How Can I Cure My Yeast Infection?

Yeast infection is one such ailment you can't openly discuss, especially in the presence of male counterparts. You never know what they might infer from your suffering. So, this battle between the legs has to be waged alone. But, the good news is this infection is not serious, though it may turn out to be quite severe. And you don't have to run around for yeast infection cure, as both, natural cure for yeast infection and over-the-counter medications are readily available.

Yeast infection defined

Yeast infection is mostly caused by Candida albicans, a fungal infection that usually infects the vagina. It manifests itself as irritation, itching, vaginal discharge and pain, depending upon the severity. Since, many other vaginal infections show similar symptoms, yeast infection is diagnosed by inspecting the vaginal secretions under a microscope. Yeast infection is not dangerous and can be easily cured.

Home Remedies for Yeast Infections

Although, prescription drugs are quicker, they cost money and can have side effects too that can be as bad as the infection itself! However home remedies for vaginal yeast infection and other yeast infections are free and have a longer lasting effect, with absolutely no side effects. In fact, these remedies not only cure, but also for prevent the recurrence of the infections, if used daily. Let's see how to use these free home remedies for yeast infection:

a. Apple cider vinegar: Add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a quart of water. Apply it to areas prone to this infection. Your can add some garlic too to stop the itching.

b. Garlic: Carefully peel one clove of garlic and wrap it in gauze. Now, insert this into the vagina and leave it in for up to twelve hours. Repeat if necessary. Even eating raw garlic helps, but is certain to turn others away because of your bad breath!

c. Yogurt: Yogurt is regarded as one of the best home remedies. Take plain yogurt with no fruit, flavor or added sugar. Soak a tampon in it and place it on the infected region for at least an hour. Not only will it soothe, it'll also replace the 'bad' yeast bacteria with 'good' curd bacteria.

e. Tea tree oil: Use suppositories made with tea tree oil and acidophilus. Use them alternatively every night to get rid of yeast infection. Using only tea tree oil ones is as effective.

f. Gentain violet: 'Paint' the vagina and vulva, the outside area of the vagina, including the labia or the 'lips' of the vagina, with gentian violet. If stains bother you, wear a pad. Just one treatment is enough to cure yeast infection.

h. Potassium sorbate: This is used in home beer-making. Mix half an ounce of potassium sorbate in one pint of water and soak it in a tampon. Now insert this into the vagina at night and remove in the morning. You'll find the yeast infection gone.

i. Acidophilus: Simply drink or eat acidophilus to keep yeast infection at bay. It's available in powder or capsule form in health food stores.

d. Buttermilk: Drink at least two glasses of buttermilk daily, whether you've the infection or not. This will drastically reduce the chances of infection.

g. Juices: Drink a mixture of olive leaf extract with grapefruit seed extraction in a glass of water. This is a good curative tonic for this infection. Even unsweetened cranberry juice is quite effective.

There are home remedies to cure yeast infection in both men and women. These natural remedies are harmless and can be tried by anyone. And male yeast infection home remedy is no different from those for women. However, if you suspect an infection, do get yourself medically examined to confirm what you've got is yeast infection and not something else.