http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/yeast_infection.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/yeast_infection.rss Yeast Infection Cures from Earth Clinic Experts and Readers. Sat, 18 May 13 07:21:16 -0500 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=BORICACID_120017 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss1 Mon, 15 Apr 13 09:07:23 -0500 [YEA] Marsh from Denver, Co, Usa writes: "ACV works too but in about 1977 I had reoccuring vaginal yeast infections that kept the obgyn in business. One prescription would cause another type infection and it constantly cycled to the point of practically not being able to sit. One morning, he was at the hospital delivering a baby and his nurse took one look at my chart. She was appalled that he kept re-prescribing the same drugs for nearly a year. She instructed me to purchase empty gelatin capsules and fill with boric acid and insert before bed. Wearing panty liners the next day will help keep things dry. The boric acid can even be used as a douche if preferred. For over 30 years I\'ve used this remedy at the hint of a yeast infection and it disappears overnight. Indulging in too many sweets, wine, wheat, harsh soaps & detergents seem to be many of the culprits. Stay away from sheet softeners and feminine products with fragrances. Natural soaps and gentle detergents are the best. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=ACV_100904 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss2 Thu, 11 Apr 13 19:12:26 -0500 [YEA] Ashley from Jacksonville, Fl writes: "After years of dealing with yeast infections, my new midwife said that some women deal with yeast infections consistently, and that some women can have one after every period because of a ph imbalance your period causes. Not all women have the same symptoms and many things may cause a yeast infection for one and not for another. Here are my personal experiences: FOOD I notice a major shift when I start eating more processed foods, and that it lightens or clears when I eat all vegetables and little sugary fruits. SYMPTOMS I have never itched or burned, but have always had a discharge and a yeast smell. I have had BV, but I always get YI. SOLUTION I keep a spray bottle with diluted tea tree oil and water on the back of the toilet, and when I go to the bathroom, I spritz everything. It feels great and feels clean. Tea tree smells more fresh than spraying Apple Cider Vinegar. I will also insert some of the tea tree/water solution in my vagina and it makes a huge difference. Supplements Priobiotics: I started taking a 15 billion non-refrigerated probiotic that I purchased from a large natural and whole foods store. It comes in a pink box. This has been the best probiotic I have ever taken, and I have taken a lot. Women\'s Whole Food Multi: I also take a food based whole foods women\'s multi 2x day (says 3x, I\'m doing good just to remember to take 2). Douche: I am going to try a Tea Tree Oil and/or Apple Cider Vinegar douche to see if I can get more of the root of the problem with the discharge – which is my main problem. 2 Tbls. Apple Cider Vinegar 8 oz. Warm Water Douche 2x day Perhaps this will help someone too! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=ENZYMES_100475 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss3 Sat, 30 Mar 13 16:20:47 -0500 [YEA] Cald from Brooklyn, Ny writes: "Hello everyone! I go back and forth between suffering from BV and yeast infections. The BV is tricker to treat and from personal experience I always had to ask for the prescription since the garlic inserted vaginally didnt help too much. For yeast, I\'ve had great experience with C------e, enzymes specifically for candida yeast. The product contains enzymes such as cellulase, which kills Candida yeast by breaking down the cell wall of the yeast. The yeast can develop a resistance to the herbal remedies after a while, but not to enzymes. Usually I take 1 pill 3 times a day and within 2 days, I notice relief. You have to take these enzymes on an EMPTY STOMACH. If you don\'t, they will only dissolve the food you eat (or most recently ate) instead of the yeast. Its good to take an hour before a meal or 2 hrs after. I also take a high Protease enzyme, which dissolves the bacteria and also helps to dissolve the yeast. I heard rave reviews about Pine Cone Extract. I just ordered a bottle. I read on several message boards that its good for candidaisis and yeast infections. I will start taking this for prevention and will keep you posted. