Natural Treatment for Yeast Infections

What to do, what to do? You have that burning, itchy feeling, you can’t sit still, and you don’t dare scratch. You know it’s a yeast infection. Your girlfriend swears by a natural treatment and you decide to check it out. Good for you!

Yeast infections are uncomfortable and embarrassing. It causes itching and burning in the vaginal canal, along with a discharge that may or may not smell like baked bread. There may be soreness, a rash and discomfort during urination. It’s miserable!

Natural treatment for yeast infections can be found using homeopathic means. What does homeopathic mean? Simply put, it’s controlling symptoms or disease by using methods as natural as possible with an emphasis on avoiding synthetic medications or harsh chemicals. This type of medicine is widely practiced in the world, especially in Asia and South America. The following are just a few examples of homeopathic cures.

Natural Yeast Infection Treatments from the kitchen

Your heart isn't the only thing garlic is good for, it is also a great natural treatment for yeast infections thanks to it's antifungal properties. Simply eat at least two cloves daily by adding it to your salads and cooking.

Increasing the acidity of vaginal secretions is another natural yeast infection treatment. You can achieve this by drinking cranberry juice, ensure it's all natural juice and non sweetened as the added sugar is what the yeast thrives on.

Probably the most well known natural treatment for yeast infections is yogurt. Consuming at least one serving of plain yogurt daily when you see the signs of an infection will help balance the PH of the vagina and reduce symptoms.

Inserting one or two tablespoons of yogurt into the vagina has also been suggested to provide relief from symptoms. A mild douche can be made with yogurt and used as well. For a simpler approach most local natural and health food stores sell yogurt tablets. They can be taken according to the package instructions for similar relief.

Teatime - thyme tea to be precise. Use 1 teaspoon of thyme per 1 cup of boiling water and drink daily until symptoms are relieved. This can be repeated up to 4 times per day.

Rosemary has been proven effective as a natural treatment for yeast infections. Again, begin by preparing a tea and then use it as an external application or as a douche. Avoid over douching, as this can lead to more bacterial infection and disrupt the floral balance of the vaginal canal further.

Boric acid suppositories have been studied and shown to be a safe and effective treatment. Pregnant woman should not use this treatment without consulting their physician. The suppositories should be vaginally inserted once daily for one week.

What if Nothing works?

There are other natural and medical treatments for yeast infections, but before you head out to spend money on another holistic or medical method of treating yeast infections consider reading the 12 hour yeast infection cure. It was written by a fellow yeast infection sufferer and medical researcher who has discover a natural cure to eliminate yeast infections for ever.