Itching and burning are the most irritating traits of having a yeast infection.  You don’t want to go in public for fear of being extremely uncomfortable and the more you itch, the worse it seems to get.  Yeast are tiny organisms that live in small numbers on the human body.  Yeast infection occurs when the number of these organisms increases beyond a certain level.

Yeast infections are not only common in women.  Men and children can get them as well.  It is not uncommon for these infections to fester in the underarms and between the toes.  Yeast infection in women is very common in the vagina. Although it’s not a very serious condition, Yeast infection is very uncomfortable and irritating.

Remedies for Yeast Infections

Of course, antibiotics are a typical cure of a yeast infection, but there are also some home remedies for yeast infections you can try to alleviate the irritating itching, burning and swelling that occurs.  Sometimes if you try the home remedies first, you will not have to visit your physician for antibiotics.  Here are just a few.

• Take a tampon and dip it in yogurt.  Insert in the vagina twice a day.  Continue this remedy for an extra day after your symptoms go away.

• A few drops of tea tree oil poured on a tampon and inserted in the vagina can provide some relief.

• For non-vaginal yeast infections, you can apply garlic paste directly on the affected parts. This remedy is for other affected parts of the body and not for the vaginal yeast infection.