Yeast Infections: No Doctor Needed

If you’re suffering from a yeast infection, chances are your doctor or health care provider will prescribe topical ointments or tablets. But these prescription drugs, many times, only aggravate this disease by helping spread the yeast-like fungi called Candida albicans. The best natural cures for yeast infection are listed below:

Yeast infection spreads primarily through exposure to a sufferer or to chemicals which trigger yeast infection. The second way to help insure prevention of candidiasis (thrush is a fungal infection (mycosis) of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is the most common) is living a healthy lifestyle. Minimize drinking alcoholic beverages and soda drinks. Avoid all possible stress as this can trigger an outbreak of candidiasis. Set aside the need time for relaxation and sleep.

If your doctor prescribed antibiotics during your last illness (bacterial infection of any kind), this will often start a yeast infection or some symptoms of candidiasis. Antibiotics kill the “good bacteria” that inhibit the growth of Candida albicans. Other medicines to consider, which may start the weakening of your healthy intestinal flora are immuno-suppressants and steroids. If you take birth control pills, you should make kefir and yogurt with live active cultures a main part of your diet. This will help insure the balance of your intestinal flora.

One effective cure is a strictly regimented diet which includes the avoidance of certain foods. The standard Candida diet forbids affected individuals from eating the following:

* Sugars, even fruit should be eliminated;
* Food with high yeast and mold content, (cheeses, dried fruit, melons and peanuts;)
* Milk, dairy products, and food with high lactose content;
Only use the following:
* Water;
* Herbal teas;
* All vegetables;
* Sources of protein (meat, fish, poultry and legumes, (avoid soy and soy products;)
* Whole grains like millet, brown rice, and oatmeal (without sugar;)
* Probiotic supplements;
* After healing begins, apples, blueberries, cherries, other berries, and pears.

Reading food labels is a must for the cure to take effect. Sticking to this diet even after the symptoms disappear, not only boosts immunity, but also curbs the Candida albicans population by reintroducing friendly bacteria.

One way to relieve yeast infection is to apply natural antifungal agents like garlic paste, extra-virgin coconut oil and diluted tea tree oil directly on the skin. Grape seed extract and tannins from tea and condiments fight chronic infections extremely well.

Women with vaginal yeast infection may find relief in a few drops of diluted tea tree oil, but do not use tea tree oil undiluted. Using yogurt with active live cultures directly on the vagina will kill the candidiasis and begin the healing process. Make yogurt and kefir a part of your daily diet and the healing will be accomplished very effectively. Application should be done at least twice a day by inserting the oil or yogurt into the vagina very gently as far into the affected area as possible. Care should be taken to avoid scratching. This remedy must be continued one day after the symptoms disappear.

Eating licorice can help sufferers of endocrine yeast infection by stimulating hormones without causing side effects. Licorice can counteract the estrogen loss encountered by women with vaginal yeast infection through the release of estrogen-like friendly steroids.

Another great help is taking in electrolyte-heavy drinks. To make your own, simply squeeze in half a lemon in a glass of filtered water, then add 1/4 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt. Drink it six times during the day, three of those six times during meals.

Cleansing your colon naturally washes out the toxins made by Candida albicans and also makes the digestive system receptive to friendly bacteria. Recipes may vary, but they usually involve a mixture of garlic or garlic extract, cayenne peppers, apple cider or apple cider vinegar, and the spicy oregano oil. Or, you can purchase a colon cleanse over the counter product.

These are the best natural cures for (candidiasis) yeast infection. These are not the only cures available, but these are the ones which have been proven to work successfully over and over again. Do your research, and you may find one which works best for you.