vendredi 13 mai 2016

Safe And Natural Treatments For Vaginal Thrush Relief

By Emma Davis


This extremely uncomfortable condition affects women of all ages. It can be caused by poor hygiene but is more often a sign of a weak immune system and poor diet. Stress and antibiotic use can also contribute to the problem. For those who are concerned with over-all health, natural treatments for vaginal thrush can be as effective as over-the-counter or prescription medicines.

Since this condition can be extremely uncomfortable, it is worth paying attention to prevention. A diet high in refined carbohydrates - white flour, sugar, soda, candy - feeds yeast and can contribute to an imbalance of bacteria in the digestive tract. Candidiasis, one strain of yeast, is usually present in harmless quantities. However, if it becomes the dominant bacteria by crowding out more beneficial types, thrush in the mouth and vagina may result, as well as acne outbreaks, nail fungus, and flatulence.

Preventive measures are always a good idea. If you are taking antibiotics, try to replenish beneficial intestinal bacteria that will be weakened by the medicine by eating plain yogurt and taking probiotic capsules. If you have a favorite immune system booster, take it to buffer your natural defenses against the effects of the drug.

Once the intense itching and discharge of this condition has begun, yogurt applied topically will soothe the area and combat yeast overgrowth. A tampon dipped in plain yogurt gets friendly bacteria into the vagina.

When experiencing this problem, you can apply plain yogurt topically to soothe the itch and burn. To get beneficial bacteria into the vagina, dip a tampon in yogurt. A slightly acidic condition helps to keep yeasts in check, so white or apple cider vinegar is helpful when added to bathwater and used as a tampon dip. Baking soda is another home remedy; it makes the vagina too alkaline for yeast to thrive.

Herbals are known to be effective, especially garlic. It is good to add this herb to your diet, for immune system strengthening, and to use it as a vaginal suppository. A peeled clove can be inserted in the vagina, either as is or wrapped in gauze with a string left dangling for easy removal.

There are many anti-fungal herbs, such as pau d'arco and calendula. Tea made from these plants are helpful when used topically or drunk to combat internal yeast overgrowth. Homeopathy is another branch of medicine that offers safe, non-toxic, natural treatments for vaginal thrush. Information on single and combination remedies can be obtained online or at your local natural food store.




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