With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Candida
Candida is species of yeasts and is potential to cause disease. This yeast naturally occurs in the human body and helps in performing some important functions. Although this is very beneficial for body but sometimes it is responsible to upset the balance of the healthy bacteria in the body. In such a situation, you can go for some very simple home remedies for Candida.
Candida can be responsible for Candida infections. This fungus is found in the digestive tract and is harmful to different parts of the body. Normally this is not dangerous if the growth of the fungus is under control.
Causes for Candida:
The infection can be quite irritating and uncomfortable. The primary causes of Candida may surprise you a bit as you may have brought this unknowingly. Some of the common causes of Candida are:
- Antibiotics can be one of the major causes of Candida. Regular use of antibiotics makes the bacteria immune to them. As a matter of fact, antibiotics kill the friendly as well as the unhealthy bacteria.
- Lack of a healthy diet and poor nutrition may be another cause of Candida infections. Inadequate nutrition levels in the body make the body prone to the infections.
Other common causes of Candida are:
- Cortisone
- Birth control pills
- Steroid type of drugs
- Synthetic estrogen
- Immune suppressing drugs
- Ulcer medication
- Dental amalgams
- Environmental toxins
- Bowel problems are all the factors that can be responsible for the infection in the body.
Symptoms of Candida:
When the organism proliferates in the body it creates a number of havocs and signs. This can be an initiator for some other syndromes and illness. Below are some common symptoms and signs associated with the condition:
- Abdominal bloats
- Gas formation
- Migraines
- Craving for alcohol and sweets
- Headaches
- Anxiety, irritability and depression
- Vaginitis
- Rectal itching
- Diarrhea and constipation
- Acne, eczema
- Indigestion and acid reflux
- Sore throat and chronic pain
The fungus can bring some serious damage if left unattended. Fortunately you can try out some very good and effective home based remedies for Candida albicans.
- You can try out using some tea tree oil mouth wash. First you need to add few drops of the tea tree oil in a glass of warm water. Use this water for the purpose of gargling. Do not swallow and follow this regime for twice a day for some effective results. This will help you kill the fungus that may be present in the mouth.
- If the vagina is infected, then add some drops of the tea tree oil on a sterilize gauze and apply this on the affected area. Continue this for every 4 to 5 hours in a day.
- Plain yogurt is beneficial to treat any kind of infections as this contains the friendly bacteria called lactobacillus acidophilus which the body needs. Do not use sugar or go for any flavored yogurt. This bacterium helps to control the overgrowth of the Candida fungus.
- Now if your vagina is infected, you simply dip some tampon in the yogurt and gently insert this into your vagina. Follow this regime for a couple of times in a day until you see the symptoms have reduced considerably.
- Another old remedy that can be used at home is the apple cider vinegar which is also found quite effective to treat Candida. All you got to do is mix 2 tablespoon of the solution in a cup of cold water and use this to gargle. You can also apply directly on the open sores by dipping some cotton swab in undiluted solution of the vinegar. Do not rinse this immediately and allow this to stand for the whole night.
- You can prepare a solution by using one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in two cups of water and add a garlic clove to this solution. Mix these well and allow this to stand on the affected area for some time.
- Garlic contains anti-bacterial agent and is one of the proven remedies for the infection. You can prepare a paste of garlic and wrap this on a gauze pad. This should then be inserted gently into the vagina to kill the fungus. Continue this for 3 to 6 days to see some better results.
Tips to prevent Candida infections:
The best way to treat the infection is avoid this at the first go!
- Never douche or clean the inside of the vagina.
- Never use vaginal deodorants or soaps to clean the vagina. For cleaning purpose use some plain water or a mild pH-balanced cleaner.
- Tight clothing such as underwear should be avoided. Do not use nylon underwear as these prevent proper air circulation and keep the area moist. Moisture is the best region for these fungi to breed.
- Drink plenty of water as this will flush away the body toxins.
- Avoid having high sugar diets as this makes the fungi flourish and increase their production.
In addition to these home remedies for Candida, eat a well-balanced diet and if the symptoms persist, consult the doctor as soon as possible.
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