Monday, June 23, 2014

Vaginal Itch Remedies

Vaginal Itch Remedies
Effective holistic treatment for vaginal itching can include dietary changes, home remedies and natural supplements. Because there are a number of possible causes for the itching, more than one remedy may need to be tested. A holistic approach utilizing an anti-candida lifestyle will oten give the greatest long-term benefit.



What is Vaginal Itching?



There are several possible causes including a bacterial infection and STDs (both treated with antibiotics) and menopause (treated with estrogen), but a yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis) is the most common and treated with antifungals. Yeast infections occur when the yeast grow excessively, disturbing the natural balance within the vagina.










Home Remedies for Vaginal Itching



Alternative treatments take advantage of the antifungal and antibacterial properties of natural substances. Attacking candida with a lifestyle change is the most effective permanent solution; other ailments will also be helped tremendously by the change.



Adopt an Anti-Candida Lifestyle

One of the other natural remedies listed below may get rid of the current bout of itching faster. However, an anti-candida diet benefits the whole body and future occurrences will be rare or eliminated entirely.



Boric Acid

Boric acid vaginal suppositories are a useful home treatment. The boric acid functions as an antiseptic and antifungal, frequently curing the itch.



Yogurt

This standard home remedy acts as a cooling probiotic. Due to the differing causes of vaginal itching, plain organic yogurt may cure the itch completely or provide only temporary relief.



Herbal Remedies for Vaginal Itching



Effective herbal cures for vaginal itching have antifungal, antibacterial and/or anti-inflammatory properties. These ‘super foods’ deserve a permanent place in our homes.



Garlic

Both garlic cloves and garlic powder mixed with water into a paste have been helpful herbal remedies for vaginal itching. Among its other benefits, garlic is an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral.



Kefir

This fermented milk drink is a potent probiotic and effective home treatment used both as a drink and a douche. It is believed to help strengthen the immune system and acts as an anti-inflammatory.



Honey

Unpasteurized honey used as an ointment effectively stopped the itching. It is an antibacterial and antifungal, as well as beneficial in many other ways.



Vaginal itching can be treated at home with natural remedies. However, this ailment can be a symptom telling us that we need to listen to our bodies and adopt a healthier lifestyle.



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