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14 Home Remedies And Tips For Yeast Infection (candidiasis)

Candida albicans is a yeast that lives in small numbers on our skin, in our digestive tract, and vagina. Our immune system and beneficial bacteria in our body prevent the yeast from overgrowing. If these good bacteria are killed by antibiotics or our immune system is weakened, candida can take control on our body and cause candidiasis. Fortunately, there are effective home remedies to treat yeast infection naturally. Normally Candida aids with digestion and nutrient absorption, but when the yeast starts to overgrow in your intestines, it can break through the intestine's wall and enter the bloodstream were it releases toxins. This is the most severe candida infection and difficult to remove or treat.

Candidiasis can affect our skin, mouth, throat, genital area, intestines, and blood. Symptoms depend on the area that is affected. The symptoms of yeast infection are chronic fungal infection in skin and nails, athlete's foot, eczema, rashes, and psoriasis. sore throat and difficulties with swallowing, white spots on the tongue or inside the mouth, chronic fatigue and lack of energy, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea, mood swings, feelings of depression or anxiety, quickly irritated, vaginal infections, vaginal itchiness, and urinary tract infections

There are many creams and pills available on the market, all treating the symptoms but they neglect the underlying reason of an infection. Often changing your diet and restoring the balance of good bacteria and strengthening your immune system will be enough to fight the infection. There are also some effective home remedies to treat yeast infection at home , that we will discuss today with you in this article. Candida infections shouldn't be left untreated. Once they start growing out of control they may penetrate your intestine's wall and enter your blood stream. Contact you doctor if the conditions get worse or don't go away.

How to treat yeast infection naturally? Today, Boldsky will share with you important tips and home remedies to treat yeast infection. Have a look at some natural treatment for yeast infection.

Avoid Carrots And Beets During Infection

Avoid Carrots And Beets During Infection

Even fruits but carrots, and beets should be avoided during an infection. Drink plenty of filtered water, herbal teas, and barley grass to flush out toxins produced by candida.

Take Probiotics

Take Probiotics

This is one of the best treatment for yeast infection High quality probiotics restore the balance of good bacteria, which keep candida under control. This is very important after an antibiotic treatment as they kill all good bacteria as well. You can have yogurt rich in probiotics or can take probiotic supplements.

Watch Your Diet

Watch Your Diet

Candida mainly uses carbohydrates and sugars as an energy fuel. If you avoid those during an infection, candida will be unable to grow and reproduce.

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

You can treat treat yeast infection with vinegar. ACV helps to inhibit candida growth by helping to rebalance your body pH( acid-base balance). Use raw ACV that hasn't been filtered or pasteurized. Take it internally by adding 2 to 3 teaspoons of ACV to a glass of water and take 2 to 3 times per day until symptoms improve. If you have a skin yeast infection, you can also add a cup of ACV to a warm bath.

Cod Liver And Fish Oil

Cod Liver And Fish Oil

How to treat yeast infection naturally? Eat plenty of healthy fats such as cod liver, fish oil, extra virgin coconut or olive oil to avoid candidiasis. Avoid all carbohydrates and sugars. This is one of the best treatment for yeast infection.

Caprylic Acid Supplement Or Pure Coconut Oil

Caprylic Acid Supplement Or Pure Coconut Oil

Caprylic acid comes from coconut oil and shows great results in treating yeast infections. It makes tiny holes in the cell wall, causing the yeast to die. The great thing about caprylic acid is that it only targets yeast and doesn't kill good gut bacteria. Take up to 4 tablespoons organic extra virgin coconut oil a day. You can also opt for caprylic acid supplements. This is a safe and natural ways to treat a yeast infection during pregnancy.

Oil Of Oregano

Oil Of Oregano

Oil of oregano can be very effective in treating a yeast infection, but unfortunately good bacteria will be killed as well. So make sure to combine an oregano oil treatment with probiotics. You will only need a few drops of the oil in a glass of water. Don't use too much and it can cause irritation of the digestive tract.

Avoid Birth Control Pills

Avoid Birth Control Pills

Avoid excessive use of antibiotics, birth control pills (you can switch to other contraception method) and steroids. But don't stop taking any medication before you discussed this with your doctor first.

Raw Garlic Or Garlic Capsules

Raw Garlic Or Garlic Capsules

For yeast infection relief eat garlic. Garlic is well known for its anti-fungal properties. It is best to eat it raw, but if you don't like it's taste is too much for you, you could try garlic capsules.

Colloidal Silver

Colloidal Silver

Colloidal silver targets the enzymes responsible to provide the yeast of oxygen. Without oxygen, candida is unable to grow and reproduce. It will eventually die from starvation.

Bentonite Clay Or Montmorillonite

Bentonite Clay Or Montmorillonite

Those types of clay are very effective in absorbing and eliminating candida out of your digestive tract, when used internally.

Avoid Scented Soaps

Avoid Scented Soaps

Avoid tampons, lotions, feminine hygiene sprays etc. they may disrupt your natural balance (acidic medium) which can lead to candida overgrowth.

Avoid Stress

Avoid Stress

Avoid stress as much as possible as it weakens your immune system. Try mediation, yoga, or simple breathing exercises.

Maintain Proper Hygiene

Maintain Proper Hygiene

Keep yourself dry and clean. Candida thrives in a moist environment. Wear cotton instead of synthetic underwear. Avoid baths, hot tubs, or whirlpools.

Story first published: Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 11:41 [IST]