Feminine Issue

AZO Yeast worked for me. It is a homeopathic medicine, and it can be found at Target. I hope it works for you too. Good luck!

www.HeyYouGetReal.com click on Real Health if you want to learn about nutritonal body cleansing with Isagenix.

High doses of lactobacillias G might help. Take it on an empty stomic. Also, regular acidopholis....get the good live stuff from the health food store, not the dried....

I found a website that had several ones, here are 2 of them.

Soak a tampon with tea tree oil. You can push it up past the plastic aplicator a bit and then push it back down. Insert it and change as often as if you were on your period.

Plain yogurt is a really good one too. Use a glove (latex, if you are not allergic, or rubber) and fill the fingers part of it with plain yogurt. Cut the fingers with enough space left at the open end to tie it. Put them in the freezer to freeze them in shape. When you need it just unwrap from the "finger casing" and insert the "yogurt-scicle" in your vagina.
Eating yogurt regularly helps keep that in check, it's also good for your digestive system :)

For me it usually takes care of it in a couple of days. Hope it works :)

L. A.

Two things that really work are yogurt and cranberry, either juice or pills. That will prevent them. The best thing for a cure, it actually cured my daughters thrush, was called Jarro-dophillus. It contains like 6 of the live bateria that are found in yogurt and it is concentrated. My daughter had thrush for two months and went through 3 types of medicine from the docs and nothing worked until this. A friend recommended it and the thrush was gone within a week. It is amazing, a little pricey but so worth it. You can get it a health food stores like Henry's. Good luck.

go to the library or health store , lots of books on this.
more likely you will need to change your eating habits.
you could be feeding the yeast , ex: stay away from white bread , anything that furmintes, like cheese is no good, wine, and certain fruits, white rise, no good. this is just a few....oh and sugar not good.

You need to be taking Acidophilius everyday for the rest of your life!! If you feel an infection coming on, go to a higher dosage until the infection clears up and then go back to normal.

Good luck!

www.biokplus.com

I use this product. It's like a super-yogurt. They're expensive ($5 each at Whole Foods for a tiny bottle), but you don't have to take them that often. If you drink them a couple of times a month, they will help balance out your internal flora. I generally just pick one up when I have been eating too many sugary foods, breads, alcohol or have had lots of sex. I used to get chronic yeast infections and have learned how to monitor my diet to avoid them. Also, I have completely given up wearing underwear. If you are experiencing a full blown yeast outbreak now, then you can get a prescription for Diflucan from your doctor. That stuff works fast -- but afterwards, it's a maintenance program.

I also had good luck with this product (yeast-gard suppositories):

http://www.mothernature.com/shop/detail.cfm?sku=60462&amp...

But the Biokplus is the best long-term solution.

Best of luck!

You've actually gotten a lot of good advise. I know from personal experience that the garlic clove works. Chose a big clove and be sure to score it. You can run some embroidery thread through the meaty part of it to make a string to pull it out. Colloidal silver is good, acidophilus is a great supplement to take. Eating yogurt is helpful, but unless it is plain and organic, it won't do the job. Limiting sugar is key.

Drink lots of cranberry juice to help clear it up and you can drink it regularly to help prevent getting them. Also, you can take cranberry in the pill form. Ask the pharmacy for it. It is over the counter.

Probiotics. Eat yogurt. Cut down on sugar. Go to a Health food store like Sprouts or The Herb Cottage and they'll hook you up! Also, make sure you are wearing cotton panties and no tight clothing down there. Maybe stop the birth control and try something else?

Hope you are feeling better soon!
M.

Go to twinow.com/jlwagner and look up generate 1000. This product will clean out your system of all toxins in your body, and then start to repair any problems that you have.

It is all natrual, and the main ingredient is colostrom. If you want to try some, go to twihealth.com/jlwagner. You can order it online.

This product has helped me tremendously. E-mail me at ____@____.com if you have questions.

J.

Sorry I have not heard of conrol-g but it could be due to bc. Monistat is a cream inserted vaginally that usually does the trick and it is otc. It usually gives instant relief, I keep it on hand it my med cabinet. Good luck.

A little blunt, but read about it, there are many causes of Yeast Infections.

https://www.msu.edu/~eisthen/yeast/causes.html

Hello, N.,

Thank you for your question! By getting to the source of your yeast infection(s) what quality of life you will experience and long-term health benefits, as well.

