Treat Yeast Infection Today

Before we take a look at home remedies for yeast infection, it is best to know something about it. Yeast infection is common in women but it can also affect men. In women, the infection is very common in the vagina, but in can also occur in the underarms, between the toes, and in the mouth or tongue. While not very serious, it can be painful, inconvenient and very uncomfortable.

Yeast, also known as candida fungus, lives on the human body in small numbers. When yeast infection takes place, the number of these microorganisms rises above a certain level. Normally, the vagina’s acidity keeps the number of yeast low, but if the acidity drops due to certain conditions such as menstruation, diabetes, pregnancy, medication or birth control pills, the yeast population increases and causes an infection.

A doctor can prescribe antibiotics, but some people prefer home remedies to treat a yeast infection. There are many benefits that you can obtain from home remedies. They are often milder and more pleasant to use. They have few or no side effects. Home remedies for yeast infection cost much less but they work just as well as or even better than medication and prescription drugs. Best of all, they put you in control of your own health without depending on expensive medicines.

Some of the effective home remedies include:

Yogurt

You can use yogurt in two ways. First, you can add it to your diet. Second, you can put it on the infected area. Yogurt contains probiotics or friendly bacteria called lactobacillus acidophilus. An imbalance in the normal community of microorganisms paves the way for the rapid growth of the candida fungus. Supplying your body with extra acidophilus bacteria is necessary in treating yeast infections with home remedies. Be sure to use plain, non-flavored, no sugar added yogurt,

Garlic

Garlic has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It can be used as a dietary supplement or applied directly to the affected areas. Use fresh garlic and eat a clove once or twice a day. You may also take garlic capsules if you do not care for the taste or smell of fresh garlic.

Herbs

Certain herbs are considered effective as home remedies for yeast infection. Black walnut, chamomile, pau-d’arco, goldenseal and licorice can be taken internally or applied to affected areas.

Additional Home Remedy Ideas

Cranberry is known to strengthen the urinary tract. Cranberry juice is very effective in preventing and treating urinary tract infection and may help in treating vaginal yeast infection.

Apple cider vinegar diluted in water and swabbed on affected areas is also an important home remedy for yeast infection. It may discourage yeast growth by helping restore the body’s natural pH.