Treating Yeast Infections in Men Naturally and Fast With Vinegar
By: John Cielo
Submitted: 2011-06-04 05:36:43 | Word Count: 657
Men can certainly get yeast infections, and their treatment is much the same as for women. But there are complications with male infections that can make it harder to treat effectively. You'll discover here the causes of yeast infections in men, and the treatment options available.
The reason that male infections can be more trouble than in women is that the symptoms can take quite a time to show in men. This means that the infection has longer to take hold before treatment can begin. This is why it can be harder to eradicate in men than in women sometimes.
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But before we talk about treating yeast infections in men, it's as well to go over the causes...
Causes of Yeast Infections in Men
The symptoms of yeast infections -- also called candida -- are caused by the overgrowth of a yeast-like fungus called 'candida albicans' which is found in all of us. But it usually doesn't lead to candida because our good bacteria helps to keep the fungus in check. Occasionally though, the beneficial bacteria can get compromised so that there aren't sufficient numbers to handle the fungus, so that it can grow and spread and cause the symptoms of candida.
Treating Yeast Infections in Men Using Mainstream Medications
When the symptoms do eventually show up in men, the normal treatment is to use over-the-counter or prescribed medications. These can work as long as they are being taken, but they usually only attack the symptoms of male yeast infections, not the underlying causes. These are issues such as; some drug therapies, high blood sugar levels, antibiotics and a lowered immune system, etc.
Because there can be a problem of recurring yeast infections if the root causes aren't properly addressed, more and more men are using natural home remedies for their infections. And these don't have the nasty side effects of some drug-based treatments. Plus they're cheaper too.
There are, of course, many natural remedies and strategies for treating candida in men and women. But here's one that seems to be pretty popular and easy to use...
Treating Yeast Infections in Men With Vinegar
But, it has to be a special vinegar; raw apple cider vinegar. Raw means that it hasn't been pasteurized or distilled, it is natural. You should see the sediment at the bottom. It is reckoned that it works by altering your body pH which is known to prevent fungal growth.
To address the fungi that is in your gut, you need to mix 3 teaspoons of vinegar in a large glass of water and drink a glass 3 times each day. Add a little honey for taste if you prefer.
To take care of the fungus elsewhere, e.g. the penis, add 2 tablespoons to 2 quarts of warm water and douche the area with cotton soaked in it.
Another way for a penile infection is to add 2 cups to a low bath of warm water and soak in the bath for about 20 minutes. Make sure to pull back the foreskin to let the mixture get there.
Treating Yeast Infections in Men Totally Naturally
Now, although the vinegar remedy can be effective, there are other home remedies and other natural approaches that you need to be aware of if you are to cure your infection completely, with no recurrences.
The key is to never forget the root causes. For example, high blood sugar can be gotten through diet, etc. So you need to make important dietary changes. And there are other lifestyle issues that can conspire to trigger yeast infection...
