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More Natural Ways To Cure Vaginal Yeast Infection

Since my kefir tampons post has become surprisingly popular then I guess that many more people besides me are dealing with vaginal yeast infections (especially during pregnancy) so I’ll write here about some other natural remedies as well to get the yeast under control without having to turn to the doctor to get medications.

So the best thing you could do when trying to fight off yeast infection is to pay attention to what you eat, sugar and wheat are the main things to leave out because they are feeding the yeast as well. And try to add garlic to your dishes as much as you can, both cooked and raw versions. Also eating foods with probiotics is a good idea (kefir, buttermilk, plain yogurt).

Another remedy that is recommended to help cure the vaginal yeast infection is apple cider vinegar. Add one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar (use organic version with “mother” if possible because that will have the most beneficial enzymes in it) to one glass of water and drink it first thing in the morning. It will help to make the internal pH balance unacceptable to the yeast. Drinking apple cider vinegar water is also especially recommended during pregnancy because it only doesn’t help to fight off the yeast but also strengthens the placenta and improves the blood flow to the uterus.

Externally you can also try applying olive oil to the infected areas because olive oil helps to destroy the spores of the yeast.

You can also try another quick fix method by clicking here.

May 13, 2012Permalink Leave a comment

Beneficial Herbal Teas To Drink Before, During And After Pregnancy

There are many beneficial herbs that can be made into a tea and consumed before, during and/or after the pregnancy to keep both the mother and the growing baby healthy and happy.


Not so well-known herb to use before pregnancy is Herb Robert (Geranium Robertianum) because it is said to be the miracle remedy in case of infertility. It contains natural progesterone and stimulates fertility in both women and men. It is also a source of germanium which is a valuable element to the body as it makes oxygen available to the cells.

Probably the most well known herb on the other hand to use before and during pregnancy is raspberry leaf. It helps to prevent miscarriage and postpartum hemorrhage, eases morning sickness, reduces pain during labor and can actually help make the labor faster. After birth it assists in the production of breast milk. Raspberry leaf is also rich in various vitamins and minerals like calcium and magnesium which help relieve leg cramps and iron which helps to prevent and treat anemia.

Another herb to use before and during pregnancy is lady’s mantle which is also said to be very useful in treating sterility. It helps to thicken the uterine lining which is necessary for better embryo implantation. During pregnancy lady’s mantle helps to avoid miscarriage and during labor it helps and eases the process of giving birth.

Stinging nettle is also recommended during pregnancy but only for one week at a time. After drinking stinging nettle tea for one week you should have a break for at least 1 month before having it again. Stinging nettle tea is mostly used to treat and prevent anemia but it has other benefits as well. For example it aids and strengthens the kidneys, nourishes mother and baby, helps to reduce hemorrhoids and diminishes pain during and after birth.

Alfalfa tea is especially recommended during the last trimester of pregnancy because it contains a lot of vitamin K among other essential nutrients. Vitamin K is necessary for blood clotting so it helps to decrease postpartum bleeding and chance of hemorrhaging. Vitamin K is also essential to the newborn.

From 36th week of pregnancy it is recommended to start drinking one cup of wild thyme tea a day. It helps to prepare the cervix for the labor and relaxes smooth muscles. At the same time it is also a mild uterine stimulant.

All of the herbs mentioned above can be consumed after giving birth as well but there is one more herb that is especially recommended right after labor and that is yarrow. It helps to stop external and internal bleeding, has anti-inflammatory properties and is calming to the nerves. It can be used right after giving birth but should definitely be avoided during pregnancy!

May 10, 2012Permalink Leave a comment

Kefir Tampons To Cure Vaginal Yeast Infection

In the past few weeks I’ve been having some trouble with vaginal yeast infection and since I’m in the last trimester of my pregnancy then I needed to cure it fast and safely and the best way to do that is to use kefir tampons. It may sound strange at first but it really works and it works well. It’s the good bacteria found in kefir that takes care of the yeast infection so if you don’t have kefir at hand then any plain yogurt with some lactic acid bacteria culture in it should work fine as well.

What you need to do is soak the tampon briefly in the kefir or yogurt and insert it as you normally would. You can leave it in for few minutes or even overnight, however you feel comfortable with. Usually I can feel improvement already after using just one tampon but if the infection is really fierce then just in case use more.

If this does not work, you can click here to try this alternative method.

April 14, 2012Permalink 5 Comments