6 Cure For Yeast Infection

A vaginal yeast infection is a stressful and painful condition for any woman to go through. Thankfully there are various proven home treatments for a vaginal infection that you can start with today that are curable and very effective.

ANTIBIOTICS are probably the leading cause of vaginal yeast infections in American wimmin, and are a great example of the important principle that by using technology to solve problems, we create other problems. Say you take an antibiotic to cure your sinus infection. The antibiotic kills the unwanted bacteria in your sinuses, but can also kill the "good" bacteria in your crotch, upsetting the balance of your vaginal ecosystem, allowing the yeast to take over.

Use of contraceptive devices: Certain contraceptives including vaginal sponges, intrauterine devices and diaphragms can irritate the lining of the vagina and contribute to yeast infections.

Take a plain tampon and dip it into plain yogurt. Insert this into the vagina twice a day until your symptoms clear up. Lactobacilus acidophilus is the active ingredient in yogurt which will kill the yeast. Even eating yogurt will help remedy a yeast infection.

Consumption every day of garlic and external application of garlic (put chopped garlic into cheesecloth and insert into the vagina for around two hours). The properties of garlic make it a strong prebiotic, anti-bacterial, antiseptic and anti-fungal agent, adept at culling Candida and bringing beneficial bacteria back into action.

Yogurt contains a wonderfully natural antibiotic. Eating yogurt every day will help cure and prevent the yeast infections, however if the symptoms are extreme you can use a tampon. Dip the tampon in plain yogurt and insert it. Do this twice a day until the symptoms are gone.  Eating garlic on a regular basis is the best natural remedy to prevent recurrent yeast infections. Garlic can be applied topically as well to the skin. Garlic will sting and burn slightly when applied to a yeast infection. Garlic's medicinal properties are released when it is crushed or chewed, so it is important to incorporate raw garlic into your diet occasionally. It is also important to crush the garlic immediately before applying it externally.

Yeast infections are known to reoccur very often and your choice of lifestyle could make you very prone to this. Cleanliness is essential if you want to prevent a reoccurrence so make sure that you avoid sharing personal items such as towels and washcloths. Washing your undergarments in hot water will help tremendously while you should also avoid using fabric softener in the clothes dryer.