| Most women in the US will be faced with the | | | | you infection. Some good natural treatments are |
| uncomfortable symptoms that come with a yeast | | | | garlic, oregano, yogurt, and tea tree oil. |
| infection at some point in their lives. Some of these | | | | If you have a yeast infection during labor, there is a |
| women will develop the bothersome infection only | | | | possibility that the baby could become infected during |
| once, while other women will have several | | | | delivery. Within a week you should know whether |
| throughout their lives. Due to the sensitive area that | | | | you baby was infected or not. The baby’s |
| needs to be treated to get rid of a yeast infection | | | | exposure to your infection will result in thrush which |
| many women are turning to natural/herbal cures. | | | | is a yeast infection that occurs in the mouth |
| The reason that yeast infections are so prevalent in | | | | There are several pharmaceutical medicines available |
| women is that the fungus that makes a yeast | | | | to treat yeast infections; however there are also |
| infection occurs naturally in our mucus membranes. If | | | | many natural treatments that work just as |
| everything is balanced the yeast is harmless. When | | | | effectively. Natural treatments can help to balance |
| the balance of yeast and bacteria is thrown of it | | | | the levels of Candida and do so safely and more |
| results in yeast infections. | | | | gently. These forms of treatment are cheaper and |
| There are many things that can lead to an unbalance; | | | | are also free of any chemicals. |
| such as, overusing antibiotics, pregnancy, the use of | | | | One herbal treatment that has been shown to be |
| birth control pills, and sickness. All of these things can | | | | very effective is pau d’arco oil. This treatment |
| cause an increase in Candida, the fungus that creates | | | | can be applied directly to the infected area or used |
| yeast infections. | | | | on a panty liner. It is important to monitor the |
| The symptoms associated with a yeast infection can | | | | amount used because although it is safe it can cause |
| include; vaginal itching, painful urination, white | | | | unpleasant side effects if you use too much. These |
| discharge, sensitive skin in and around the vaginal | | | | side effects can include vomiting, nausea, and |
| opening, and pain during intercourse. These | | | | bleeding. |
| symptoms are uncomfortable; as well, as | | | | In order to avoid reoccurring yeast infections you |
| inconvenient. You can use herbal remedies to gently | | | | should make sure to avoid overly tight clothing. It is |
| treat the symptoms without irritating the sensitive | | | | also important to take of any wet clothing such as |
| skin. | | | | bathing suits when you are no longer using them. |
| If you do find that you have a yeast infection it is | | | | Making sure to eat a healthy diet will also lower your |
| important that you take the steps to prevent | | | | risk of developing an infection. |
| spreading it to others. If a woman has an infection | | | | If you are interested in learning about this and other |
| and has unprotected sex, she can pass it on to her | | | | natural/herbal cures please visit |
| partner. Women can also get it from their partner. | | | | Many illnesses can be treated with natural remedies |
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