Natural Treatments for Yeast Infections. Although yeast infections are typically treated with prescription or over-the-counter antifungal creams or ointments, some women turn to natural treatments. Here's a look at some of the more popular treatments and home remedies: 1) Yogurt. Eating yogurt or kefir (or applying plain yogurt vaginally) is sometimes used to relieve yeast infection symptoms. Many types of yogurt contain live bacteria that are also naturally present in the body.