Yeast infections or candidiasis are a fungal disease caused by the yeast species candida albicans.
It is one of the most common diseases in women but men and kids can also get affected.
A small amount of yeasts are always present in our body but normally can not do any harm because of our immunity system other microorganisms.
But if the immunity system is down or the balance among the microorganisms are hampered then these yeasts can overgrow and cause candidiasis.
There are a lot of home remedies for yeast infections.
Natural products can be used for the remedy of candidiasis.
Some of them are described below: Probiotics: Probiotics are live microorganisms that can be found naturally in the digestive system.
These microorganisms are sometimes referred to as "friendly" bacteria.
These probiotics make obstacle to the growth of the candida yeasts.
Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus fermentum RC-14 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 are some common probiotics.
Boric Acid Suppositories: Boric acid is another natural remedy for yeast infections.
It has some antiseptic and antifungal properties for which it is chosen as a remedy for candidiasis.
An Italian study showed that boric acid is as effective as the drug itraconazole (sporanox).
Boric acid suppositories are available in some pharmacies and chemical shops.
There are some safety concerns though with boric acid.
It is toxic and should never go inside the mouth or placed on open cuts or wounds.
It is also recommended not to be used by pregnant women or infants.
There may be some side effects such as burning and irritation in the vaginal area.
Tea tree oil: Tea tree oil has potentiality of becoming another natural remedy for the yeast infections.
It should be first diluted and then applied gently on the vaginal area.
Unfortunately, there is no clinical study yet to prove the fact.
So it is not recommended unless there is no other option available.
Tea tree oil should never used without diluting it first.
It is one of the most common diseases in women but men and kids can also get affected.
A small amount of yeasts are always present in our body but normally can not do any harm because of our immunity system other microorganisms.
But if the immunity system is down or the balance among the microorganisms are hampered then these yeasts can overgrow and cause candidiasis.
There are a lot of home remedies for yeast infections.
Natural products can be used for the remedy of candidiasis.
Some of them are described below: Probiotics: Probiotics are live microorganisms that can be found naturally in the digestive system.
These microorganisms are sometimes referred to as "friendly" bacteria.
These probiotics make obstacle to the growth of the candida yeasts.
Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus fermentum RC-14 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 are some common probiotics.
Boric Acid Suppositories: Boric acid is another natural remedy for yeast infections.
It has some antiseptic and antifungal properties for which it is chosen as a remedy for candidiasis.
An Italian study showed that boric acid is as effective as the drug itraconazole (sporanox).
Boric acid suppositories are available in some pharmacies and chemical shops.
There are some safety concerns though with boric acid.
It is toxic and should never go inside the mouth or placed on open cuts or wounds.
It is also recommended not to be used by pregnant women or infants.
There may be some side effects such as burning and irritation in the vaginal area.
Tea tree oil: Tea tree oil has potentiality of becoming another natural remedy for the yeast infections.
It should be first diluted and then applied gently on the vaginal area.
Unfortunately, there is no clinical study yet to prove the fact.
So it is not recommended unless there is no other option available.
Tea tree oil should never used without diluting it first.
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