Yeast Infection Afflicts 75% of Women – How to STOP It Now

Yeast infections affect many women; the Global Healing Center has assembled some of the most common yeast infection home remedies

Here are a few of them:

Probiotics

If you are taking any form of antibiotic, the likelihood of a yeast infection is increased. Probiotic foods help restore the natural gut flora that prevents fungal infections.

Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Douche

A douching made from apple cider vinegar can soothe a yeast infection. Try 3 tablespoons of raw organic apple cider vinegar mixed in 1 quart of water.

Organic Garlic

Garlic has natural anti-fungal properties.  Try eating several fresh garlic cloves on a daily basis.

Say NO to Harsh "Feminine" Products

Most of these are too harsh, and strip off natural protective oils. Use organic hygiene products, if possible.

DEALING WITH YEAST INFECTIONS NATURALLY, PART 1

Suzanne and I happened to meet Katolen Yardley MNIMH, a Medical Herbalist, a few weeks ago at a dinner party. She caught our attention immediately with her vibrant personality and passion for women’s health. She is also the owner of the Alchemy & Elixir Wellness Centre in downtown Vancouver. We were thrilled when she agreed to provide her expertise as a holistic medical professional on helping women deal with a common issue, yeast infections. Check out her easy and effective natural tips below!

A typical yeast infection, also known as candida albicans, is a fungus normally present in the body in small amounts. The presence of other healthy flora keeps the bodies levels of candida albicans in check, however the vaginal flora is very sensitive, responding immediately to any changes in our environment.  If any triggers disrupt the sensitive balance of good and bad bacteria, candida albicans can flourish.

How to Treat a Yeast Infection Naturally

Please consult a medical professional before starting any alternative treatments. This is considered a preventative/proactive measure as well as a treatment method.

If you are particularly sensitive or resistant to the medications available for the treatment of yeast infections, this may help.

Method 1. Using Yogurt

1. Buy some natural yogurt, unsweetened with active cultures. You can find this at most any grocery store.

2. Pick up a children's dose medicine syringe from a pharmacy. Make sure it is the larger sized, for bigger doses. They do not come with needles.

3. At home, put some of the yogurt into a cup and refrigerate the rest.

How to Get Rid of a Yeast Infection at Home I

Candidiasis is an infection caused by a yeast-like fungus called Candida albicans.[1] It can infect the mouth, vagina, skin, stomach, and urinary tract. Most women will get a vaginal yeast infection during their lifetime, almost all people with HIV/AIDS develop candida infections. Oral yeast infections, called oral thrush, are most common in infants, elderly people, and those with a weakened immune system.

Method 1. Using Traditional Medicine

1. Identify your symptoms. Your risk of yeast infection may increase if you are taking antibiotics, or if you are pregnant, overweight, diabetic, or have an impaired immune system. Symptoms of candidiasis may include:

• itching, irritation, soreness, or a burning sensation in the vaginal area
• an odor-free white, lumpy discharge
• skin rashes, patches and blisters in the groin

11 natural cures for a yeast infection

Before reaching for medication, you may want to try these home remedies.

Most women know the burning, itching signs of a yeast infection. The overgrowth of Candida Albicans (the yeast responsible) can go hand in hand with oral contraceptives, antibiotic use, and be problematic for diabetics, pregnant and menopausal women. If it’s your first yeast infection, head to your health practitioner to firm up the diagnosis, but if you’ve been around the yeast infection block before, you might try natural steps to combat the problem.

“I think it’s more of an imbalance, not a disease, like a virus or flu,” says Madeleine Glick, MS, RD, a New York-based dietitian. “By eating the right foods and doing the right things to make your body healthier, you shouldn’t get a lot of yeast infections.”

DO-IT-YOURSELF TREATMENTS

If you are reasonably aware of your body and can catch yeast infections early enough, you almost never need to rely on "medical" treatments.

When I'm getting a yeast infection, I always start by treating it myself with one or more of the remedies listed below. There lots of reasons for this: I like to have control over my own body and not have to rely on the medical establishment except when really necessary; doing it myself is generally easier and cheaper than using medical treatments; and home remedies tend to be milder, cleaner, better-smelling, and have fewer side effects than drugs do. In addition, some of these treatments rely on substances that you can grow yourself, so you have can minimal participation in our increasingly corporate culture. Still, if your infection seems resistant or you can't get these to work soon enough to make you happy, you may want to escalate to the more powerful fungicides available over the counter in most American pharmacies.

The remedies listed below are in no particular order, except that the more common ones are towards the top of the list. These treatments should clear up most Candida infections; do feel free to combine 2 or 3 of them if you think you need it.

10 Ways to Prevent Yeast Infections

Yeast infections are common -- and you often have more than one in a lifetime. While 75% of women have had at least one vaginal yeast infection during their lives, as many as 45% of women have had two or more.

While you can't always avoid a yeast infection, you can lower your risk of getting one. Follow these guidelines to avoid the itching, burning, and other discomforts.

1. Wear cotton underwear, or at least wear panties with a cotton panel at the crotch. Avoid wearing panty liners, which can increase your risk of recurrent vaginal yeast infections. Yeast tend to overgrow in damp, moist environments and keeping moisture away from your body can help prevent yeast infections.