Bacterial Vaginosis Freedom

How to Cure Vaginal Infections 

Bacterial Vaginosis Freedom

Women who suffer from vaginal infections know the itching, burning and change in their discharge in terms of colour and smell and sometimes texture as soon as symptoms start. However, there are different types of vaginal infections, as well as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other conditions that can mimic the symptoms of vaginal infections. Therefore, it is important to see a doctor for diagnosis any time you experience vaginal infection symptoms. Some women who suffer from one of the two most common reoccurring vaginal infections, yeast vaginosis and bacterial vaginosis (BV), prefer to cure their infections without using medications.

Steps

1. Eat at least 5 ounces of yogurt daily to battle yeast or BV infections and prevent them from reoccurring.
   • Choose a yogurt that states on the package that it contains live lactobacillus acidophilus, a probiotic or friendly bacteria. Probiotics help to restore normal bacteria and yeast levels in mucus membranes of the vagina.
2. Apply live lactobacillus acidophilus topically in the form of a vaginal suppository insert for up to 2 weeks.
   • Use unflavored, plain yogurt that contains live active cultures. Store the yogurt in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
   • For best results, apply the suppository before going to bed at night. Disposable or washable syringes available at most drug stores make application easiest.
   • Apply a acidophilus suppository weekly after the infection has cleared to prevent it from returning if you suffer from frequent vaginal infections.
3. Eat one clove of garlic each day by chopping it up and adding it to soups, salads, sauces, and other foods. Alternatively, you can take garlic in supplement form following package dosage. Garlic has long been known for its antifungal properties, and you can use it to cure and prevent vaginal infections.
4. Use garlic topically as a vaginal suppository.
   • Catch the infection at the first signs of itching and irritation for the best chance of curing it with garlic.
   • Peel the outer white papery skin off of one clove of fresh garlic and insert the clove into your vagina, intact, at bedtime.
   • Remove the clove of garlic in the morning and flush it down the toilet. Your vaginal discharge may be watery for a little while after you remove the garlic.
   • Repeat the process another night if you are still experiencing symptoms of an infection by bedtime the next day. Some infections may clear with one treatment, but others require a second application to clear fully.
   • Make small cuts in the surface of the garlic clove to increase the strength of the treatment if the infection is not responding. For more advanced infections, try cutting the clove of garlic in half before inserting it into the vagina.
5. Take a daily vitamin supplement that contains at least 500 mg vitamin C and 200 IU vitamin E. These vitamins help reduce inflammation associated with infection and boost your immune system to aid your body in the fight.
6. Reduce the amount of animal fats in your diet and increase the amount of essential fatty acids found in some fish and nuts to reduce inflammation and tissue swelling.
7. Talk to your doctor about taking a calcium and magnesium supplement if you are not already taking one. Studies have found that women who suffer from frequent vaginal infections often lack sufficient calcium levels.
8. Try an herbal remedy of pau d'arco bark (tabebuia avellanedae), which is known for its antifungal benefits. Brew it as a tea and drink it, or cool the solution and use it as a douche.
9. Take extra care to keep your vaginal area clean and dry. Wear cotton underwear to wick moisture away from the area, and wipe yourself from front to back after urinating or having a bowel movement.
10. Minimize the number of vaginal infections you contract and reduce the severity of your symptoms by avoiding irritants, which include:
    • Friction, caused by ill-fitted underwear or pants, aggressive or excessive sexual activity, bike riding, and other activities.
    • Tampons, pads, toilet paper, soap and other products that have artificial dyes and fragrances.
    • Chemicals found in spermicides, lubricants or other products used in the vaginal area.
11. Avoid sexual intercourse, douches and tampons when you have a vaginal infection. Some vaginal infections can be transmitted sexually even if symptoms aren't present, so it is a good idea to use condoms every time you have sex if you are prone to frequent infections.

Warnings

• Strengthening the garlic suppository by cutting the garlic clove increases the amount of burning you may experience after insertion. If your infection is just beginning, take care not to scratch or score the clove to minimize burning during treatment. If your infection is advanced and you need to increase the strength of the clove, you are probably already experiencing vaginal burning so you may not even notice it.