Verginal Yeast Infection (Chiwon Sanyi na Mata)

Vaginal Yeast Infection

A vaginal yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis) is caused by an overgrowth of a fungus that naturally lives in your vagina, called Candida albicans. This in turn triggers irritation, inflammation, itching, and painful discharge.

This falls under the class Women Toilet Infection (Chiwon Sanyi na Mata) in Traditional African Medicine Science, Sanyi (cold) because the parts of the body that it affects has the attribute of Sanyi.

It is taken seriously as it could lead to many complications in the reproductive areas and rest of the body, least of which is the kidney.

Generally, women experience a yeast infection sometime during their lifetime, once it was assumed to be mainly sexually transmitted, however with research over time it has been seen to be caused by a number of things varying from individual to individual.

This could be from type of food to type of under pants, body hygiene and home & toilet hygiene, interestingly some body types are more prone to it than others and yes, it is possible for men to have penile yeast infection though more common with uncircumcised men.

Other reasons could include being diabetic, long term medications, threadworm, fungal infections, unhygienic sex and stress.

When as a woman you notice a virginal discharge, take the time to notice its colour, texture – watery, thick, slimy, particles, also smell and type of smell, itch – area of itch, discomfort during urination.

You will need to consult your doctor to make sure that you have a yeast infection and not a bacterial or viral infection.

Yeast infections do recur, mostly when and where the cause has not been full taken care of. Taking care to determine the cause and eliminating it will potentially reduce the number of yeast infections you could have or cure you of it.

Taking treatment from the Holistic Health care point of view involves not only taking a drug orthodox or herbal but including a look at applying the curative and sustainable preventive treatment and life style.

So there must be an improvement on hygiene in general, a stop to certain habits or practices like spraying perfumes on panties, washing back to front after using the toilet should be avoided.

Eating habits and foods that could trigger such body imbalances that can cause a build up of yeast should be looked at.

Type of panties used should not be tight, should not be of material that will suffocate, preferable cotton panties, try to avoid G-strings.

There are a number of herbal remedies that help in treating yeast infections, I will only give a few here and advice the need to consult a herbalist or holistic health specialist before you head to the grocery store.

It will be good to treat from the inside and outside of the body, having diagnosed the cause.

Where it is a secondary ailment the primary cause should be treated first or in concurrency with it, in many cases the elimination of the primary cause treats the infection.

This is seen with removal of the stress factor, or balancing blood sugar level in diabetics, with herbal medicines some plants or a mix of them can resolve both the primary and secondary ailments.   

It will be wise to deworm yourself if you haven’t for a while, reduce sugar intake and maintain a healthy intake of water.

Use of Coconut oil

Coconut oil has many health benefits, including antifungal properties. Studies have shown that coconut oil is effective against C. albicans, when treating a vaginal yeast infection be sure to buy pure, organic coconut oil.

You can treat a yeast infection by applying coconut oil straight from the jar to the affected area. You can rub the coconut oil into the skin or skin fold where the yeast infection is, you could also try applying coconut oil to a clean tampon and then inserting the tampon. Always make sure your hands are clean before applying creams or oils to your vagina.

Use of Boric Acid

Boric acid is a powerful antiseptic that some women claim is useful for treating yeast infections that are resistant to other remedies. According to a 2009 study, the topical application of boric acid showed encouraging results as a treatment for vaginal infections.

Warning! Boric acid is toxic in large amounts. High or heavy absorption of It can lead to an acute failure of the circulatory system, kidney damage or even death.

Do Not use boric acid on broken skin nor take it orally.

Do not use boric acid in any form. If you’re pregnant!

Always mix boric acid with water before applying it to your vagina or vulva area.

Use of Hibiscus

The Hibiscus leaf possess a bactericidal effect, its antimicrobial effect has been described as immediate with a complete cycle through the body within 1 day. Research shows that hibiscus is effective on E. coli and Staphylococcus, meaning that it can combat 90-95% of the bacteria causing UTI’s and yeast infections. It is known to be a mild diuretic, which is good for flushing the system, and has a good amount of vitamin C. 

Use 30 grams of dried leaves (fresh will do too), boil to decoction and drink as tea.          

Use of Turmeric

Turmeric contains Curcumin a compound found have to antibacterial effects on the body and its antioxidant effect give it the added benefit of boosting your immune system, strengthening the body again a further attack.

Use 400-600 mg three times per day with 10ml of organic honey.

Walid S. Moukarim - IPHM

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7-03-2018