Wednesday, September 23, 2009

A Few Natural Cures For Yeast Infections

By Kerris Samson

Although prescribed medications are effective at treating yeast infections. They can actually cause unwanted side effects in a person if used for any length of time. This is one of the reasons why more and more people are looking for natural cures for yeast infections today.

As you will soon discover when you start carrying out some research into the kinds of natural treatments for use against this infection, that there are plenty to choose from. There are some which need to be applied directly to the area and there are others which can be taken orally.

However, when it comes to treating vaginal yeast infections there are some treatments which need to be inserted into this area of the body. But what all these treatments do is help to bring the balance of good and bad bacteria back on to their right levels and prevent further growth of the yeast fungus.

One of the most powerful natural treatments that can be used for this particular kind of infection is fresh garlic. This contains both antiseptic and antifungal properties that help to alleviate the symptoms as well as kill off and prevent further growth of yeast.

For a woman who is suffering from vaginitis they will need to insert a fresh clove of garlic directly into their vagina every two or three hours each day. Often once they have inserted the clove of garlic they begin to feel immediate relieve from the symptoms and in a short period of time it begins to clear up the infection also.

Another natural way for treating a yeast infection is through eating or applying natural live yogurt. It is the good live bacteria known as lactobacillus acidophilus in the yogurt which helps to restore the body's natural acidity levels. If you intend on applying the yogurt directly to the infected area this should be done so two to three times each day until the infection has cleared.

However, if you really want to get the full benefits of this type of natural cure for yeast infections then both applying to the affected area as well eating it should be considered. By doing this not only are you working directly on the yeast infection but you are also helping your body to fight against the infection from inside which could prevent further growth of the fungus.

As well as the above two ways for treating and curing yeast infections through natural methods another one that is proving effective is apple cider vinegar. Just like the other treatments that we have mentioned this one helps to bring increased acidity levels back down to normal ones in the body and so prevent the right kind of environment being present in which the yeast fungus would normally thrive. With this treatment you just add a cupful of the vinegar to a hot bath and then soak in it for some time (about 15 to 20 minutes should suffice).

Above we have looked at some of the natural cures for yeast infection that many people are now selecting to use, but there are plenty more that are worth considering. Certainly, prescribed and over the counter medications are just as effective, but the side effects that may occur could in fact exacerbate the situation further. If you are at any time contemplating using any of the natural cures that we have mentioned it is important that you first get the right diagnosis for your condition. Only then will you be able to find a treatment that will effectively cure the infection you have. - 14130

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