Posts Tagged ‘Yeast’

As the title informs you a yeast infection is not a female illness although women get them more often than men do. Symptoms amongst men when that have gotten a yeast infection are similar to women’s. They include soreness of the genitalia, itching, the head of the penis may have irritation, along the shaft there [...]

The major cause of oral thrush is Candida albicans - the yeast fungus that under normal conditions occurs naturally in our mouths and bodies. But when an imbalance occurs the yeast grows excessively and can then attack the host ie. you. Oral thrush must be treated as early as possible otherwise it can get complicated. [...]

Normally when you hear about a yeast infection you think of the vaginal infection for women or the penile infection for men, but a yeast infection caused by the Candida fungus can also infect areas of the skin. This article will look at three common places a person can get a skin yeast infection.

Yeast is a fungus and when that fungus called Candida Albicans is given a chance to grow more than it is normaally allowed to, this leads to a yeast infection which can happen in women, men and even children. It is an uncomfortable infection to deal with, wherever it occurs, but the more common places [...]

Did you know that leaving a recurring yeast infection untreated is very dangerous? There are 75 toxins in the Candida yeast that will slowly poison you. Once it has taken root it can then multiply in any organ and can make holes in the walls of your intestines meaning food that is not completely digested [...]

There are many cures out there for a yeast infection that are natural, safe and that work. They have been tried and tested for many years by many people and unlike pharmacutical treatments come with no chemical ingredients that may be harmful. This article gives you six natural remedies you can try.

If you are a guy suffering from a yeast infection do not worry there are safe easy treatments for you and three are explained right here. Women can chat and talk about anything including swapping what they know about effective natural treatments but this is not something you talk to you pool buddy with! However [...]

Women are more likely to get a yeast infection than men, but men can still get them and the symptoms and causes tend to be very similar. In men because they are more likely to be beer drinkers this can help a male yeast infection thrive as does eating lots of sweet snacks. Once you [...]

Yeast infections are a fungal infection caused by Candida Albicans and appear in warm, damp and dark areas of the body such as the mouth, vagina, intestines and navel. They are not life threatening normally, unless it is an extreme case but they should not be ignored and left too long untreated. If that happens [...]

If you spend a lot of money on prescripted or over the counter medications for yeast infections then you need to read this article. There are natural remedies you can use from home that effectively treat your yeast infection that will save you time, trouble and money. Over the counter and medicated drugs usually have [...]

Some people are unsure as to whether a yeast infection is contagious, and if so how contagious are. The answer I am sad to tell you, is yes they are and how much depends from person to person. Anyone can get them, they are not just a female disease. Contagion depends on various things such [...]

Sadly for some women a yeast infection is a recurring problem that can go on for years. Despite visits to the doctor and pharmacy for medications and over the counter treatments the cycle continues. This is because these treatments are treating symptoms not the underlying problem that is causing the yeast infection. If this is [...]

Yeast Infections are a common fungal infection that can become quite painful and uncomfortable. They can affect anyone, male or female and at any age. In women they are more commonly known to affect the vagina, in men the penis, in babies the mouth with Thrush and the eldery can also get Thrush. This is [...]

When you get a yeast infection it is because of a fungi called Candida Albicans over growing and spreading. This is a problem for millions of women world wide. The fungus lives naturally on our bodies and usually is harmless but if allowed to multiply it then becomes an infection. There are some things you [...]

Many women are becoming unhappy with the traditional over the counter or prescribed medication treatments for yeast infections that are available. Chronic and recurring infections are becoming resistant to them and so women looking for alternative options are discovering natural treatments.

The vagina is a perfect place for a yeast infection to thrive as it has folds, is warm, damp and dark. Vaginal yeast infections are very common and most women, around three quarters of them, will get or have had a yeast infection of the vagina. Out of those, some also have repeated occurences. It [...]

There is a fungus called Candida that when overgrows leads to a yeast infection. This can develop in several places around the body like in skin folds, the vagina, under nails, the mouth, under breasts and in the lower abdomen. For women the vaginal type is the most common and can cause an unpleasant odor. [...]

There are micro organisms called candida living on our bodies which are a type of fungus. When this fungus grows too much and is not controlled it leads to a yeast infection. It is usually controlled by good bacteria we also have in our bodies but sometimes something kills those good bacteria, or our immune [...]

The fungi that leads to a yeast infection is actually already on the body but is usually kept under control. If its environment changes to being more moist and warm, it grows. Usually our body is able to keep the fungi from over growing through our immune system and good bacteria we have.

In order to correctly self diagnose whether you have a yeast infection you really need to be familiar with the usual symtpoms that women report. Being able to self diagnose also means you are able to treat the infection that much quicker which means a greater chance of success. It is important not to ignore [...]

Women unfortunately are more likely to get a yeast infection then men and the more common variety of yeast infection is of the vagina. It is caused by a candida fungus and happens when this fungus grows more than it is usually allowed to. Symptoms include rashes, itching, burning and pain particularly during sex. If [...]

Women have suffered from Yeast infections since well it seems like since the beginning of time! It is a problem that hits nearly all women of any age, race or class. However as long as you take care of it before it becomes a long term problem it is easy to treat naturally.

Sometimes men who are suffering from a yeast infection do not realise that they have it. This means that he may pass it on to his sexual partner during sexual intercourse, as it is transmittable though it may not be classed as an STD. It is important therefore that whether male or female, if you [...]

When you think you have a yeast infection the automatic response is to get youself to your pharmacy or drug store and find an over the counter treatment for it. However what many do not realise is that over the counter treatments are not always the best treatment option, and that natual treatments can be [...]

A mouth or oral yeast infection is called Thrush. It is a very common infection in the elderly and in babies because of improper care for dentures and bottles. However there are other ways to get Thrush including birth control pills, systemic diseases like diabetes, medicine therapy and antidepressants that have tricylic treatments.