A yeast infection is the reaction to an overgrowth of the fungus called Candida Albicans. Candida is not the only offender but it’s the main one. There are many reasons which causes the fungus or other bacteria to swiftly multiple. A few of which are.
- The use of antibiotics
- A rise in body PH levels
- Increased body temperatures
- A decline in helpful bacteria which combat candida and other bacteria
Symptoms of an yeast infection
A yeast infection will frequently manifest as vaginal yeast infections which is not to say that men don’t get yeast infections, only that vaginal yeast infection is more common and has been experienced by at least 75% of the female population at some point or the other. A few indication of vaginal yeast infection are:
- Itchiness of vaginal area
- Inflammation of the vulva
- Irritation of the vulva
- White and thick vaginal discharge
- Dry and flaky skin around the vulva
There are numerous non-prescription yeast infection remedies which can be quite aggressive though my advice would be that you should first look at a natural yeast infection remedy. Even though it’s possible to purchase natural yeast infection remedies online or in the shops there are also other natural remedies that are very effective for yeast infections. A natural yeast infection remedy is generally equally as efficient and has the advantage of not having harmful negative effects.
Tea tree oil Tea tree oil is a very powerful natural anti-bacterial in addition to anti-fungal remedy. Adding several drops of tea tree oil to your bath water once a day will aid to eradicate and keep at bay the overgrowth of yeast and fungal colonies. If your yeast infection is more seriousthen you can dilute the teas tree oil with a carrier oil and apply to vaginal area. You could also add a few drops of tea tree oil to warm water and wash your underwear in it, this will also get rid of bacteria and fungus which often are difficult to do away with.
Probiotics Probiotics are another natural remedy which is used in the fight against Candida overgrowth. Probiotics are foundin your digestive tract as well as in the vaginal area, and they keep the other harmful bacteria in check, neverthelesswhen the bodies PH becomes too acidic or when antibiotics have been consumed, these favorable bacteria begin to die outand the other bacteria which thrive in acidic conditions begin to increase in numbers.
There are many kindsof probiotics but the kinds which are the most useful as a yeast infection remedy is Lactobacillus. Probiotics can be ordered at your local drug store. If however you are not by the means to buy a course of probiotics then another quick and much less expensive yeast infection remedy is the use of Bulgarian yoghurt. Yoghurt is loaded with these live active cultures called probiotics and applying some to the vaginal area will help fight off Candida. Apply yoghurt onto a sanitary towel and wear the sanitary towelfor a few hours. Change sanitary towel frequently and re-apply yoghurt, the yeast infection should disappear within a few days.
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Disclaimer: This posting is based on information freely available in the popular press and medical journals. The information given here should not be construed to be any sort of medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her physician or other medical specialist.