A yeast infection, also known as Candida, is basically caused by a group of microscopic fungi or yeast called Candida albicans. It generally affects the vaginal area but can also develop around dentures, under the breasts, lower abdomen, nail beds, and beneath skin folds.
Factors that can increase the risk of getting a yeast infection are pregnancy, stress, chronic health conditions, diabetes, use of oral contraceptives, steroids and antibiotics.
Women can also get yeast infections after menopause due to declining estrogen levels, which thin the vaginal walls. Most men and women suffer from a yeast infection at least once.
Some of the signs of a yeast infection are itching, burning or swelling in and around the affected area. If it is a vaginal yeast infection, there will be pain or discomfort in the vagina during sex, a burning feeling when urinating, and odorless vaginal discharge. There are many simple home remedies that can eliminate the infection in a relatively short time.
Here are the top 10 home remedies for yeast infections.
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1. Yogurt
Lactobacillus acidophilus, a “friendly” strain of bacteria present in yogurt, can control the growth of infection in the body. For treating a yeast infection, only use plain, unsweetened yogurt.
- You can externally apply plain yogurt on the affected skin area and let it sit for at least 20 to 30 minutes, or preferebly overnight. This will help relieve the itching sensation.
- For a vaginal yeast infection, dip a tampon in yogurt and then insert it in the vagina for two hours. Do this twice a day.
- Also include yogurt in your diet plan.
2. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has effective antifungal properties that can kill the fungi responsible for yeast infections.
- Externally apply coconut oil on the affected areas three times a day.
- You can also make a mixture of equal amounts of coconut oil and cinnamon oil. Apply it on the affected skin area to control the growth of the infection.
- In case of oral thrush, swish the oil in your mouth for five to 10 minutes. You can also add a few drops of tea tree oil or cinnamon oil and then use. Do not swallow. Do this at least three times a day.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Both apple cider vinegar and white vinegar contain some distinctive components that can control a yeast infection and get rid of the fungi causing it.
- Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (organic apple cider vinegar should be murky brown in color) in one cup of warm water and drink it twice daily for a few days.
- Prepare a hot bath and add some vinegar. Soak your body in this bath for about an hour. Soon the skin irritation and itching will lessen.
- Alternatively, you can dilute white or apple cider vinegar with plain water and then apply it externally on the affected skin area. Leave it on for half an hour and then rinse it off with water.
4. Garlic
Garlic is a very well-known herb that can be used to cure various ailments. The antifungal, antibacterial and natural antibiotic components present in garlic can be highly effective in treating any kind of yeast infection.
- Crush a few garlic cloves and make a paste out of it. Apply the garlic paste directly onto the affected skin area. If you do not have fresh garlic, you can dilute garlic oil with vitamin E oil and a few drops of coconut oil and apply it to the affected skin.
- You can also take a couple of garlic tablets or eat a few fresh garlic cloves daily. Eating fresh cloves can cause bad breath, but it is very effective in treating yeast infections.
5. Cranberries
Cranberries contain both antibacterial and antifungal properties and can be used to fight the fungi responsible for yeast infections. It can also treat urinary tract or any other kind of bladder infections.
- Drink unsweetened cranberry juice several times a day. This will speed up the healing process and produce effective results within a short time.
- If unsweetened cranberry juice is not available, you can take cranberry tablets two or three times a day. Cranberry tablets are readily available at a natural health store.
6. Boric Acid
Boric acid is a chemical substance with mild antiseptic and antifungal properties. Boric acid is not recommended for pregnant women.
- Dilute some boric acid with water.
- Apply the diluted solution over the affected skin area and leave it on for a few minutes.
- Then rinse the area thoroughly with water.
- Do this daily for two weeks.
7. Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil has powerful and effective natural antifungal properties that can help with home treatment of yeast infections. Pregnant women should not use this remedy as some of the properties present in tea tree oil can be harmful to the child.
- Dilute organic tea tree oil with water or one teaspoon of olive oil or sweet almond oil. Rub the diluted oil over the affected skin area several times a day.
- For a vaginal yeast infection, place a few drops of tea tree oil on a tampon and insert it into your vagina for two to three hours. Repeat the process twice daily.
8. Oregano Oil
Oregano oil has the goodness of antifungal components and also is very good for boosting your immune system.
- You can apply the oil topically to the affected skin area. As oregano oil can be irritating to the skin, dilute it with olive oil before applying.
- Alternatively, you can take one or two capsules of oregano oil twice a day.
Follow either of these methods for a few weeks to eliminate the yeast infection.