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=GFSE_100363 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss4 Wed, 27 Mar 13 10:55:12 -0500 [YEA] 1947hoppy from Winamac, Indiana writes: "My wife had developed a pretty serious yeast problem after a recent hospital stint and, IMHO, an excessive amount of antibiotics. I had previously read about Grapefruit Seed Extract, while researching information on candida infections. If you do a google on GSE you will find that it has many uses, is relatively inexpensive and from our personal experience with it, acts fast to relieve yeast infections. A small bottle, which lasts a very long time, MUST be diluted, as you will find when you do your research. It can be taken orally, sprayed on topically and even added to a douche. Do a \'google\' on \'the benefits of grapefruit seed extract\'. You will be amazed. It is available at many health food stores, or online. Good luck. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=HP_100058 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss5 Mon, 18 Mar 13 23:52:30 -0500 [YEA] Nadia from New Britain, Ct writes: "bv and yeast: I\'ve found that douching distilled water with the hydrogen peroxide works wonders! One can also take acidophilis, folic acid and even multi vitamin in between. It\'s all about keeping the good bacteria up in our bodies versus the bad. Natural remedies are the best! Glad I found this site. I thought to myself there must be natural remedies to cure many issues faced before many of the now medications existed. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=ALOEFA_93110 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss6 Sun, 03 Mar 13 15:07:07 -0600 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Hopeful from Orlando, Fl writes: "I recently started back up taking an Acidophilus, Folic Acid, and Vitamin E in the morning, and using a small acidophilus vaginal suppository every couple of days (should probably do it every day). For the last year especially, I\'ve been battling with burning feeling (feels like a UTI sometimes, but lab tests show no UTI). It was making me irritable, sometimes made me want to cry, and sometimes I stayed home from work because of it. I gave up on going to the doctor since it has been more manageable in the past 3 months. So, like I said, I\'ve been taking (2 billion) Acidophilus tablet in the morning with Vitamin E and Folic Acid. And I have cut some of the acidophilus tablets into fourths and am using those as vaginal suppositories on occassion. It seems to be managing the problem. I\'ve only been doing this for the past 2-3 weeks and right away I noticed I have less discharge and burning. I\'ve also been eating pretty healthy for the past 3 months. No real significant change in my diet, other than cutting out candy for the most part. And I make an effort to ensure each meal includes fruit (breakfast) or veggies (lunch and supper). But I make all my meals at home from scratch mostly (even making homemade pita bread! ). I think I\'ve eaten out 3 times in the past 3 months. Maybe this has influenced it, maybe not. Hope this continues to work. Fingers crossed. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=YOGURT_91849 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss7 Fri, 01 Feb 13 20:06:06 -0600 [YEA] Tammy from Newville, Pa writes: "3 days suffering from vaginal yeast infection. First tried Hydrogen peroxide - no relief. Next ACV. Made me raw. Desperate, I bought Monostat. DO NOT USE MONOSTAT. It was inside of me about 3 hrs. I was terribly uncomfortable, burning & itching worse than before inserting the Monostat. I Flushed/wiped it out of my v-jay as best I could. Husband went to grocery store for plain, active yogurt for me (thats luv). Used the syringe method with 10 ml. Instantly soothed the burning. No itching. Thank you all. I will apply again before bed the next 5 days as recommended here. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=ACV_91813 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss8 Fri, 01 Feb 13 07:46:02 -0600 [YEA] Eunie from San Antonio, Texas writes: "So, I was on anti biotics cause of strep, and it ended up giving me a yeast infection. I was so not happy. AFter trying everythinggg I could think of. I finally decided to give this ACV thing a shot. I went a local HEB (super market in Texas) and bought raw ACV. In a small spray bottle, I poured about 1oz of hot water, and 3oz of the ACV. While in the shower, I sprayed my vaginal area until I could feel the ACV dripping down my legs. (my shower smells like vinegar :P) It burned for a few moments, but I already started feeling better. When I got out of the shower, I refilled the bottle because I had used most of it, but no water this time; just the ACV. I soaked a tampon in it and inserted it for about 30 min, and sprayed my vaginal area once more until I could feel it burning. While sitting down, I could actually feel the intense burning from the ACV in my vagina.. Let\' sjust saying it really did suck. But after I took it out, I felt tons better. This stuff actually worked. So glad I gave in to it. I\'m going to do this for another three days and see how everything works out. