What is Yeast Infection?
Candida, which is a type of yeast or fungus, is normally found in the body. When your body is in balance it usually causes no problems. When the internal environment is out of balance from stress or fatigue, the yeast can over grow. About 80 percent of yeast infections are caused by a specific species of Candida, called Candida albicans. Other types of Candida cause the remaining twenty percent of yeast infections. These infections may require treatment with special medications that are different from the usual treatment.
Yeast infection cure may be of two types chemical and natural. Which method you use depends on what you are comfortable with and what the stage of your yeast infection is.
Chemical Method against Yeast Infection
In chemical method medicines are used to remove and cure yeast infection.
Antifungal Medications
Yeast is a fungus, so treatment involves an anti-fungal medication. Various anti-fungal vaginal medications are available to treat yeast infection. They are anti-fungal creams, anti-fungal suppositories, and anti-fungal tablets. Several vaginal creams are available over the counter. Sometimes a doctor prescribes an oral medication if the condition is very severe or not responding to cream treatment. If you are using an oral medication or a vaginal cream, you may also need a topical vaginal cream to soothe the discomfort until the infection has been properly treated.
The medicines that are used in yeast infection cure are – Butoconazole, Clotrimazole (Mycelex-7), Diflucan, Gyne-Lotrimi, Miconazole, Monista, Nizoral, Nystatint, Sporanox, Terazol, Tioconazole, Vagistat, and Vitaklenz.
The OTC (over-the-counter) products for vaginal yeast infections have one of four active ingredients: butoconazole nitrate (Femstat 3), clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin and others), miconazole (Monistat 7 and others), and tioconazole (Vagistat). These drugs break down the cell wall of the Candida organism until it dissolves.
You have to use these medicines 1-2 times a day for up to 7 days as directed. The symptoms helped within 3-4 days of treatment. You should not use these medicines without the suggestion of a physician, if you are a female under the age of 12, nursing a baby, pregnant, allergic to them. They have some side effects also.
While nonprescription, over the counter medications for yeast infections are readily available, are sure that you do indeed have a yeast infection before using them. Other vaginal infections can have symptoms similar to those associated with yeast infections.
You can pick up the quick-fix medications, but home remedies have a longer lasting effect, with no side effects. Apart from curing, these methods can be used daily to ensure that the infections do not occur.
Natural Cure for Yeast Infection
Natural cure uses dietary changes and use of herbs to cure you of yeast infection. Dietary changes are essential in the treatment of yeast infection.
Anti -Candida Diet
Foods to eat: vegetables, nuts, seeds, and oils
Foods to moderate: whole grains, brown rice, oats, and barley
Foods to avoid: sugar, packaged and processed foods, yeast breads and pastries, mushrooms and truffles, most condiments and sauces etc.
Several herbs are beneficial and can cure yeast infection easily. These herbs are to be used both externally and internally.
Other Natural Treatments
Boric Acid/Borax- It kills severe or persistent yeast infections. Insert 2 capsules filled with Boric Acid into your vagina every night for a week
Cranberries-Cranberries are often used in treating urinary tract infections.
Garlic - Garlic contains natural anti-fungal substances that kill off yeast and should be added to the diet. It may also be used internally.
Tea tree Oil - Tea tree Oil is widely used for yeast infections.
Yogurt - Yogurt contains Lactobacillus acidophilus, a bacterium found in healthy vaginas, which kills yeast by producing hydrogen peroxide.
Cat's Claw
ncaria tomentosa is being called the "Miracle Herb from the Rain Forest of Peru". The inner bark of the cat's claw plant has effective properties, which have a profound and positive influence on the body's defense system. It is known to help nutritionally support the body's defense, circulatory and gastrointestinal systems through its antioxidant and build properties. Cat's Claw is known to support a wide range of health problems associated with immune and digestive problems such as gastric ulcers, arthritis, intestinal disorders, certain skin disorders, herpes, candidiasis, chronic fatigue, lupus, and tumors.
So for yeast infection cure you can use any of these two methods, depending on the choice. However, do consult your doctor before starting any medication.