Most women experience a vaginal infection and never realized they had one. Some just disregard signs and symptoms while others incorrectly label the problem; and then some never show any signs or symptoms and the problem clears up on its own. But do you why most vaginal infections occur?

Because of all the chemical compounds, microorganisms and over-processed foods we fall in love with. It's just an everyday hazard we must deal with.

It's so common that it's never discussed - kind of crazy isn't it? You see most women are either too embarrassed or find themselves savvy enough to know what to do to eliminate the problem quickly. But for the most part - most of us never know we're suffering from a vaginal infection.

Vaginal infections come in many different capacities; the more well known varieties include vaginitis, bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis or more commonly known as a yeast infection, trichomoniasis and urinary tract infections. There are other infections that are transmitted sexually and are more troubling; every woman will experience at least one of these vaginal infections whether it is non-sexual or not. But the most common infections that every woman gets are the well known ones.

Symptoms from the more well known vaginal infections include abnormal vaginal discharge, odor, itching, irritation and or pain and will account for a significant amount of doctor's visits each year. And here's where most problems begin;

• Bacterial vaginosis -- this is the most common cause of vaginitis. Occurs when our disinfecting bacteria, the Lactobacilli that is naturally found in our vagina becomes overwhelmed, defeated and surrounded by harmful organisms that rapidly multiply. Can be treated and eliminated with simple natural ingredients found in your kitchen.
• Candidiasis or yeast infection -- this infection accounts for 85-90% of vaginal infections; an overgrowth occurs with a fungus that is commonly found in the vagina, candida albicans. Women can self-treat with all natural ingredients that bring the bacteria back to a normal number.
• Trichomoniasis -- according to the latest reports, Trich affects nearly 7 million women annually. This infection in women can be asymptomatic and doctors usually prescribe metronidazole in a seven-day dose. If left untreated infection can lead to infertility.
• Urinary Tract Infections -- sometimes bacteria from the rectal area and vaginal area may multiply and migrate up into the urine causing an infection in the urinary tract. This is a simple infection but is very resistant to many antibiotics that doctors typically prescribe. Here is another infection that can be eliminated from the body with all natural remedies yet patients are always advised to rely on antibiotics.

Women often will enter this vicious cycle of treatment that includes antibiotics. Certain bacteria's are not affected by antibiotics and thus multiply more rapidly and there is a higher record of re-occurrence.

There are many all natural remedies for vaginal infections and plenty of reports proving the effectiveness. It's only a matter of knowing your options and choosing a therapy that is much safer for your body.