Okay, so you want to know how to treat a yeast infection. In this article I aim to provide a clear and concise guide to the infection and how to treat it yourself.
A yeast infection is due to an overgrowth of a fungus called Candida albicans, which is normally present in the body. It only causes an infection when it grows out of control.
The common symptoms are:
* Irritation
* Discharge with a white cheesy appearance
* Intense burning or itching
* Redness in the area
Treating a Yeast Infection
* Yoghurt – I agree that this sounds a little strange, but it’s actually really effective, and this is because of the friendly bacteria in it. The friendly bacteria kill off the bad bacteria that is causing the infection. To use, just spread some around your vaginal area and leave for a while. You can also eat it.
* Lactobacillus/acidophilus Capsules – This is the same kind of friendly bacteria that is in the yoghurt, which you can get in capsule form. Simply follow the instructions on the bottle.
* Vinegar Douche – Simply put 1 to 3 tablespoons of vinegar in a quart of water and use as a douche. Use once a day, until the symptoms have gone. Do not use for more than a week.
* Cut Out Sugar – Sugar promotes the growth of yeast, so remove all added sugar from your diet and you should see a big improvement.
* Garlic Suppository – Careful with this one, because we all know what garlic smells like! Simply peel a fresh garlic clove and then wrap it in gauze and insert into the vagina.
* Gentian Violet – This traditional remedy can be found in most pharmacies and combats yeast and other infections. Just swab the area with a thick pad once or twice a day.
* Herbal Douche – Use sage, raspberry and comfrey with part goldenseal. This can also be combined with cider vinegar to make an even more powerful remedy.
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