Ideas on a Natural Cure for Yeast Infection

If over-the-counter remedies are not your cup of tea when it comes to finding a natural cure for yeast infection, a home grown remedy might be the way to go. Not only are they cheaper, but they are also just as effective in most cases.

Keep in mind that if you have thrush or a yeast infection involving the mouth, you must seek medical attention as soon as possible and by-pass the home remedies. But if you have a garden variety yeast infection, here are a few things to try.

Yogurt

You can buy unsweetened, plain yogurt and apply it to the affected area. It’s also very beneficial to eat yogurt on a daily basis to keep yeast cells from becoming overgrown. It is very important to only use the unsweetened yogurt as sugar is food for yeast and can make your infection much worse.

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Garlic

Not only is garlic a natural antibiotic, it is also great at soothing a yeast infection. Believe it or not, a clove of garlic can be inserted into the vagina every few hours to relieve the itching and irritation brought on by yeast infections.

Water

Good old water is the cheapest of all the home remedies out there. A good system flush with copious amounts of water will help rid your body of toxins and yeast cells, helping to bring balance back to your system.

Probiotics

A good probiotic should be taken in conjunction with any other home remedy you choose. Probiotics help to keep the good bacteria–the yeast eating bacteria–healthy and ready to do their job. Probiotics can be found in yogurt, but the best probiotics come in capsule form.