Candida albicans is a yeast species that naturally grows in the vaginal area. There are factors that make the normal yeast population to over proliferate and then yeast infection develops. Some symptoms are vaginal irritation, intense itching, intense burning, cheesy white discharge, and redness in the vaginal area.

Very healthy women just suffer from mild yeast infection that is not gravely irritating and imposing. They usually have it treated and relieved in just a week. But for those who are not that healthy, yeast infection becomes a recurring thing. This could predispose them to other diseases like urinary tract infection (UTI) and diabetes. Some causes of yeast infection are high sugar diet, birth control pills,  trapped moisture in the vaginal area, medications (tetracycline and doxycycline), and weak immunity.

Usually, over-the-counter (OTC) medications like Diflucan taken to treat yeast infections, especially the recurring ones. Ask your doctor about the following means of natural treatment for yeast infection  so that you may be able to have continuous treatment even if you don’t take the conventional medications anymore:

 

1. Water

Water detoxification is a natural treatment for yeast infection that you can easily do. Increasing the water content in your body is an effective means of getting rid of numerous conditions like yeast infection. If you drink lots of water, you urinate more and this helps you flush out the toxins faster, including the over proliferated Candida albicans.

 

 

 

2. Yogurt

Eating yogurt is one natural treatment for yeast infection. This dairy product contains good bacteria colonies of bifidus and acidophilus that target and kill yeast. You could also use yogurt as a treatment cream that you could directly apply onto your vaginal area. Just make sure that you use the plain yogurt and not the sweetened variety. you could also use a tampon by dipping it first into the plain yogurt and then inserting it into your vaginal area. Avoid using it for long period of time or the moisture will aggravate the condition.

 

 

3. Diet modification

One effective and sure natural treatment for yeast infection is to lessen or even eliminate sweets or high sugar from your diet. As you know, sugars encourage the growth of yeast because it’s their food source.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Home made douche

Fixing yourself a home made douche solution is another natural treatment for yeast infection. Mix 1-3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in about a quart of clean water. Use this as a solution when you douche once everyday but do not exceed a week. You could also combine comfrey, raspberry, and sage with a quarter of goldenseal and use this for your vagina wash. These herbs may also be mixed into apple cider vinegar.

 

 

 

5. Garlic

Garlic doesn’t only work to lower high blood pressure. It is also as effective natural treatment for yeast infection. You can ingest it in its clove form or tablet form with plain water. Som use it as a vaginal suppository that you could just insert into your vagina to directly act on the problematic site.

 

 

 

6. Gentian violet

Another natural treatment for yeast infection is gentian violet. It is a natural reagent stain that you could purchase from your local pharmacy. With a cotton swab, apply it onto your vaginal area up to twice everyday. Be sure to stain the entire vaginal area.

 

 

 

 

7. Apple cider vinegar

As always apple cider vinegar is part of the natural treatment for yeast infection. You can use it as a hot bath enhancer if you want to use it topically. Just pour a cup into your hot tub. Never apply it directly onto your skin because it will burn and cause further discomfort. You could also make a tonic out of it to help with the yeast infection internally. Do not use white vinegar because this nourishes the yeast even more.

 

 

 

8. Cultured supplements

Yes, taking supplements of cultured good bacteria is anther potent natural treatment for yeast infection. This increases the population of the beneficial bacteria in your system. When this happens, the over population of Candida albicans will surely be cotrolled.

 

 

 

 

9. Oregano oil

Oregano oil is an effective natural treatment for yeast infection. It’s much better if you choose a preparation that has high carvacrol content. Take it as part of your diet everyday according to the prescribed amounts.

 

 

 

 

 

The given ways of natural treatment for yeast infection would only be effective if you also avoid certain things like contraceptive pills, oral antibiotics, feminine deodorants, douching, synthetic underwear, tight underwear or pants, pantyhose, sugary foods, and wearing a wet bathing suit for a long period of time. Make sure that you coordinate with your doctor when you try any one of the given means of natural treatment for yeast infection. This will make sure that you maximize their use and improve your overall health.