Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a mild infection of the vagina caused by a distortion of the balance between good and bad bacteria - with bad bacteria that are superior to good ones, which leads to infection. Signs and symptoms of infection include burning pain when urinating, itching, mild swelling, a strong fishy smell, and a whitish or grayish discharge.
This infection cannot be ignored, because often it does not disappear by itself. If left untreated, it can spread to the upper reproductive tract and cause inflammatory pelvic disease, increasing the risk of contracting HIV and infertility.
For this reason, medical consultation is required to obtain the necessary treatment and get rid of the infection. Medications usually prescribed to eliminate the infection include metronidazole, clindamycin, and tinidazole.
This conventional treatment can be taken in combination with Naturopathy. Naturopathic treatment usually bases its principle on satisfying certain healthy conditions, such as fresh air, clear water, emotional balance, exercise, sunlight, proper nutrition, and adequate rest — in short, your lifestyle and environment. Naturopathic medicines are naturally used in the environment and in the body.
A naturopathic treatment for bacterial vaginosis will recommend that you abstain from sex in order to facilitate the healing of the infection and allow the normal vaginal flora to grow. Thus, the short duration had to go - at least for a while.
Your diet will also be reviewed and presented with healthier foods rich in vitamins (especially vitamin C), minerals and bacteria. Fruits, especially citrus fruits, should be avoided (oddly enough, fruits are rich in vitamins), because these acidic fruits, once digested, turn into alkaline ash. This may further aggravate the imbalance in the pH of the vagina, which prevents healing. Yogurt, brown rice and oat bran are products that help increase good bacteria, which makes them important for bringing the body back to a state of homeostasis. Iron and sugar should also be eliminated. This is due to the fact that the bacteria feed on these plants.
For their healing properties, tea tree oil, calendula and a golden hue are also recommended. They are used as vaginal suppositories. Colloidal silver is also prescribed for its antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties.
The naturopathic treatment of this infection is not very different from other diseases. The approach of Naturopathy is very holistic, and not just targeted to specific parts. This form of alternative treatment believes in overall health. That is why he pays great attention to improving the overall immune system through lifestyle changes and environmental changes. He believes that by improving the immunity of one person, this gives him countermeasures much more than any treatment would ever give.
