Now days, vaginal yeast infection is a common problem in women, three out of five women experience at least one or two vaginal yeast infection in their lifetimes. Yeast is a kind of microscopic fungi (known as Candida albicans) that lives in the human body, the vagina naturally contains little amounts of yeast. A definite amount of yeast is essential for the healthy functioning of the immune system, digestive system and overall health. Yeast infection occurs when the amount of yeast in the body increases and beats the average functioning of the various systems in the body.
Yeast infection can affect anyone from kids to adults and both men and women. Thought it does not create any serious health issue but causes discomfort, itching, irritation along with a thick, white discharge. Sometimes women might experience a burning sensation during sex and urination. A considerable problem with yeast infections is their tendency to reappear and once we have such infection, the risk of suffering from another infection in the future is much higher.
Symptoms
Burning sensation while urinating
Itching of the vagina and skin around penis
Abnormal vaginal discharge ranges from thick to thin and white
Swelling of the skin around vagina and penis
Irritation and inflammation of skin during intercourse
Appearance of white bump
Dryness of the skin
Discharge under the foreskin of penis in men
Red and swollen skin
Causes
Hormonal changes
Certain antibiotics, Birth control pills
Stress, Lack of sleep
Obesity, overweight
Reduced immunity
Consumption of alcohol
Too much intake of refine sugar
Diabetes, Steroids
Yeast infections undoubtedly are not pleasing, but under most conditions, they are easy to cure with natural home remedies.
Yogurt
Yogurt can not only soothe your burning and itching but can also treat yeast infection. The Friendly bacteria in non sweetened yogurt can reduce and restrain the growth of yeast infection. Consume plain yogurt daily to prevent a recurrence of yeast infections.
1. Eat yogurt
Eat plain yogurt every day. Eating yogurt or probiotic may reduce yeast infection. Avoid sugar, alcohol, avoid sex and keep your diabetes under control. Regular intake of non sweetened yogurt can destroy the harmful bacteria and fungal present in the system.
2. Apply yogurt
Apply 1 tablespoon of yogurt in and around vagina. Soak cotton ball in plain yogurt and apply all over the infected area of vagina or on the penis. Leave it for 30 minutes, rinse off with water and pat dry. Do this 2-3 times a day for quick relief. This will restore the balance of normal vaginal bacteria and reduce irritation.
3. Apple cider vinegar with yogurt
Mix 2 tablespoon of plain yogurt with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and apply the mixture inside and on side of infected area of vagina or penis. Leave the application for 30 minutes and wash it off with warm water and pat dry. Repeat this 2-3 times a day.
Garlic
Garlic is an effective herbal treatment that removes mild to moderate yeast infections as it contains a natural anti fungal, antimicrobial and detoxifying properties. Garlic not only strengthens our auto immune system, but also works as an antiseptic. Its anti-fungal properties help significantly to fight against yeast infection.
4. Garlic with honey
Take 3-4 garlic cloves, peel them and crush them to make paste of it. Add ½ teaspoon of honey in it. Mix them properly and apply over the infected areas, apply some paste inside the vagina (if that area in is infected). Wash off after 20-30 minutes with warm or normal water. Do this once or twice a day.
5. Peppermint oil with garlic
Prepare 1 tablespoon fresh garlic paste and add 1 teaspoon of peppermint oil to it. Apply the mixture on the infected areas for 20 minutes, and then rinse off with normal water. Follow this 2 times a day.
6. Olive oil or fresh mint
Apply 1 teaspoon of garlic paste along with ½ teaspoon of coconut oil or olive oil or fresh mint leaves juice/paste for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with normal water.
7. Garlic oil with honey
Mix ½ teaspoon of garlic oil with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or honey and apply the mixture on infected area for 20 minutes, rinse it off with normal water.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera gives cooling effects and fast relief from yeast infection.
8. Apply aloe
Extract fresh gel or juice from aloe Vera plant and simply apply on the affected area and inside the vagina.
Leave it for 20-30 minutes and wash it off with normal water. Do this twice a day.
9. Aloe with turmeric
Mix 1 tablespoon of fresh aloe gel/juice with 2 pinches of turmeric powder, apply the mixture in and around vagina or around the penis. Wash it off with normal or lukewarm water after 20-30 minutes. Repeat this once or twice a day to get rid of yeast infection.
10. Aloe with coconut oil
Add ½ teaspoon of coconut oil or peppermint oil in 1 tablespoon of fresh aloe Vera gel/juice and apply it in and on the affected area for 20-30 minutes. Do this once or twice a day for fast relief.
11. Apple cider vinegar
Add 2 cup of apple cider vinegar to lukewarm bath water. Soak yourself for 15 minutes in this water. Bathing in lukewarm water with apple cider vinegar reduces the burning sensation by killing the yeast, restores normal acidity to the vagina and also makes you relax.