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=ACVSCO_90317 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss9 Fri, 28 Dec 12 17:32:43 -0600 [YEA] Lola from Arlington, Tx writes: "So after extensive research and a come and go yeast infection everytime I have sex, I decided to try te ACV. I had bought Mon 7 but I am going on a trip with my boyfriend in a few days and \"ain\'t nobody got time for dat\"! So, I used the Mon 7 for 2 days. But on the third day I wasnt seeing any progresss so I put 2 cups Organic ACV and 1 cup of Iodized Salt in a bathub with just enough water to cover my legs. I soaked in this for about 20 mins, and douched with the water while I sat there. I then applied ACV and Jamaican Castor Oil directly onto my vagina as I still had some itching/irritation. Then I drank a glass of water and 3TBL of ACV. I was still feeling irritation after hours so I decided to soak a tampon in AVC and SALT. I inserted the tampon (which was very hard and painful to do) then left it in for about 10-15 min. I felt instant relief when I removed it. I feel like the infection is gone now, but I\'m going to continue drinking lots of water to be sure. It looks very pink and shiny and pretty and it looks like the YEAST BEAST is gone. I know this sounds like alot but I was desperate! Thank u for all of these helpful tips! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=RN_89061 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss10 Mon, 26 Nov 12 22:02:49 -0600 Rere from Mansura, Louisiana United States writes: "I am taking fluconazole for a yeast infection but I want to stop the smell. Will this help? if not, any suggestions of what will? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=BORICACID_86662 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss11 Fri, 05 Oct 12 21:44:45 -0500 [YEA] Healed from Dallas, Tx writes: "Lord, thank you for healing my yeast infection thru boric acid... Ladies I was going insane and some how confused with the itches I was experiencing. I had tried inserting garlic, ( very painful especially when you crush it), it worked only during the moment and in the morning it starts all over; and since I had to go to work from 8 to 5, I could not be going aroung with garlic in my xxx.. Tried Vinegar, salt and warm water, soothing and calming but started iching after few hours, tried lemon, oh my God did not help as well. And now Boric Acid did the job, still on my 6 day, plan to take the full dose of 14 days. What a relief, no inches, no discharges and I am on my way to total recovery. Amen. Hopefully this will help someone out there.. Take care Ladies n God bless y\'all. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=CSA_86496 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss12 Wed, 03 Oct 12 09:06:44 -0500 Gglexicon from Riverside, Ca writes: "Hello, I am a 19 year old living in Southern California. I have visited the sites on numerous occasions to try natural ways of curing the miscellanous vaginal infections that I have Had(and ongoing). It was alarming that so many women struggle with the symptoms that go with having a vaginal infection, that is not sexually transmited. But what I wanted to shed light on is the fact that alot of women who were sexually abused as children tend to have gynecological problems as they mature, or even immediately following the abuse. The reason why I mention it is the fact that one in three women have been sexually assaulted/abused in their lifetime. Most of the time, the victims know their perpetrator. ALOT of women go around not completing healing from this past trauma. This isn\'t a cure for having Bacterial Vaginosis, yeast infections, or even trichomiasis. I can attest to the fact that immediately after I was molested at age 8, I started to have yeast infections. When I read this fact/or generality in the Book Secret Survivor by Sue E. Blume, it totally made sense that the source of all these infections was that is was stored trauma, taking the form of stress, and the learned habitat of tightening my (sexual) core alot throughout the day ever since the day the molestation happened. What gives more evidence to this is that my mother, and four of my five sisters are all survivors also. I remember as a child folding laundry, and noticing that all of my sisters\' underwear were