Yeast Infection Home Remedy

Mostly affecting women, yeast infections are not always very obvious. There are a few tell-tale signs that you can keep an eye out for.

• A thick, white, and odorless discharge from the vagina.
• Itching and burning inside, as well as outside the vagina.
• A burning sensation during urination.
• Slight pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse.

These are the classic symptoms of a yeast infection. Yeast infections are mostly caused due to hormonal changes, strong medication, excessive moisture in vaginal region. Diabetes and high intake of sweets are often a cause for yeast infection in men as well as in women.

Now we come to the brass tacks. What is to be done when we think that we have a Candidiasis (yeast infection)? Well, if it is your first yeast infection or if the infection keeps re-occurring, I strongly suggest that you approach a doctor. For others, these yeast infection home remedies are at your disposal for yeast infection treatment.

Yeast infection Home Remedy # 1 - Yogurt
Sounds weird, right? Well, yes, yogurt can help you get rid of the annoying yeast infection. In case of a yeast infection in the vagina, simply dip a tampon in yogurt (plain and unsweetened) and insert it in the vagina. Do this twice a day till the infection is gone. For a yeast infection on other places, apply yogurt on the infected area for 15 - 20 minutes, in a day. This can ease the yeast trouble soon.

Yeast infection Home Remedy # 2 - Tea Tree oil
Yes, tea tree oil. I suggest, you get yourself a small dropper bottle for storage. So, you mix 1 teaspoon of tea tree oil with rubbing alcohol. It should be mixed till it is milky white. Now, store this concoction in a dropper and use 10 drops in a pint of water to rinse the affected area, once a day.

Yeast infection Home Remedy # 3 - Garlic
Garlic works like a charm on yeast infection. In case of vaginal yeast infection. You can simply insert a clove of garlic into the vagina and repeat this every few hours. Do this for 2 days to get good riddance from yeast infection. For a yeast infection on any other place, you can gulp down a few pieces of garlic with water. Eating garlic can help cure vaginal yeast infection as well. Garlic tablets are also available at pharmacies.

These yeast infection home remedies, have mostly shown positive effects. However, if the problem persists or if you are allergic to any of the ingredients mentioned, refrain from using them. Consult a doctor. There are a few other infections that have similar symptoms as yeast infection. So, if these remedies don't work, get in touch with your doctor.

There are a few preventive measures that you can take, in order to avoid this itchy travesty.

• Keep your vaginal area clean, always.
• Try to keep the vaginal area as dry as possible.
• Avoid sharing towels or wash cloths.
• Avoid clothing, that is tight in the crotch area.
• Avoid using heavily scented soaps and sanitizers.
• Keep your diet full of vegetables and protein. Regular intake of yogurt is good for preventing yeast infection.
• Use water soluble lubrication during sex.
• In case, you are already infected, use a condom.
• In case, you are suffering from a chronic yeast infection and consume birth control pills, change your method of birth control.

Anyways, this is where I sign off. Take care!