Get Rid of the Itching and Swelling of a Yeast Infection Naturally

Before you take action to treat a yeast infection it is important to understand what it is. A yeast infection occurs when a fungus called Candida Albicans overgrows in moist and warm areas of the body such as the genitals , the mouth and so on. It is not just a female infection, men can also get it and so can children.

There are several symptoms of this uncomfortable infection and some are more common than others. Itching is one of the most common signs of a yeast infection where the sufferer is faced with a desperate need to scratch the area that has the infection, and this then makes matters worse. It is hard to live with and if it is severe or if you have sensitive skin, it can become intolerable.

Another common symptom is swelling. If you have an infection that is out of control swelling can occur and if you have been scratching a lot this adds to it.

Just as there are many symptoms for a yeast infection there are also many treatment options, either medicated, over the counter or natural. Two popular and effective natural remedies are apple cider vinegar and natural live yogurt.

To use apple cider vinegar make sure it is the organic natural kind first then dilute in bath water and soak in it. It will help restore balance in the body improve your immune system and replenish good bacteria both of which will regain control of the overgrowing fungus.

Yogurt too will top up the good bacteria in your body but make sure it has no added fruit or sugar, sugar feeds the fungus! To use the yogurt dip a tampon in it and insert. It can also be used like a cream or lotion. It has a wonderful soothing affect to the symptoms as well as helping to actually get rid of the infection.

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