Lactobacilli are hailed as the be all and end all to the management of Candida infections in both the bowel and vagina. These friendly micro organisms are supposed to create an acid environment, which yeasts and fungi dislike intensely. The best form of Lactobacilli is the acidophilus found in acidophilus milk. The next best strain is Bulgaricus which is found in yoghurt.

Home Remedies
Naturopaths recommend the use of yoghurt douches, in the management of vaginal Candida. Whereas medical experts say that the Lactobacilli found in the vagina are not normally the Lactobacilli in yoghurt, there are many women who testify to the efficacy of Acidophilus yoghurt douches. Mothers also confirm that acidophilus yoghurt helps firm the bowel motions of children who have acquired post antibiotic diarrhea. Whether the approach works or not is debatable; however it does no harm to try Acidophilus yoghurt in the presence of either vaginal thrush or post antibiotic diarrhea.

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