Monday, September 28, 2009

How To Treat A Yeast Infection Through What Nature Provides

By Kerris Samson

When it comes to finding ways of how to treat a yeast infection the internet is a great place to look for useful advice on the subject. This infection is caused by an increase in a yeast fungus known as Candida Albicans and is something that many women are likely to suffer at some stage in their lives. One of the first signs that a woman is suffering from this particular infection is a burning/itching sensation they will feel in the infected area. Also if the infection is located in the vagina a cheesy white discharge will appear.

As soon as you think that you may have such an infection it is important that you arrange an appointment with your doctor as soon as you can. With this particular infection if left untreated can lead to other health complications and you may find that the only way in which it can be treated effectively is through the use of prescription medications.

But along with drugs being used to treat this type of infection there are plenty of more natural ways in which it can be dealt with. However, if you do intend to use any such natural treatments it is important that you discuss the matter with your doctor first. Many women are choosing to use such treatments in place of medications simply because they cause little or no side effects to them. But it is not only the problem of medications causing other health issues many women find the cost of purchasing them far too much as well, compared to what you pay for natural treatments.

When it comes to natural treatments for this infection not only are the considerably safer but as usually quite easy to implement. Often it requires the woman to make changes to her dietary habits and commence taking some form of natural supplement as well. Below we look at some of the kinds of products that are being used to treat this infection naturally.

1. Aloe Vera Juice has antimicrobial properties that help to kill off the yeast that causes the infection and which makes it so effective. Also within the juice are properties that actually help to boost a person's immune system and which can further help to bring the infection under control once more. When selecting which Aloe Vera juice to use it should be one, which contains around 10,000 methanol-precipitated solids (MPS) in each liter of it.

2. Garlic is another great way of treating a yeast infection because it contains certain anti-fungal properties, which can work at killing the fungus off. You have two options as to which way this particular treatment is taken. Either you can take it in its natural state by eating a clove each day, or else you can take it in capsule. Certainly, many women prefer to take it in capsule form simply because they will not have to contend with the smell or taste of it in its natural state.

3. One other effective remedy for this infection is natural yoghurt, which contains live cultures that again can fight the yeast and help to destroy it. This particular remedy can either be eaten and so provide the stomach which allows it to fight it from the inside or you can actually apply directly to the area that has been affected.

Along with the ways of how to treat a yeast infection that we have mentioned above a quick search of the internet and you will find plenty of other natural ones to consider. So when it comes to treating this type of infection no longer do you need to solely rely on those medications that your doctor may suggest. - 14130

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