A vaginal yeast infection can range from

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a minor irritation to terrible itching, redness and potentially life-threatening illness. The infection is more serious in patients who are immunocompromised, such as cancer, transplant or AIDS patients. A vaginal yeast infection is caused by the introduction or multiplication of yeast known as Candida albicans. We all have some yeast and bacteria present on our bodies, but when the numbers drastically increase or a foreign entity is introduced, infection occurs. The causes can vary, including wearing tight jeans or non-cotton underwear, dyes and/or chemicals in toilet paper, and your diet. If you take antibiotics for a different infection, it may also kill the helpful bacteria in the vagina and leave you open to attack from yeast. Condoms can also irritate the vagina and lead to infections. To prevent a yeast infection, you should wear loose fitting pants, and cotton underwear which “breathe” better. It is even better if you sleep without underwear on. You should not sit around in a wet bathing suit, and use only natural, non-colored or -scented toilet paper. Once a yeast infection has occurred, you should see a doctor. But some helpful things to ease the itching and pain include soaking a cotton ball in tea tree oil or apple-vinegar and garlic and inserting it into the vagina or other infected areas. You can also drink extra cranberry or grapefruit juice to increase the acidity of your body and hopefully kill off the bacteria.

There are a number of reasons women

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may be more prone to yeast infections, medications, poor diet, a weakened immune system or even a yeast infection experienced previously that never quite ran its course. Almost seventy five percent of women suffer from reoccurring yeast infections, caused by Candida flourishing in the warm moist environment of the vagina. Candida is actually a fungal infection that causes an itching or burning sensation and results in a white discharge. There are a number of ways to treat the symptoms of this infection, but the only way to fully eliminate it is to destroy it at its source.
Raw garlic works as an anti-fungal and is easily obtainable at any grocery store. Topical application of raw garlic to the site of the infection results in fast relief from a yeast infection. To make a preparation appropriate for insertion into the vagina, a small clove of garlic can be wrapped in clean cloth, or mash some garlic into some olive oil and apply it to a tampon. Because garlic enters the bloodstream and creates a bodily odor, this should be done overnight. Be sure to have a good shower in the morning to eliminate the garlic smell.
To further prevent the occurrence of yeast infections, try introducing more garlic into your cooking. Many people enjoy the flavor and the health benefits.

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A vaginal yeast infection can range from

There are a number of reasons women