Natural Remedy For A Yeast Infection

You've probably seen countless commercials and ads for vaginal yeast
infection treatments. You've probably also suffered the intense
itching, redness, burning, vaginal discharge, painful urination and
painful sexual intercourse associated with having a yeast infection.
But how much do you actually know about a yeast infection? What causes
it and where it comes from?
In fungal vaginitis, most often caused the bacteria Candida albicans,
raised grey or white lesions surrounded by red areas are formed. These
lesions can produce a thick white curd like discharge. What most
people don't know or understand is that this bacteria is relatively
common and is present in the natural microflora of 20% of non-pregnant
women and 30% of pregnant ones. It normally doesn't cause any problems
until something upsets the balance of good bacteria to the bad Candida
albicans bacteria. When this happens the Candida bacteria overwhelm
the body's natural good bacteria and a yeast infection is born.
So what can cause this disruption in the balance between the good and
bad bacteria? There are a number of causes, some of which can be
avoided more than others.
1. Antibiotics - using antibiotics to fight one type of infection can
also kill the good bacteria that keep the yeast bacteria in check.
2. Clothing - Tight or non cotton clothing such as your underwear
creates the perfect warm moist environment for yeast to grow in.
3. Chemicals - Such as those found in laundry detergents or on scented
toilet papers can upset the bacterial balance.
4. Condoms - Recent studies have found that condoms with nonoxynol-9,
a spermicide, can kill off the good bacteria.
5. Hormones - Changes in hormone levels can cause yeast infections,
particularly in pregnant women.
6. Sexual transmission - Candida can be transferred between sexual
partners. Yes, men can get it too.
7. Weakened Immune System - The body's natural defenses are incapable
of dealing with an outbreak of yeast. This is more apparent in women
with HIV or Lyme disease.
There are some natural remedies for a yeast infection. They normally
involve restoring the balance of good bacteria to bad bacteria and can
be an effective way to counter the affects of the causes of a yeast
infection.
1. Acidophilus and Bifidus - These are bacteria that kill yeast and
are normally present in healthy women. You can get them by eating
yogurt with live cultures. You can also take a lactobacillus/
acidophilus supplement found at any health food store. You can also
find acidophilus suppositories which are effective in killing the
yeast.
2. Decrease your sugar intake. Sugar creates a yeast growing
environment.
3. Douche - There are two types you can try. One is a solution of 1 to
3 tbsp of vinegar per quart of water. Use this once a day for no
longer than a week. The second type is a herbal douche. Use equal
parts of raspberry, comfrey and sage mixed with ? part goldenseal and
mixed with a cider vinegar.
4. There are over the counter yeast infection medications. If you use
one of these make sure they contain Nystatin or imidazole.
If you have never had a yeast infection before it is important that
you see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis before trying any type
of treatment. You don't want to be treating a condition you don't
have. You also will need to see your doctor if your symptoms persist,
as they will be able to make an accurate diagnosis of your condition
and suggest the proper treatment.

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