Is there a natural remedy to cure a severe yeast infection?
• Q: I have a severe yeast infection, but I am breastfeeding a 20 month old. What medication could I use to rid myself once and for all of this nightmare? I would prefer a natural remedy if it is possible. • A: Yeast infections can be prevented by keeping good bacteria in the body, so eating a yogurt daily can provide the acidophilus that is needed, or taking probiotics that contain lactobacillus can help. Other remedies that claim to help include tea tree oil, garlic, boric acid suppositories, and douching with vinegar. However, doctors worry about what damage vinegar may do to the vagina walls, and boric acid can be toxic if not taken correctly. Studies have not proven that they significantly improve yeast infections though. However, once you have a yeast infection, it can be stubborn and hard to get rid of, unless you take a medication such as Diflucan (fluconazole), which is a one dose tablet, Monistat (miconazole), or Mycelex/Gyne-Lotrimin (clotrimazole), which are vaginal creams
