Yogurt has long been used to battle yeast infections, either as a yeast cream or by adding it to the diet. The kind of yogurt effective in treating this ailment is that made with lactobacillus acidophilus cultures. Not all yogurts are of this type. These live yogurt cultures help to restore the balance of helpful bacteria within the intestines and vagina, making a yeast infection much less likely to recur. One cup daily, added to the diet, is enough to get full protection.
Research suggests that garlic can also have a positive effect on reducing or curing the infection.
Garlic contains powerful substances that fight against fungal infections. These substances have been proven to destroy yeast fungus on contact, while stimulating the immune cells that fight infection. As a result, clothing which allows for good body ventilation is recommended. All clothing worn next to the skin should be removed and washed after each wearing. Bathing suits should be changed as soon as possible after swimming.