There exist two schools of thought when it comes to healing yeast infection. In these modern times a lot of younger women would prefer to visit a pharmacy, while on the other hand old folks remedy would do just fine. Experience has taught us that the pharmaceutical route does not provide a permanent solution.

We are going to review both routes and check how effective they are. However, if you have not been medically diagnosed with a yeast infection, it is advisable to be evaluated by a professional. You see the symptoms of a yeast infection, especially vaginal, can be similar to other bacterial infections or even serious STDs. The common symptoms would include: +

cottage-cheese like discharge

• vaginal itching

• burning and irritation among others.

During a quick trip to a pharmacy you may be able to get over-the-counter vaginal creams or suppositories such as the generic Miconazole (Brand name: Monistat-1, 3 or 7) or prescription Clotrimazole (Brand name: Lotrimin, and Mycelex). Remember that the 1, 3 or 7 refers to the number of day/night insertions or applications. The longer the treatment the better your symptoms got to be, however, most women don’t like to use the product for seven nights. The vaginal creams and suppositories are for use only in the vagina, and not orally.

But, we all know that these suppositories are not a cure because a lot of women have recurring yeast infections even after such treatments. My wife has gone through this cycle; these treatments were always superficial and never cured the underlying infection permanently.

The other route of treatment could be natural remedies which are on the rise. The reason is not hard to find. Women are in search of a natural solution. Among the best natural treatments available include the use of:

• Yogurt, plain yogurt contains Lactobacillus acidophilus, a bacterium that kills Candida, the type of fungus that commonly causes yeast infection. For vaginal infection, an unscented tampon should be dipped in yogurt and inserted into the vagina. These nightly insertions should be done until the symptoms disappear.

• Garlic, crushed garlic can also be used as a suppository

• Cranberry juice, this juice contains substances that render bacteria unable to hold on the walls of the vaginal and urinary tract. It should be noted that fresh cranberry juice is effective in flushing out Candida yeast, but it has an extremely sour taste which make it too bitter for some people.

• Apple cider vinegar (ACV) could be drunk as a solution of 2 or 3 tablespoons ACV and water per day. The idea being to internally eliminate the yeast. It could also be used as a douche, with three tablespoons of ACV to 2 quarts of warm water.

• Hydrogen Peroxide works by killing the yeast overgrowing in your system. Remember that hydrogen peroxide occurs naturally in our bodies. Some women use it as douche or soak an unscented tampon into it and insert into the vagina. It may sting a little bit, but a whole lot better compared to the burning and irritation down there. A lot of women have seen their yeast infection symptoms clear in a couple days using this method alone.

As stated, more and more women are turning to natural yeast infection cures because over-the-counter medications treat symptoms on the surface and have potentially harmful side effects. No wonder women are looking for a permanent solution that is better than pharmaceutical products.

Unfortunately, you cannot buy this permanent cure in a pharmacy nor can your doctor prescribe it. However, it’s available to anyone who is interested in getting rid of the torturous yeast infection cycle.

We are talking about natural cures that are homeopathic and do not cost a fortune. These remedies are simple herbs that are unlikely to cause any adverse effect. We were able to cure a chronic yeast infection by very simple home remedies.