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A yeast infection is a fairly common occurrence in women and causes tenderness and itching, sometimes even pain or burning during urination or sexual intercourse. Some women also experience a heavy white discharge.
Yeasts are fungal organisms that are normally present in the vagina, but in small amounts.
If they begin to multiply they can cause a very unpleasant yeast infection. It is most often caused by yeasts of the type Candida albicans.
The use of antibiotics can sometimes disrupt the balance of organisms in the vagina, which can result in an infection.
So what can you do if this infection is bothering you? We offer you a few natural methods that will help resolve the problem.
Probiotics
Probiotics support the immune system and also resistance to infections. They help maintain good bacteria in the intestines, which form the basis of stable health.
Yogurt containing active cultures is a very good source of bacteria that are beneficial to our health.
Probiotics are also available as a dietary supplement in capsule or powder form. In this form they are recommended to be taken with food.
Diet
Yeasts love sugar!
So, if you want to get rid of them, you should eliminate it from your diet or at least try to reduce it to a minimum.
Other foods you should avoid include:
- processed carbohydrates
- alcohol
- caffeine
- vinegar
- beer
- fruit
- cheeses
- peanuts
- melons
- soy products
Coconut oil and caprylic acid
Coconut oil is one of the most significant antifungal foods because it contains fatty acids, which help eliminate yeasts in the body.
The recommended daily dose is 2 to 4 tablespoons of coconut oil per day.
Caprylic acid is one of the fatty acids found in coconut oil and is also available separately in the form of dietary supplements.
The recommended daily dose is usually stated on the packaging, but it should, like probiotics, always be taken with food.
Oregano oil
This oil is highly effective at killing Candida. It has antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties.
You can even make oregano tea by pouring hot water over 2 teaspoons of dried oregano and letting it steep for 10 minutes. Drink three times a day.
You can also take it as a dietary supplement in doses of 250 to 500 mg three times a day. However, oregano oil is not suitable for pregnant women.
Garlic
Garlic acts as a natural antibiotic and, since it also has antifungal properties, is an excellent aid in the fight against Candida.
It is recommended to consume 600 to 900 mg of raw garlic daily, of course in several smaller doses.
Tea Tree (Tea Tree) oil
Try diluting essential tea tree oil with water and soak a cotton tampon in it, which you then leave in the vagina overnight.
This essential oil has antiseptic effects and is excellent in treating infections.
Boric acid
Suppositories containing boric acid are very effective in women suffering from chronic infections.
They are applied twice daily for two weeks, but if necessary, treatment can be continued for another two weeks.
