Home remedies for yeast infection
A vaginal yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis) is caused by an overgrowth of a fungus that naturally lives in your vagina, called Candida albicans.
This overgrowth triggers irritation, inflammation, itching, and painful discharge. Most women experience a yeast infection sometime during their lifetime.
Yeast infection can be treated by an over the counter prescription but if it keeps recurring, then it is important to book an appointment with your gynecologist to get examined.
some of the home remedies include;
Plain yogurt
Probiotics can be effective against C. albicans.
Yogurt can be considered a probiotic because it contains live bacteria, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus. These bacteria are essential to creating a healthy environment in your vagina. They can help treat an overgrowth caused by an imbalance.
Plain yogurt is the best kind to use for this home remedy. Make sure that the yogurt doesn’t contain added sugar, which fuels growth of the Candida fungus.
Garlic
In a study conducted in 2005 , garlic was shown to be an effective Candida killer.
If you’d like to try garlic to treat a yeast infection, add more garlic to your diet. Some people recommend inserting garlic in the vagina, but burns and significant pain have been reported.
so you can just add garlic to your diet.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is a fatty oil derived from the flesh of the coconut. The oil has many health benefits, including anti-fungal properties.
Studies have shown that coconut oil is effective against C. albicans, making this home remedy one of the few with strong evidence that it actually works.
To treat a vaginal yeast infection using coconut oil, be sure to buy pure, organic coconut oil. You can apply the oil directly to the affected area.
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