Natural treatments for candidiasis can often be more effective than traditional pharmacy products you could have tried before. Knowing what the fungi is that causes an infection will help you to deal it with natural remedies. One of the easiest treatments is to sit in a prepared warm bath as you can douch and the yeast infection will be neutralized very quickly.
Candidiasis Information.
This is a fungal infection and it is often called thrush or a yeast infection. Much of the time it exists in harmony with other micro organisms in the digestive tract, mouth, vagina and warm moist areas.
Signs of Yeast Infections.
- You may find redness, discomfort or itch in the areas affected.
- There might be a discharge from the vagina which may have a cottage cheese like appearance and it may have an odor similar to yeast.
- If it is oral thrush your tongue may have a white coating on it.
- For men who suffer a fungal yeast infection they might have redness and discomfort on the underside of their penis.
- Other infections such as athletes foot can produce itching and cracked skin.
- The nail beds will be affected causing the nail to be brittle and discolored.
- A systemic infection will spread speedily via the blood stream resulting in headaches digestive problems and low mood. This type of infection is also more likely to bring about frequent recurring yeast infections.
What Causes a Fungal Infection.
Candida albicans can overgrow when there has been cut or trauma to the skin in warm moist areas of the body. This can also take place if your immune system has been weakened due to physical health problems or medication you may be taking.
The dependence on refined sugary foods in the western diet gives the ideal environment for the candidiasis to mutate into a fungal yeast infection as they use this as nourishment. Therefore it is important you stop eating foods with a high proportion of sugar in them.
The candida overgrowth is commonly due to taking antibiotics, and if you do have to take a course then you can take steps to counteract the effects. As the broad spectrum antibiotic will kill the natural ‘good’ bacteria that is always present in our bodies, if it is depleted the candida albicans micro-organism is able to overgrow.
Changes in hormone levels during menopause or pregnancy will also affect the chances of developing this kind of infection.
If you have been suffering from sickness and stress, this too will also bear upon on how your bodies natural homeostasis is compromised.
As mentioned already, the most usual areas that might be affected are the mouth, vagina, skin folds, nail beds and groins. However as I said if it becomes a systemic infection it will impact many functions and organs of the body.
Candidiasis Treatment.
Natural treatments for yeast infections have been proven to be really effective in relieving irritation and pain associated with a fungal yeast infection. These techniques are also successful in tackling candida overgrowth and stopping it from developing in the first place.
Certain herbs and foods can be consumed or used as topical treatments that will back up the body’s natural defenses to combat the fungi. They are of course natural and safe and will not introduce toxins into your body that may come about when you use over the counter pharmaceutical products.
Candidiasis – Best Natural Treatments.
Natural Yogurt has beneficial bacteria that will help to regenerate your natural bacteria that may have been destroyed by taking antibiotics prescribed by your doctor. If you have oral thrush hold the yogurt in your mouth for a minute or so before you swallow. This will help to counteract the thrush in your mouth and help to repair the effective bacteria in your digestive system to help it to keep on working at its best. For a topical preparation mix two drops of tea tree oil into the yogurt before covering a tampon, place this into the freezer for ten minutes or so to allow it to set. Put a tampon in each night and you will see an improvement in your symptoms in hours.
Healing Herbs: Calendula and Lemon Grass.
These can be used to cure candidiasis and are very useful due to their natural remedial and anti fungal properties. Infuse a teaspoon of each herb in a cup of boiled water, strain and drink this 3-6 ties a day.
Apple Cider Vinegar to Cure Candidiasis: douche and yeast infection..
This is very beneficial as a douche. Just put a cup full into a warm bath and sit in the bath for half an hour or so. Douche as much as you can and you will again observe a marked improvement in the itching and soreness associated with a vaginal yeast infection. If you combine this by using the yogurt and tea tree as a topical preparation, by spreading it onto a sanitary towel, the yogurt will cool the affected area very quickly.
Natural treatments for candidiasis are known to be effective and will be more long lasting than medical or pharmaceutical products, plus they will not compromise the natural balance in your system. Research more on how to treat yeast infections with natural methods and you will not suffer either a chronic infection or recurring infection. Treating the root cause will always be more effective and long lasting.
