Question on yeast infection

How to cure a yeast infection?
(23 Oct 2007)

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One of the simplest ways to fight a yeast infection is by drinking an adequate amount of water daily. This helps to flush out all the dirt, toxins and bacteria sitting in and around your genital area. Washing the affected area with warm water multiple times a day also helps to soothe the pain.

Another effective way to cure yeast infection is by using plain yogurt. The healthy bacteria in the yogurt helps fight the yeast, however the yogurt has to be plain and unsweetened as sugar feeds yeast. You could also dip a tampon in plain yogurt and place it in the infected region for an hour.

This could be repeated twice or thrice a day for two or three days, or as long as needed until the situation resolves itself. Buttermilk, which is made by diluting yogurt with water, is also very useful for fighting yeast infection. Drinking two glasses of Buttermilk everyday, especially in the night, helps to cure the infection. Garlic too provides instant relief and is a big enemy of yeast. You have to make a paste of garlic pods and apply it to the infected area. This may burn slightly, but is very effective. For a vaginal yeast infection, you have to cut a few fine garlic pods, wrap it in cheesecloth and insert into the vagina for about 20 minutes leaving a part of cheesecloth hanging out for easy removal. Washing the affected area with diluted apple cider vinegar is also very effective. Vinegar is known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. This helps in killing the yeast, but it should not be applied directly. The best way to use vinegar is by adding a cup of diluted vinegar into your bathwater, followed by a hot water bath. This will be very soothing and would make you feel relaxed. Honey is probably the stickiest way of curing yeast infection, but applying it externally on the affected area would definitely be helpful. Take half a cup of honey; pour a liberal amount on all affected portions and keep it on for 20 minutes, then wash the area with warm water.

While fighting a yeast infection, you should avoid keeping the infected area moist, as this aggravates the condition. Also avoid wearing tight clothes or clothes made of synthetic material, especially any kind of non cotton underwear, as they trap moisture and heat, creating a perfect environment for yeast to grow.

answered by a on 18 May 2009, 1:04:08

Yeast infection-

1. Wash the part with salt water, then with normal running water and wipe and dry with cotton napkin or towel.

2. Take a homeopathic remedy called as Merc sol 30 5 pills once bed time for 3 days. Then wait and watch for 10 days.

3. Keep the private area clean and dry always.

4. Avoid use of synthetic undergarments.

5. Avoid intake of alcoholic drinks, aerated drinks and fast food .

answered by D M K on 29 Oct 2007, 6:18:57

Question on yeast infection

How to cure a yeast infection? (23 Oct 2007)

How to cure a yeast infection?
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