What is Thrush and How To Get Rid Of It

Thrush can have many causes and can be an embarrassing complaint to take to your health care provider. Thrush is an overgrowth of yeast and needs to be treated, but this does not mean rushing straight out and getting the drugs from the pharmacy. Thrush just loves to thrive in a moist environment, so one of the causes may be tight fitting clothing, especially if the clothing is made of synthetic fibers that than create a perfect breeding ground.

Thrush is classically found where there is persistent itching in the vaginal area of women, which is where it becomes something of an embarrassment as it makes going anywhere seem rather out of the question. Imagine trying to have dinner with friends when you can’t seem to sit still, because the persistent itch is causing you to squirm in your seat.

Don’t panic. Natural help is very closely at hand, and by following some simple steps the infection can be brought back under control. You will be able to stop it reoccurring as you will now know how to deal with it.

It is worth seeing a doctor to confirm that you do have a yeast infection, as you could actually make it worse if you are treating the wrong condition, but if Continue reading →

Are You Familiar With This Particular Yeast Infection?

You have no doubt heard of yeast infections of the vagina, penis and other areas, but are you familiar with Moniliasis? This is a yeast infection of the mouth and throat more commonly referred to as thrush. Thrush or Moniliasis occurs in the mouth and throat and normally comes from the overuse of antibiotics, which kill the microbes in the mouth responsible for keeping the Candida Albicans in check.

Symptoms
For the most part, there are few symptoms to yeast infections in the mouth other than the visible white patches on the mucous membranes. These patches normally do not hurt but on rare occasions or if left untreated they can make it difficult to Continue reading →