| Yeast infections can rebound and are unpleasant to | | | | sprays and tampons. Do not wear tight clothing |
| start with so if you are dealing with one it is not hard to | | | | including undergarments. Cotton clothing is best. Natural |
| understand why you would want to know how to best | | | | Yeast Infection Remedies: Garlic, Yogurt, and Tea |
| rid yourself of it in a way that will minimize any side | | | | Tree Oil have all shown to be helpful natural remedies |
| effects. Over the counter medications may give you | | | | for yeast infections. Garlic - has been used as an |
| unpleasant side effects such as: allergies, discoloration, | | | | antifungal and yeast killer for ages. To prepare - wrap |
| drying of the skin, peeling, and redness. Many people | | | | the garlic in a piece of cheesecloth. If you do not have |
| are turning to self-help and natural remedies to treat | | | | cheesecloth a piece of first aid gauze will do. Tie up |
| their yeast infection. Self-care tips: There are some | | | | the ends with dental floss so it is easier to remove in |
| foods that actually encourage yeast growth so | | | | the morning. Place the wrapped garlic into the infected |
| knowing what to avoid is the first step in preventing a | | | | vagina overnight. This may take a few applications. Be |
| rebound situation. Here are some to avoid: Processed | | | | really careful that you are not allergic to garlic because |
| and junk foods Sugar Items that contain wheat or | | | | if you are allergic, do not do this remedy. Many women |
| white flour Margarine Dairy products including milk | | | | have used yogurt for ages as a healthy snack and to |
| Beverages and foods that contain caffeine Alcohol | | | | get rid of yeast. It contains lactobacillus acidophilus, |
| Foods that will help you to combat the recurrence of | | | | which produces hydrogen peroxide and that is an |
| yeast infections are: flax seeds, fruits and vegetables, | | | | antibacterial. You must use the plain, non-sugared kind |
| nuts, poultry and fish, and whole grains. Personal | | | | of yogurt and spread some on the infected vulva and |
| Hygiene: Do not share bathing areas, pools, baths or | | | | vagina as you would a topical medication. Eating the |
| any public place where you immerse your body. Use a | | | | yogurt helps too. You can drink cranberry juice to |
| condom during sexual contact but avoid using those | | | | lower your pH of your urine which in turn the acidity |
| that use nonoxynol-9 lubricant. Stay away from | | | | inhibits the yeast infection from spreading. Many |
| scented products such as sanitary napkins, body | | | | women swear by vinegar douches. |