Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). You may not know you have chlamydia because many people never develop the signs or symptoms, such as genital pain and discharge from the vagina or penis.

Chlamydia affects both men and women and occurs in all age groups, though it's most prevalent among young women. Chlamydia isn't difficult to treat once you know you have it. If left untreated, however, chlamydia can lead to more-serious health problems.

Symptoms

Early-stage chlamydia infections often cause few or no signs and symptoms. When signs or symptoms occur, they usually start one to three weeks after exposure to chlamydia. Even when signs and symptoms occur, they're often mild and passing, making them easy to overlook.

Signs and symptoms of chlamydia infection may include:

• Painful urination
• Lower abdominal pain
• Vaginal discharge in women
• Discharge from the penis in men
• Painful sexual intercourse in women
• Bleeding between periods and after sex in women
• Testicular pain in men

Natural Remedies

• Garlic: Although you might not associate this pungent spice as a remedy for a sexually transmitted disease, garlic is actually one of the oldest and most trusted home remedies for chlamydia. The strong chemicals contained in garlic are antiviral, antibiotic, and antibacterial in nature, meaning that consistently eating 1-2 cloves of garlic per day can greatly hasten your recovery from chlamydia.
• Olive Tree Extract: This specific extract can be used in many different forms, as a powder, a leaf, an extract, or a salve, but the results are all the same. It helps to boost your immune system and also provides antibacterial protection that hastens the healing process and kills off the bacteria. The active ingredient of oleuropein can directly affect the bacteria, so this extract should be topically applied to the infected area.
• Whole Beans and Grains: Fiber-rich foods have often been suggested as the dietary preference for someone suffering from chlamydia. Although the mechanism of action is not completely understood, the naturally beneficial effects of fiber in the body hasten the recovery and treatment of chlamydia.
• Echinacea: Whether you consume it in the form of tinctures or capsules, echinacea has long been considered a body tonic and a cleanser for lymph in the body. It also has strong antibacterial and antiviral effects, which makes it a wonderful remedy for chlamydia that has a broad range of other beneficial side effects for the body’s immune system and overall health.
• Sage: This perennial plant has been considered a solution to chlamydia for generations. Simply grind up sage leaves and steep them as you would any other type of tea. After a week of drinking this concoction 2-3 times per day, you will see the chlamydia symptoms significantly improve. Sage is one of the most powerful and trusted home remedies for this sexually transmitted disease.
• Goldenseal: The strong antimicrobial and antibacterial qualities of goldenseal have made it a popular herb in the fight against chlamydia for centuries. It also stimulates the immune system to create additional white blood cells, which only increases the body’s defenses and fights off the bacterial infection even faster.
• Cat’s Claw: You can take up to 500 milligrams 4 times per day if you want to eliminate chlamydia quickly and effectively. Like most of these other herbs, the antibacterial potency of cat’s claw is the reason it is turned to as a home remedy of this affliction.
• Curd: You can eat this naturally antibiotic food to quickly boost your immune system against the invading bacterial infection, although eating yogurt will achieve much the same thing, as the same beneficial bacteria is found there.

Warnings

Although these home remedies are proven to be quite effective, chlamydia can still become complicated with other symptoms and conditions, so it is important to see a doctor if you believe you have contracted the disease. It should be simple to cure and heal, but you can never be too careful. Always talk to your doctor about new alternative remedies you are trying for any condition, especially for a sexually transmitted disease.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.