Yeast Infections - Home Remedies To Provide Relief
October 29th, 2008 Posted by: Mark Thompson
Yeast infections are very common and do not just effect the genital parts of a person’s body. Some people develop yeast infections in the mouth, others under their nails and others the infection occurs between the skin folds on their body. Such infections can occur at any time during one’s life and aren’t just something that women need to treat. Below we look at some natural ways that can be used as a cure for yeast infections.
1. Plain Yogurt - There is a good bacteria in this food which contains properties that can help fight the yeast infection. One can either eat it to fight the infection from inside and so help to prevent further yeast from growing inside. Plus it can also be applied directly to the area where the infection has occurred.
If you are going to use this form of treatment to cure a yeast infection you need to make sure that it is the plain natural type and not any other. The other kinds of yogurt available contain sugar which will make the infection worse as this ingredient in the yogurt helps to increase the production of the yeast bacterium.
Should you be applying the cure directly on to the area infected don’t allow it to remain on for too long as again it can cause the condition to worsen. As soon as the itching symptoms are relieved then remove any excess yogurt. If left on moisture will be able to collect and the itching will become a problem again.
2. Garlic - This is one of the most effective ways for curing a yeast infection. For a vaginal infection insertion of a clove of garlic into the vagina will help to provide relief. There are now garlic suppositories you can use, and if you use these make sure that the ones you use contain only natural ingredients. The garlic contains anti-fungal properties and it is these which help to kill off the yeast.
Those who don’t feel comfortable using garlic in the way mentioned above then you can take it either as a supplement or eat raw garlic. But for those who are concerned about their breath following eating raw garlic will probably find taking a supplement of pure natural garlic preferable.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar - This cure for yeast infections is also effective and like garlic can be used both internally and externally. If you are going to apply it directly to the infected area don’t do it in its pure state, instead it is better to add a cup of the vinegar to a hot bath and then lie in it for a while.
4. Oil of Oregano - This is another very effective cure for yeast infections and should be taken daily according to the directions on the manufacturers packet. The best type of oil of oregano one should be using is that which a high level of carvacrol in it. This is the main ingredient in the oil that actually works of killing of the yeast which has resulted in the infection.
