| Thrush, also known as Candidiasis, is a | | | | cottage cheese-like discharge. Men and young |
| fungus found in the mouth, genitalia areas, | | | | boys may suffer from yeast infections, |
| digestive tract and skin. In healthy people, | | | | however; the condition more commonly affects |
| the production of friendly bacteria in the | | | | healthy women of all ages, those who are |
| system prevents the fungus from causing | | | | pregnant, and on occasion, it is also an |
| disease. However, weakened or damaged immune | | | | indicator of the AIDS virus in women. |
| systems may result in the dangerous growth of | | | | |
| the ailment-causing fungus. In addition, | | | | The holistic approach to treating Candidiasis |
| certain prescription drugs may offset the | | | | is to administer natural remedies, which heal |
| balance of natural organisms in the body. | | | | the human body as a whole organism. Most |
| Such drugs include the extended use of: | | | | importantly, the cause itself must be cured |
| antibiotics, chemotherapy, AIDS/HIV | | | | so that the symptoms completely disappear. |
| treatments, antihistamines, steroids and oral | | | | The connection between diet and the health of |
| contraceptives with a high estrogen content. | | | | the immune system is very strong. Notably, |
| | | | sugar, dairy, yeast, wheat, caffeine, |
| Different parts of the body can be afflicted | | | | nicotine and alcohol are the main culprits in |
| with Thrush: Oral and Esophageal Candidiasis | | | | the encouragement of Candidiasis growth. |
| are fungal infections which occur in the | | | | Holistic healthcare practitioners recommend |
| mouth and throat, while Candidiasis found in | | | | diets high in fiber, essential fatty acids, |
| the genital area (it is often sexually | | | | olive oil, vegetables, fruits, cranberries, |
| transmitted) affects both men and women. | | | | and garlic. Many alternative herbal |
| Thrush in the mouth looks like creamy white | | | | treatments are used to treat Thrush. For |
| patches or small red spots on the tongue, | | | | instance, gargling with Tea Tree Oil diluted |
| roof of the mouth, gums or throat. This type | | | | with water often treats Oral Candidiasis. |
| of Thrush can be very painful to swallow and | | | | Furthermore, Tea Tree Oil suppositories and |
| can result in chest pain. Oral Candidiasis is | | | | douches are often prescribed for Vaginal |
| found in babies, the elderly, young children, | | | | Candidiasis, as well as the oral |
| and can also be an early symptom of AIDS. If | | | | administration of Oregon Grape Root, Vitamin |
| left untreated in AIDS and HIV patients Oral | | | | C, Lactobacilli Acidophilus, Flax Seed Oil, |
| Candidiasis can become a serious problem, | | | | and Goldenseal. Due to the fact that Genital |
| because people with the disease develop the | | | | Candidiasis may be sexually transmitted, |
| fungus deep within the bodyat this stage, | | | | holistic healthcare practitioners always |
| treatment becomes difficult. Candidiasis in | | | | recommend the use of condoms and other |
| the genitalia area is commonly referred to as | | | | safe-sex preventative measures. |
| a yeast infection and is recognized by a | | | | |