Yeast infections also known as Candida is an infection caused by a group of fungi called Candida Albicans - a fungus that normally lives in our bodies. Under certain conditions, these fungi can become abundant that they cause infections, especially in warm and moist places of a person's body. The body parts that are mostly affected by these fungi are around the dentures, under the breasts, lower abdomen, nailbeds, beneath skin folds, the vagina and even the penis. Some of the common symptoms of this infection include the discharge of a white or yellow cotton-like substance, irritation, burning, itching and redness in the area affected.

So, the question on your mind might be "How can I treat or cure yeast infection?"

Actually, today's medical industry has introduced a lot of means to treat yeast infections, there are various forms of yeast infection medicines - some are in the form of tablets, capsules and creams. However, these treatments will cost you money of course. If you are trying to tighten your budget a little due to financial problems, why don't you try to cure your yeast infection the natural way then? Take a quick look at your kitchen there might be some things in there that you usually use everyday that might just be able to help cure yeast infection.

What we have below is a list of common kitchen items that can help cure yeast infection.

- Garlic
- Garlic contains a large number of sulphur containing compounds that show strong anti-fungal properties. Studies found garlic to be very effective at killing the fungus Candida Albicans.
There are two ways to use garlic for treatment: You can eat raw garlic or apply it on the area affected.
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Apple cider vinegar contains an acid that can get rid of Candida Albicans and at the same time heals the affected area.
- Oregano oil
- Oregano contains a variety of substances that make it an effective anti-fungal. Usually bought in oil form, you can put a little drop of it in a glass of water and then drink it.
- Probiotics
- When undergoing anti-fungal treatment, it is essential to have probiotics inside the body, to take the place of the fungi that is being taken out of the body. One of the best sources of probiotics are yoghurts and other dairy products.
- Grape seed extract (GSE)
- Grape seed extract has anti-bacterial properties. Use it when washing the clothes that are affected by the fungi. You can use it to rinse the bacteria that are left on your clothes.

If the symptoms still remain, it is much better to ask your doctor about how to treat the infection.