Home Remedies for Yeast Infections

Posted by DietExpert On January - 24 - 2009 0 Comment

Tired of buying creams, taking pills and still suffering from a yeast infection? Vaginal yeast infections are most commonly caused by Candida albicans, a form of fungus.

Over-the-counter treatments can get pricey, there’s no doubt about. If you’re ready to try less expensive home remedies with fewer side effects, here are a few suggestions.

Before you give yourself any form of treatment, please be sure you are dealing with a yeast infection. Some people who have yeast recurring yeast infections can spot one a mile away! If you are unsure of the cause of your misery (and yeast infections are miserable), then please visit a qualified medical specialist to make that determination. No home remedy is a substitute for proper medical care.

What’s in your cupboard or refrigerator? It might help.

Yogurt:

Yes! Yogurt. Not only does it help women lose belly fat when consumed orally, it can actually treat a yeast infection when applied topically. Use the plain yogurt, no sugar added. The last thing you should feed a yeast infection is sugar (orally or otherwise). Simply apply plain unsweetened yogurt to the affected area. It’s soothing, smooth and actually helps to treat the fungal infection. Consider dipping a tampon in the yogurt and inserting it into the vagina. Remove the tampon right after. Don’t use tampons for menstruation when you have a yeast infection.

Tea Tree Oil:

Tea tree oil is available at health food stores, in drug stores and you may even be able to find it at your local grocery store. Dampen a tampon with tea tree oil and insert it into the vagina. Do this twice a day or until symptoms disappear.

Imagine having the power to cure yourself right at your fingertips all the time!

If home remedies are of interest to you, I have found the best information source ever through Natural Cure For Yeast Infection. You can read about these and other methods of diagnosing, treating and preventing yeast infections.