Natural Remedy for Yeast Infection

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If you are one of those women who suffers from frequent yeast infections, or candidiasis, you are probably tired of paying for high priced ointments and pills from the pharmacy. There are some home remedies that can offer you some relief from the painful and embarrassing symptoms of candidiasis. The most effective of these home remedies use yogurt or garlic to help you feel better and sometimes kill off the infection for the time being.

Yogurt is one home remedy that even doctors recommend. One common cause of candidiasis is when someone is taking oral antibiotics. The active bacteria in yogurt, lactobacillus acidophilus, kill yeast so many doctors will tell you to eat yogurt at least once a day while on an antibiotic treatment. Another method of using yogurt that can give almost instant pain relief is by actually injecting some into the vaginal opening. Most people use a tampon applicator to do this but you can also purchase a syringe applicator at any drugstore.

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