Yeast Infection Home Remedies
Treating a yeast infection with home remedies can not only provide temporary relief, but in the long term can cure the condition for good. The following are some tips and remedies to try.
The symptoms of a yeast infection can be miserable for anyone to deal with. It can be both annoying and embarrassing at the same time, regardless if it’s oral, a skin infection, or in the genital area. They are difficult to treat, as there is no one remedy or medication that works 100% of the time for all women. Prescription medication typically provides short-term results only, which is why it’s also important to consider taking home remedies.
Yogurt has long been thought of as an effective home remedy for yeast infections. It contains Lactobacillus acidophilus, which is a bacteria that is naturally present in the vagina. This bacteria helps fight off the harmful bacteria and restores balance. While eating plain yogurt won’t hurt, inserting it into the vagina is far more effective. You can freeze yogurt and then apply it. While this will be very cold, it should feel very good.
Eating yogurt can be helpful for oral yeast infections. Place some into your mouth and let it sit for 5 minutes or so. Use your tongue to massage it around your mouth to get some relief.
Garlic is adored by some, and others are turned off by the smell and taste of it. Whether you like it or not, it’s arguably the best home remedy available. It has longed been used to treat a number of conditions because of its medicinal properties. It contains anti-fungal properties that destroy yeast.
Like yogurt, it works by inserting it into the vagina. Peel a garlic clove, wrap it in gauze, and secure the ends. Then place it into your vagina overnight and take it out the next morning. Garlic capsules are available too, so taking these are an alternative in case you don’t want to try the above.
These are two of the most common home remedies for yeast infections, but there are others as well such as tea tree oil and boric acid.
Home remedies for yeast infections won’t likely be strong enough to cure recurring conditions by themselves. But for mild conditions, they can work really well. If you are taking medication, then chances are you will still be able to use home remedies. Check with your doctor to make sure.
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