Doctors have got an frustrating trait of simply prescribing topical treatments or unpalatable oral medications for yeast infections. These are not guranteed to work and there is of the price to consider. Some will also come with known side effects. Which you will have to deal with.
We describe below 10 treatments you can try at home right now.
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1. At the top of the list we have proper hygiene. Yeast thrives in warm moist areas on and in the body. Infections have been known to be completely cleared up by keeping the area clean and dry for a couple of days.
2. Anti biotics tend to encourage yeast infections. They cannot differentiate between goog and bad bacteria and end up killing both. It’s these bacteria that help to control the spread of the infection.
3. A Candida specific diet will often help.
sugar in food must be shunned
avoid beer, bread, cheese or pastries which have a high yeast concentration.
avoid any foods with a high lactose content.
Drink plenty of water.
Herbal teas are another good source of liquids.
Any vegetables are encouraged.
Protein is a necessity with this diet plan and can be obtained from poultry or meat.
Try to avoid sugary fruit, cranberries are especially good.
Once the symptoms have dissipated then stay on the diet to avoid further infections.
4. Try the following appiled locally to the infection, a paste made from garlic cloves, extracted extra virgin coconut oil or tea tree oil that has been diluted down. Dilute the tea tree oil with a carrirer oil. Olive oil is good enough for this. These are all well known anti fungacides.
5. Should you have itching in the vagina area then insert a tampon that’s been covered in natural yoghurt. This should be changed twice a day or can be left in overnight.
6. Licorice will help restore some to the body’s natural levels back to normal when eaten.
7. Try taking drinks heavy in electrolytes. Fill a glass with filtered water and add the juice of half a lemon to it. Now stir in a pinch of Celtic Sea Salt which will contribute roughly 84 minerals. Try to get through 8 of these a day.
8. The digestive tract will accept the introduction of good bacteria more readily after a natrual colon cleanse. Try to use the following in all your cooking where appropriate, apple cider vinegar, oregano oil and garlic.
9. Active yoghurt should help release good bacteria straight into the gut. Use only the unsweetened type.
10. Loose clothing will aid the supply of fresh air to any infected areas and help to keep it cool and dry.
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