Home remedies for yeast infections will allow you to get relief at home starting today. Many women suffer from and will suffer from this vaginal infection at some point in time. The excessive discharge, the burning, itching, soreness, etc, are some of the symptoms of yeast infections and there are various home remedies to deal with these symptoms. Some women do not suffer from any symptoms at all.

What is a Yeast Infection?

Home remedies for yeast infections cannot be discussed without answering the question “What is a yeast infection?” Many organisms inhabit a healthy vagina and the vaginal area. A yeast infection that is also known as candidiasis signals an out of balance body and vaginal area that may be caused by various factors.

A fungus known as Candida Albicans is one of the main causes of candidiasis. This fungus is commonly found in many areas of the body. Fungi like warm and moist areas and the vagina is a suitable area for commonly occurring fungi. In a healthy body and healthy vaginal environment, Candida Albicans is kept in check by other organisms.

When the vaginal environment and pH is altered, Candida Albicans as well as other organisms may multiply leading to this vaginal infection. Many factors can lead to an imbalance such as antibiotic or steroid use, pregnancy, stress, diabetes, menstrual cycle, etc. This excessive growth of fungi can lead to the excessive vaginal discharge that may smell like beer or bread and look like cottage cheese. You may also experience itching, burning, soreness, redness of the labia and sometimes the upper thighs, etc.

If you are plagued by persistent candidiasis, this may also be a sign of an underlying health condition such as diabetes.

Home Remedies for Yeast Infections

Home remedies for yeast infections work just as well if not better than some of the many prescription and over the counter medications that may be recommended by your doctor. Home remedies for candidiasis are also inexpensive and do not cause any side effects that may be result from various yeast infection medications. Below are a few examples of the home remedies for this particular vaginal infection.

Although most women should not make a habit of using a vaginal douche especially if they do not have any health problems, a vinegar douche is one of the best home remedies for a yeast infection.

Mix 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar added to about two quarts (1.9 litres) of warm water. If you prefer not to use apple cider, you may opt for about 10 drops of tea tree essential oil. Make sure that it is genuine essential oil. Use a clean container to dispense the mixture. Lie in a bathtub with your legs apart and insert the nozzle of the dispenser into the vagina using a rotating motion until a resistance is felt at about two to four inches.

Let the mixture flow slowly into the vagina and then close the vaginal lips using your fingers until a small amount of pressure builds up inside which means that the entire surface has been coated by the solution. The entire process should take about 10 minutes. Use once or twice per week.

Garlic is another of the effective home remedies for candidiasis. Take about two cloves of garlic and turn them into a paste. Apply this garlic paste to the vaginal area to help to limit the growth of excessive candida. The garlic smell may be a turn off though.