Natural Home Remedies for Yeast Infections

According to the NIH (National Institutes of Health), most women will experience a yeast infection---an overgrowth of the normal bacteria Candida albicans--at some time in their lives. While yeast infection is not classified as a sexually transmitted disease, up to 15 percent of men will suffer the itching and rash associated with this condition following intercourse with an affected partner. Fortunately, a visit to the doctor is not always necessary. Yeast infection may be effectively treated with natural home remedies.

Tea Tree Oil Cream

• Tea tree oil contains antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it an excellent natural home remedy for yeast infection. Apply tea tree oil cream once a day to the affected area.

Tea Tree Oil

• Pure tea tree oil may also be used for yeast infection. Coat the tip of a tampon with personal lubricant or petroleum jelly, then apply a few drops of tea tree oil and insert into the vagina once a day.

Apple Cider Vinegar

• Use apple cider vinegar as a natural home remedy for yeast infection. Pour 1 cup of ACV into a warm bath nightly until symptoms subside.

Yogurt

• The acidophilus in yogurt effectively fights yeast overgrowth. Coat a tampon in plain, unsweetened yogurt and insert into the vagina nightly until the yeast infection is gone.

Prevention/Solution

• Sugar feeds a yeast infection. Avoiding all sugar in your diet until the infection has cleared up is a helpful, natural home remedy for yeast.