stained just like mine. I am not asking for pity. I just wanted to share this bit of information, and story to help other women who have vaginal infections to possibly look back at that as the source of all their struggle. Maybe even begin to actively heal if they havent done so. Peace and Love, G.G " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=ACVCO_86133 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss13 Thu, 27 Sep 12 08:44:03 -0500 [YEA] Anonymous from Cornwall, On writes: "I\'ve never had a yeast infection before, however this month at the end of my period, I started feeling \'off\' down there. First I thought it might be a UTI, because I constantly felt like I had to pee! But after a day or so I realized it just felt irritated/burned. It was slightly itchy, but mostly it was just a constant burn and uncomfortable feeling. I decided to try some natural remedies before making a trip to the drug store for a yeast treatment kit, and low and behold, it worked! Here is what I did: DAY 1- mixed 1/2 cup boiled water with 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar. Using a cloth or cotton ball soak with solution and apply all over area. I also took a couple q tips and soaked them in and stuck them inside of my for 5 minutes. This burned a bit, but nothing horrible. I did this 3x daily. DAY 2- Same as day 1, but after each ACV treatment take organic coconut oil and slather all over affected area. Then take a q tip and cover in coconut oil and insert into vagina. Basically you want to actually place a decent amount of coconut oil in there, probably close to 1/2 a tsp. wear a panty liner/pad as some does end up dripping. DAY 3- By now I was actually feeling about 90% back to normal, but repeated day 2 anyway. It is now the end of day 3 and I feel about 95% better and am hoping after one more day ill be at 100%! Definitely give these natural remedies a try, very worth saving the $20 for a kit! This whole process probably only cost me a couple dollars! (Had ingredients on hand). " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=MR_85536 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss14 Sat, 15 Sep 12 17:50:42 -0500 Vanessa from Lake Worth, Florida, Us writes: "I recently met the most handsomest man I have ever met and have had 2 yeast infections in the same month, so we havent been intimate ever! I used to get yeast infections every month after my period for the past 3 years. I went to several doctors and no one could tell me what was wrong, until one day a doctor took a pH strip stuck it up there and told me I needed to acidify my system. I was taking 2000mg of vitamin c everyday, for 5 months, about how long it took and yay no more yeast infections. This lasted for a year, then the beginning of this year they started coming again, I have been taking 1000mg of vitamin c to keep my pH constant. I bought pH strips tested my pH, and it came out normal range(3. 5-4) so I was confused why I was getting them again. I first assumed it was stress. I was REALLY stressed out for a couple months, I was fine for 4 months then all of a sudden after I had sex with one guy I got a yeast infection. I was confused because we didnt use latex for I am sensitive, and we used my all natural carrageenan lubricant. Got 2 infections in the same month recently so I was very confused. What I discovered was my plan to gain weight backfired on me. How you say? Before I never touched simple carbs, ever! I would only eat complexes. My solution to gain weight that I lost was to eat simple carbs, I was eating rice pudding almost 3 times a week! White bread you name it. Plus I believe me using Monistat over and over again for the past 2 years created an immunity to the Candida so it developed a super Candida with me feeding the yeast as well with all this starch! . Ive have been eating Greek yogurt everyday for the past three years. I also bought femdophilus. I was so confused why this wasnt helping. What I realized is that everyone talks about probiotics but no one talks about prebiotics and anti-fungals. So! I needed to get over this yeast infection fast so I can be intimate with this guy, because we have been dating for a month and only had sex once. Also, my doctor prescribed me diflucan which I have never took before, looked it up and may or may not work and takes up to 7 days what!! ?? I looked up grapefruit seed extract, oregeno oil, Apple cider vinegar(organic) , Hydrogen peroxide, fructooligosaccharides, rephresh tampons and finally Luvena prebiotic vaginal lubricant. My intense treatement that cured me in 3 days!! 1) take oregeno oil and grapefruit seed extract 3 times a day 2) insereted oregeno oil capsule directly