Home Remedies for Yeast Infections in Women - Yogurt, Vinegar, Honey
By: John Cielo
Submitted: 2011-11-14 11:43:21 | Word Count: 760
Three of the most popular home remedies for yeast infections in women are yogurt, vinegar and honey. In this short article you'll discover why they are so popular and how to use these remedies in the most effective way
Why Home Remedies are Getting Popular
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Home remedies for yeast infections in women are on the increase because the usual over the counter and prescribed medications have certain limitations that some women find are hampering their cure...
For example, medications for yeast (candida) infections in women tend to just address the symptoms of their infections, not the real root causes. In addition, they can have some nasty side effects for many women that prevents their use in these cases. And, of course, there is the question of ongoing cost for recurring infections.
This is why natural home remedies for yeast infections in women are being sought after more and more. Although there are an increasing number of women who just don't want to use drugs for treating their health problems in general, and who prefer to go the natural route whenever possible.
So home remedies for yeast infections in women are certainly a viable natural option, of which there are many available out there. Over time it has become apparent that there are some home remedies that work better than others, and some that work for some women but not so well for others.
Here are 3 natural home remedies for yeast infections in women that you can try at home and that many women seem to be having success with...
1. Home Remedies for Yeast Infections in Women - Yogurt
This needs to be plain, natural yogurt free of coloring, sugar and fruit. It may be difficult to get in some supermarkets, but you will get it in heath food stores. It should say on the yogurt container that it contains 'live, active cultures' or something similar.
Yogurt contains Lactobacillus Acidophilus which is a beneficial bacteria. So consuming yogurt every day can help to build-up the good bacteria in your gut. It can also be applied to the region affected, e.g. the vaginal area, to help address the candida fungus there.
2. Home Remedies for Yeast Infections in Women - Vinegar
Another popular natural remedy for yeast infection in women is vinegar. It works by helping to re-balance your body pH. But it has to be raw apple cider vinegar, again that you will get in a health food store. You'll recognize it because it should have a sediment on the bottom of the bottle, called the 'mother.' Ask the assistant for help.
You can take this remedy as a drink. Just mix 2 to 3 teaspoons in a large glass of water and drink 2 to 3 times a day. You can also gently douche the vaginal area with it. Use a mixture of 2 tablespoons in 2 quarts of warm water. Another method is to add 2 cups of vinegar into a low bath of warm water and soak for say 20 minutes.
3. Home Remedies for Yeast Infections in Women - Honey
Raw, natural honey has great antifungal and antioxidant properties making it another ideal home remedy. Eat it daily to help combat the candida fungus in your gut.
As with the others you can also apply it topically. Because it's rather messy, apply it over the vaginal area whilst sitting on the toilet. Leave for 20 minutes (read a book or magazine!), then wash off with warm water and dry gently.
These natural home remedies for yeast infections in women are just three of the many remedies out there. And as was said earlier, not all remedies work the same for all women. You just have to keep at it to find the one(s) that works best for you.
Why Home Remedies for Yeast Infections May Not Be Enough
However, apart from natural remedies, there are other really important things that you need to do to increase your chances of preventing recurring infections from damaging your health and blighting your life. You see, things like diet, lifestyle and other issues have a big impact on your propensity to get yeast infections...
