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How to Naturally Get Rid of a Yeast Infection

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By Lilfix
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Yeast infection
Yeast infection

Yeast infections are no fun, but here are a few, simple and natural ways to treat and/or prevent yeast infections from happening....

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1
    Dannon Yogurt
    Dannon Yogurt

    Eating yogurt daily that containers Lactobacillus acidophilus cultures result in a decrease of getting a yeast infection.

    Dannon Yogurt has been one brand that has been found to help prevent yeast infections from happening.

  2. Step 2
    Dawn Dishwashing Liquid
    Dawn Dishwashing Liquid

    Dawn Dishwashing liquid helps to kill the Candida albicans fungus that is usually on your underpants after wearing them all day.

    Rub a few drops of the Dawn on the crotch of your underpants and scrub under water before washing.

  3. Step 3
    Garlic Powder
    Garlic Powder

    Flavoring your foods with garlic powder also helps to get rid of a yeast infection. Garlic not only boosts immunity, but it also acts as an antibacterial and an antifungal.

  4. Step 4
    white vinegar
    white vinegar

    Take a salt and white vinegar bath soak. Fill the tub with about six inches of warm water (enough to cover your infected area) and add 1/2 cup regular table salt and 1/2 cup white vinegar. Use your hand to mix the water to make sure the salt has dissolved and moved around. You don't want to sit on the salt pile.

    Sit in the water for about 15 minutes, making sure your knees are apart. The salt matches your natural saline level of your body while the vinegar helps to re-balance your pH level.

Tips & Warnings
  • 75% of all women get at least one yeast infection during their lives.
  • Dannon Yogurt picture by: www.dairyfoods.com
  • Dawn Dishwahing liquid picture by: www.viewpoints.com
  • Garlic Powder picture by: www.mccormick.com
  • white vinegar picture by: engimahippie.wordpress.com
  • Contact your doctor if the natural treatments having helped after one week

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on 11/20/2009 Great article. I had no idea.

elyria said

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on 8/21/2009 Very useful suggestions!

NatalieJ said

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on 8/10/2009 Very informative. 5*

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on 6/16/2009 WOW! Thanks for the natural treatments for yeast infections. I had no idea there were so many natural things we can use. Fantastic article! 5*

athome said

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on 6/4/2009 Gross! Thank goodness I have never had a yeast infection. Good natural treatments. 5*

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