in vagina, for 2 nights, had to dilute with Carlson vitamin e suppositories, because my goodness is that oregano concentrated! (After the first night I felt amazing by the way!! 3) Only ate vegetables and protein for a couple days, so the supplements can do what they do 4) also was on fluconozoale 1 dose of 150mg 5) bathe in ACV at night, and rinsed out vagina with ACV with turkey baster, I dont like douches (did this 3 nights) morning bathed in H2O2 and rinsed out vagina with H2O2 with turkey baster (did this 2 mornings) 6) still take Femdophilus twice a day, with FOS twice a day(prebiotics) to keep probiotics alive 4th day I didnt see anymore Candida disharge, also I had absolutely NO itching, just very minor innflamation, thats it ACV is amazing!! By the 5th day I was absolutely back to normal I have to say though that me stupidly putting a concentrated oregeno capsule in my vagina burned like hell but I felt amazing. After realizing this I diluted by putting half a vitamin e suppository. Everything did burn, but only for a couple seconds and I had abosulutely NO itching or irritation, just minor inflammation, Friday I felt 100 percent better, and this treatment only took 3 days!!!! I am still taking the supplements only twice a day now and plan on being intimate with this beautiful man tomorrow night! :) I also bought represh tampons, because I realized that everytime I get my period I get a little irritated and never realized it being my pH so I have yet to try those. Look up Luvena prebiotic I am going to use that after I have sex, to see how that works out, so I still have to try that as well. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=BORICACID_84495 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss15 Tue, 28 Aug 12 10:09:25 -0500 [YEA] Alabama from Toronto, Ontario writes: "I suffered for many many years from chronic vaginal pain. 8 years in fact. It was cyclical. It started on day 7 of my cycle and ended near menstruation And nobody ever knew why as I never had psoitive tests. (Now From reading the V BOOK I learned that estrogen was responsible for make yeast proliferate in women who were susceptible). Until one day I was simply been put on the progesterone only birth control pill (which did eliminate the symptoms immediately for 8 years! ) because they thought I was having an allergic type reaction to my own estrogen. Now I tried everything in those years. Everything. Nothing worked but the pil. But when I came off it to become pregnant, within a year or so my cycling went back to normal and my pain began again. I tried to go back on the pil but it didn\'t work. I saw countless doctors, had vaginal anaesthetic needles inserted with pain blockers done during ovulation and was given powerful pain creams (because all my tests came up negative for yeasts except 1) Not only did these creams not work but they made things worse due to the chemicals in them. After a year , I had no success and only one positive yeast test and I had a very sour milk smell all the time except during my period. So my doctor suggested that it could be cyclical yeast that lives in the walls and hard to detect. Whatever....... I just wanted some relief and all the yeast creams aggitated me due to the chemicals and the moisture from them dripping out during the day made the yeast proliferate and irritated the already very irritated vulvar skin. And the medications were just too hard on my liver and I had bad side effects. So we decided to try boric acid. I started with the empty gel caps 1x a day and it burned so badly it actually bleached my underwear three nights in a row. I tried vaseline and oil to protect the outside but it didn\'t help. Nor did pads. I didn\'t want to spend a fortune on custom suppositories so I called them up and asked them the ingredients. A basic wax or oil with the boric acid. THAT\"S IT? I can do that. I researched oils that were candida friendly and two jumped out.......... Olive and Coconut. So I started making my own in icecube trays. This was so cheap, chemical free and also protected my vagina from the harshness of the boric acid. Also the cold is soooo soothing! I put a pad on at night for leakage and one during the day and try to go without underwear whenever possible for a breather. I did this for 3 weeks everyday and it dissapeared withing days. Only to return the next month day 7 as usual. So repeat. Then repeat the following month. Then I added pro b probiotics(drug store no prescription) specifically made for your vagina as it is a great misconception that acidophilus from yogurt helps your vagina........... IT IS NOT EVEN THE SAME STRAIN! And in fact yogurt in the vagina can make yeast grow