Treat a Yeast Infection With Yoghurt

August 21st, 2008 | Yeast Infection

Scientific research has discovered that if you consume a daily dose of yoghurt containing the bacterium Lactobacillus acidophilus, it will help in the prevention and treatment of vaginal yeast infections. The way the acidophilus achieves this, is literally a balancing act.

Our bodies are hosts for numerous different micro-organisms, many of which are beneficial because they help our bodies to stay healthy. When all is well, these micro-colonies live in harmonious balance with one another. But when we experience stress, or subject ourselves to prescription antibiotics, this balance can sometimes be upset. Under these conditions, some of the micro-organisms will overpopulate and create a problem for us.

When such an imbalance occurs in a woman’s vagina, what would ordinarily be harmonious and healthy colonies of the bacterium Candida Albicans, can get out of control. The result are tell-tale symptoms of a yeast infection - a whitish discharge, burning and/or itching and a yeasty odour, smelling something like beer or bread.

One of Candida’s vaginal neighbors is our friend L. acidophilus, which has the ability to keep the rowdy Candida in check (and thereby prevent yeast infections). Likewise, introducing more L. acidophilus to the area when Candida is already out of control can help restore peace to the region.

It just so happens that L. acidophilus can be found in yogurt (as long as the container says “live cultures” on it), and medical researchers have shown that eating 8 oz of yogurt daily can help avoid Candida uprisings or stop them after they’ve started. If yogurt isn’t your thing, taking L. acidophilus capsules also has been shown to help prevent yeast infections.

Another study has shown that applying yogurt directly to the vagina (about one tablespoon via an applicator) can help prevent and treat bacterial vaginosis, a condition similar to a yeast infection, but involving a different microorganism. Some women have long recommended this method for yeast infections. When applied topically, be sure to use plain, unsweetened yogurt; sugar can actually feed the problem since it’s Candida’s favorite food.

If yogurt doesn’t do the trick, a health care provider can recommend other treatment options for yeast infections, such as oral or topical anti-fungal medication. But thanks to the friendly bug L. acidophilus, when it comes to yeast infection prevention and treatment, some women might try a trip to the dairy section before a trip to the pharmacy!

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