Folic Acid: Aside from being an essential nutrient for all women, folic acid is a strong immune booster and infection fighter. It works extremely well when combined with probiotics as both seem to have a synergistic effect on each another. Purchase a good quality folic acid supplement and take 800-1200 micro grams (mcg) daily with food.
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV): Apple cider vinegar is another terrific remedy for BV as it alkalizes the body and vagina (which is what you want). Even though ACV is acidic, once it enters the body it becomes alkaline. Apple cider vinegar is also a potent disinfectant and contains lots of probiotics and essential nutrients, including folate. To use the ACV, simply go out and purchase some raw unfiltered organic apple cider vinegar with the “mother” apple (Bragg ACV is the best). This is the only ACV you should use. Do not use processed vinegar’s of any kind as these will actually make your condition worse. Mix 30 ml’s (two tablespoons) of apple cider vinegar in a glass of warm filtered water and drink down. You can also add a teaspoon of raw natural honey for taste too if you like. Drink this concoction twice daily, first thing in the morning and lastly at night before retiring to bed. You can also use the ACV as a douche by mixing equal parts of distilled water and apple cider vinegar.
Eat Healthy: What you eat has a massive effect on the health of the whole body, including the vagina. Bad bacteria loves two things… sugar and yeast. They thrive off them! So if you consume lots of these and suffer constantly with bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections, you now know why. So to keep your BV away, all refined sugars, processed foods and yeast containing foods (bread, wine, beer, etc) should be kept out of the diet, or at the very least, severely limited (every now and then is okay, you still have to live!) Instead, eat plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, seeds, nuts and grains. Also drink plenty of clean, filtered lemon water as this helps to raise your body’s pH (alkalinity) level. And of course, lots and lots of probiotic rich foods!
