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Yeast Infection Home Remedy

Signs and Symptoms of Yeast Infection

A yeast infection is a common bacterial infection caused by candida albicans, which is a strain of yeast that naturally live on the human body in small numbers. Yeast infections commonly inflict women in the vaginal area, with the following symptoms:
  • A thick, white, and odorless discharge from the vagina.
  • Itching and burning inside as well as outside the vagina.
  • A burning sensation during urination.
  • Slight pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse.
Men can also suffer from yeast infections, and infections can also occur on different parts of the body such as beneath the breasts, under nails, and behind other skin folds such as the lower abdominal area.

Causes of Yeast Infection

Although the bacteria that lead to yeast infections naturally exist on our bodies, their numbers are kept under control by the acidity level inside of the vagina. However, a drop in this acidity level may allow the yeast to flourish, leading to an infection. There are a number of possible reasons why this imbalance may occur:
  • Pregnancy or menstrual cycles may cause a yeast infection, due to the hormonal changes that a woman undergoes in these situations.
  • Antibiotics, steroids, and certain birth control pills can cause yeast infections.
  • Excessive moisture inside of the vaginal region can lead to infections.
  • Individuals diagnosed with diabetes have been known to be more susceptible to yeast infections.
  • Consuming large amounts of sweets and other high-sugar foods can lead to recurring infections.

Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Yeast Infection Treatment

Yeast Infection Home Remedy Using Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil can be used as a highly effective douche treatment against yeast infections. It is recommended that you purchase a small dropper bottle that can be used to store the solution.
  • Combine 1 teaspoon of Tea Tree Oil with 1 teaspoon of isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol).
  • Mix the solution, which should appear milky white.
  • Store the solution in the dropper bottle.
  • Add 10 drops of the solution to a pint of water.
  • Use this douche once a day for a week in order to rinse the vagina.
NOTE: Using Tea Tree Oil during pregnancy is not recommended. During pregnancy, it is best to consult with your doctor before using any treatment.

Natural Remedy for Yeast Infection With Yogurt

The active bacterial cultures in yogurt help to fight yeast, which is one of the main reasons why many people have found it to be effective at treating a yeast infection. In the case of vaginal infections, a simple remedy is to dip a tampon in plain, unsweetened yogurt, and insert the tampon into the vagina. Repeat this twice a day until symptoms disappear. For other types of yeast infections, applying yogurt directly onto the surface for 10 to 15 minutes each day works well.

If your infection persists for longer than a week, it is best to consult your doctor.

Garlic as a Natural Cure for Yeast Infection

Many people have found that garlic is wonderful at fighting yeast infections. Simply insert one garlic clove directly into the vagina, and repeat this every few hours for 2 days. You can also take garlic internally, either as tablets or by crushing a fresh garlic clove into a few small pieces and quickly swallowing the pieces with a glass of water.

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  • Relief from burning, itching, painful urination or vaginal discharge.
  • Relief from problems with your appetite due to a chronic yeast infection.
  • Relief from rashes and skin problems associated with yeast infections.
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Reader Comments

Posted by Mary G. on Nov 20 2009 15:06:02
For Anonymous with the four-year yeast infection. Try giving up wheat and gluten for a week or two. I also had yeast infections for four years (constant) and my sister had them for eight years (constant). We both quit eating wheat/gluten (bread, etc.) and have not had another one unless we eat wheat or gluten. It's worth a try!

Posted by Amy on Oct 20 2009 15:57:20
It's always good to use tea tree oil rinse until yeast infection is completely gone. Everybody is different in healing time therefore there is no fixed treatment period. It's only you who can tell if you are cured. For peace of mind, the best thing to do is when you think yeast infection is gone, go for a check up to make sure it is cured. I know Tea tree oil works for yeast infection! I start using it every time I sense it coming.

Posted by sponatneous combustion on Oct 20 2009 15:03:33
So I am using the tea tree oil treatment and I have been doing so for about two days now..does anyone know how long I should use the treatment for so that I know that my yeast infection is completly gone

Posted by Anonymous on Oct 20 2009 02:06:29
Yes, yeast infection can start after exercise if we don't take shower and change sweaty undergarments. Yeast infection flourish in damp and moist conditions because moisture interferes with the acidity levels of vaginal area. Therefore, make sure change undergarments after workouts!

