Alternative Treatments to Clear Up Vaginitis

Vaginitis is a condition that is caused by an onset of bad bacteria in the vagina that causes soreness, irritation, swelling, discharge, burning, itching, urinary discomfort, and pain during sexual intercourse. Medication provided helps destroy the bacteria if the condition is severe. However, alternative treatments are available that can help prevent the build up of bad bacteria and clear up vaginitis. The alternative treatments clear up vaginitis by destroying the toxins and the bacteria. Follow these remedies after you have been diagnosed with which type of bacteria is causing vaginitis and consulting with your doctor.

Clearing up vaginitis starts with avoiding sugar, which helps bacteria flourish. It doesn’t matter which bacterium you have that’s causing vaginitis, avoiding sugar helps clear vaginitis in both cases. While avoiding too much sugar, eat more yogurt. Yogurt contains the bacteria, lactobacillus, which helps fight off bad bacteria and balances the chemical make-up within the vagina environment. To help clear up vaginitis, for two weeks eat 8 ounces of yogurt and take three capsules of a lactobacillus acidophius supplement between meals. You can continue this alternative treatment to prevent any flare-ups.

Taking some garlic will also help clear up vaginitis. Garlic fights infections, bacteria, and fungus build up. Be sure the garlic supplement has 5,000 mcg of allium in it and take one capsule once or twice a day. Boric acids kills infections and bacteria, including the bacteria that causes vaginitis. This may sound a little disgusting to some, but according to alternative doctors, insert a 600 mg capsule of boric acid powder into the vagina twice a day, preferably in the morning and evening, for 3 to 7 days. For a severe infection, do this treatment for 2 to 4 weeks. And to prevent a recurrence, insert one capsule before you go to sleep for 4 days a month, during your menstrual period, for 4 months. Boric acid suppositories are available at drug stores. If you experience burning, coat the vagina area with vitamin E oil before inserting the suppository. Before trying this alternative treatment consult with your doctor and avoid this treatment while pregnant.

Vitamin E will help clear up and soothe symptoms of vaginitis, if you take one capsule once or twice a day for 7 days. To help clear up vaginitis by getting rid of unhealthy toxins, try Triphala. Triphala is an herb that helps restore chemical balance to your body by eliminating toxins and restoring a normal flow of body fluids. To try this alternative treatment, soak �½ teaspoon of the herb in 1 cup of hot water for five minutes, and then drink it before going to bed. If the taste is too much for you, you can take two 500 mg capsules of the herb before going to bed. You can also try this douching treatment once a month. Douche with triphala by mixing 1 tablespoon of triphala in 1 pint of water and let it boil. Let it cool, then strain and put in a regular douche bag. Again, before you try this treatment consult with your doctor and avoid doing while pregnant.