Candida is a common term for a group of yeast called the Candida albicans that frequently affect the skin. The yeast usually lives in the body and in small numbers. It normally resides in the intestinal tract, mouth, and throat. Its population is controlled by immune system however, if the bacteria are killed by antibiotics or if a person’s immune system weakens, the population of Candida increases and infection may occur. The yeast can create holes in the intestinal tract, enter the blood stream and find its way into any organ of the body and emits over 70 different toxins. Natural Infections such as oral thrush, vaginal yeast infections and skin infections are results of the proliferation of the yeast.
Thrush is an infection caused by a type of fungus called Candida. It is normally found in the mucus membrane lining of the mouth and tongue, however, the skin and vagina may also be infected. The fungus can travel through the blood stream which can also affect the throat, intestines, and heart valves.
December 23, 2009 – 12:29 pm
Yeast infection can be frightening. Normally a disease found in women, it can also be experience by men. However, it is much more common in women but this does not need that men do not need to be just as careful. If yeast infections are allowed to spread in either gender, the situation can get v ery serious. Yeast infections are caused by a rapid increase in the population of the micro organism called Candida Albicans.
November 5, 2009 – 4:08 pm
Yeast infections are no fun, not that that needs to be said of course. Sure it all starts as normal fungus in the area, but once bacteria overruns that fungus a yeast infection (otherwise known as candidiasis) is formed.
November 1, 2009 – 12:35 am
It is a sad fact that many drugs today treat symptoms and not the actual problem for a variety of diseases. This is also true of the treatments doctors prescribe for a yeast infection. This is a problem not just for woman but also for men, as the contagious nature of this disease does not care about gender. It is vital that should you see symptoms such as sores, itching, pain, that you treat it. We are more aware today of natural remedy options for our illnesses and there are natural cures and prevention for this disease also.
October 20, 2009 – 1:01 am
Candida is a fungus that is present in most people naturally but it is kept in check by good bacteria and by our immune systems. There are times that this fungus can grow more than it should such as when our body’s undergoing chemical changes i.e when taking certain drugs, hormonal times like pregnancy, menopause or menstruation, or individual lifestyles and habits. This leads to a yeast infection which can affect men, women and children though as vaginal yeast infections are the more common, women are more at risk. In fact most women, seventy five per cent at least, will get a yeast infection at least once in her life.
October 13, 2009 – 12:37 pm
Although most are aware yeast infections can affect the genitalia most do not realize it can in fact have an effect on a lot of places around the body. It is also something that affects both men and women. When suffering from penile or vaginal yeast infection people suffer through itching, discharge, odor and pain when urinating. Sufferers are faced with an uncomfortable and annoying time until they can treat it. However, as with all medications and treatments, it is important to know what side effects there are when using these treatments. As well as looking at that, this article will also look at natural methods of treatment.
October 10, 2009 – 4:51 pm
It is not always clear or simple to identify the causes of yeast infections in men, women or even children. The first thing those suffering from recurring yeast infections do is to look for what the cause is. After all once you know that you can better defend yourself as with any other illnesses.
September 1, 2009 – 8:02 pm
Curing yeast infections is a lot easier than you would imagine. Many people think that to really cure a yeast infection you need chemicals, doctors fees, over the counter or prescription treatments. There are a lot of natural alternatives for curing yeast infections, many of them will also boost your immunity and help keep the yeast infection away for good. Doing your research about why you keep getting yeast infections is the only way you can knock it on its head once and for all.
August 27, 2009 – 10:35 pm
There are many yeast infection home remedy treatment options out there that can really cause your body some damage. For example olive leaf extract will cure your yeast infection, but it will harm your liver. So it really pays to do your research when looking for yeast infection home remedy options. On the flipside of that, there are some yeast infection home remedy options that will work nicely with your body and help your body kill the spores and fight the infection. It just pays to know what your body needs.
