How Do You Get Rid of Yeast Infections Naturally? 3 Simple Tips to Beat Your Yeast Infection Fast
By: John Cielo
Submitted: 2011-07-07 07:33:56 | Word Count: 592
If you're searching for ways to get rid of yeast infections naturally, I'm guessing it's because you've had problems of one kind or another with normal everyday drug-based medications that you've gotten over-the-counter, or by prescription.
But, the good news is that you aren't alone, because around half of all women who suffer infections end up with recurring yeast infections. So that's why they are increasingly using natural approaches to get rid of their infections once and for all.
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And they are finding that these natural home remedies can be amazingly simple and effective. Now, there are many such remedies available, just too many for me to describe here. And some are more effective than others. In addition, while some might work well for some people, they may not work all that well for others, and vice versa.
So, to help you on the road to getting rid of your yeast infections, I've got here 3 of the most popular and effective natural remedies out there. See if they work for you:-
(1) The Benefits of Yogurt in Getting Rid of Yeast Infections
Many women have found yogurt to be very effective. But it has to be natural, with no sugar, coloring, or fruit. It's the type you get in the health food store containing live, active cultures. These bacteria are exactly the type of bacteria that can help kill-off the Candida Albicans fungus causing your infection. Eat it everyday and also spread it over the infected area. You can even soak a tampon in it and leave in overnight.
(2) Garlic's Natural Anti-fungal Properties Can Get Rid of Yeast Infections Too
Garlic has strong anti-fungal properties which can fight the Candida Albicans fungus. But it can also reduce your blood-sugar levels, which helps to prevent the fungus feeding and growing. So eat plenty of garlic, raw if you can, but if not, don't over-cook. Eat it in capsule form too.You can also crush it into a paste and apply over the infected area.
(3) Cinnamon Can Help to Heal a Leaky Gut Due to Yeast Infection
An aspect of a yeast infection that is not widely known among sufferers is a 'leaky gut' where the fungus has actually penetrated the walls. Cinnamon can help to heal the wall tissue because of it's astringent properties. Make an infusion with cinnamon bark plus some ginger slices and lemon, and / or, sprinkle cinnamon spice powder over rice or even porridge.
Now, whilst these 3 top tips can be effective, there are other things you need to address and take care of, if you want to get rid of yeast infections for good...
These are the underlying issues that deplete you body's friendly bacteria (so allowing the fungus to spread) and /or help to 'encourage' and 'feed' the Candida fungus. Some of these are; stress, diabetes, poor immune system, unhealthy diet, steroids, antibiotics, some medications, oral contraceptives, etc., (but see below).