Overall you will benefit from an excellent probiotic and by eating more living, unprocessed foods. Email me and I will be happy to send on, "88 Recipes That Heal". They are simple, nutrient-dense and delicious!

My best,

T.

is there a chance you are diabetic?

Eat yogurt daily, preferably yogurt that doesn't have added sugar or sweeteners. Yogurt has acidophilus which inhibits the growth of yeast.

My doctor recommends this every time I have a yeast infection, as well as the OTC treatments while they are occurring. Eating yogurt everyday seems to prevent future recurrences.

Hope this helps.

Ice packs really help take away the pain & itching. Also, there is a prescription pill your doctor can give you you only take one and it works really good. Good luck they are the worst!

Believe it or not my friend swears by using Plain Yogurt....yes yogurt...purchase a syringe and insert it.

It is safe and the enzymes in the yogurt work magic. This has been something she has used for years as well has her daughter who is 27 years old.

Good Luck!

Eating yogurt with active yeast cultures will help. I believe Yoplait Yogurt has it. Also, certain anitbiotics will give you a yeast infection.

I have been told that all natural yogurt can help.
I hope you feel better soon.

Hi,
I take garlic pills, 3 of them 3 times a day with food. Usually this gets rid of the infection within 3 days or so & take them for a couple days after the last signs after the infection goes away. I rarely get yeast infections, so I don't know if it builds a tolerance to it or not. Also, watch how much sweets you eat while you have the infection. Good luck!

The best natural remedy for a yeast infection is Cranberry juice. They also have cranberry capsules that you can buy... but drink plenty of water!!! Also, cut back on starches, they create a LOT of yeast!

Good luck,

M.

Eat lots of yogurt! The active cultures in foods like yogurt help regulate the amount of yeast in your body.

Hi,
My midwife suggests boric acid ... you put some in a gel capsule and insert it at night. It is very mild. I used it topically for a mild yeast infection and it cleared up within in 2 or 3 days.
Hope this helps:)

I had a friend who had a reoccuring yeast infection. I spoke to my homeopathic and she suggested that my friend buy grapefruit seed extract pills, crush them up and insert the powder inside. She did that probably for a week and it went away.

Hi N.,

You may need to give up all sugar. Yeast loves sweet urine. Also, you may have to give up yeast, like bread.

Did your doctor test your blood for to much glucose. You may be heading for Diabetis if you have chronic vaginitis.

Sorry to make you worry but you need to know now so you can avoid getting it or at least avoid the needles if you get it under control now.

Good Luck ~ F.

Hello N.
I am very sensitive to yeast infections and I felt at one time that I was getting them all the time so A good friend of the family who is a doctor once gave me this advice and you can buy it over the counter its called AVO- it is a natrual remedy and works extrely well!! anyway thought this might help!! oh yes always have some yogurt in the mornings too.
R.

My daughter used to have frequent yeast infections. I cut out juice & anything else that contains high fructose corn syrup & it keeps her free from yeast overgrowth. Also yogurt helps.

If this persists & your doctor continues to put you off, see another doctor, as this can also be an indicator of other medical conditions.

Good luck.

Lots of people have mentioned yogurt with "live cultures" (both eating and inserting) as well as taking acidopholis (sp?) pills. Also recommended was cutting out sugar, white bread, etc., which can add to the problem. This is really good advice.

You might also try changing the BCP you're on, or changing to another method. Definately talk to your health professional, because I think there is also a 1-time pill you can take to clean out the yeast.

But I really recommend getting a cookbook that deals with "candida" -- the yeast that's the problem. It will help you change your diet to avoid the things that cause a flare up.

Good luck!

Try this website, herbalremedies.com. I use this site quite a bit to find natural ways to fix problems.

S.

My best friend and I are both prone to them. We both eat yogurt and drink cranberry juice. Good luck.

Try some probiotic acidopholis, and try soaking in a baking soda bath. Put about 2 cups in the tub and just soak, it may not cure it but it will help you feel better. If you think it is the birth control pill I would stay on the acidopholis. Good luck!

I dealt with this a few years back. Main things that helped me. Cut out extra sugar in your diet for a few days. Eat lots of yogurt and garlic. Make sure you wash your underwear in hot water. Good luck.

Hello N.,
Go to the Vitamin shop and get acidophilus pills.(you may be able to get them at any natural store) They come in a "pearl" form (that's what they call it, pearls)
Yogurt has very little acidophilus in it and will not cure the yeast infection. Forget putting yogurt in your privates, and all of the other rediculous advise you have gotten. My mother has done a ton of research because she has candita, which is a an inbalance of 'Good" yeast in your body. She would alway have an "itch" until she started taking the acidophilus pills. Please believe me....this works.
I will take these pills if I go on an antibiotic, and I also give it to my baby girl when she was on an antibiotic.
Good luck to you!

