Girls who suffer from yeast infection listen here a while. Do you know the reason behind this particular vaginal infection? If you come to know about the causes and symptoms behind it, then you can take the suitable countermeasures and home remedies at the starting stage itself. Usually yeast infection starts with stinking itching in vaginal region effect that gives the aversion feelings to those who suffer from it. There are very small micro organisms called fungi or yeast, which live inside every human body. During particular situations, the outgrowth of these fungi cause yeast infection in women’s vaginal part. Do you people ever think why this infection ever affects the vaginal region only? Since the vagina keeps moisture and acidic environment all the time, yeast infection affects the vaginal part every time. Particular yeast called Candida albicans causes the yeast infection. The majority of yeast infections can be cured by some simple home remedies, mostly.
Common causes of yeast infection
Here are the common causes behind yeast infection.
1. Unhealthy and untidy practices for vagina.
2. Hormonal imbalances during the menstrual time.
3. Over tighten undergarments.
4. Unclean dresses especially the dirty undergarments.
5. Use of some drugs like corticosteroids, which destabilizes the body immune system.
6. Chemotherapy.
7. Unhealthy eating habits and lack of proper nutrients.
8. Misuse of condoms and birth control pills.
9. Uncontrollable diabetes that result in suitable sugary moisture medium for yeasts to live.
10. Misuse of drugs and steroids.
11. Stress and mental strains.
Symptoms of yeast infection
1. Smelly burning and itching effect near vaginal region.
2. Thick white colored vaginal discharge that result in burning effect around the vaginal region.
3. Painful sexual intercourse.
4. Painful burning effect during urination.
5. Red color rashes and soreness.
6. Swelling and itchy feeling.
Home remedies for yeast infection
You can avoid or cure the yeast infection easily when you care for your neat healthy routines a little. There are lots of home remedies for this particular infection. You can make use either alone or by the combination of these remedies by checking which one is applicable for you.
1. Yogurt
Anyone who suffers from yeast infection can use yogurt as a home remedy mechanism. You can either apply it directly to the infected region or also can include in your daily diet to get rid off from this infection. The micro friendly organism called lactobacillus acidophilus works effectively against yeast fungi.
2. Apple cider vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar also works effectively against the yeast causing fungi. Pour 1 ounce apple cider vinegar in half bucket of water while taking bath. Apple cider vinegar has anti-fungal properties which cures the yeast infection so soon.
3. Tea tree oil
Diluted tea tree oil prevents the spreading of yeast infection and stops it completely. Pour 5-6 drops of diluted tea tree oil in cotton and massage it in the infected area. This home remedy mechanism gives quick relief. Don’t forget to dilute the tea tree oil before the use, since it is highly potent and it can cause high inflammation to that sensible skin. You can dilute the tree tea oil by adding few drops of tea tree oil with a table spoon of almond or olive oil.
4. Garlic
Every one of us knows the anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties of garlic. Garlic is a good home remedy for curing the yeast infection. Garlic has high sulfur content which destroys the yeast infection fungi. Like the yogurt, garlic can also either takes through daily diet or can apply in infected regions. For direct application, take the juice of garlic by squeezing or grinding it in the mixer and apply this juice. You can also apply the garlic paste in the infected regions 3-4 times per day.
5. Boric acid
Boric acid is an inexpensive and effective home remedy against yeast infection. This chemical has high anti-fungal property which cures the infection within no time. You can buy the boric acid capsules or make by your own. For this, take some gelatin capsule and fill the boric acid within it. Place this capsule inside the vagina carefully. Never try the intake of boric acid, since it is very toxic internally.
6. Cold cinnamon or coconut oil
Cold cinnamon or coconut oil is best home remedy against this infection. It is easily available also. Apply the cold cinnamon or coconut oil in the infected area for better relief.
7. Cranberries
Cranberries are also effective home remedy against this fungal infection since it contains the essence which prevents the spreading and sticking of fungi in the vaginal regions.
8. Probiotics
Probiotis are the efficient supplements against yeast infection. They are the friendly bacteria that lives inside the vaginal tract & digestive tract and which can effectively restrain the growth of yeast infection fungi.
Quick tips to prevent the yeast infection
1. Keep away from tight and dirty clothing style.
2. Follow clean and healthy vaginal practices.
3. Frequently change the sanitary pads or tampons especially after each 4 hours while you have periods.
4. Control the over use of drugs and medications.
5. Maintain a good diet that makes sure you get enough nutrients and supplements.
6. Follow the hygienic sex practices only.
