Vaginal yeast infections seem to be the type that most are familiar with. Approximately 75 percent of women will get at least one yeast infection during their lifetime. Some women may not have any symptoms at all while others are hit with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. The symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection include:

- Burning, itching and irritation
- White cheesy discharge that may have an odor similar to baking yeast
- Swelling, and redness on the external
- Painful and/or frequent urination

Before discussing the various methods for healing a vaginal yeast infection, here are some ways to prevent them:

- Avoid tight fitting clothing
- Wear cotton underwear
- Avoid pantyhose that do not have a cotton crotch panel
- Avoid wearing a damp bathing suit for too long
- Do not use perfumed vaginal sprays or products-your natural scent is healthy and normal!
- Avoid non-organic soaps or douches (except for the natural douche treatments that we will go over next.

Natural Ways to Treat Vaginal Yeast Infections

Natural Douche

You can use this solution to treat your yeast infection by douching gently every couple of days or everyday if your yeast infection is severe.

You will need: vinegar (apple cider vinegar is preferred), yogurt with live bacterial cultures and warm water.

Mix 4 tbsp. of vinegar and ¼ cup of yogurt with a liter of warm water.

Place the warm solution in a douche bag or plastic syringe or even a meat baster. Lie on your back on a towel and douche gently.

Garlic Tampons

Peel a garlic clove, dip it in fresh olive oil (oil that was refrigerated will be more soothing), wrap the clove in a thin piece of gauze or cheese cloth and then tie the end. Insert it into the vagina as you would a tampon and replace the garlic clove every 4 or so hours. You can also use the garlic clove without the cloth if you wish.

For extra relief: wipe the vaginal area with pure olive, garlic or mineral oil and avoid using soap. Sleeping naked will allow the area to breathe. And finally, taking care of your immune system with yeast free vitamins is also important.

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