By: John Cielo
Submitted: 2011-12-13 05:45:34 | Word Count: 668
Candida is a fungus, but most people recognize it by the name yeast, therefore yeast infection. This yeast type of fungus thrives in moist dark areas in the body, like the mouth and the vaginal area. One way to deal with the problem is to try some of the home remedies for yeast infections that have been proven to work time and time again.
Although Candida can infect both men and women, it is women, who get it most often. This type of infection happens when yeast enters the vaginal area, or the amount of yeast already naturally present increases or overgrows. Sometimes, an injury such as a scratch or other damage to the soft tissue in and around the vagina can lead to fungal overgrowth. But so can high blood sugar, pH imbalance, friendly bacteria depletion, some drug therapy and a compromised immune system. A few of the symptoms of Candida are swelling, itching, unusual discharge, and possible burning sensation.
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While there are many products you can purchase over the counter, many women today are choosing to go the natural route and try things that they find in their own kitchen or medicine cabinets. In addition, the commercial preparations only bring a temporary answer to the problem and they do not deal with what is really causing the problem, the root cause.
Natural home treatments try to address the real cause of the infection. They not only deal with the root causes, but they also effectively clear up any symptoms at the same time. The items are commonly used, so their track record speaks for itself. Here are a few that are easily recognized:
There is an oil (tea tree oil) that can be found in the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia tree. This oil is effective in combating the infection. Using a cotton swab with a few drops of oil, place it on the place where the infection is and do this every four hours. Any woman who is pregnant should check with their doctor first though.
Organic garlic is a remedy that fights these infections because it has anti fungal properties that actually helps in stopping the infection from starting. It also has natural anti bacterial properties that soothes and helps to reduce redness, irritation and swelling.
Apple cider vinegar is yet another home remedy that is very effective in preventing a yeast infection. It has the potential to stop the organisms, which trigger the infection, from developing any further. Half a cup in your bath water, and soaking for around 20 minutes, will help to restore the pH levels in and around your vagina and fight the Candida fungus.
The health and medicinal properties of cranberries have been at the forefront of natural health for some time. Now, unsweetened organic cranberries have another thing that it can boast about. They definitely restore the correct pH balances in the body, especially the vaginal area.
Another group of oils are coconut and cinnamon. They are considered to be some of the best treatments to effectively kill the fungus. The best way to use any one of these oils is to apply it to the infected area two or three times a day. This remedy can prevent the fungus from growing as well as killing it off.
As seen above, one of the ways to help prevent the re-occurrence of yeast infection requires that you keep your pH levels in balance. Using these type of home remedies for yeast infections will do that and put natural treatments directly at your fingertips to help put an end to your suffering.