more due to the sugar lactose. ( the V Book) It is wonderful for your digestive tract though. And I added a controversial element, a mild cortisone cream in a petroleum only base I had compounded as the other cortisones had chemicals that just irritated me. When you are irritated and swollen almost everything makes in worse especially harsh chemicals (the V book). Cortisone can make yeast grow sometimes but I only use a bit once a day as needed for inflammation. It\'s been 4 months. I need the suppositories less and less. I start day 7 and often do a week then every 2-4 days until my period. My doctor said sometimes it takes a really long time to completely erradicate a stubborn cyclical infection. I see the results slowly but surely. The smell is gone, I can have sex oart of the month and I can live a relatively normal life wth only a few super swollen days as opposed to before when it was 22 days a month I was walking and sitting funny and crying. I am told it is common for 6 months to a year to deal with this so I am on track.. I wanted the quick fix but as long as I see progress I feel motivated, not depressed and in control of my body! Plus I have learned a lot from the V BOOK about good vaginal health, from listening to myself and I saved a lot of money by making my own suppositories (I got the boric acid at the drug store behind the counter in Canada it USA you can get it on amazon.com) It is slow and steady. BIG LESSON don\'t try more than one thing at a time or you will not know what is working or not working. And don\'t see too many doctors, naturopaths etc, too many cooks in the kitchen leads to disasters and conflicting information.... I keep it really simple, no thousands of supplements, diets, meds or doctors! and drink a lot of water so my pee no longer burns and inflames it... Another trick. And I always use natural oils or petroleum for sexual lubricant now.... NO MORE CHEMICALS (except boric and cortisone) will ever touch my vagina again. Good luck and I hope this helps someone out there. Don\'t give up hope. Find what works for you and listen to you body. Inform yourself and keep at it. There is an end to this misery. Keep the faith girls! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=RN_84372 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss16 Sat, 25 Aug 12 10:13:46 -0500 Marie from Milwaukee, Wisconsin writes: "I have been having discharge for several months now. There is no itching, no foul scent, no burning when I use the bathroom. Just discharge everyday. I have to use pantyliners daily and I just want it to go away. I\'ve recently started bathing in apple cider vinegar and it\'s still the same. I\'ve been eating yogurt daily for about 3 weeks and no change. I read everyone\'s posts and I\'m not sure what to next! Can someone please help? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=DUNG_84338 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss17 Fri, 24 Aug 12 18:04:24 -0500 Afsoon from Tehran, Iran writes: "It may be funny, but it is real! Many people have used it. specially it is useful for Refractory infections and yeasts. You should smoke 2-3 piece of dung by a coal which is burning or on fire. Remove it from the fire, then wear a long skirt and stand on top of it, so its smoke should reaches into the vagina. U can use a bath stool which has some holes on it. Then put dung under the stool and sit on the stool. Repeat it at least every other day for 2 weeks. Be careful it should be for she-ass not a male one. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=ACV_83905 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss18 Thu, 16 Aug 12 09:54:16 -0500 [NAY] Secretagent from Oakland, Ca, Usa writes: "I am 27, and have had yeast infections several times a year since I started dating my ex. They went away when I stopped dating him, and I\'m pretty sure he has a yeast issue himself. I also struggle with fatigue, toenail fungus, anxiety and digestive issues that make me believe my problem is candida. I don\'t eat processed foods and eat very little sugar or carbs. I wanted to address my other issues, so I started drinking the organic with mother ACV and baking soda combo, 2tbsps ACV with 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, twice a day. Within 3 days I had a raging yeast infection. I cut out the baking soda and maintained the ACV drink and went with 50/50 ACV douches, morning and night. The second morning, it was worse than ever, swollen and painful and itching. Garlic helped stop the itch. In any case, this is the 2nd or 3rd time that drinking ACV has brought on a yeast infection, in my opinion. Perhaps it would have resolved had I continued, but I\'m going camping for 3 weeks and cannot be dealing with this out there. I\'ll be taking diflucan in the morning. Maybe I\'m just not one that can handle it, though it does help when I use it externally and I do think it makes me more regular and more perky. Wish I could do it! