Three out of every four women will experience a yeast infection during their lives.
The culprit? An overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans is to blame.
While this fungus is normal in the body, a change in the body's balance of pH levels can trigger an overgrowth and lead to a yeast infection.
Fortunately, there are several yeast infection remedies that have proven successful for getting rid of this common, but uncomfortable problem.
Read on to learn more about how to get rid of a yeast infection naturally.
Yeast infections are the result of the vaginal pH levels changing from acidic to alkaline which provides an environment for Candida to increase and flourish.
Many common things like pregnancy, diabetes and having your menstrual period can instigate a yeast infection, as can taking antibiotics or birth control pills.
They may be common, but that doesn't make them any less annoying and uncomfortable.
Luckily, where theres a problem, there are people finding solutions and there are a number of home remedies available for this condition.
Here's a look at the top 3 yeast infection remedies: Home Remedy #1 - Yogurt Yogurt is one of the most common remedies for treating a yeast infection yourself.
It is most effective when done as soon as you suspect you may get an infection.
Simply go to your supermarket or natural foods store and pick up some yogurt with live cultures.
You can then eat the yogurt, or apply it directly on your vulva and vaginal area.
This remedy works because yogurt contains a "good" bacteria that fights the overgrowth of yeast in the vagina.
Home Remedy #2 - Teatree Oil Teatree oil is a favorite remedy for yeast infection in many parts of the world.
If you live in the US, you can find it for sale at many natural food stores.
To use teatree oil to combat a yeast infection, you must first dilute it as it can sting when applied to a sensitive area.
One way of using it is to add teatree oil to a sitz bath.
You can also dilute it and apply it to your vaginal area with a cloth, or even on a tampon as a suppository.
Home Remedy #3 - Garlic One of garlics many health benefits is it's ability to fight fungus.
It's no wonder that some women swear by the garlic home remedy to cure a yeast infection.
Here's how it works...
First, you will need a fresh clove of garlic.
You can either choose to apply the garlic to your affected area by inserting it in the vagina, or rubbing the juice of a fresh clove on the area.
The other option is to chew a fresh clove.
Keep doing this every day until after your yeast infection clears up (usually within a couple of days).