Yeast Infection Homeopathic

Yeast Infection Homeopathic

What Is Homeopathy

A non-toxic system of medicine used to treat a wide variety of health conditions, homeopathy is practiced by licensed physicians and qualified prescribers in many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Through research studies, scientific trials as well as documented clinical cases, information on the use of several hundred homeopathic remedies has been collected by homeopathic practitioners.

Homeopathy And Yeast Infections
Homeopathic medicines have traditionally been used to treat yeast infections caused by the microorganism Candida Albicans, which is a part of the normal environment of the body, but tends to proliferate and cause infections due to a variety of reasons including, use of antibiotics, hormones, birth control pills, high-sugar diet, nutritional deficiencies, stress as well as a shift in the body’s acid-alkalinity balance. Touted as having minimal side effects, homeopathy has been widely used to treat mild to moderate cases of yeast infections, as they can treat the infection and help alleviate discomfort associated with the infection.

Common Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathy offers a natural, holistic way to deal with a yeast infection using the body’s own immune system. It is about treating the whole person, his lifestyle, as well as his physical and emotional aspects. Listed below are some of the time-tested homeopathic preparations used in the treatment of yeast infection.

Borax has been used widely to treat vaginal yeast infections, which are seen to occur between menstrual periods and is accompanied by a whitish discharge.

Calcarea Carbonica is used to treat irritation and burning of the vagina associated with a milky discharge, usually occurring before and after the menstrual period.

Kali Bichromicum may be used in cases where vaginal discharge is yellow and accompanied by itching and a burning sensation. Symptoms may be more pronounced in the morning and the person may feel better after resting.

Other homeopathic drugs for treating yeast infection include Kreosotum, Natrum Muriaticum, Pulsatilla, Sepia or Sulphar.

Other Popular Homeopathic Treatments
Diet modifications have been an integral part of homeopathic treatments for yeast infections. Yogurt (which contains lactic acid bacteria) helps to keep yeast growth under control. External yeast infections, say on skin, may also be treated by washing the area with cider vinegar or yoghurt.

Dosage Directions
For self-treatment, select the remedy that matches most closely with your symptoms, and start with a lower potency such as 6X, 6C, 12X, 12C, 30X, or 30C. If you are being treated by a practitioner, follow your prescriber’s directions as well as the instructions for use as printed on the label.

Side Effects
Although homeopathic drugs are rarely known to cause serious side effects, their effectiveness has not been entirely proven by scientific research. Nonetheless, this alternative system of medicine has been in use long enough to ward off any skepticism regarding its efficacy. Certain preparations may induce allergic reactions if not diluted to the right degree. Also, it would be good to consult a physician and rule out the possibility of some other, more serious condition before starting a homeopathic treatment for a yeast infection.