Treating yeast infections is fairly simple. For a quick road to recovery, try these natural remedies and tips.
- Keep it lose, keep it dry. Yeast grows best in warm, moist conditions with little oxygen, so for vaginal yeast infections, be sure to dry the vaginal area after bathing or showering, and wear breathable underwear that doesn’t fit too tightly. Avoid wearing nylon panty hose, and change out of a wet bathing suit as soon as possible after swimming.
- Avoid feminine products. The companies that produce feminine hygiene sprays want to you to think that their products will keep you clean and healthy—but that’s far from the truth. These heavily scented products can irritate the vagina and upset the pH balance, leading to growing conditions for yeast infections.
- Stay clean. Wash up with a mild soap that won’t cause irritation. Be sure to wash your clothes thoroughly (this might be a time to consider the hot water cycle), and change your towels regularly to avoid passing the infection on to other members of the household.
