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Who Doesn’t Want a Natural Remedy for a Yeast Infection?
Whether it’s a dislike for man-made chemicals or just plain embarrassment, many women seek a natural remedy for a
yeast infection. They have, mostly through experimentation and some medically-backed information, found several
options to try.
The number one recommended natural remedy for a yeast infection is yogurt, due the presence of lactobacillus
acidophilus, which produces hydrogen peroxide which kills yeast. Most women using yogurt as a yeast infection
remedy simply apply it directly into the vagina. Some use tampons and some have suggesting using the fingers of a
rubber glove. The application method is an individual preference.
More Natural Yeast Infection Cures
It should also be pointed out that eating a lot of yogurt may be a better natural remedy for a yeast infection as
this has shown results in preventing the infection. If you want to try this solution, use only plain, unflavored
yogurt and make sure it contains acidophilus.
Another natural remedy for a yeast infection is the use of garlic. By wrapping a peeled clove of garlic in gauze
and inserting it into the vagina at night and removing it in the morning has shown to kill yeast infections. You
may want to tie a string around the cloth to make pulling it out easier. If you choose to use this natural remedy
for a yeast infection, make sure you don’t knick the clove while peeling off the skin. Some women say the juice
burns.
Another recommendation is using tea tree oil as a remedy for a yeast infection. It is applied by coating the top
half of a tampon with KY-Jelly, to keep the oil from being absorbed into the cotton, then applying the oil and
inserting, Some have reported stinging if the oil comes in contact with the outer areas,
Boric acid is also a useful natural remedy for a yeast infection as it stops the growth of yeast. It’s a very
strong treatment for even severe yeast infections. They recommend using capsules filled with boric acid as
suppositories.
Potassium sorbate, used to stop the growth of yeast at just the right time while brewing beer is another natural
remedy for a yeast infection. The plan is to insert a tampon dipped in potassium sorbate solution at bedtime and
remove it in the morning.
This and all the other options should be continued until a day after the symptoms subside. If you feel something is
going wrong, call your doctor immediately.
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