Posted by Anonymous on Oct 17 2009 01:45:25
Does exercising cause yeast infection? i never had yeast infection till three days ago after working out from the gym. I haven't change anything in my diet or my life style. so i'm not sure how or why i have yeast infection. but i did visit my doctor today and she took sample from my vagina. But she told me i don't have any infection. I haven't changed sex partners and i have been exercising for a long time. so i'm really confused with this whole thing. SOME ONE PLEASE HELP.

Posted by Anonymous on Oct 15 2009 00:41:30
I feel bad for you for suffering through Yeast Infection for so many years. I think first you should try to find out what is causing it so frequently. I'd suggest cutting down on sugar intake, stop using any fragrant soaps or body washes,and adding yogurt your diet. Also take Oregano oil or any other immune booster to strengthen your immune system and wash the vaginal area with 2-3 drops of tea tree oil in a glass of water. Then apply Monistat Derm for the rest of the day. Make it a habit.It worked for me. I used all that along with monistat caps. I hope it helps! Good luck!

Posted by Anonymous on Oct 15 2009 00:28:50
Re: Using herbal remedies during breastfeeding? I think external use of any herbal remedy is safe during breastfeeding period!

Posted by Anonymous on Oct 14 2009 23:14:56
i have been having conic yeast infection for about 4 years( a new infection 2-3 times a month) i have tried the over the counter cream and it worked a dozen or so times (fyi canestin is the best one i tried and there really is a difference) when that stopped working i tried diflucan which worked about 3 times then didn't anymore. I've tried dida an herbal remedy for yeast infection which kept the infection away for one month approx then reoccurred. I've tried eating yogert that defiantly had no affect,same with taking the pro-biotic pills. i have found that sticking a acidophiles ( pro-biotic ) up your private helps relieve symptoms fairly rapidly but is a bit messy ( wearing a liner helps) i suggest using high quality capsules as they are the best the cheep super store ones are not as good noticeably. i tried a candidas cleanse called candida gone and in the last 4 days i got strep throat went on antibiotics and strait into the worst infection of my life. I've also tried Chinese remedies also with limited luck. if any one has any help for me I'm in some serious need of it. oh one more thing that has been the best thing I've found so far its a suppository of glycerin and boric acid that your doctor prescribes not perfect but worked really well the first time. I'm hoping to find a permanent cure all that i have listed ( some that worked ) have only been temporary, at best one month of freedom. if anyone has something to help me be free of these infections I'd appreciate it

Posted by Joy on Oct 14 2009 03:26:21
Use the garlic clove, the yogurt, or a combination. Garlic is antifungal and antibacterial, so will kill candida albicans and bacterial vaginosis, but will not cause irritation or eat away the delicate skin in your personal areas. That can happen if you have too strong a concentration of tea tree oil. Also there was a case where they thought tea tree oil was causing boys to grow breasts. Anything that may pose a hormone risk or damage to the birth canal should not be used during pregnancy.

Posted by anonymous on Oct 08 2009 04:07:57
hello. i would like to know if any of the home remedies for the yeast infection are safe for me to since im breastfeeding? please help me.. this is the first time this happens to me.

Posted by LR on Sep 16 2009 15:37:00
Try a Candida Detox!! I had recurring yeast infections for 2 years!!! I got it every month before my period started. It was awful! Tried all sorts of prescriptions, Diflucan, etc.. nothing worked. So I did a RenewLife CandiGone detox. 2 weeks, no sugar, take the herbal supplements and ALL MY YEAST INFECTIONS WERE GONE. It has been 4 years now since then. AND, I had the added benefit of getting rid of my acne with the detox. I had volcanoes on my face but after one week on the detox, my skin cleared up and I haven't had acne since. =) It was a miracle for me. Now I get comments by health professionals about how great my skin is! It glows! All that for a herbal detox. I can't recommend it more. =)

Posted by jashmine on Sep 02 2009 02:07:43
if i do the garlic one will i smell like garlic and if so for how long

Posted by taylor on Aug 30 2009 17:05:15
the vinegar in a bubblebath remedy works really well.

Posted by Stephanie on Aug 20 2009 12:42:24
I very prone to yeast infections. I am a fan of yogurt and still I get them. The only way to truly cure is dont use a fragrance body wash or detergent. Buy cotton underwear and wash them with non fragrance detergent. Ive been doing much better now.

Posted by anonymous on Aug 17 2009 23:41:37
I had bacterial vaginitious and now from the drugs I took I have a yeast infection. I am scared to put anything internal because my PH is finally normal. What can I do externally or oral and what is most effective. I also seem to be very warm in that general region (butt, hips thighs) is it possible I have another infection or is that from the yeast?