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=RN_83334 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss19 Mon, 06 Aug 12 20:48:25 -0500 Lotus from Greenwich, Ct, Usa writes: "I need some guidance. I am experiencing symptons like those of a Yeast Infection (I am very prone to getting them), the discomfort started after intercouse with a condom. The feeling of the condom was awful, it felt like a rough plastic. Immediately after I was feeling soreness and pain but it was until the next night that I started to feel an unbearable burning; by the following night I was red down there and the pain is just like a yeast infection. Due to the condom I am inclined to believe that it is a latex allergy, to be safe I bought a generic version of Monistat 3, just used it one night but I am not feeling any comfort yet. Any advice? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=WV_82659 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss20 Thu, 26 Jul 12 08:32:27 -0500 [YEA] Erica from Lemoyne, Pennsylvania writes: "I didn\'t beleive it at first, but I like most women was desperate. It was 2am and I was in pain like nothing before! I googled Yeast Infection treatments and Earth Clinic popped up with all of these women swearing by it! Well unfortunately I didnt have ACV but I had White Vinegar and It took the pain away after a few stinging minutes! Amazing what a simple household product can do! I finally got to sleep! TY to all who previously posted! For the non-believers this really does work! Im telling everyone about it! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=ACV_82128 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss21 Mon, 16 Jul 12 17:38:44 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Misty from Indiana, Usa writes: "I\'ve had a recurrent yeast infection for several weeks now that I believe was brought on by birth control pills (which I have stopped taking about 2 days after developing the infection). I am fairly sure the infection also exists in my bladder (as I have had frequent urination & have been urinating white specks for 2 weeks) and in my bowels as I\'ve been struggling with constipation for over a month (doc says its probably stuck fecal matter). I\'m not sure if this is considered general candida overgrowth. I don\'t have a coated tongue, rashes, or any other symptoms really. I\'ve been taking organic ACV orally for about 2 weeks (1 tsp in water several times a day, anymore makes me constipated) and applying nondiluted ACV topically (sometimes the organic stuff, usually the regular pasteurized stuff) by holding a soaked cotton ball under my clitoral hood and vaginal opening for 15 seconds each, then wiping the entire vulva and anal area (front to back of course) and holding the cotton ball on my anus for 15 seconds. When it gets really itchy internally, I will soak a few cotton swabs in ACV and insert as far as I can without letting go of the ends and leave in for several minutes (usually this step isn\'t necessary as the itch occurs mainly outside the vagina; if you can do without this step I recommend it as it tends to dry me out). The burn is not too intense unless I\'ve been rubbing/scratching and lasts only briefly, then the itch subsides completely. This doesn\'t seem to help the infection itself; however, it does relieve the itch. Other supplements/remedies I have been using include: 250 mg magnesium oxide 1-3 times daily; 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses in a 10 oz glass mixed with 1. 5 tsp organic ACV and 2 tbsp lemon juice, then topped off with water and taken in the morning before breakfast and sometimes before bed; 1/8 tsp borax and 1 tsp baking soda added to 1 liter of water and sipped throughout the day (if I take too much I get headaches so I usually only drink about 2/3 of this mixture per day. 5 days on & 2 off); daily multivitamin (vegan) most days; 125 mg lithium aspartate (5 mg lithium) in the mornings most days; gingko biloba once or twice daily; silica complex sometimes; 1 tsp psyllium with 20 oz water once a day; 1-2 tbsp ground flax added to food daily; 1 tsp creatine once a day; borax baths about once a week after swimming or when I see visible culture buildup (1/2 cup added to bath water and filled up to hips), acidophilus tablets twice daily after eating. If you would like any additional info about brand names or anything, email me. I eat an almost vegan diet: no meat or dairy at all, fatty fish occasionally (though not recently), organic local eggs sometimes. Recently my diet has included fast/processed food once or twice a week, but I try to limit my portion sizes and eat veggies daily. I avoid sweets, eat whole grains, and add sea salt to my food when I can (helps cut down the excessive thirst). I exercise regularly (daily stretching and weekly cardio). I\'m a healthy weight usually though occasionally I get slightly underweight. I hope this helps, and I would appreciate any other suggestions if you have them. