JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE July issue | Page 11

odor) and restore the normal vaginal pH level. Once the pH level is balanced, the vaginal odor will be gone. Soak in it for a few minutes. Eat two cups of unsweetened, plain yogurt daily. You can also take probiotic supplements. Tea Tree Oil Another option is to soak a tampon in plain yogurt and insert it into your body. Leave it in for a few hours, and rinse the area thoroughly after removing the tampon. White Vinegar White vinegar has the power to neutralize odors by breaking down odor proteins. A white vinegar rinse will help eliminate vaginal odor. It will also help restore pH levels in the vagina. Mix one-half cup each of white vinegar and salt in lukewarm bath water. Follow this remedy several times a week. Tea tree oil contains strong antifungal as well as antiseptic properties, and thus it can be used to get rid of unpleasant vaginal odor. It will help get rid of bacteria that are contributing to the problem. Add three drops of tea tree oil to a cup of water. Use this solution to rinse the affected area daily or several times a week. Alternatively, dip a tampon in olive oil and then put a little tea tree oil on it. Insert the tampon and leave it in for at least one hour. Do this several times a week.