Home Remedies For Bacterial Vaginosis
Home remedies for bacterial vaginosis (BV) are becoming more and more popular these days. The recent increase in an interest is mainly a direct result in reported cases on people suffering from prescription drug side-effects. Most of these prescription drugs are in fact effective in eliminating the build up of bacteria; the only problem is that they get rid of good bacteria as well. Fortunately natural home solutions do not upset the bacterial imbalance even further; they stabilize it.
Like I mentioned before bacterial vaginosis is caused by a bacterial imbalance in the vagina. Such an imbalance is brought about by a humid wetness in the vaginal area, normally originating from wearing tight fitting pants. It is not a sexually transmittable disease, and it cannot be spread from one person to the next. Common symptoms are a white discharge, irritation, a burning sensation and itchiness. Of course this is good news, but there is better news to follow.
Toxins in the vagina are best removed using Apple Cider vinegar. Such vinegar possesses an antibacterial treatment remedy that gets rid of dangerous bacteria in the vagina. Take this apple cider and add it to your bath water every time you take a bath. Sit in the bath water for at least fifteen minutes every day for a week. With time you will notice the symptoms disappearing. However, this is not the only antibacterial solution available.
Yoghurt is another source of antibacterial elements. The good bacteria contained in yoghurt help to restore the once positive balance of bacteria in your vagina and set a favorable pH for recovery. If you have not been eating yoghurt it would be a good opportunity to start doing so, and even establishing it as a habit for the future. You can even add it to your tampons and wear it over your vagina for a more effective remedy.
Home remedies for BV do not end there. Folic acid and garlic tablets are alternative sources of antibacterial agents useful for fighting this bacterial infection. Such antibiotics are taken orally and can be obtained from a number of pharmacies. As for the garlic it can be eaten raw if you are too scared of prescription drugs.