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=ACV_81891 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss22 Thu, 12 Jul 12 10:49:53 -0500 [YEA] Jessica from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma writes: "For external yeast infections, I put apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle without diluting it. Then, twice a day, I spray the area directly. Yes, it burns initially but then feels so much better. I do this for about 5 days. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=MR_81543 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss23 Fri, 06 Jul 12 10:35:31 -0500 [YEA] Rebecca from Toronto, Canada writes: "I just did the following and got results in 30 minutes! Now that I am in my 40s, I find that I often start to get the beginnings of a yeast infection on day 3 of my cycle. I assume it\'s got something to do with hormone levels... I\'m looking into it as it\'s a bit annoying. Generally if I catch it soon enough, a regular application of lavender oil clears it up. (I put a few drops on my finger and insert). For whatever reason, this month, the yeast got the better of me. I was quite busy so initially opted for 1 day Monistat - which not only didn\'t work AT ALL - it actually caused me considerable discomfort. I decided to make time to deal with it the natural way. Here is what I purchased: Boric Acid, empty 00 gel caps, Apple Cider Vinegar, raw organic coconut oil, raw organic Manuka Honey, FeminaFlora (this is a friendly bacteria suppository found at Health food stores in the refrigerator) I immediately inserted ONE FeminaFlora and TWO capsules filled with boric acid. Then, while sitting on the toilet, I slathered on Manuka Honey, including coating my finger and inserting it a few inches up inside. Sat for 20 minutes - then rinced with warm water. (was already feeling relief from the burning/itching! ) Afterward - I put 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar in a basin of warm water large enough to sit in and did a sitz bath for 10 minutes. I ended this all off by soaking an organic cotton tampon in coconut oil and inserting it. I left that in for two hours. VOILA! The honey stopped the burn/itch right away. The coconut oil was very soothing internally, and is also anit-fungal. The apple cider vinegar helps restore pH. The boric acid kills the over growth of yeast. The FeminaFlora boosts the GOOD flora! I will continue with one FeminaFlora every night for 7 nights, and one boric acid insert along with it. Honey, etc as needed - but I don\'t think I\'m going to need them. Moving forward, I plan to go on a candida cleanse where I will eliminate sugar for awhile... And see my acupuncturist to address hormone fluxuations. I am also going to start taking B vitamins. Best of luck! This really DOES work, and it works FAST! I had never tried the HONEY before and was thrilled with the immediate relief. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=ACV_80990 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss24 Tue, 26 Jun 12 13:44:11 -0500 [YEA] Nomoreinfection from Middleburg, Clay County Florida writes: "I got my first yeast infection about 3 days ago, I thought it was just a minor itch and would go away.... Until I had sexual intercourse and felt this god awful pain I instantly knew I had a a yeast infection. I came across this site and saw all the open post on what people have done to cure their Y. I and sweet Jesus it may have burrrrrrnnnn but it worked! I douched and 10mins gone nothing no problem! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/yeast_infection.html&name=IODINE_79471 /CURES/yeast_infection.rss25 Tue, 29 May 12 16:21:58 -0500 [YEA] Maria from Los Angeles, Calfironia writes: "I started douching with iodine diluted in water and it immediately cured the symptoms of candidiasis / bacterial vaginosis which had been affecting me for quite a while. I have been douching twice a day with the solution (5 drops of iodine in half a cup of water) and I\'m extremely happy. After failing to cure my candidiasis / vaginosis with oral acidophilus, I am super satisfied with iodine. "