How To Get Rid Of Bacterial Vaginosis – 5 Tips
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010So you are suffering from a Bacterial Vaginosis? One thing you need to know is that although it might be similar to a yeast infection natural treatments used are completely different The symptoms might be similar, but this does not mean you can treat a BV in the same way.
Below you can find a list of the five best natural remedies that will help you to get rid of your Bacterial Vaginosis fast.
· Eat yogurt daily that contains lactobacillus:
Yogurt is a great way to treat BV and there are two ways it can be used. The first method is by simply eating the yogurt itself. You can choose any flavor you like for this, as long as your yogurt contains live lactobacillus.
The second method is to insert yogurt directly into your vagina. You can also use a tampon for this, just make sure to use only plain yogurt.
The idea of using yogurt is to help rebalance the bad and good bacteria that have started the bacterial vaginosis in the first place.
· Using Cider Vinegar:
Add at least two cups of vinegar in your bath water. Soak yourself inside this mixture for 20 minutes. Cider vinegar helps rid off bacterial toxins that cause bacterial vaginosis.
· Using Tea Tree Oil or Tea Tree Suppositories:
Suppositories and diluted tea tree oil are directly applied to your vagina for at least 6 weeks. You can also add a few drops of tea tree oil in your bath water.
It is believed that tea tree oil contains antifungal properties that target bad bacteria that cause bacterial vaginosis.
Attention: please do not apply tea tree oil directly to your vagina. This will very often result in an allergic attack.
· Hydrogen Peroxide:
Mix ¼ cup of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide and combine it with 2 cups of water. Apply the mixture directly to your vagina after you have mixed it carefully.
Why does this help? Hydrogen peroxide works similar to tea tree oil and Cider Vinegar. It will help restore the normal balance of bacterial flora in your vagina.
. Garlic
Garlic is like a herbal antibiotic due to the chemical alicin. Why does it help? Alicin helps to kill the bad bacteria. During a BV you should take one or two capsules a day until the infection clears up.