Posted by Alicia on Jul 26 2009 10:25:19
Don\\'t waste your money buying the natural-cure-for-yeast-infection ebook. It basically has everything we already know about yeast infections and in the book has the same remedies as above. Trust me, i know.. I bought it.

Posted by Anonymous on Jul 24 2009 09:54:43
Has anyone tried the solution using the yogurt? This may sound like a stupid question, but how do you get the yogurt back out again?

Posted by Kate on Jul 13 2009 12:36:33
I believe I have a yeast infection caused by birth control pills, but the infection started showing signs during my period. It's driving me insane, and I have a doctors appt. today. However, I'm scared, as I'm an american living in Peru. The medical system is a bit behind that of the U.S. I think I'm going to have to resort to using these home remedies. I'm glad I found this site. I feel more embarrassed though, since I have to bring my boyfriend with me, as he is my translator.

Posted by Catherine on Jul 04 2009 02:58:13
I have found thta the best treatment for yeast infection is to buy garlic oil capsule and insert the capsule in the vagina. ( Use capsules that dilute easily). Another alternative is wild oregano oil mix with a water base cream ( Aqueaous cream) for itchy skin and inflamed skin outside the vagina. You can alos take wild oregano capsule + garlic oil capsules everyday it will prevent yeast infections. I hope it helps.

Posted by Marilyn on Jul 02 2009 11:08:52
Do this home treatment help for fishy smell as well?

Posted by Kelly on Jun 20 2009 22:57:58
Yeah, the diluted peroxide really works. I've had chronic yeast since I started puberty. I've been going to doctors for years. I've taken diflucan and everything else. Nothing worked. The diluted peroxide worked like a charm and I'm yeast free!

Posted by Anonymous on Jun 11 2009 15:01:59
If you are constantly getting a recurring vaginal yeast infection it is a posibility that your partner has it and keeps infecting you men who aren't circumsized are prone to yeast infections

Posted by K on Jun 08 2009 16:06:33
Girls/Women....Please see your doctor before trying any of these home remedies. Go to your GYN and get a culture test to find out what the problem really is. Most doctor are open when it comes to home remedies. Your doctor could help you monitor your self treatment and if it does not work the doctor can give you a perscription. White discharde could be more than a yeast infection. It could tricamonia which could be cured by taking a couple of pills twicw a day for 7 days.

Posted by may karam on May 17 2009 10:20:36
i have some vaginal itching sometimes and i am using rephresh-prob pills. i have only little itching . which one is better for me to use? shall i continue the pro-b or not? thank you

Posted by anonymous on Apr 12 2009 23:31:05
You should definitely see a doctor. Even if it is not a yeast infection, whatever it is, it is treatable with either antibiotics or anti-fungal medicines. I had a yeast infection, and I was prescribe diflucan. I took the one pill. It didn't really go away. I took another. It felt better a week or 2 later- but I still felt I had it. I saw another doctor, and he put me on another type of anti-bacteria that kills the remaining bacteria, as he said the diflucan only kills on strand - the candidas albicans. There is still remaining bacteria that needs to be killed. This helped me. BUT, I still recommend a healthy diet with low sugar, caffeine and yeast- i.e. a good ph.

Posted by Bonnie on Apr 10 2009 04:01:05
I heard about this and tried it -- this works! Purchase a small spray bottle and regular, inexpensive hydrogen peroxide -- the kind that comes in the little brown bottle. Put just plain tap water (you may use distilled if you have it)in the bottle to fill 1/4 way. Fill the rest of the way with hydrogen peroxide. After showering and cleaning yourself and drying, and after every urination, spray yourself with this solution --- and drip-dry!! Using toilet paper or anything else can spread the infection. Change your all-cotton underwear 3- 4 times a day (white is preferable and the hydrogen peroxide won't bleach it out.) You should notice relief in about 3 hours of using this solution! IT WORKS! I also went to bed two nights in a row with plain yogurt (no sugar in it!)inside me -- I used the tubes that come with the vaginal creams. Eating the yogurt (not the same container, obviously) will also help.

Posted by kim on Feb 25 2009 22:17:02
i,m trying to figure out what i have, my doctor don,t know what is is first they say it,s yeast and then they said it,s not,i burn a lot and icht a lot and been on all kinds of meds i,m tired of tkeing things that dont work any more so i was wondering if you can tell me what i have or what it could be,it drives me nuts with the itch, first i was told to stay away from anthing that has pufumes smell down below, and no bath just shower and cotten underwar,

Posted by ELJ on Jan 14 2009 09:23:31
im suffering from yeast infection and i feel nervous, i do have stressing life style no time for exercise..and i dont have any idea bout cure for this, cuz im scared to go to the doctor, maybe it will say something other than this..what should i do please do help me..except the other things mention on this site..please i need help.