9. Calendula
Calendula is a kind of herb that has potent antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties that can help treat yeast infections.
- Gently crush two to three calendula leaves. Apply the crushed leaves topically onto the infected area. Do this two or three times a day.
- Tea made from calendula extract is also effective in treating yeast infections. Avoid calendula tea if you are pregnant.
If fresh calendula is not available, you can use calendula lotion or ointment.
10. Olive Leaf Extract
Olive leaf extract is very effective in treating yeast infections due to its antiviral, antifungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It also can restore the good bacteria in your body.
- To make olive leaf extract at home, finely chop some fresh olive leaves and put them into a glass jar with a lid. Pour vodka over the leaves until they are completely covered. Close the lid and store the jar in a dark place for about four weeks.
- Then strain the liquid into another glass jar.
- Apply the solution to the affected skin area.
- Do this three times a day to achieve best results.
These home remedies can help get rid of a yeast infection and the annoying symptoms. If you do not get relief from the symptoms, consult a doctor.
Immunophen’s pinecone extract has proven to fight yeast naturally. Pinecone extract strengthens and balances the immune system to help your body fight off yeast naturally. The good thing about pinecone extract is there are no known side effects, and it does not kill off the good bacteria.
Immunophen has been proven to get to the root of the problem by supporting the immune system to achieve its own healthy balance. Since yeast will always be with us it is critical to create a healthy immune system that has the ability to keep yeast in a healthy balance too.
I have tried plain yogurt and apple cider douucches in the past and they work well. Also avoid using synthetic under garments ,cotton ones work best
So much information THANK YOU. I had strep throat and the doctor gave amoxicillin 500MG one capsule twice a day for ten days. That cause yeast. I am not a happy camper from my head ( throat ) to my bottom. Your site answers so many questions and gave me ways to fight naturally. Home remedies that I have now I tried one and it worked.
God Bless You
Can I ask what that is I’m having the same problem and plus I’m a diabetic
Yes please tell ?
So glad I finally got to your site! I went to at least twelve others before I got to yours and it was just time wasted for me. The other sites had so much other information to read. Sorry, but I need help now! I had oral surgery and had to take an antibiotic afterwards. Now it’s the weekend and the Dr.’s office is closed! So thanks so much!!! Your site is very informative and straight to the point. I will refer others!
All the 10 home made remedies are awesome. I also love to use natural products. Thank you for sharing information. I find this article useful.
I am trying to treat external yeast infections, is it possible to overdo treatment if I want to try many of these remedies at the same time?
My husband is on long term antibiotics. His breath stinks. I am looking for a solution to eradicate thrush and hope it tackles the stinky breath.
Try using folic acid
Listerine
Listerine dries out the mouth. I have had 3 dentists say it is not good. Dry mouth is conducive to bad breath tooth decay and thrush.
Apple cider vinager daily has a nod for treating bad breath.
It may be tonsils stones…
Cucumber!
There are certain foods that could trigger or worsen yeast infection. If you are prone to candidiasis, you should be aware of such foods and avoid them altogether as much as possible. Since sugar is one of the common culprits, limit your intake on sugary products, especially processed foods which may contain hidden sweeteners.Breads and Other Baked Products: doughnuts, pastries, cookies, cakes. This includes products with wheat content.Legumes: steer clear from peas, beans, tofu.Pasta: all types of pasta and all types of noodles.Dairy Products: sour cream, sweetened yogurt, all types of cheese and milk.Seeds and Nuts: walnuts, coconut, almond, pistachios and peanutsBeverages: all types of coffee, alcohol, all types of soft drinks, fruit juices, all processed teas, black tea and all fruit teas.Fruit: avoid dried fruits. When starting a Candida diet, it is best to temporarily avoid eating fruits altogether. The fructose content in fruits may help trigger yeast.Meat: pork, chicken and beef must be cut off from your diet. These meat products contain hormones and antibiotics which may just worsen yeast infection. Salami products, sausages and bacon must also be avoided.Vegetables: cucumber skins, beetroot, all kinds of mushrooms, canned tomatoes and processed soups.Sauces and Condiments: All kinds of processed tomato sauce and steak sauce, powdered/died garlic, powdered/dried onion, Miso and any product with sugar content in them.
Exactly what can be eaten?? Seems like everything known cannot be.
Would be of great help to mention foods that we could eat 🙂
Yet to try all those remedies
This is very helpful…thanx very much for your sharing with us th readers on how to prevent our self from this irritating and annoying infection.
