Comments on: What is a Yeast Infection?

By: natpractitioner

natpractitioner — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:47:59 +0000

First of all, you should get a proper diagnosis to see if what you have going on is bacterial or fungal in origin. Bacterial vaginosis is caused by bacteria and a "yeast infection" is caused by an overgrowth of candida.

You will not get much relief from the homeopathic pills, unfortunately. You can put two to three drops of tea tree oil into a teaspoon of olive oil or almond oil or put two drops of tea tree oil onto a tampon instead. Tea tree oil is very effective and should help you start feeling better quickly. You can also take probiotic capsules with acidopholus – one capsule three times a day.
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By: JoKTM

JoKTM — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:45:59 +0000

I hear the best cure is putting plain yogurt down there because of the bacteria it contains. When I get yeast infections I eat yogurt, drink cranberry juice and take AZO
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By: ozinnz

ozinnz — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:41:59 +0000

Homeopathy is based on the idea of curing illnesses etc. by taking what you are actually trying to cure ( a bit like the way vaccines work ). What you need to take is a probiotic with acidophilus and similar organisms. They are brilliant at preventing yeast infections if you are on antibiotics.
I don’t know how effective homeopatic remedies are for yeast infections. I know they can be quite effective for some problems but it always sounds weird to me the way they are supposed to work.
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By: Allie

Allie — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:39:59 +0000

Some homeopathic remedies contain trace amounts of whatever agent is causing the condition. The materials are diluted in such a way that the body can recognize and defend against it to encourage immunity, kind of like a vaccine.

Homeopathic remedies rarely have negative side effects, and some people swear by them, so I would say give it a try. If you are not against taking other medications, there are a ton of things you can buy at the drugstore for a yeast infection but a doctor could best diagnose and recommend something to help treat it.

Good luck!
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By: brie

brie — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:37:33 +0000

Homeopathic yeast infection pills have yeast in them? How does that work?
I actually am pretty sure I have bacterial vaginosis, but I got Nature’s Cure homeopathic yeast control pills because they have yeast in them, which I figured would help. but it got me wondering… how in the heck is it supposed to work for a yeast infection??? I’ve seen other brands of remedies labeled "homeopathic" with candida yeast as a main ingredient, as well, so it’s not just Nature’s Cure being weird.