Top 7 Home Remedies For Vaginal Yeast Infection.

Yeast infections are becoming immune to the conventional over-the -counter and prescription medicine. Scientists are therefore researching the effectiveness of home remedies for yeast infection.

Most of these medicine, including the home remedies treat the yeast infection at the affected areas but not at the source of the yeast infection.

The source of the yeast infection is in your gut. There are an innumerable amount of bacteria, fungi, yeast  existing in harmony and in balance in the gut  when your  immune system is strong.

However, when your  immune system becomes compromised, for example by excessive use of antibiotics, cancer, autoimmune diseases, HIV, the candida albicans fungi overgrow and produce the horrible symptoms associated with it and yeast infection is the result.

Restore the working balance of the microorganisms  in the gut and you get rid of the yeast infecttion symptoms and the yeast infect itself.

If this is not accomplished, there is a strong possibility that the yeast infection returns.

Recurring yeast infection

[] home remedies for vaginal yeast infection

Linda Allen

Health consultant Linda Allen is a trained nutritionist suffered from yeast infection and recurring yeast infection for many frustrating years with the yeast infection.

She decided to use science, interviews, trial and error to find a solution to how to get rid of all forms of yeast infection naturally and permanently.

She did and the solution is documented in her best seller eBook Yeast Infection No more.

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She documents how to get rid of the annoying, uncomfortable and at times embarrassing symptoms of  candida albicans overgrowth that causes the infection in as little of  twelve (12) hours and the yeast infection in less than two (2) months.

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What Causes a Vaginal Yeast Infection

When the candida albicans fungi which lives in the vagina begin to overgrow they cause a vaginal yeast infection. A vaginal yeast infection is  known as vaginal candidiasis and vaginal thrush as well.

These fungi live naturally in the vagina without any problems. The problem arises when  the environment in the vagina changes and the fungi overgrow.

This overgrowth causes a lot of discomfort and at times embarrassment by trigging itching, irritating, inflammation and a painful discharge.

Unfortunately, most women experience a yeast infection at least once in their lifetime.

If it is the first time that you are experiencing the awful symptoms of a yeast infection, please do not assume that it is indeed a yeast infection, because it can be some other infection.

Visit a gynecologist to make sure what it is.

If unfortunately, you do have a vaginal yeast infection, there are many home remedies you can try that can provide relief from the symptoms of the candida albicans overgrowth.

The good thing about this is, you may already have some of the ingredients in your home. Their effectiveness varies from person to person.

Scientific research also suggests the effectiveness of some of these best home remedies for vaginal yeast infection in women.

1. Coconut oil is Natural Home Remedy For Vaginal Yeast Infection in Women

Coconut oil is made from the flesh of the coconut and it is a fatty oil which has many health benefits including its antifungal properties.

Scientific research suggests that coconut oil, because of its anti-fungal properties, is effective against candida albicans fungi.

It is considered as one of the more reliable of the home remedies for vaginal yeast infection. Pure organic coconut oil is the one to buy to use to apply on the affect

The coconut oil can be applied to a clean tampon and inserted it into the affected vagina.

Precautions

Even though the use of coconut oil does not typically have side effects

You should not use it if you are not sure that you have a yeast infection, taking medications, a victim of recurring yeast infectio and of course, allergic to coconut.

• If you are pregnant. You should consult your doctor before using this home remedy for yeast infection.

2. Apple cider vinegar

An apple cider vinegar bath is one of the popular home remedies for vaginal yeast infection in women.

Add one half cup of apple cider vinegar to lukewarm water in your bath tub and soak yourself for twenty minutes. It gives the acidic component of the vinegar to get rid of harmful microorganisms including the overgrowing candida albicans.

No Douching with Apple Cider Vinegar

Do not confuse an apple cider bath with douching the vagina. Douching will flush out the good and bad bacteria from the vagina providing the candida albicans fungi to overgrow more aggravating the infection.

Always dilute the apple cider vinegar before applying to the skin.

3. Probiotic suppositories and supplements

What are Probiotics

Probiotics are live microorganisms that can be consumed through fermented foods or supplements (1Trusted Source).

Cause of Yeast Infection

Some studies continue to indicate that yeast infection in your body is caused when the bacteria-yeast balance in your gut is disrupted by unhealthy diet, imbalance in hormones during pregnancy, the incidence of some auto immune diseases, HIV, diabetes etc.

Candida Albicans Overgrowth

This  imbalance of the microorganisms cause the candida albicans fungi to overgrow and cause the symptoms of the yeast infection in the vagina, the mouth, the penis wherever in the body, especially warm places.

Oral Probiotics

So, a course of oral probiotics that contain strains of the Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria can restore the bacteria -yeast balance throughout your body, thereby preventing the candida albicans fungi from overgrowing.

Yogurt as A Probiotic

One of the ways to achieve this is by consuming yogurt which increases the probiotics in your gut.

Probiotics as Suppositories

Since oral probiotics may take ten days to reach their full effectiveness, for quicker results some women use the probiotics as suppositories.

4. Garlic Is One of The Best Home Remedy For Vaginal Yeast Infection in Women 

Garlic is a strong antibacterial and is effective in treating the fungi during a vaginal yeast infection.

You can consume raw garlic or take it in supplement forms e.g., garlic pill or oil. Using garlic in your diet can be helpful in controlling the overgrowth of the candida albicans fungi.

 Studies

Studies conducted in

• 2005

• 2020

Found that garlic is effective against candida albicans.

5. Vitamin C

Vitamin C has many proven antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Take it  as supplements orally or  eat citrus fruits and leafy vegetables to fight off yeast infections.

Vitamin C also boosts the immune system. A strong immune system assists to keep a healthy balance of the bacterial and yeast fungi microorganisms in the gut.

This helps to prevent the overgrowth of the candida albicans in the gut.

This is so because Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, that can fortify your body’s natural defenses by protecting your body’s cells from the bombardment of harmful molecules called free radicals.

The constant bombardment cause oxidative stress, which has been linked to many chronic diseases (3Trusted Source) including yeast infections.

6. Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is an essential oil in the form of vaginal suppositories is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Those already prepared are the best ones to used as a safety measure.

Research indicate that Tea Tree Oil have antifungal properties. Tea tree oil is a very powerful essential oil and therefore dilute it with a carrier oil like coconut oil or jojoba oil before using it on the skin.

Only use it occasionally and you must NEVER swallow it.

7. Hydrogen Peroxide

Lactobacillus bacteria present in the vagina produces Hydrogen Peroxide . It has antiseptic properties and kills yeast and bacteria present in the vaginal canal.

Lactobacillus species are a natural part of the vaginal tract and one of the reasons for its healthy status under normal conditions.

They therefore protect the vagina against pathogens by producing antimicrobials such as hydrogen peroxide, bacteriocins, and weak organic acids like acetic and lactic acid

Do NOT use it as a douche because it will kill the good and bad microorganisms and provide the environment for the candida albicans fungi to overgrow and cause yeast infection.

Add it to your bathwater to assist in getting rid of yeast growing on the genital areas of both males and females.