There are few things more uncomfortable than a yeast infection. Between the cheesy discharge and the constant itch; you wonder if you’ll make it through the day without losing it or being caught trying to cop a scratch!
Here are three relatively easy and super-effective tricks that can help you find the relief you so desperately want without even really having to leave your home!
Tip 1:
The use of live culture yogurt for yeast infection relief is possibly the most simple and most effective way to soothe and treat a yeast infection. What you need is natural yogurt that is labeled as having live bacteria or active cultures. The joy of this tip is that it can be used safely inside and out, so apply it as needed to the affected area or even better: put the yogurt where the infection is! You can insert yogurt into the vagina using the good ol’ dip and dive method (meaning on from your finger, into your vagina!) or for a neater option, you can dip a tampon in the yogurt and insert. Try freezing before inserting for a cool soothing treat that will have you looking forward to the next tampon! Still on the topic of yogurt, here’s another novel idea – eat it! This way you are getting the good bacteria into your digestive system which can help you prevent further yeast infections.
Tip 2:
Tasty in small doses, but a little stinky—garlic can give you yeast infection relief (as well as keep your partner away until your yeast infection is gone!) Consuming fresh, crushed garlic four times a day for a week is helpful. Also, just as with yogurt; you can insert garlic into the vagina! Take a peeled, fresh
clove of garlic, dip in olive oil to coat and wrap in gauze or cheesecloth. Leave some extra on the end to make for easier pulling-out. Insert into the vagina and leave in for a few hours. This can be repeated up to four times a day for the purpose of soothing and healing.
Tip 3:
Tea tree oil is used for the treatment of many things—yeast infection is one of them. You can apply the oil to the affected area using a cotton ball or even put a few drops on a tampon and insert into the vagina. This offers a cool, tingly sensation that feels great and helps to cure the infection.
That covers the three tips as promised, however, there are a few more things that you can do to help you on with your quest for yeast infection relief:
- Keep the area clean and dry
- Expose to air as often as possible (skip panties at bedtime!)
- Avoid perfumed soaps, sprays and talc (cornstarch-free talc is a must!)
- And for Pete’s sake, get out of that damp swimsuit!
Posted on December 25th, 2007 by admin
Filed under: Yeast Infection Relief
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