Hi N.:
Also,freguent doushing,can bring on more yeast infections.It tends to wash away those natural antibodies that prevent bacteria from forming.I know, that for many, thats a natural instinct.Clean clean clean,that will get rid of it. (NOT)I wish you the best.

Hi there N.,
I haven't read the below responses, so I hope this isn't a repeat!
Of course you should be eating good yoghurt with active probiotic cultures everyday-especially if you take antibiotics or the pill. You can also take plain yogurt and use it as a suppository to relieve the itching. That's right! Crazy but true.
I read on a natural childbirth board (haven't tried it yet) that you can insert a slightly crushed garlic clove to get rid of yeast infections.

Good luck! I hope you get some relief.

E.

Hi N.,
I had recurring yeast infections too and finally got a referral for a wonderful acupuncturist. However, she is in toluca Lake so that might be far for you to drive. You could try acufinder.com. Also, yogurt and sugar are not good. I had to alter my diet but it's been worth it. My overall health has improved. Also, avoid sugary fruits, an apple or orange once a day is probably more than enough. Really, vegetables are key. I steam them so they are softer to eat. good luck to you:)

I also experience yeast infections and the best way to get rid of a yeast infection that has worked for me is using a raw garlic clove and avoiding sugar consumption. Apply (insert)the garlic the same way you would monistat in the evenings before going to bed for about 5 days until it is gone. For more info. do a search on the internet for natural remedies. Good luck!

Yogurt is the most natural cure for a yeast infection. Check the label for acidophillus. Not all yogurts have it. It one or two a day and it should clear it right up. If you don't like yogurt then look for acidophillus in pill form where vitamins are sold.

HI N.!

When I was about 18 all the way to about 20, I also suffered from recurring yeast infections.
It was a vicious cycle, and most likely it was helped on by my birth control pills! If possible, I would change birth control type...cause quite honestly, just having the yeast infection is birth control by it self - if you know what I mean!
Anyhow - a few things besides that I can remember from this was that my boyfriend needed to be treated as well.
My OBGYN said that even though I felt better - the yeast still might be dormant on him, and then it was reintroduced every time we started having sex again. So look into that - it was some kind of cream if I remember correctly. (For him that is)
Further more - I was treated several times with GENTIAN VIOLET - and it gives instant relief.
You can google it or read up on it here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentian_violet
(scroll down and see link for "Gentian violet as a treatment for vaginal yeast infections " if you want to read on)

It needs to be in a liquid form, it will most likely be a powder form, that you mix with water. The way I was treated was that the OB had like a giant Qtip dipped into this, and then it was inserted for like a minute or so.
You should ofcourse do your own research - but I can imagine washing yourself with this mixture should be helpful as well.
Last but not least - all youghurt advice (insertion wise) also really helpful IF YOU USE THE RIGHT YOUGHURT. Has to be natural, otherwise you'll be asking for more trouble.
Good luck - I know this is HELL to deal with!
Oh, and when I stopped using the birthcontrol pills - I never experienced anything like it again, and it has been about 18 years.

A cup of yogurt a day helped me keep yeast infections away during my pregnancy...

Hope this helps!

Best,

S.

Typically yeast forms when good bacteria is compromised by multiple things such as antibiotics, eating habits and/or lifestyle. Yeast flourishes with sugar, since that is what yeast feeds on. My best friend always had trouble with yeast infections and she found acidophilus capsules to work wonders as well as eating yogurts containing active yeast cultures. The yogurt alone won't do it if you already have a yeast infection but eaten regularly it will reduce the chance. Another option is probiotics, they put the good bacteria back into your system in order to fight off the yeast. If you really research yeast it's amazing how many places in the body can have yeast growth so it's certainly something to treat from within. Thrush is yeast in the mouth and you can get in within your body causing excessive itching in your ears, etc. Treat from within naturally with acidophilus or probiotics. Best wishes.

sounds like you need to take some Kyodophilus..do u have a WholeFoods? or a health food market? go in and ask the nutritionist what u can take to build up healthy cultures in your body..also try using Dove soap only..and if you take baths a lot u might need a filter on your tub
i have to use Dove soap..any other soap and i'm irritated.

miconozole 7 Equate brand will do the job. You can purchase this at Walmart. also known as miconazole nitrate 2% 100mg per applicator. put some on externally to relieve instantly also provided the invitro method that works for the long haul.

