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If you’re suffering from a yeast infection causes by Candida but only experiencing minor or superficial symptoms, it’s a good idea to seek out natural cures before embarking on a course of prescription drugs for a number of reasons.

• Some of the more common treatments available in pharmacies (such as over the counter creams and ointments), while offering relief from symptoms, are not always effective at addressing the root cause of the yeast infection
• Oral prescription antifungal medications such as Diflucan, Sporonox and Lamisil have been associated with liver damage.  They also may interact negatively with other medications and blood toxicity tests are normally recommended during treatment.
• Yeast infections that start on an isolated part of the body (eg genital thrush) can progress to become systemic, chronic and recurrent.  Natural treatments and dietary changes may assist in altering the conditions in your body to become less favorable to a yeast overgrowth.

The staring point for any natural yeast infection treatment is to remove any known risk factors.  For example if you are taking antibiotics, and they are not an absolute medical necessity, it makes sense to discuss stopping with your doctor.  Antibiotics can upset the natural balance of bacteria in the body which are thought to key Candida in check.

The main focus for curing a yeast infection naturally will be on your diet.  As yeasts feed on sugar, a Candida diet is designed to reduce the levels of sugars and refined carbohydrates in the diet.  Alcohol and fermented foods such as soy products and certain cheeses are also best avoided.  Add raw garlic to the diet as this has known antifungal qualities and choose yogurt brands that contain live strains of the best probiotics to help repopulate the intestinal tract.   Other supplements with known antimicrobial properties that will help with a candida cleansing include Australian tea tree Oil, Oregano oil and Caprylic acid.