Friday, February 26, 2010

Treating Yeast Infection the natural way


How to treat Yeast Infection Naturally.

Are you tired of that uncomfortable, constant itch that seems to plague you every step of the way. Tired of wondering if people around you are smelling you and turning up their noses at you? Well look no further as I am here to introduce you to ways of treating yeast infection without too much trouble.

What is a Yeast Infection?

A yeast infection also known as Candida Albicans is caused by an over growth of the fungus in the vagina. When there is too much yeast present then an infection occurs. Yeast tend to thrive best in warm moist areas and as a result the vagina provides a place for this type of growth of the fungus. Do not despair as there are several ways of treating yeast infection without too much worry.
It is said that a yeast infection will affect every woman and about 75 percent of women have one during their lifetime.

Find out the symptoms

There are several symptoms associated with a yeast infection. These include a rash on the Vagina, pain when urinating, painful sex, soreness, a thick white vaginal discharge and redness and soreness of the vagina. However some people only have a few of these symptoms but the good thing is that over the years experts have come up with several ways to treat yeast infection without having to worry about cost and other minor details





Causes of an infection.


Several factors contribute to the development of this uncomfortable illness.
• Lack of sleep
• Stress
• Poor eating habits
• Pregnancy
• Hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. As well as the use of certain medicines and antibiotics

You can definitely avoid getting a yeast infection by simply adhering to certain rules and advice. By doing this you will be saving yourself a lot of heartache and pain associated with this terrible illness. Here are some measures that can be put in place to avoid a yeast

• Avoid using too much scented feminine hygiene products such as pads, tampons, sprays etc

•Wear cotton underwear and pantyhose with a crotch

•Ensure that pads are changed on a regular basis when having your peiod

•Avoid using douches

•Avoid keeping on wet clothes especially bathing suits for long periods of time as this helps to promote the build up of the yeast.

Treating Yeast the Natural way

Here’s how to utilize natural treatment for your illness.

•Use garlic. This is definitely one of the natural ways to treat yeast. Simply get a clove and wrap it in gauze and insert it into the vagina. Repeat this method for 2-3 days and you should see great results

•Using yogurt. This too will help. It can be had either orally or as a topical treatment. Simply have a cup of yogurt every day or just place a little in the vagina and leave it for overnight.

These are just two of several ways to treat yeast infection naturally without the use of drugs. However that’s not all


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