Saturday, July 2, 2011

Treatment for Candida - Effective Yeast Infection Remedies

The debilitating symptoms of a yeast infection are caused by a fungal overgrowth that fluctuate in severity and occur in many disorders. Although some doctors have prescribed antibiotics for this condition, research studies have found that herbs for yeast infections in most cases outperform pharmaceutical treatments.

Garlic is a powerful anti-fungal substance and when a clove or two is eaten per day it can reduce the amount of yeast in the digestive system to much healthier levels. The very fist thing that should always kept in mind that yeast bacteria feed on sugar and grow fast. So it is better to refrain yourself from ice creams, burgers, pizzas and lots those things that contain excess of sugar. So it is strongly recommended that you should save yourself from chronic infections by staying away from sweet foods. On contrary, you can eat healthy fruits and veggies. Keep yourself away from processed foods to stop yeast breed.

Limit your intake of sugar, as increased sugar levels cause yeast to grow faster. Avoid wearing underwear or pajama pants to bed and allow the vagina to be exposed to air.

If you did not know, garlic is not only a healer of a host of diseases but it also heals Candidiasis as well. You can insert a garlic glove in your vaginal area for around three days, or you can buy garlic tablets at the store and take those as well.

Take a garlic supplement. Garlic is a natural fungus killer. Eat a garlic clove or purchase garlic tablets from a health-food store.

Drink at least two glasses of buttermilk a-day, whether infected or not. In fact making curds a part of the daily diet in take reduces the probability of vaginal yeast infection. Prevent the growth of yeast. The idea is to let air circulate as much as possible. Try to keep the vaginal area dry and clean, as a damp and moist environment helps Candida grow. Avoid wearing tight clothes and sleep without tight undergarments. If you must use a panty hose, select those that come with a cotton crotch. Do not dust cosmetic powder in the vaginal area. Most of these powders have a starch base, which is conducive to yeast growth.

Another well known home remedy to cure yeast infections is gentian violet. It can be found over the counter at drug stores. Try using it once or twice a day. Use a thick pad because it stains very easily.

Apple cider vinegar as well as baking soda is very effective in the treatment of yeast infection. Fill the bath tub with warm water and add either a cup of vinegar or a tea spoon of baking soda for every quarter of a gallon, mix well and douche in that.

 

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