I know right lol
Lol Exactly what I was thinking
All you can have is water ?
veggies salad green fresh juice quinoa Im sure would be ok eggs are safe , home made veggie soups cream broccoli made with almond mild or borscht , lentil soup ; minestrone soup lots of yummy black beans 🙂 veggies with dip like guacamole or from chick peas . Just pull out a vegetarian recipe book and have fun:)
Sounds like only brown rice and water. Oh, wait; brown rice probably has too high a sugar content…
😂😂😂😂 I was thinking the same thing Elle. I’m sitting here reading this & saying, Well !! What do I eat to live ?! Lol
I agree is it possible to mention foods that can be consumed?
So dont eat anything? What we can eat would have been a much shorter list.
What is there left for one to eat?
so what is LEFT to EAT? I am also diabetic and gluten intolerant..
Very helpful advice.
So, Teddy Flower, your advice is- just don’t eat any food appropriate for humans? If one has a topical yeast infection, a person should eat only eucalyptus leaves like a koala?
I guess avoiding all those foods will get read of yeast infection. Mostly it leaves you nothing to eat so you can’t grow yeast after you starve to death
Ok Now im confused… If you are Using Coconut oïl to Fight Yeast infections , Why then cant you eat Coconut? Are you Meaning sweetened Coconut or Coconut all together ? Thanks , Karla
Almost all fruits are not to be eaten
Great advice. Steering clear of the mentioned foods helps tons! And for those of you asking what to eat- vegetables & organic meat (or at least meat without hormones. You basically need to cut out (or limit) anything that turns to sugar so no starchy stuff like bread or pasta…fruit is full of sugar but some has less than others l…alcohol also turns to sugar…I also avoid dairy (including yogurt but the yogurt thing can vary for people- I’ve read mixed stuff- some people swear by dipping a tampon in plain yogurt (esp my mother) but depending on ones levels I’ve read that the live bacteria (albeit normally beneficial) of yogurt and acidophilus can make things even more out of whack but I’d definitely try it first to see if it works for you because I’m guessing it works really well on 80% of people and doesn’t only on 20% so I’d take the chance). Love seeing other people spreading knowledge like this. Every time I have a yeast infection I try to follow this way of eating and it helps tons!
So just don’t eat anything at all. Lol
It looks like I can only eat air lol. Any advice on a food we can eat?
I wouldn’t agree with all of these. Ask your doctor or nutritionist. I can’t imagine how unsweetened coconut would cause yeast infections when it is one of the best remedies to treat and prevent the infections in the first place.
Yes, I got sick with cold and cough and I think in combination also with dust allergy. I didn’t want to take over the counter medicine so I tried home remedies. I drank lots of ginger tea with honey/ lemon with honey plus some lemon candies when I go out to keep me from coughing so much in public. It helped shorten my illness but while I was getting better, I started getting this yeast infection. And while at home, coincidentally I craved for cookies and sweet goodies so I baked lots of cookies and muffins and ate them too. So, I believe now that the sugar triggered my yeast infection.
i heard cinimmon gum helps with bad breath that still smells after someone has brushed theit teeth or used mouth wash. also there is a product called breath freshener its little capsules u just swallow. i think walmart or walgreens sale it. cleans from the inside out. good luck.
Can someone use white vinegar instead of cider vinegar and as a family a husband is he also likely to take some.
I have read elsewhere that you should NOT use white vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar, because plain white vinegar feeds the yeast.
And hurts like hell!!!
I started drinking white vinegar to help burn fat and that’s when my symptoms started! I will try the apple cider vinegar and see what happens
Very helpful information you have. Thank you for posting it. I also heard that red clover is good to apply topically for skin cancer is that true? Also heard that taking ESSIAC for anyone who struggles with cancer issues can be cured completely even if it has gone into the bone and there is no hope for chemo or radiation. It’s nice that you can make your own tea tree essential oil (or lavender) mix to repel spiders (also scorpians? i know they hate cloves and cinnamon also): 1qrt H20 + few drops of tea tree + couple of drops of soap in spray bottle; for tics you use 2:1 ratio with more tea tree than water and spray it on your shoes and pant cuffs. I love it that God gave us all these good things to use to help us along!!!
Thanks a lot for the information.
I have tried oil or oregano, pau de arco tea, acidiphollous, garlic cloves and tablets 1200 mg.. also apple cider vinegar(only for about a week wondering if that is why the cap on my tooth broke off)
I do not know what else to use.. trying to avoid…antibodics for internal and external yeast but have had yeast for many months… I do the spit test.. 1st thing in the morning spit in a clear glass of water if within 5 min there are tendrils flowing down it IS yeast… so what is a person to do??? for internal and vaginial too
I was told i could eat chicken ??
