Your vagina has many bacteria and a limited amount of yeast. Yeast is a vaginal fungus if increased to a level it can cause yeast infection which is one of the common vaginal diseases 75% of women suffer from at some point in their life. Lactobacillus acidophilus a bacterium helps to create balance between yeast and other like organisms although the balance can be out due to taking excessive medications, higher level of estrogens and hormonal changes. Candidiasis albicans a single-celled fungus is the main cause behind vaginal yeast infection. Secretion of thick white substance, itching, irritation and pain during urination are symptoms of yeast infection.
Tea Tree Oil:
Tea tree oil has been a part of medications for years. It is one of the famous essential oil that is used in skin and hair care products. Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties due to which it can be used for treating light scars and minor cuts on skin. Similarly, tea tree oil can be used to treat vaginal yeast infection. Women that have used tea tree oil to treat vaginal infection caused by candida albicans feel relief. However, it should not be used excessively. As it is an essential oil therefore always use it with carrier oil.
Unflavored Yogurt:
Vagina has many beneficial microorganisms which help in balancing other microorganisms one of which is candida. It is important to use a natural remedy to treat vaginal yeast infection without interrupting friendly bacteria in vagina. Therefore, yogurt can be used to treat yeast infection as it contains a friendly strain of bacteria that is known as Lactobacillus acidophilus which controls the growth of vaginal infection. Add yogurt into your daily diet when you are suffering from yeast infection. Yogurt can be applied to the vagina for half an hour and then rinse it. Do this twice a day and you will definitely feel the different in itching sensations.
Apple Cider Vinegar:
If you are suffering from vaginal yeast infection taking a vinegar bath can help you relief your issue. You can add a cup of vinegar into warm water in bath tub and soak for 20 minutes. Acidic component in apple cider vinegar helps to kill harmful microorganisms. Not only taking a warm bath will help your yeast infection but it will also make you feel relaxed. You can use vinegar in different ways to treat yeast infection.
Garlic:
Garlic helps in treating various ailments by the help of its antibiotic properties. It is also known as an effective candida albicans killer a microorganism that gives rise to yeast in the vagina. Many people struggle in inserting garlic clove in vagina and taking it out back but instead of that I would recommend you to cut it in to two halves and gently rub on the affected area.
Coconut Oil:
Coconut oil is derived from coconut flesh. This oil has many health benefits such as aiding digestive system and maintaining hormonal balance. Not only this, coconut oil has anti-microbial properties that make it suitable to treat yeast infection. Many companies sell blend of coconut oil therefore when buying look for organic coconut oil for better results.
Author Bio:
Jane Scott is currently working as a nutritionist at a renowned firm. With an experience of more than a decade, she is considered as a go-to person in her field of work. She also writes blogs for her website Home Remedies for Life.
