Yeast Infection

Yeasts are small organisms that thrive on human body, in small numbers. Medically known as candida fungus, it can affect any body part, be it underarms, between the toes, and so on. However, yeast is mostly seen affecting the genital area of both men and women. Reduction in the immunity level of the body, consumption of certain antibiotics, stress, menstrual periods, diabetes and consumption of birth control pills are the leading causes of yeast infection. Some of the most common symptoms of the infection are itching and burning in the vagina/genital area, swelling, itching, and burning of the skin around the vagina/genital area, vaginal discharge, discomfort and pain during sexual intercourse and burning sensation during urination. In the following lines, we have provided some of the effective home remedies for curing yeast infection.

• Itching and burning in the vagina
• Swelling
• Sensitivity to even the lightest of contact
• Vaginal discharge
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Burning sensation during urination

• Reduced immunity levels
• Certain antibiotics
• Stress
• Menstrual Periods
• Diabetes
• Pregnancy
• Oral contraceptives
• Hormonal changes
• Repeated intercourse in a short period
• Unhygienic conditions
• Tight clothing
• Hot and humid weather
• Dietary changes
• Poor nutrition
• Sweating
• Injuries
• Allergic reactions

• One of the most effective ways to cure yeast infection would be to wash the area with diluted apple cider vinegar. This would stop the growth of infection. For people who face itching problems as well, the best option would be to steep garlic clove in the diluted apple cider vinegar.
• Prepare a solution by mixing 5 grams of Potassium Sorbate in a pint of water. Using a cotton tampon, insert it into the vagina and keep over night. Remove it in the morning.
• Having a glass of buttermilk every day, especially at night, is helpful in killing the yeast infection.
• Insert capsules of boric acid in the affected area, overnight, for several days. This is an effective way of treating yeast infection.
• Curd is beneficial in treating yeast infection. Soak a cotton tampon in curd and insert in the vagina for an hour. Repeat the process 2-3 times a day.
• Prepare a mixture of olive leaf extract and grapefruit seed extract and add them to a glass of water. Use it to wash the affected area. This is an effective cure for treating yeast infection.
• Another effective treatment would be to have warm, salt hipbath.
• Applying honey externally on the affected area will be helpful in treating yeast infection. Keep it on for 15 minutes and then wash the area with warm water.
• Tea tree oil is good for treating yeast infection. For this, dip a cotton tampon in tea tree oil and insert it at night, removing in the morning. Repeat the process for 3 to 4 days.
• Cut a few garlic pods in small thin pieces and wrap them in cheesecloth. Insert into the vagina for about 20 minutes, leaving part of cheesecloth hanging out for easy removal.
• Fill the bathtub with warm water and add a cup of vinegar to it. Soak the affected area in this bath solution for about 20 minutes. This is an effective way to cure yeast infection.
• Applying baby oil with aloe and vitamin E is likely to bring relief from irritation and itching.