Household Remedies to Cure Yeast Infections

What is Yeast Infection

The yeast infection is an infection that affects majority of population globally. The yeast fungus rapidly spreads and affects the mucous membranes. The spread of yeast fungus generally occurs in the gut, mouth and genital organs. The incidence of yeast infection is noted in both the genders. In medical terms terms, yeast infection is known as Candida.

Generally patients suffering from yeast infection prefer to try home remedies. This is because medicines prescribed to cure yeast infections can create many side effects.

Household Remedies to Cure Yeast Infections

1.All types of medical management of yeast infection first insist on changing the diet. The diet should comprise of specific vegetables like broccoli, cabbage,
cauliflower, and leafy vegetables. Use of herbs such as Tea tree oil, oregano, apple cider vinegar is suggested.

2.Fiber intake should be increased, as it increases the digestive capability. Whole grain food like buckwheat, millet, barley, rice etc should be consumed in order to regain the required vitamins as well as nutrients. Unrefined vegetable oils should be used for cooking food.

3.Usage of garlic should be increased as it has antifungal and antibacterial properties. Garlic should be used in raw form as cooking will kill its anti fungal
properties. If the yeast infection is in vaginal cavity for women, then a crushed clove of garlic, secured in a gauge cloth should be carefully inserted into the vaginal cavity and left for at least three hours. This process should be repeated two to three times in a day.

4.Depending on the location of the infection, proper hygiene should be followed. For oral thrush, as the yeast infection is generally named, proper oral hygiene
should be followed. Gargling warm water mixed with coconut and olive oil is suggested. Eating raw garlic also helps to relieve the symptoms.

5.To increase the immunity levels in the body, diet restrictions should be followed strictly. Fruits should be avoided for initial few days. Milk products,
Nuts, dry fruits, should be avoided, but yogurt can be taken.

Though diet restrictions are more, patients can feel the changes once they start yeast free diet, that is, foods that aim to kill the yeast fungus. When following these home remedies, patients should have lot of patience and endurance as natural remedies will take some time to show the results. But it is worth taking the natural way because there will not be any side effects or complications that are usually associated with medicines that are prescribed for it.