7 Natural Home Remedies for Yeast Infection

Yeast infections can be painful and debilitating, and they often recur again and again. Although there are over-the-counter and pharmaceutical  remedies, natural remedies often work as well and are safer. Caitlin MacKenna reveals seven natural home remedies for yeast infection.

It itches, it burns and it’s painful when you urinate or have sex. Recognize the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection? A vaginal yeast infection is usually caused by a fungus called Candida albicans which is normally found in small amounts in the vagina. It's estimated that three out of four women will have a yeast infection in their lifetime. Factors that contribute to vaginal yeast infection include pregnancy, diabetes, and the use oral contraceptives, steroids, and antibiotics. Yeast infection is also more common after menopause due to declining estrogen levels, which thin the vaginal walls. Here are seven natural home remedies that are used for yeast infection. Read more