Also, you can take cranberry pills - and drink lots of water. They help.

Sincerely,
Jenn

I have found that a yeast infection can be treated by changing your body's PH balance. I start by eating yogurt for a few days. If that doesn't clear things up I then switch to fresh pineapple. One or the other always does it. I find this much more pleasant than the medications, and more effective.

My whole family is plagued with Yeast issues. For me, probiotics made a huge difference. If I get a yeast infection, I take a few culterelle daily and that seems to do the trick. Also, cut back on sugars...yeast thrive in that enviornment.

After my son was born I had them probably 10 times out of a year for 4 years, until I started taking acidophulus, I buy it at Henry's or Sprouts. If you buy the kind that is refrigerated it's alittle stronger, knock on wood since i started taking it once a day never again have I had a yeast infection.

Seek advice from a natural/health foods store. They have adivsed to eliminate sugar from your diet to stop the infection from reocurring. Good luck.

Hi N., My husband and I only use natural cures for everything, well so far anyways, and I will look some things up and see what I can for you. Know that some women get yeast inffections on a regular basis, I've know women who get a years inffectrion everytime they are on antibiotics, sinsw birth control is not healty for you anyway, you might want to get off the pill. I will get back to you. J. L.

when i was pregnant with my daughter i would get yeast infections almost every other week it seemed like. I just used Monistat-1 and it worked great. My dr. recommended that i buy monistat-7 and use one insert a week to keep the yeast levels down and that helped ALOT also.
There are all forms of yeast! some NEED to be treated with an oral antibiotic. I would get a second opinion if that was me.
I also bought lavender essential oil and eucalyptus oil and put a drop of each in my underwear each day and that actually made it go away. The lavender heals and the eucalyptus soothes. Be careful on the euc. oil if you put too much it will burn. But try that! you can get that at henry's or mother's market or something like those.
You can also try collidal silver. Its a natural anti-biotic and you can use it topically or internally. Just put some in a spray bottle and spray it on the infected area or "itchy" area . Do that several times a day for about a week or more. You should start to feel it working after 3-4 days.
Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Sorry to hear about this...hope you feel better soon

Avoid sugar & dairy...but especially sugar (ANY & ALL KINDS). Yogurt, even though it's dairy, is GOOD for yeast. Shower instead of bathe in a bath. Go to a health food store and purchase Acidophlus (that has to be refrigerated)and take it as directed on the bottle. All of these things together will make a drastic difference, IF it is, in fact, yeast. Women sometimes have a bacterial infection that often is mistaken for yeast. I have battled with this my entire life, and these are the things I do to help. In one of the other responses I read someone telling you to drink cranberry juice..this will make it WORSE since there is so much sugar in cranberry juice, and cranberry pills help urinary tract infections instead of yeast infections. Also, avoid wearing tight fitting jeans. And wear cotton underwear. I swear all of this will help.

Hi N.,

I had a yeast infection not long after I had my son and I had experienced problems before getting pregnant. I used Monistat for the infection and took a homeopathic remedy called AZO Yeast with the Monistat and then one pill a day since as a preventative. It has worked great and I would highly recommend it. Yeast infections come on because your body is producing too much yeast at one time. AZO Yeast helps to regulate that. Hope this helps. You can get AZO yeast at Rite Aid, Target etc. It is in the same isle as the feminine products. Good luck!

I am so sorry you have to deal with this! I suffered from chronic YI while I had an IUD in. It was awful! The only thing that worked for me was taking a daily probiotic and using these inserts called Rephresh. You can get them online-just do a search for them. They balance out your ph and work wonders. Best of luck!

1) Plain Yogurt tampon - Take a plastic tampon applicator, minus the actual cotton tampon, and fill with plain, unflavored yogurt. Put it in the freezer. Once it's frozen, using the plunger, insert the yogurtsicle like a regular tampon. Make sure to wear a maxi pad though, as the melting yogurt will make a mess. But the bacteria in the yogurt brings your pH level back to normal and cools the burning and itching usually associated.

OR

2) Wrap a clove of garlic in a thin sock-like piece of cheesecloth. Insert it into your vagina at night with the cheesecloth still hanging out so you can easily remove it in the morning. This should also help.

I've used both of these methods (and recommend the yogurt) and both have done wonders, clearning things up in 24 hours.