What is Candida and How To Treat it Naturally

Vaginal yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans, a fungus that normally lives in your body. Certain conditions can create an environment for the fungus to proliferate, and some of the common symptoms are a cheesy white discharge, irritation, intense burning and itching, and redness in the area.

I recently read a report that there are also 4 out 12 people affected by yeast infection? Did you also know that it not only is a problem for women, but also for men and children; even babies?

It is important to know that you don’t have to live with yeast infections for the rest of your life or any long period. I’ve been researching natural/alternative treatments for over 30 years and when you’ve seen as many people cured (or had conditions reversed ) as many times as I have, you become a believer in natural alternatives.

Here Are 10 Natural Tips To Help You Deal With Yeast Infections:

1. Eat yogurt. It contains helpful bacteria (live cultures, including acidophilus and bifidus) that destroy yeast. It also works when applied topically. Insert some into the vagina using a finger or plastic tampon applicator. Use only plain yogurt with active cultures.

2. Take lactobacillus/acidophilus supplements. Use according to the directions on the bottle.

3. Douche with a solution of 1 to 3 tbsp. vinegar in a quart of water. Repeat once a day while having symptoms, but no longer than a week.

4. Decrease or eliminate sugar and sweet laden foods.. Sugar promotes yeast growth.

5. Use a garlic clove as a suppository. Garlic contains a natural anti-fungal agent. Peel a fresh clove, wrap it in gauze and insert it into the vagina.

6. Another yeast infection remedy is to soak garlic clove in apple cider vinegar along with two cups of water and use it as a douche in the affected area.

7. Put tea tree oil on the tampon and insert into the vagina

8. Try gentian violet. It's a traditional remedy for yeast and other infections, and can be found in pharmacies. Swab the area with it once or twice a day. Make sure to use a thick pad - it stains everything.

9. Use an herbal douche. Combine equal amounts of sage, raspberry and comfrey with 1/4 part goldenseal. This can be combined with cider vinegar.

10. Use an over-the-counter yeast infection remedy. Apply as directed.

I was very surprised and disturbed when I discovered the magnitude of symptoms from yeast infections and how many people are living without a cure. Many people are suffering with it on a daily basis and are too embarrassed to ask questions. However, considering how many people suffer with this condition, there’s really nothing to be ashamed of.

This condition affects different parts of the body for different people. There is yeast infection of the skin, yeast infection of the mouth, yeast infection of the vaginal and yeast infection in pregnancy as well as yeast infection in babies.