Home remedies for yeast infection

Yeast infection is quiet common and affects nearly everyone at some part of their life. It could occur at underarms, toes etc. Yeast infection affects women at vagina too and is quiet common. Nothing to worry and this is not a disease but more of a discomfort. With proper hygiene and care this could be controlled easily.

Yeast medically called as Candida fungus are small organisms which live in human body though in small numbers. It is problematic when their number increases. Generally yeast cannot grow in vagina due to acidic nature of the same. The decrease in acidic level could lead to their number grow in a phenomenal way. This decrease can be due to birth control pills, pregnancy, and diabetes or during menstruation periods.

Yeast Infection Symptoms

Burning or itching sensation in the vagina
Burning or itching sensation in and around vulva
Vaginal discharge mostly white and thick.
Burning sensation during urination
Problems during sexual intercourse

Causes of Yeast Infection:

Birth control pills
Menstruation periods
Diabetes
Pregnancy
Use of some of the antibiotics
Immunity deficiency

Home remedies for yeast infection

Yogurt remedy: Yogurt could be used both internally and could be included in your diet. It could directly be applied to the affected areas twice a day for fast relief.
Garlic remedy: Garlic is well known for its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It could be used as yogurt in as dietary supplement and could be applied to the affected area. Wrap fresh garlic clove in a gauze and tie it properly. Insert in the affected area and leave overnight.
Tea tree oil remedy: Insert a few drops of Tea tree oil in the infected area. Use lubricated tampon for the job.