Posted by Ng on Jan 03 2009 06:06:45
I have read thru many articles and realise that I am very prone to be infected by fungal, it hapen in the vaginal area, under the breast and recently at the toes nail. What is lacking in me that I am always being attacked by these infection, what is the long term remedy that i should look into in preventing the occurance? Please help & advise. Thank you.

Posted by maribeth on Nov 08 2008 02:58:08
has anyone read this site? www.natural-cure-for-yeast-infection.com? its about that ebook that will help every person who had yeast infection, its worth is .. pls helpif that is not a scam,..

Posted by Anonymous on Nov 08 2008 02:56:10
i am also suffering from yeast infection, i have read this web site www.natural-cure-for-yeast-infection.com, anyone there have tried that ebook? im skeptical tht it might be a scam, pls help

Posted by Zasu on Oct 27 2008 00:51:04
This is for Evie - I also got re-occuring yeast rashes under by breasts and my doctor recommended using a Lotrimin foot powder, full strength until the rash was gone the then a half-and-half mixture of Lotrimin and Ammens Medicated Powder for maintaining. This was four years ago and I have not had the rash since.

Posted by saleema on Oct 11 2008 10:27:15
I've found the absolute best way in dealing with yeast is prevention. Yeast grows off sugar, so it's essential to eliminate all sugars from your daily diet for at least the two weeks your treating yourself for the infection. Afterwards I would reduce my intake of all sugars,including friut juice. Also it's a great idea to try a yeast free bread sold at the health food stores. Ezekiel bread is pretty good. Cooking your food with onions, garlic,(strong anti-fungal qualities),ginger is also very helpful in fighting candida overgrowth. I found chaning the way I eat, drink, and getting some exercise weekly has really helped me overcoming the yeast infections. An added bonus the month I went sugar, and bread free I lost ten pounds, and my digestion felt wonderful!! I really hope this post helps someone. Be Healthy. HEAL*THY*SELF

Posted by kita on Oct 04 2008 02:36:08
I am 6 months pregnant and I have a yeast infection. I have had them in the past but this is the first one since Ive been pregnant. I dont want to use any thing over the counter because I dont know how safe they are. I was wondering if any one knew any more home remedies I can try. please and thank you.

Posted by Evie on Sep 30 2008 17:29:53
What about yeast infections under your breast? I get these a lot. My doctor recommends a cream that has both steroids and antifungals in it, but it keeps returning. I have been told to keep it dry, which I do with corn starch, and to wear cotton bras, which I do not because I am too large and need better support. Any suggestions?

Posted by Julie Casper on Sep 12 2008 13:32:17
I used the tea tree oil already and while reading this the thought occurred to me that I could be pregnant. I am not trying, but you never know. My question is, what could the damage be if I am pregnant?

Posted by Nate on Jul 01 2008 22:23:40
Would any of these remedies also work for males with yeast infection?

Posted by Trish on Jun 15 2008 15:05:14
another remedy that works well is rub yogurt directly on the vaginal area. the active cultures naturally fight yeast.

Posted by Yolanda on Mar 17 2008 13:32:29
a solution of apple cider vinegar, water and a little garlic, used as a douche is extremely helpful. The results and the relief we evident immediately

Posted by HomeRemediesWeb on Jan 09 2008 04:43:01
Hi Elizabeth, Using the Tea Tree Oil douche to treat a yeast infection is not recommended if you are pregnant. During pregnancy, it is best to consult with your doctor on how to treat the infection, and double-check that the suggested vaginal cream is safe.

Posted by Elizabeth Ledesma on Jan 07 2008 18:30:50
I have used yeast infectin creams twice to try and eliminate this onset of infection, but to no avail. I'd like to try the tea tree oil home remedy above, but I am concerned for two reasons 1. I am 2 months pregnant 2. I have had this onset reoccur since late October. After reading an articule of yeast infections, and the ultimate damage it can cause such as gastro problems, and the spread of the infection into other parts of the body, should I be more worried not haven got rid of it? Can I or should I try the tea tree oil remedy? My gyno told me I can use a vaginal cream, but being pregnant, I'd rather use a more natural means. Please advise.

Posted by Anonymous on Dec 28 2006 15:13:22
The tea tree oil yeast infection treatment seems to work well! Thanks!

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