Best Natural Yeast Infection Remedies
March 29th, 2010
Yeast infections are such a common problem that experts estimate it will affect seventy-five percent of everyone at some point. And it’s not something that only occurs in women, as some may think, but also in men and children too. Here’s a little information on the causes and some of the best natural yeast infection remedies.
For women, the symptoms accompanying an infection from yeast are all too familiar. Itching, burning, soreness and redness in the vaginal area are typical, as well as a thick, excessive discharge. The cause can be traced to an overabundance of yeast in the area, which overwhelms the acidic bacteria which is present to naturally balance out this situation.
Doctors can prescribe drugs or topical treatments or various ointments can be found in the drugstore which are sold without a prescription. These may seem to help at first but are frequently found to work only for a little while, after which time the infection returns. Sometimes, it comes back even worse than before the creams or ointments were used.
Many of the creams and ointments can actually worsen the condition when the infection becomes resistant after repeated use. The infection will sometimes return worse than before. It becomes a never ending cycle.
Yeast grows best in areas that are moist and dark. For babies, the problem appears as a diaper rash. It can also affect a baby’s mouth, in the form of dry and chapped lips or sores in the corners of the mouth.
The mouth is also affected in the elderly, especially for those wearing dentures. Dry, cracked lips are common. Other moist, dark areas such as skin folds can also fall victim to this condition.
Now some solutions. Eating yogurt is beneficial because of the active bacteria which will counteract yeast growth. Yogurt can even be used topically to bring some relief to vaginal yeast infection. Use only plain yogurt with active bacteria. Using a finger or plastic tampon applicator, insert directly into the vagina. A clove of garlic can also be inserted similarly, after being wrapped in gauze. Cranberry juice has been recommended and other drinks that contain acid. Douching with a solution of vinegar and water, 2-3 tablespoons per quart of water is also known to help.
Good personal hygiene should be maintained as a prevention. Try to stay clean and dry, especially in typically moist areas. Nylon underwear traps moisture and should be avoided. Silk and cotton are better. If you still become a sufferer of the problem, as a first option, try these natural yeast infection remedies.
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