Is
there a home
remedy for vaginal yeast infection that actually
works? On one hand, there are home remedies that can
effectively relieve the majority of vaginal yeast
infection symptoms when properly chosen and implemented.
On the other hand, since vaginal yeast infection is a
complex condition that is triggered by numerous and
interrelated causal factors, in most cases and
regardless of its effectiveness, there is no home remedy
that can permanently cure yeast infection. Having said
that, correctly choosing and implementing the
appropriate home remedy can yield almost miraculous
short-term results among the majority of
patients.

Vaginal
yeast infection, also called vaginal candidiasis or
vaginal Candida infection, is triggered by an overgrowth
of Candida species. Candida is a microscopic fungus that
naturally lives within the human body. Since yeast
flourishes in warm, moist, dark places and feeds on
sugars and proteins, it mostly thrives in our mouth,
vagina and intestinal tract. Most of the time, Candida
is harmless; since its population is kept under control
by the friendly "helper bacteria" that live in our
bodies and help us digest food and ward off infections
from other bacteria, parasites and viruses.
Under
certain conditions, such as: pregnancy, the long-term
use of antibiotics, unhealthy dietary patterns and
mental or emotional stress, Candida starts to multiply
rapidly. This is when Candida penetrates the blood
stream, leading to the infamous candidiasis related
symptoms.
Since Candida is transported by the blood stream
and may inhabit different body areas, those symptoms can
be systemic as well as local.
Vaginal
Candida infection is the most common local subtype of
yeast infection, affecting up to 75% women at least once
in their lives. The typical symptoms include odious
vaginal discharges, vaginal itching and vulvar pain,
including varying degrees of burning, stinging, redness
and rawness. This is a highly uncomfortable condition
that if neglected, can become painful and debilitating
over time, and can often negatively impact a wide range
of bodily functions.
Many
cases of vaginal Candida infection, especially the mild
ones, can be successfully treated at home. Dozens of
effective home remedies are available for candidiasis
sufferers that choose to treat their condition following
the natural approach. The following are three remedies
for yeast infection that can be safely and easily
implemented at home:
·
The
daily consumption of garlic and applying garlic
externally (by inserting cheesecloth with chopped garlic
into the vagina for approx. 2 hours). Garlic has
powerful prebiotic, anti-fungal, antiseptic and
antibacterial properties, and therefore is highly
effective at killing Candida and restoring the "helper
bacteria".
·
The
daily consumption and the external use of sugar free,
unheated, plain, preferably organic yogurt made of sheep
or goat’s milk (by squirting it into the vagina for an
hour or more).
·
Douching
the vagina with a solution that contains organic apple
cider vinegar (2 tablespoons of a vinegar per quarter of
clean water), or having an organic apple cider vinegar
bath (1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar per bath). Organic
apple cider vinegar (unlike other sorts of vinegar)
helps maintain and restore the ideal balance between the
alkalis and the acids in the body. Over-acidity in the
blood, intestine and genital environment, that can be
the result of poor diet, mental instability, long-term
use of medications and several other factors, creates
the ideal conditions for Candida multiplication. As an
effective alkalizer, organic apple cider vinegar helps
to control Candida and prevent its overgrowth.
Note
that while the above mentioned home remedies for
vaginal infection can bring about quick relief for
your vaginal candidiasis symptoms – they should not be
confused with a complete holistic treatment, which
tackles the underlying factors, and thus cures and
prevents even the most severe cases. Without fixing the
internal problem that is causing your yeast infection
there can be no long-term solution for your
condition.
Did
you know that there is an all-natural holistic therapy
that can almost immediately relive the symptoms of
vaginal yeast infection while ensuring long-term
permanent
results?