4. Yeast Infections

Burning, itching and oozing white stuff - YUCK!  If you suspect you have a yeast infection, there are a few natural treatments you can try.

• Soak a clean cotton tampon into a container of whole milk plain/unsweetened yogurt and then insert it into your vagina overnight. (don’t do this if you have a dairy allergy) 
• Taking a lukewarm bath with a cup of apple cider vinegar will ease symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection. 
• Apply organic coconut oil to soothe itchy skin.  Coconut oil is also a potent antifungal.
• Oregano oil is also an effective antifungal.  If your yeast infection is oral thrush, swish a few ounces of warm water with a couple drops of oregano oil in your mouth.  You can also use apple cider vinegar in the same fashion.
• You can also take an oral probiotic every day.  This helps maintain the balance of natural bacteria in your gut.  Combine this with a healthy diet that limits sugar and simple carbohydrates like bread and crackers especially when you have a yeast overgrowth somewhere in or on your body
• If you have thrush in your mouth, swishing your mouth with apple cider vinegar is helpful.  adding the contents of a probiotic to about 4 ounces of lukewarm water and gargling will also fight the fungal infection.  There are also chewable probiotics designed just for kids.