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(Candidiasis)
Thrush
is the candidiasis of the mouth. When the infection
spreads deeper down the throat, it is called
esophagitis. These cause sore throats, loss of appetite,
nausea and pain when swallowing. It appears in the form
of white patches that look like cottage cheese. Vaginal
yeast infection also appears like cottage cheese or as a
white, thick discharge that usually smells of beer or
spoiled bread. Symptoms include itching and an
uncomfortable burning feeling. Candida can also be
malignant and can cause infection in the brain,
intestines, heart, joints and
eyes.
Candidiasis
Prevention
There
is no proven measure to prevent exposure to candida as
of yet. There are anti-candida diets prescribed by some
nutritionist but these are not entirely done to
eliminate candida in the body, but to halt its
proliferation. Strengthening the immune system is the
best way to prevent the worsening effect of candidiasis
in the body.
Medical
Treatments: Pros and Cons
Again,
the aim in the treatment of candidiasis is not to
eliminate the candida in the body but to control it. A
healthy immune system balances the amount of candida.
Probiotics, that is beneficial to the body, decreases
due to candida infestations. On the contrary, too much
intake of antibiotics can further promote candida
outgrowth.
There
are two types of medical treatment for candidiasis. One
is the local treatment wherein the medication is
directly applied on the infected area. Creams and other
liquids can be applied externally. Troches and lozenges
are prescribed against thrush. Vaginal yeast infections
are treated by suppositories.
Most
doctors prefer to use local treatment at the onset as it
has fewer known side effects than systemic medication –
the other type of treatment. The medications used to
control candida overgrowth are antifungal drugs. Local
treatment is preferred because medications sometimes
become resistant to candida. Systemic medication is
therefore needed only if local treatments fail or when
the infection becomes malignant. Systemic drugs usually
come in pills.
The
most notable side effects of Candidiasis medications are
vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain . Almost 20% of
people who uses these drugs acquire the side effects.
Candidiasis oftentimes reoccurs. Antifungal drugs are
prescribed for long-term maintenance. This causes the
yeast to mutate and eventually, the system will be
resistant to the drug.
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Medications
Natural
Therapy and Holistic Approach
There
are a few known naturopathy tips that are medically
unproven but are statistically known to work. Here are
some natural treatment methods known to help achieve
immediate relief from candidiasis:
·
Reduction
or elimination of sugar intake.
·
Garlic
supplements or raw garlic have antifungal and
antibacterial properties.
·
For
thrush, gargle with tea tree oil diluted in water.
·
Eat
yogurt with live lactobacillus strain after taking
antibiotics.
An
effective cure for Candidiasis
must be multi-dimensional and must not be limited to
lifestyle and dietary changes, or specific natural
remedies. The holistic all natural approach is based on
taking specific herbal and vitamin supplements while
following a complete set of dietary principals,
lifestyle changes and specific Candidiasis control
protocols. This approach is aimed at tackling all the
underlying conditions that trigger Candida overgrowth
and, as such, can cure all types of yeast infections
thoroughly and prevent their recurrence, safely and
effectively.
