A List of Home Remedies for Curing a Yeast Infection

Home Remedies

• Probiotics are one of the most effective natural remedies for yeast infections. Probiotics have a long history of being used to treat all kinds of fungal infections. These are friendly bacteria that suppress the growth of harmful bacteria and organisms in the body. Most health food stores stock supplements and products that contain probiotics like acidophilus and lactobacillus.
  
  
• Studies show that stress has a significant effect on yeast levels in your body. For this reason, it is advisable to try and relieve emotional and mental stress through yoga or other relaxation techniques. This will not eliminate your yeast infection instantly, but it will assist in gradual elimination of the cause of the infection and prevent future infections.
  
  
• Many women suggest dipping a clean tampon in unsweetened yogurt with live culture and then inserting it in the vagina. Do this twice a day everyday. The live microorganisms in the yogurt should soon clear out the yeast-causing fungus.
  
  
• You can also use boric acid suppositories. Boric acid can disinfect and kill fungi that cause infections in the body. Many studies show that boric acid suppositories are as effective as prescription drugs that are specially formulated for treating fungal infections like yeast.
  
  
• Wear loose-fitting cotton undergarments when you have yeast infection. This ensures that your vaginal area is not irritated further. Avoid using scented sanitary pads and tampons as well as other external agents that may aggravate the infection.