Common homemade yeast infection cures

Yoghurt – there is some debate about whether yogurt is effective. The basis is that when you use the right yoghurt, one with probiotics or friendly bacteria, when these come into contact with the affected area they will reduce the number of candida. It is important to use yoghurt that does not have sugar in it as that will feed the fungus. Those who argue against yoghurt say that the good bacteria in probiotic yoghurt is not the right kind and there is not enough of it for it to be effective. If you do use it you can treat it like a cream and spread it on, you can dip a tampon in it and insert it, and you can also eat it.

Garlic  – Has natural anti-fungal properties so is used in many natural yeast treatments. Use garlic cloves and insert into the vagina, press one and put in water and drink for internal benefits, or crush and rub on. There are also supplements you can take. Garlic has many health benefits apart from helping with an overgrowth of yeast.

Apple cider vinegar – this is something that should not be used undiluted as it is very strong and may cause reactions. You can dilute with water and drink for internal improvement or you can soak or bathe in a bath with ACV added to it.

Oregano oil – An anti-fungal essential oil as long as it has a high content of carvacrol, but should also be used with a carrier oil like olive oil because it may cause skin irritation otherwise. Tea tree oil is another common oil used in homemade yeast infection cures.

Probiotic supplements – Taking a probiotic supplement can help top up your good bacteria and fight the candida overgrowth. Make sure you get one that has a delivery system that gets past the acid of the stomach without destroying the bacteria though.

Anti-fungal herbs – There are a number of herbal remedies that can be used in homemade yeast infection cures including ingredients like black walnut, cat’s claw, celandine and goldenseal.

Causes of Candida burning

Symptoms of a yeast infection can have several triggers or causes. Yeast infections are not caused by a fungus you catch or pick up from your environment. Most cases are caused by the fungus Candida albicans which already lives on your body in small and harmless numbers. External factors can trigger these to overgrow though, and when there is an overgrowth there is a yeast infection and symptoms like Candida burning. It can affect anyone of any age and both genders. Common triggers include;

• antibiotics
• diet
• hormones
• clothing
• climate
• diabetes
• weak immune system

Finding relief for candida burning

Successful treatment of the symptoms of a yeast infection involves identifying your cause and dealing with that, as well as a specific treatment whether natural or medicated. There are also things you can do to find relief from the burning while you are treating it such as;

1. Aloe Vera gel – Commonly used for the relief of sunburns and burns and works just as well on yeast infection burning. Apply as needed on the infection. (Obviously not for an oral yeast infections). Use an aloe vera gel that is 99% pure and has very few other ingredients otherwise these may be irritating causing symptoms to worsen.
2. Garlic – peel some raw cloves, and mash them up into a paste that you can then use like a cream.
3. Yogurt – Use plain probiotic yogurt like a lotion, messy but effective.
4. Chickweed ointment – Usually used for anti-itching but also as effective as an anti yeast infection burning ointment. Use with your actual treatment whenever you need to.
5. Over the counter medications – if you are using an over the counter treatment in all likelihood included with the treatment is a cream (if the treatment itself isn’t a cream). This is for the relief if itching and yeast infection burning and other symptoms.
6. Yogurt cubes – Freeze some probiotic plain yogurt in an ice cube tray or make them into Popsicle shapes. Then use them on the infected are to provide instant and welcome relief from the yeast infection burning.
7. Air out – Wherever the infection is, if possible let it get some air every day and keep it dry. Sitting in front of a fan or air conditioner helps! Try not to sit for long periods of time.

A yeast infection is caused by the overgrowth of Candida Albicans which are a fungus. This fungus lives on our bodies and when we are healthy it is harmless. But if our immune system is weakened or the good bacteria that usually keep its growth under control are killed, then a yeast infection can happen from the overgrowth of fungus that occurs. A yogurt yeast infection remedy replenishes those good bacteria and helps fight back the fungus.

Yogurt yeast infection cures can be used in a number of ways.

• Use it like a cream or lotion directly onto the area of infection and keep applying until the infection has gone.
• For a vaginal yeast infection dip a tampon in some plain yogurt and insert it into the vagina at night. Repeat every night until the infection has cleared up.
• Eat the yogurt daily to replenish internal good bacteria. The good bacteria acidophilus restores the intestinal tract to a healthy balance. Start at 8oz and then eat more as your body responds.
• For Thrush or oral yeast infections spoon some yogurt into your mouth until it becomes runny from your saliva then spit it out. Repeat this several times for relief and for the good bacteria to get to work.

More people especially women are turning to yogurt yeast infection treatment methods because they are unhappy with conventional medications. Yogurt is easy to use, and effective, having been around for many many years. Not only does it help with the root cause of the infection, the lack of good bacteria, it also soothes the symptoms. It eases the itching and it acts like a balm for the burning and soreness. The inflammation is reduced as is the redness and if the area has become flaky or patchy it helps soften and heal the skin.

Yogurt yeast infection cure is also a good option for pregnant women who have to be careful with what medications they use, as this is safe for infants. Just make sure you check the label before you buy it and check that it contains acidophilus and says live culture or probiotic.

The organism that causes the yeast infection is called Candida albicans, and it is an opportunistic type of fungus. When there is low immunity perhaps due to another illness, or hormones are changing due to pregnancy or menstruation, or if good bacteria numbers are depleted perhaps due to antibiotic use, the fungus uses those opportunities to grow. To try and limit how often you are infected you can learn to prevent how often the fungus gets these opportunities. That is where yogurt is useful.

Using yogurt when looking at the intestines is all about regaining the balance of bacteria. Antibiotics may have caused a depletion in good bacteria , because it attacks and kills all bacteria both bad and good. Eating yogurt can restore your levels and help your body fight off the infection.

You can also use yogurt on the actual infection itself thereby restoring balance to the environment that is actually infected and also relieving some of the unpleasant symptoms. For example it can:

• Reduce any the burning feeling you may be experiencing when urinating.
• Soothe the inflammation and redness that may have resulted.
• Help heal and soften any skin around the infected area that has become patchy and flaky.
• Help to restore and then keep the balance in the area during and after.

There are two options if you are considering using yogurt as a treatment. Eating it and applying it. It is an easy, safe and healthy alternative to more conventional treatments and is a great choice for those who have not had success with the anti-fungal creams, and also for pregnant women who cannot use other medications.

Now do not go running to the fridge to pull out that last strawberry yogurt you have tucked back there. It is a certain kind of yogurt you are best advices to get. You are looking for plain yogurt yeast infection cure, that has acidophilus in it. No artificial flavors or colors and definitely no fruit or sugar. Sugar is a food for yeast, so you need to avoid it as much as you can. You want the good bacteria L.acidophilus because it fights the fungus and helps prevent it from growing and becoming a yeast infection.

There are two ways to take the yogurt yeast infection cure, the obvious method of eating it and then it can also be applied directly onto the infected area. If you are eating it, you need to consume about 8oz of plain probiotic yogurt a day. If you can manage two servings a day it will speed the whole process up.

The second option of applying it directly can be done in a few ways. Use fingers to spread over the infected area, dip a tampon in it and insert it into the vagina or water it down a little and put it in to a spray bottle and spray the area with the solution. Whichever one you choose, the yogurt not only fights the fungus but helps sooth those awful symptoms.

You do not have to choose between the two. Eat it and apply it for quicker results if you can stand that much yogurt in and on you each day! Be consistent every day and you will see just how effective yogurt is for yeast infections.