Got a horrible yeast infection after a course of antibiotics? Wondering if there's a connection? Well there is, and you'll discover it here, plus, how to get rid of your yeast infection without expensive drugs with their horrible side effects.
First, let's look at the symptoms of yeast infection...
The symptoms include; chronic itching, redness, inflammation, thickish white discharge, pain when urinating, painful intercourse / intercourse not possible, burning sensation, etc. But there are less well-known symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, etc.
Now, let's look at the cause of yeast infection...
The root cause is a fungus called 'candida albicans.' This is naturally present in most people's bodies, but is kept under control, or in balance, by our body's beneficial bacteria. Sometimes though, this balance is upset and the candida flora can overgrow, thus causing a yeast infection.
So now that we know a bit more about the symptoms and cause of yeast infection, it's time to get to understand just how antibiotics can trigger these infections...
Well, the key point above is that your body's good bacteria can become compromised and their numbers reduced. And, of course, the job of antibiotics is to kill-off the bacteria causing whatever it is that they were prescribed for. Unfortunately, many antibiotics also kill-off the 'good' bacteria in your system, e.g. the beneficial bacteria in your gut, vagina, mouth, etc. The candida then overgrows, causing your yeast infection.
In terms of treatment, you probably already know about, or have used, prescription and over-the-counter medications in the form of creams, lotions, suppositories, and so on. You'll probably also be aware that these only attack the symptoms, but not the root cause of yeast infections. And you may also be aware that some of these drug-based medications have some nasty side effects.
This is why so many sufferers are turning in larger and larger numbers to totally natural remedies for their infections. Here are just 3 simple natural home remedies on the road to your complete recovery...
1. Plain Yoghurt
This is a very popular home remedy. But it has to be plain, unadulterated yogurt, with no sugar, fruit or additives. It should have something like "active / live cultures" etc., on the label. Just coat the affected area with the yoghurt. You can also soak a tampon with it and use overnight.
2. Garlic
This has been used for thousands of years and many sufferers swear by it. You can make it into a paste and cover the area, and, you can also insert a whole, peeled clove into the vagina overnight. Remove next morning. Many women wrap such a clove in muslin and tie the material in place with dental floss. It is easier to remove then.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Again, this is a very popular home remedy for yeast infection. But it must be raw, un-distilled, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar from your local health food store or other specialist store. Add one cupful of cider to a warm, low bath and soak, flushing the water against your vagina. Or, you can douche gently using cotton wool dipped in a mixture of 2 tablespoons of cider to 2 quarts of warm water.
There are many other great natural home remedies out there, and you should get to know as many as you can, so that you can discover the ones that work best for you. And there are other really important issues you need to address such as your diet, weight and lifestyle, etc. This is extremely important because these sort of issues can encourage further painful infections.
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