I have suffered from thrush on and off for years. I am an asthmatic and inhalant treatments can caused this even if I rinse my mouth out as directed. I also found if I drink or eat foods that have sugar in them or yeast breads the thrush comes back. I can tell I have thrush even before it shows up on my tongue because my throat and tonsils will be sore, as if I am coming down with a cold.
An diet to kill thrush or candida is extremely limiting and quite frankly not very realistic. There is medication one can get, by prescription, but that also has problems. Eating yogurt helps but it is not a fix all solution.
The way I treat this is very simple. During an outbreak after I brush my teeth and tongue I sanitize my toothbrush by pouring a bit of hydrogen peroxide, or mouth wash or even a small amount of rubbing alcohol on it. I let the disinfectant sit on the brush for a moment than rinse it clean and make sure to dry it. Wet toothbrushes breed germs.
After that I do a mouth rinse, but one without alcohol, because those can burn. Then I will take a dose of liquid antihistamine and swish it around like a mouth wash before swallowing. I always have a bottle of children’s liquid antihistamine at home. It helps to kill the thrush in my mouth and throat. I do this for a couple of days and avoid sugary foods and drinks. Usually the thrush is gone or at least subsidizes after about 3 days. I read somewhere that candida stays in the body for a long time. It’s very hard to kill it completely without going on one of those candida diets. Once you have had it, it can come back much quicker because it hasn’t fully left the body. I do have a lot of problems with the yeast on my skin. Mostly I just try and keep the areas clean and dry, very hard to do because folds of skin sweat more.
Most mouth rinses w/o alcohol have sugar in them ! Yes it’s true read the bottle , I was shocked !
I had systemic candida which left me basically housebound for a while. Beat it back with four step process. Drink a tonne of water for a few days, then start very restricted diet of green veggies/ juice/ steamed/ salad, then start anti fungal treatment I ate a lot of coconut and also took (and continue to take) turpentine- pure gum essential oil, ironically you mix it with white sugar ( 3 cubes) twice a week. Then take a variety of immune building supplements and detox tea ( nettle, dandelion, camomile and ribose). During this process I also learned that stress and unprocessed emotions were actually the cause of my adrenals, then immune then finally my gut packing up. So it’s really key to address the mind body link otherwise you’re just treating the symptoms instead if trigger and the cycle will just continue. So I suggest getting really happy people and understand you are really amazing xxx
In other words, eat steamed vegetables ONLY. ONLY. ONLY! A conventional doctor put me on this diet for two weeks when I had a bad case of thrush on my boobs, and was nursing. Sooooo painful. My baby had oral thrush. (He did not prescribe any medication to either me or baby.) Immediate improvement, everyday, although healing seemed slowly but surely. You lose a lot of weight, and discover the world of vegetables! Look for variety and make it fun!
Thank you. that was the clearest statement I have ever seen. !!! appreciate it.
Word of caution about using garlic paste ALONE. It can burn your skin, and in the most delicate region we’re talking about for a yeast infection, proceed, carefully. I recommend putting a small amount of crushed garlic in olive oil and vitamin E. Then apply to your private parts. Otherwise, you can do what I did, apply pure garlic and feel hell fire on your ass. Make sure you’re near a bathtub for an emergency drenching.
Amen to that!! I just took a course of antibiotics and got a yeast infection. I put apple cider vinegar down below (ouch) followed by coconut oil mixed with a drop of cinnamon oil (no pain) then a crush clove of garlic. I could only stand the garlic for about a minute. That was bloody awful!!!
I have used apple cider vinegar as a doucchhe 1part vinegar to3 parts water this has always worked for me need to do it for a couple of days
Thank you. I will try virgin coconut oil, apple cider and garlic. Suddenly my vulva region became very itchy and I haven’t made love since November because we broke up. The comments are also helpful.
I got thrush after taking several 10 day antibiotic treatment’s. I have toned it down with probiotics and tea tree oil drops in 1/4 glass of water switched around 5+ times a day plus soaking my toothbrush in a solution of tea tree oil. The pure oil cures toenail fungus fast.
i have used cocnut oil and its really really good and effective…
Yet to try …
coconut oils defo works as i use the proskin treatment that i got from amazon containing coconut oil and it beat it. i still uses ocassionally and it keeps it at bay.
