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A Few Effective Organic Remedies to Treat Yeast Infection

July 29, 2010 by  
Filed under General Health


The offender responsible for the uncomfortable situation called yeast infection is Candida Albicans which do not affect us in any which way as long as these healthy bacteria stay in our body in balance. It is a microorganism that resides in the damp areas of our body. Candida Albicans have an explosion of growth and create the yeast infection by spreading to the body and skin areas resulting in redness, rashes on the skin, a burning sensation during urination, inflammation and pain during intercourse.

People try all types of solutions from over-the-counter to natural remedies. Most Creams out there don’t cure the problem; they just provide temporary relief. Organic home remedies not only are easy-to-obtain and time-tested but they are also effective enough to take away the symptoms completely by promoting feminine hygiene as well as help you to get rid of the offending bacteria:

Plain Yogurt – The live bacteria present in the yogurt can fight off yeast infections being good for the body. It will provide temporary relief to the infections caused by Candida Albicans that thrives off in the dark, moist and warm area of the body like vagina. You can insert a tampon dipped in plain yogurt; however it should be put there just for a few minutes.

Tea Tree Oil – Pouring it on a tampon and placing it in the vagina when it is soaked through is quite effective. If you do it at night, it can be left for several hours or the better left overnight. You should use it for 3 to 5 days or until the symptoms are gone to get relief from itching, burning and the thick bread-like discharge. Yu can buy Tea tree oil at any health food store.

Garlic – While garlic cures a vast range of maladies, it helps with yeast infections as well. You can put one piece of the clove of garlic on the infected area that will provide you an instant relief. However, you should apply it on the affected area for only one or two minutes. It soothes the burning sensation at once. Garlic clove can also be taken orally or in the form of garlic tablet.

Apple Cider Vinegar – You can use it by combining it with water or a bathing salve or douche so that the painful symptoms associated with yeast infections are eliminated. The opportunity for the yeast infection decreases as the vagina returns to a normal level of acidity when the acid in vinegar fights the infection.

These organic treatments are a great way to combat the yeast infection that several women suffer from; they don’t have any side effects, at least.

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