Candida is a type of yeast normally found within the body in small amounts. If Candida numbers grow in excess, this can cause a yeast infection, which is common in the gastrointestinal tract, vagina and throat. Candida infections can be caused by hormonal imbalances, diet, sexual transmission or changes in pH levels in the body. The use of antibiotics, which kill off Candida fighting bacteria, can also lead to a yeast infection. You can cure Candida naturally by treating the source of the problem without turning to drugs. A combination of these approaches is believed to cleanse excess Candida from the body.
Alternative Medications
If you began suffering from yeast infections after taking any new drugs or medications, they may be at the root of your problem. Antibiotics or hormonal treatments, such as hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills, can alter the bacterial or hormonal balance of the body, resulting in a yeast infection. Talk to your doctor about alternatives to these medications or pills that won't cause yeast infections.
Maintain PH Balance
If you commonly suffer from vaginal yeast infections, consider the clothing you wear. Opt for all cotton panties and skirts or breathable pants. Change your underwear frequently and especially after a workout. Sleep in a nightgown without underwear to let the area "breathe." Avoid any chemicals or irritants, such as perfume, in the vaginal area. This keeps the pH balance in your crotch region balanced.
Garlic
Garlic has antifungal properties, according to the Mayo Clinic. It says garlic can cause a burning sensation on sensitive skin and mucous membranes. You can wrap garlic in cheese cloth and insert it into the vagina to treat a vaginal yeast infection or eat fresh, raw garlic to help treat a throat or intestinal yeast infection.
Probiotics
Similar to yeast, friendly bacteria are present within the body in normal amounts. Bacteria help balance the amount of yeast in the body because they fight it off. If you don't have enough healthy bacteria, yeast has the ability to rapidly multiply. Probiotics--a form of bacteria, found in yogurt and buttermilk or in supplements--can replace healthy bacteria in your body to ward off excess Candida.
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