Home treatment of common illnesses has been something that people have been practicing for years now, especially with more generic medications, herbal supplements and even common food products infused with vitamins and essential minerals have been made more available in stores and pharmacies everywhere.
  These home treatments are particularly beneficial if the condition has been diagnosed to be in its early stages, so it is quite important to consult a physician before taking any medication or treatment at home.
  Most physicians will recommend some of these known home treatments, since most of these are natural and quite safe, and may already be a part of the everyday routine of some people you know.
Some of the more common illnesses, such as a head cold or infections, are normally treated at home, since in the case of a head cold, there is always the possibility of infecting others because of the airborne cold virus, and in the case of infections, most are actually discreet and will not necessarily be known by others around you.
  Bacterial vaginosis is one such example of a normally discreet infection.
  Bacterial vaginosis is a mild infection of the vagina that is triggered when the balance of the naturally occurring bacteria in the vagina is upset, allowing one or more of the bacteria cultures to multiply more than the others, and produce more toxins than it should.
  Sometimes lack of hygiene or even particular forms of underwear are blamed for this condition, but regardless of the condition, bacterial vaginosis is an infection that should be treated as soon as possible, as left unchecked, the infection may also pave the way for other, more serious infections or illnesses.
  This is especially true for women who regularly have intercourse with various partners.
Thankfully, home treatment for bacterial vaginosis is fairly simple and painless.
  Common home treatments include: Antibiotics - almost every home nowadays has one form of antibiotic in the medicine cabinet, although most people will not readily take any form of antibiotic unless prescribed by a physician as being absolutely needed for treatment.
  This is mainly because antibiotics tend to affect the body is other adverse ways as well.
Acidophilus - this is a probiotic associated with the group of beneficial bacteria known as lactobacillus acidophilus.
  Acidophilus addresses the problem of bacterial vaginosis by going directly to the source o the problem:  the acidic imbalance in the vagina.
  Acidophilus helps restore the balance and is also known to promote the healthy growth and balance of other naturally-occurring and beneficial bacteria in the body.
  Acidophilus is found in yogurt and other foodstuffs infused with probiotics.
Food supplements - Antioxidants, known for helping the body retard the ageing process, is also an aid in treating bacterial vaginosis and even help relieve the itchiness that accompanies cases of bacterial vaginosis.
  Antioxidants are normally found in vitamins and supplements, such as vitamins A, C, D, E and vitamin B complex.