So much of what causes yeast infections are things we’re exposed to every day—they may even be in our mouth!
The presence of heavy metals in our bodies are of major concern and can lead to any number of serious health problems. Most of us have some level of lead, mercury and aluminum in our bodies [...]
An oral yeast infection occurs when the Candida albicans fungus penetrates and infects the lining of your mouth. More commonly known as thrush, both adults and children can be affected by oral yeast infections.
Oral yeast infections normally occur in small children and babies, the elderly, and in individuals with weakened immune systems. Oral thrush is [...]
Sometimes yeast infection symptoms are difficult to recognize, as they may mimic symptoms of other problems. There is, however, a simple test you can do at home to see if you have a yeast overgrowth in your body—and it’s called “The Spit Test”, of all things.
The accuracy of the spit test is somewhat controversial. Some [...]
Male yeast infection treatments should consist of topical remedies, as well as natural supplements that may be taken orally to treat the potential internal yeast infection that’s causing the external rash.
Conventional topical treatments consist of the typical anti-fungal creams that are used for yeast infections in women—such as Gyne-Lotrimin or Mycelex (clotrimazole) or Monistat (miconazole [...]
We’ve already established that yeast infections are the bane of a woman’s existence—right? The itch, the smell, the discomfort—and worst of all, they don’t go away easily! Many alternative medicine practitioners feel that following a candida diet is an essential tool in getting rid of yeast infections for good.
As we’ve discussed previously, yeast, or candida albicans is a [...]
Candida yeast infections are the bane of women’s (and some men’s) existence! They can occur for any number of reasons including a weakened immune system, use of antibiotics, poor diet, birth control pills, pregnancy…and the list goes on. The majority of Candida yeast infections affect women and usually manifest as a vaginal yeast infection. Unfortunately, [...]
Is the whole acid/alkaline balancing act as much of a mystery to you as it was to me? Believe it or not, a pH imbalance may be what causes yeast infections in many people.
Before researching this subject, I didn’t have much of a clue how to tell if I was too acidic, nor what to [...]
Q: I’ve been suffering with abdominal cramps, bloating, a yellow toenail and a white-coated tongue.
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There are many ways to prevent infant yeast infections, as well as avoiding passing a yeast infection back and forth between you and your baby.
Infant yeast infections can be avoided by following these suggestions:
Be vigilant about treating and getting rid of your yeast infection—especially during the last trimester before delivery. This will greatly reduce your [...]
Do you feel like yeast infections have simply become a fact of life? Luckily, this doesn’t have to be the case. Yeast infection prevention is fairly easy and you may already be taking some steps towards this goal. All you need to do to start is examine your hygiene habits and how you already handle [...]