Why Chose Home Remedies For Yeast Infections?
If you are suffering from a yeast infection then you are not alone – it is estimated that at least 30% of women will experience the irritation and pain associated with this condition. However, contrary to popular belief the infection is not just limited to women, men and children are also vulnerable.
When it comes to treatment you have two main options:
- prescription medications and creams
- or natural cures.
You won’t be surprised to learn that I am a fan of the natural option!
The Problem With Prescription Treatments
The problem with prescription creams and drugs is that they only “mask” the symptoms of the yeast infection rather than getting to the root cause.
Because yeast infections are caused by a natural organism in your body, called Candida, the best treatment is one that works in balance with your body to re-establish the correct balance of good and bad bacteria that is essential for good health.
Did you know that antibiotics are in fact one of the PRIMARY causes of yeast infections in the first place?
It works like this. You take an antibiotic to get rid of one ‘germ’ in your body but as a by product it also kills the good bacteria in your system allowing Candida to flourish and you end up with a yeast infection that may be more irritating than the initial problem that lead you to use the antibiotic in the first place!
In addition to this drawback, if you are suffering from repeated yeast infections then it becomes very expensive to keep buying drugs and creams from the pharmacy.
Home Remedies For Yeast Infections
Because of the relationship between antibiotics and yeast infections, many people prefer the use of home remedies for yeast infections. These treatments are generally quite simple to administer and of course don’t produce the potential negative side-effects that over the counter treatments can have.
Some of the most popular home remedies for yeast infections include the following
- Tea tree oil yeast infection cure – women soak a tampon with tea tree oil and insert at night, 3 nights in a row
- Washing the affected area with diluted apple cider vinegar is effective in stopping the growth of the infection
- Garlic paste, yogurt and extra-virgin olive oil are all good at stopping itching
- A Candida free diet (this basically means avoiding foods high in sugar and yeasts)
- Electrolyte-heavy drinks – mix the juice of half a lemon with 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt in a glass of water and drink 6 times a day
- Read the Book Yeast Infection No More
- My #1 method is a gentle colon cleanse which will work miracles on your yeast problem and general well being
Obviously in addition to these non-drug remedies you should take measures to stop the infection in the first place such as maintaining effective hygiene, avoiding tight fitting synthetic clothing and taking care with sexual activity.
What Exactly Are Yeast Infections?
You may be surprised to learn that yeast is simply a type of fungus similar to the mushrooms that you use in everyday cooking! In the human body there are a number of different types of fungus both (internal and external) which are vital to our well being.
Under normal circumstances this is actually a good thing – provided there is no imbalance. The problem occurs when the growth of a yeast organism gets out of control and you and up with conditions such as thrush, athlete’s foot and digestive problems.
When this happens it is very easy for our old friend Candida Albicans to quickly multiply, and this is how you end up with an irritating yeast infection.
Where Do Yeast Infections Occur?
The most common areas of the body to suffer from a yeast imbalance are,
- Mouth/Throat – white patches, bad breath
- Genitals – itchiness, pain, redness, discharge
- Armpits – rash, itchiness
- Anal region – itchiness
- Fingernails and Toenails – discoloration, ridges
- Between toes – redness, white patches, itchiness
- Intestines – gas, bloating
I hope you found this information useful and don’t forget to get hold of my FREE Yeast Infections Treatment Guide and check out the other Popular Articles on this site for more information on how to deal with yeast infections in a natural and holistic manner.
You now have everything you need to get rid of that infection for good!! The rest is up to you…….
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