is quite likely that you already have some of the ingredients for home remedies for yeast infection around the house. Using borax is a frequently recommended home remedy, particularly if the yeast infection produces a discharge that appears similar to egg white. Some people have found garlic to be effective in combating yeast infections. This treatment involves crushing a few garlic cloves until a paste is formed. This paste is then applied in the vaginal area. Since garlic has antibacterial properties, it may be helpful in ridding the body of the fungus. The odor would be the only drawback to this approach.
Honey is among the most frequently recommended home remedies for yeast infections. It will not have the drawback of the odor involved with a garlic-based remedy, but honey is sticky and may be uncomfortable. However, some women find that it helps soothe some of the more annoying symptoms of the infection. Apply the honey to the affected area and rinse it off with warm water after about a half hour.
Vinegar mixed with warm water can be most effective in treating a yeast infection. Apple cider vinegar is frequently recommended to be much more effective. You'll need to apply the vinegar to the affected area and let it soak for twenty minutes or so before you feel any better. It may sting a bit at first, but that will pass shortly.
Home remedies for yeast infection can be successful for many women so it is worth looking into them. Maybe you have heard of some of these remedies before and maybe there are others you are not familiar with. In all cases if you have not heard of them or used them before then consult with your doctor or health care giver before using them.

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