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Ways To Cure And Prevent Yeast Infection by flashope(m): 8:43pm On Nov 10, 2014
Yeast infection is a fungal growth on the genital caused by Candida albicans It could affect both males and females but its more prominent in females . Yeast is a fungus that infects the vagina of females when there is an increased growth of the yeast present in the vagina leading to the development of yeast infection. Yeast infection is a very annoying fungal infection in females due to its unacceptable signs and symptoms. Preliminarily, it causes itching in the vagina that comes up intermittently. Redness and sore on vaginal wall discharge of irritating thick whitish liquid. This deploring condition has to be treated instantaneously.





Yeast infections could be treated by using drugs or naturally.Treating yeast infection naturally is good especially when the yeast infection is at its preliminary stage. It’s advantageous because it won't kill those beneficial bacterial in the vagina cavity. There are probiotics in the vagina that keeps the vagina healthy. The reduction in the populace of this probiotics facilitates the infectious microorganisms to proliferate leading to infectious state. There are ways to treat yeast infection naturally;

Garlic


Garlic is a known antifungal with high potency in killing fungi growth yeast inclusive. Garlic could be used in treating yeast infection especially at it initial stage i.e when itching starts manifesting. Moreover, it could be used when the condition has gotten exacerbated by the continual yeast growth.

If the itching is felt the woman should get a bulb of garlic , remove the papery cover and insert into the vagina hole before bedtime. In the morning, the garlic should be removed either through popping out or removal using the hand. Don’t panic it can’t get stuck in there.

It could also be used when the condition has gotten escalated. In this state, the garlic bulb should be sliced into two halves and one inserted into the vagina. The open garlic has more potency and get to kill off the yeast colony efficiently.


Yogurt


Yogurt has probiotic Lactobacillus acidophillus that is beneficial to the vaginal environment and can also kill the yeast growth. If the probiotics population is increased in the vagina it makes them indomitable and making them more capable to fight off the growing yeast.

Since drinking of yogurt would take a very long process to get to the vagina it is preferable to squirt the yogurt into the vagina. You could get it in by putting the yogurt in the syringe and press the yogurt in it or do it any other way you feel comfortable with just get the yogurt into the vagina. It is more efficient. Plain unflavored yogurt without sugar is recommended for usage because of its high content of acidophillus. You could also use acidophillus tablet sold on counter and insert into the hole. This is effectual as well.


PREVENTION


“Prevention is better than cure” is an old adage that is pertinent here. Preventing this disease is more important than dealing with it. There are ways to prevent the development of yeast infection and all these bores down in making the vaginal environ not conducive for it excessive growth.

(1) Yeast grows well when they get fed properly and sugar is used by yeast for it efficient growth. It is good to reduce the excessive intake of sugar so as to prevent yeast infection development.
(2) Yeast grows well in a moist and warm environment. A humid vagina tends to harbor good growth of yeast.

Dry your genitals well after bath or shower
Wear breathable cotton underwear
Sleep without underwear if possible
Avoid wearing synthetic fabric as underwear
If you are diabetic try to reduce glucose intake.

CURE AND TREAT YEAST INFECTION AND LIVE HEALTHY

Culled from..http://livehealthyng..com/2014/11/yeast-infection-natural-cure-and.html
Re: Ways To Cure And Prevent Yeast Infection by Tattooboy: 9:12pm On Nov 10, 2014
yoghurt is a cure while sugar is a cause? I dont understand
Re: Ways To Cure And Prevent Yeast Infection by flashope(m): 9:02am On Nov 11, 2014
Yeah that's it. Plain yogurt should be used the one without sugar or any flavour. Not the yogurt that sugar have been added . read the write up again. Thanks

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