Changing the diet, a number of cleaning solutions, and drinking various fruit juices are included in these natural remedies, and can easily be found at home, in the refrigerator.

White vinegar and apple cider has been effectively used, across the years, to treat Candida infection. This is done by diluting a modest amount of white vinegar or apple cider in water, and applying it to the area, which has been infected.  The advantage is, this kind of treatment is inexpensive.

The disadvantage is, although safe, white vinegar and apple cider is known to cause a burning and stinging sensation, especially when applying to sensitive or damaged skin, if not properly diluted. If bathing in white vinegar or apple cider does not sit well with you, an alternative to treating Candida infection is to bathe in melaleuca oil.

One more popular, and yet simple treatment is yogurt. Due to the active culture found in yogurt, ingesting at least one cup a day helps treat an existing Candida infection, and helps prevent infections in the future. Not only is yogurt a cure and means of prevention, it is also a rich source of protein and calcium, which is healthy to the body.

There are natural supplements and foodstuffs, which can be consumed to treat and help prevent Candida infection. Garlic is known to aid in treating an outbreak. Steer clear from eating food rich in starch, like potatoes, pasta, and bread. Cranberry juice is know to help in cleaning the urinary tract, keeping it healthy, and assists in curing a present Candida infection. Cranberry juice also helps prevent upcoming outbreaks.

If you are not too sure about home remedies, and prefer over-the counter and doctor-prescribed medication, there are several treatments available in the market. Vagisal, Mycostatin, Monistat, Gyne-Lotrimin, and Femstat are among the sought after over-the-counter brands available, which have been popularly known to treat vaginal Candida infections.

How do you deal with the discomfort?

Wrapping a towel around an icepack, and applying it on the infected area is known for alleviating the discomfort.  This also helps with the swelling of the infected area. Another way to deal with the discomfort is mixing baking soda in a cool bath.

Preventive measures should be taken to help avoid Candida infections, which can lead to costly treatments. These simple precautions are wearing loose clothing that do not constrict the groin area, not using scented toilet paper and tampons, wiping from top to bottom, regularly changing sanitary napkins and tampons, not lounging around in wet swimsuits, and wearing plain white cotton underwear.

There are a number of women who claim some contraceptives, which are taken orally, trigger Candida infections. Women with chronic Candida infections should refrain from prolonged and heavy scented bubble baths.

If symptoms persist, despite known treatments of vaginal Candida infections, and the prescribed duration for healing has past, consult a doctor. It is possible that, you are dealing with an illness, other than Candida infection.