Discover here 7 popular home remedies to get rid of a yeast infection naturally. If you’ve already tried mainstream drug-based topical creams etc., you’ll know that oftentimes your infection seems to go away, only to return time and again. It’s reckoned that this is because the drugs only attack the symptoms and not the root cause of yeast infection. And the cause of the infection, the Candida Albicans fungus, can build-up a resistance to the drugs. The outcome is recurring yeast infections.
Which is why more and more women (and men!) are turning to natural home remedies to get rid of their yeast infection. There are many such remedies out there, some more effective than others, some useless.
Here are 7 popular home remedies to help get rid of a yeast infection naturally…
1. Garlic is a natural anti-fungal which can help fight the Candida Albicans fungus. Eat it regularly, one or two cloves per day. For vaginal yeast infection you can also make up a ‘tampon’ with one peeled clove wrapped in clean muslin. Use waxed thread to keep the muslin in place.
2. Apple cider vinegar helps to balance body pH (acidity) and is very popular. Use it to douche the affected area, or drink it. For a douche it’s better to add 2 cups of vinegar to a low, warm bath and gently soak. To drink add 2 tablespoons to a glass of cold water daily.
3. Plain, natural, unsweetened yogurt contains a friendly bacteria that fights the yeast infection fungus. This is another very popular and effective home remedy for yeast infection. Apply to the affected area directly, or, coat a tampon. You can also get to the affected area by using a syringe without the needle.
4. Eat cranberries. They also have anti-bacterial properties. But cranberry juice cocktails and other cranberry juices with added sugar should not be taken. The sugar actually encourages fungal growth. Fresh cranberries are best, but are very tart. You could try unsweetened cranberry juice diluted in water.
5. Tea tree oil is an antiseptic. A few drops in a warm bath can be effective. But it can cause stinging or discomfort for some people. If it does, wash the area with fresh water and stop further use.
6. Wear cotton underwear, never synthetic. Synthetics trap moisture and heat which the Candida fungus just loves!
7. Discontinue sexual intercourse until your yeast infection is completely gone. Sex can transfer the infection to your partner and also seriously hamper your cure.
Although these 7 home remedies can be very effective, on their own, they aren’t enough to get rid of a yeast infection permanently. There are many underlying issues that can help trigger the Candida Albicans fungus to ‘overgrow’ into yeast infections. Things like diabetes, antibiotics, steroids, pregnancy, contraception, poor diet, underlying medical conditions, drugs, etc.
To get rid of a yeast infection fast and permanently you need to address not just the symptoms, but the root cause, and the underlying issues. And all this can be done without expensive drugs with their downsides. It can be done totally naturally.