If you have a yeast infection, you are probably desperate to cure it right away. Although it may be tempting to go out and get the closest dose of Diflucan or Monistat, you may want to reconsider these traditional medical treatments. You see, these traditional medications only cure the symptoms and not the underlying cause. In this article, we will discuss yeast infections and provide some natural treatment methods that cure yeast infections from the inside out.

First of all, you need to understand what exactly a yeast infection involves. There are many types of yeast infections, including the vagina, penis, jock itch, athlete’s foot, etc., to name just a few. However, all of these manifestations are caused by an overgrowth of the candida albican yeast fungus. Although this fungus normally exists within the body, it does not normally cause problems if it remains in balance with the good bacteria. However, when we consume too many sugary or processed foods, drink alcohol, or take antibiotics or birth control problems, this causes an imbalance in our bodies and the candida fungus grows and grows.

Second, now that you understand the causes of overgrowth, you need to rebalance your body and encourage it to eliminate candida. This can be done by eating healthy and nutritious foods, drinking 16 ounces of water a day, and avoiding alcohol, highly processed and sugary foods, products that contain yeast, etc.

Third, you must cure candida with good bacteria found in acidophilus or active yogurt cultures. This type of bacteria is known to fight candida. You can eat the acidophilus or you can insert the yogurt into your vagina to treat vaginal yeast infections.

Fourth, you can use antifungal foods like garlic, apple cider vinegar, and vitamin C, etc. All of these elements have antibacterial properties that are believed to eradicate the fungus from the inside out.

Fifth, you can use a natural cure for yeast infection that includes grapefruit seed extract, oregano oil supplements (taken by mouth), tea tree oil (applied to the infected area), goldenseal (used as vaginal or oral douche), genetial violet (applied to infection), etc.