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Natural Remedies for Yeast Infections

“Natural” yeast infection treatments are available at pharmacies, natural health food stores, in grocery stores, and online.

If you would like to treat your infection with a natural or herbal remedy, your naturopath or practitioner of oriental medicine can diagnose your condition (to make sure it really is a yeast infection), and then he or she can suggest an herbal or natural remedy that will be effective without reacting with any other medication you’re taking.

Many people assume that if you use a “natural” product the yeast cannot become resistant, but this is not always true.

Yeast organisms have been on Earth for millions of years precisely because they are so good at adapting to changes in their environment. Any anti-fungal medication, whether it’s a brand that’s sold at a pharmacy or an herb that’s grown in your back yard, can cause the yeast to mutate and become resistant. Antifungal products should only be used when needed.

Some natural remedies are inserted into the vagina with a douche. As mentioned before, a douche can force a bacterial infection upwards into the uterus and fallopian tubes, where the infection can cause permanent damage to your reproductive organs. If you do decide to use a douche of any kind, make sure you actually have a yeast infection first. Remember that the symptoms alone are not enough to make an accurate diagnosis. If at all possible, choose a remedy that does not require a douche.

You should be extremely cautious about using any of these home remedies if you are pregnant or nursing, because it could delay necessary medical treatment. See your doctor first.

If you want to use natural remedies but you’re concerned that your MD won’t understand your point of view, make an appointment with a local Naturopath instead.

And remember that if you try any home treatment, (whether it’s a natural kind or something from the pharmacy), and it doesn’t work within a reasonable time, you should make an appointment with your health care provider for professional advice.

To learn more about how to treat yeast infections, please see the following articles:

• Treating Yeast Infections - Introduction
• Natural Home Yeast Infection Remedies You Should Use With Caution
• Using "Systemic Yeast Infection" Remedies for Vaginal and Male Yeast Infections
• Garlic for Yeast Infections
• Using Honey to Treat Yeast Infections
• Common Treatments for Male Yeast Infections, Diaper Rash and Skin Infections Caused by Candida Yeast
• Over-The-Counter Yeast Infection Treatments
• Prescription Yeast Infection Medications
• Treating Yeast Infections - Why Topical Treatments Are Bes
• Common Treatments for Oral Yeast Infections - Thrush
• Apple Cider Vinegar for Yeast Infections
• Using Yogurt for Yeast Infections

Important: The information presented on this page and other pages on this site is based upon the opinions of the author, and on the author's interpretation of published reports and articles. It is not intended to replace your relationship with a qualified health care professional, and is not intended as medical advice. 

The author encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon knowledge of the issues of nutrition and health, and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

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