HoMe ReMiDiEs R NiCe AnD ThEsE WoRk ThAt iS Y i LoVe ThiS SiTe…!
The garlic is very effective. Don’t use antibiotics they only breeds the yeast more on you. Natural is the best. Putting a glove inside work really well.
For oral thrush try 1 tsp salt and 1tsp baking soda in a cup of water ,gargle it every 1 hour.
Garlic on your nether regions is some of the worse pain I’ve ever felt.
Warning to the impatient!!! I tried to ignore logic and tried white vinager on a Thursday night for oral thrush and it wasn’t pleasant. I purchased plain full fat Greek yogurt and organic apple cider vinager the same night. I gargled and drank warm water with cider in it and ate yogurt all day Friday. Back to white vinager, I tried again gargling it straight late Friday. It removed massive yeast and pounds of flesh and my soul. I woke up Saturday morning in massive pain, lips swollen, mouth watering and unable to sip lukewarm coffee without drooling. I immediately went out and got a tub of coconut oil and followed oil pulling instructions. I continued to gargle the oil all that day and Sunday. It is immensely soothing. I would have surely died without it. I continued on a yogurt and apple cider vinager routine to replace the good stuff. It is only Sunday night and I can eat and have a pink tongue. Not sure if white vinager helped but I know it hurt. Would never recommend!!! Yogurt, organic apple cider vinager and coconut oil is doing great by me. On same note I reduced my sugars by a lot and noticed my energy levels were very balanced. Best I have felt since summer. I am planning on keeping with the cider vinager and oil pulls for the other possible benefits mentioned in many articles.
I appreciated everything I learned,I will definetely used coconut oil,plain yogurt,apple cider vinagar to ease this skin problem.
Aloe Vera jelly works wonders and have unsweetened yogurt with probiotic.Thanks
I sure hope the coconut oil remedy works. I have a yeast infection in one armpit after an extended course of Bactrim antibiotics for multiple surgeries in one month. It’s not serious but driving me nuts to know it’s there. I’ve never had this problem in an armpit of all places! I suppose I shouldn’t use an anti-bacterial deodorant until it clears up?
unsweetened yogurt with probiotics
Yeast is everywhere. I came to this site because my wonderful dog has it. I love those puppy kisses…but…! The key is that usually the immune system has the ability to over ride infestation. But when the yeast get the upper hand we really suffer. This is a fantastic web site. I am so glad I found it. I am going to use these natural remedies to support my immune response. I also would add turmeric to the list of helpful plants along with cinnamon.
Also, for the tampon remedy-another remedy, soak in glycerine and a few drops of tea tree oil. The tea tree oil does the work. The glycerine just helps it get where it needs to go.
I have find the most powerful herb that cut off sugar form yeast infection. I’m living comfortable now because of that herb it is all so a powerful immune system tonic .the main property of the tea is that thanks to its active ingredients it allows your health to system to recover very fast and fight all kinds invaders such as parasites and bacteria it’s action involves bringing strength to your immune system and fighting disease
What is the herb or tea?
I am in my mid-60’s and have had vaginal yeast episodes most of my adult life although many less since menopause. Sick of the mess and expense of treatments I looked up non-medical suggestions when in my mid-30’s. I decided to start with the least messy and move on from there if needed. No need. Garlic. Take one good sized clove, clip the ends a little and remove the skin. If you are not too sensitive you can score the clove but no need to do that. Pop it in at bedtime and squeeze it out in the morning. It’s like bait! Do this for up to a week, but I find that it works faster than that – usually 3-5 nights. I’ve never had to crush it – that burns! Sure I smell a bit like a pot roast until I clean up in the morning (gently with plain water only), but it is so cheap, neat and effective. Maybe it doesn’t work for everyone but it has been 100% effective for me for over 30 years
And this actually works? Anything else you suggest? This seems like the most simple of all the solutions and simple is best! Hope it works…
Wow I’m going to try that tonight ty hope it helps
Is fungal can cause STD’s
@Lilah don’t you find its so hard to get the garlic out the next day? I tried it once and I thought I would have to go to the hospital to get someone to get it out!
you can use garlic quick release softgel . Take 2 by mouth and bite 2 to release the oil and place on your vagina to ease the pain and discomfort in the area while drinking some cinnamon tea without sugar
I have had it for about 3 months now under my breasts and externally all over my groun area and the fatty areas and fold areas. OMG the pain of my butt hole. Nothing has helped. Aloe Vera Gel w/lidocaine barely relieves for a brief minute, exaggerating. I am going to try several of the suggestions today. Will let you know how it turns out.
