22/09/2015
My yogurt&its benefits.
Yogurt for Yeast Infection
Sept 22nd, 2015.
Yeast infections are a common and annoying problem that often forces people to seek medical attention. The fungus, Candida albicans, is the culprit of this infection. Yeast infections are the result of an imbalance of the body’s acid levels, antibiotic use, diet, diabetes and environmental factors. Knowing home remedies, including using yogurt for yeast infection, is the perfect way to deal with this common infection.
Yogurt for Yeast Infection
1. Why is yogurt effective in treating yeast infection?
Yogurt is an effective and potent natural approach for treating yeast infections. When the normal acidic balance is upset (pH), yeast thrives and grows. Yeast and bacteria do not like acid and restoring this natural balance is one of the mechanisms by which yogurt works.
The natural bacteria, Lactobacillus acidophilus, is friendly to the body and found inside the intestinal tract and va**na. This bacteria interacts with sugar found in the diet and actually attacks the yeast. The bacterial action on sugar generates hydrogen peroxide through the chemical process known as fermentation.
So by restoring the pH levels and generating hydrogen peroxide, yogurt provides a powerful weapon against yeast infections.
2. How to use yogurt for yeast infection
Yogurt is a popular food item and can be used both inside and outside the body to effectively treat yeast infections.
Internal use
Eating yogurt on a daily basis is healthy and keeps the acid balance in check. When faced with yeast infection, increase your consumption and add some yogurt to every meal. This will help destroy the Candida yeast inside the intestines and also other parts of the body. The intestines are repopulated with a healthy supply of Lactobacillus and the body’s natural pH restored.
External use
Yeast loves to grow anywhere with increased moisture, humidity and warmth. Common locations are between the toes, skin folds, va**na and between the butt cheeks and underarms.
Apply a generous coating of yogurt to any affected area and leave on for at least an hour. Then wipe it off. Repeat this process three times a day for one week and your symptoms should be cured. More stubborn and serious infections can benefit from leaving the yogurt on overnight.
The va**na and groin region can be particularly stubborn, you can also try:
Place unsweetened plain yogurt in the freezer until firm and nearly frozen. Then dip a tampon into the yogurt coating it thoroughly and insert it into the va**na before bed. Remove in the morning and rinse off. Follow the additional steps in the external use section for complete relief. Be sure to rub the l***a completely and rub some additional yogurt into the va**nal opening. Wash off in the morning and dry thoroughly.
3. What kind of yogurt to use
Either store-bought or homemade yogurt works well. Make sure to buy the unsweetened and unflavored variety. Added sugar would only compound the problem. Make sure to read the label and select only those with live active cultures of Lactobacillus. This is essential.
4. How much yogurt to use
A general rule of thumb is to eat a small bowl or one serving sized container from the grocery store at least once a day. Increase your intake when battling a yeast infection. Yogurt is a healthy food and overdoing it when treating an infection is unlikely. When applying to the skin, make sure to completely cover the area so that a thick layer is present. Make sure to go beyond the boundary of any skin redness, as this is the outer zone where fungus is still growing.
