Candida, as a minuscule fungus, is a natural inhabitant of the human organism. In general it does not stray much from dark, warm regions such as the mouth, the genito-urinary tracts and the digestive system, where it can find proteins and sugars to feed from. It is the uncontrolled multiplication of Candida species that causes vaginal yeast infection, also referred to as vaginal candidiasis or vaginal Candida infection. This is in distinct comparison to its innocent nature when only present in small quantities as is normally the case. It is held in check by friendly "police" bacteria also living in the same regions of the body, where they help with digestion and assist the immune system in repulsing infections by parasites, viruses and bacteria.
Candida can also penetrate the bloodstream and in turn provoke the all too well known candidiasis symptoms. When Candida is transported like this by the blood circulation to different parts of the body, the symptoms then become systemic, and not only local. There are several conditions contributing to Candida overgrowth, including lengthy use of antibiotics, substandard food habits, stress at an emotional or mental level, and pregnancy.
The most frequent local subtype of yeast infection is vaginal Candida infection. Up to 3 out of every 4 women will suffer this at least once in their lifetime. Characteristic symptoms include vaginal discharge with odor, pain in the vulva, itching in the vagina and different degrees of rawness, redness, burning and stinging. This very disagreeable condition can, if ignored, become yet more painful and serious as time passes, the negative impact spreading to a wide range of bodily functions.
Successful application of home treatment can be done for the greater part of all instances of vaginal infection. With the right decision and natural methods, tens of home remedies exist to effectively help candidiasis victims. Simple and safe applications at home against yeast infection include the following three examples:
1. Eating garlic on a daily basis together with the external application of garlic (insert chopped garlic into a cheesecloth and put this into the vagina for about 120 minutes). The characteristics of garlic make it an effective probiotic, antiseptic agent, acting against bacteria and fungi, which brings Candida back down to limited numbers and assists beneficial bacteria in getting back into action.
2. External application and daily intake of plain, sugar free, sheep or goat"s milk yogurt, which should be unheated and preferably organic (applied by squirting into the vagina for at least an hour).
3. With excessive acidity in the genital and intestinal parts, or the bloodstream, Candida is encouraged to multiply. This over-acidity often finds its sources in medications used over a long duration, mental depression and/or bad diets. Nevertheless, organic apple cider vinegar has an alkalizing characteristic that allows it to limit Candida"s activity and restrict its multiplication. It is different to most other vinegar types, in that it contributes to the reduction of the degree of acidity in the body, and the restoration of the right level to balance with the alkalis. To use it effectively, make a solution of 2 tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar per a quart of clean water to apply as a douche to the vagina, or take a bath, using half a cup of this vinegar for each bath.
As a remark, although the home remedies that we have just mentioned can be very effective for alleviating the symptoms of vaginal candidiasis, they are not a full holistic treatment and do not treat the underlying causes that would then help to cure and prevent more severe cases. It is the internal problem that needs to be resolved if you are to benefit from a true long-term solution to the problem of yeast infection.
Did anyone tell you that a holistic and all-natural holistic agenda can start working right away to make vaginal yeast infection symptoms disappear while also affecting a long-term, permanent cure?
0 comments:
Post a Comment