Going to try this
Like Lilah, I’ve used garlic for over ten years. It’s always worked, until last year. I’ve had no luck with garlic. I broke down and bought boric acid suppositories from Amazon and it’s worked wonders. Finally yeast infection free after a year of trying. Now, I have two great weapons to combat yeast infections.
I have tried witch hazel. It works well but burns quite badly but worth it to get rid of itch
Came to this site in hope of cleansing my vaginal yeast infection. I’m prone to them every five-ish years and decided that I’m done paying money for medicatons! I love all of these suggestions. And for the othersame experiencing this, on top of all these wonderful remedies, don’t forget the most important part… drink LOTS AND LOTS of water!
so i think i might have yeast infection due to tge symptoms i have like lite burning and dry vigina (i think i got it from douching ) and the inside of my vigina feels a lil tight maybe because its swollen from da infection but what should i do ? can i apply Coconut oil near my vigina and insde da vigina ? and if i speak with my doctor she might take very long to get me an appointment and i barely have time to go to hospital
I have use coconut oil,its very effective,thanks for these remedies.
Garlic causes burning sensation and irritation but it can help a lot since it is an antioxidant. I was having a disease when I was a kid, I dont really remember the name and the doctor prescribd us to take antibiotics. My disease was gone but here come the itchy-ring-form-thing around my legs near the anus and it really upsets me a lot since I do not know what it is and I don’t wanna ask my parents about it because I felt embarrass upon letting them see it because it is disgusting. I’d searched and searched all over the internet to find a cure and yeah, I found this website and I was fully satisfied with the remedies in this site. I will try these home remedies as what you have said and thank you for giving us this. I find this site so helpful. Spread the love. Thanks again.
DO NOT APPLY GARLIC DIRECTLY TO SKIN. Garlic is powerful enough to leave chemical burns. ALWAYS MIX WITH OIL
Does unsweetened cranberry juice really help for a yeast infection I thought it was only for bladder infection?d
How can I cure a vaginal yeast infection using plain yogurt and coconut oil
I have use coconut oil also in a blend I bought on-line (also has the manuka oil from the east of the cape) that is for the thrush. It worked a very well thank you and much betters than the doctor gave me (sorry doctor!). try this if the lot else fales.
White Grape Juice: Use this to prevent Thrush. After use of asthma inhaler. Rinse and gargle with juice about 20 seconds and spit out. Then enjoy a few drinks. Use everyday and haven’t had thrush again!
I am so glad I found this site, I have been having this horrible itching and reddish look under my armpit and vagina area for more a yr after I had my baby, I have paid for all kind of of anti biotics to get it off my skin, in fact all kinds of herbs, just few days, some said he could teach us how to treat yeast infections online and to participate we should send air time,after sending d airtime I discovered it was scam, I am so glad because I can now use my Apple cider vinegar to treat my yeast infection,thanks a bunch.
The FASTEST results I’ve found for relief from the symptoms is:
1. Douche with apple cider vinegar & water mixture 1:6 ratio. Keep in it for 5-10 mins if possible. Alternatively, you can put one cup of apple cider vinegar in a sit bath and stay in for at least 20 mins.
2. Place a garlic clove up the vaginal canal at bedtime (remove the tough skin of the clove first, poke the clove a few times with a fork to open it up). Take it out in the morning. You can alternate garlic with Vitamin C.
3. Soak a tampon in yogurt and tea tree oil and place that inside the vaginal canal for 2 hours. Spread some of the yogurt mixture externally for immediate relief of symptoms. Leave on for 20 mins minimum & rinse off.
4. Mix coconut oil with tea tree oil and spread topically on any infected area. This mixture is also good for the skin. I freeze the coconut oil/tea tree mixture and then take a small amount and use it as a vaginal suppository.
Repeat this for a few days in a row. I noticed results immediately. Itching & burning stopped within minutes. The discharge was nearly gone within a day.
5. Eat healthy. Avoid sugars, pastries, yeasts, alcohol. Take a probiotic 50-100 billion active cultures per day. Eat fermented foods.
6. Wear loose clothing and cotton underwear- no thongs until symptoms are gone.
7. After showering, make sure to dry the vulva area well.
I haven’t tried boric acid yet, as those tips I’ve shared have helped me get quick results with the worst of symptoms. You also can drink diluted apple cider vinegar shots 1-3 x per day.
Emma how much of the coconut oil and tea tree oil did you use of each?
Yeast infection is really giving me stress, I need help.