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Home Remedies for Recurring Yeast Infections

Yeast infection, otherwise known as "Candidiasis" is caused by a fungus called "Candida albicans." The yeast fungus lives in the body, but under favorable conditions the yeast may start to grow, developing into yeast infection. Some things that can trigger a yeast infection are antibiotics, hormone changes and weakened immune system. Some of the symptoms associated with recurring yeast infections are uncontrollable itching, burning, irritation, and/or a thick white odorless discharge.

  1. Yogurt

    • Plain yogurt is one of the best home remedies for treating recurring yeast infections. The plain yogurt has "Lactobacillus acidophilus," live cultures that help eliminate the yeast infection. Eat a cup of plain yogurt each day or dip a tampon in the yogurt and insert it into the vagina until the yeast infection disappears.

    Boric Acid

    • Boric acid has antifungal properties that can balance the amount of yeast in the body. Boric acid suppositories, when inserted into the vagina two times daily, is an effective yeast infection treatment.

    Garlic

    • Garlic is another effective treatment for recurring yeast infections. Garlic has anti-bacterial properties. To use garlic to treat yeast infection, eat two cloves of garlic each day.

    Tea Tree Oil

    • Tea tree oil can also be used to treat recurring yeast infections. Dip a tampon in some lubricant, then drop a few drops of tea tree oil on the tampon and insert it into the vagina.

    Apple Cider Vinegar

    • Using apple cider as a douche can restore the acidic PH to the vagina. Add one cup apple cider vinegar to your bathtub, and sit in it for at least 10 to 15 minutes to treat the yeast infection.

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