The Treatment for Yeast Infections, Thrush (Candida Albicans)

Yeast infections (Candida Albicans) can range from mild (not even being aware that you have one) to chronic where it is a very debilitating, embarrassing disease that can prove to be very stubborn and difficult to cure. It has been estimated that c. 80% of us will get a yeast infection at some time in our lives, some of us have it recurring 3 to 4 times a year EVERY year in spite of the drugs and ointments that the doctors prescribe.

The drugs tend to alleviate the symptoms for a time, but rarely provide a permanent cure. The rash (when it's visible) can weep quite profusely causing severe irritation which usually elicits a response from the sufferer along the lines of scratching or rubbing and frequent washing.

The skin, however, is delicate and cuts and abrasions only serve to aggravate the condition, some of the ointments used to treat yeast infections make the skin thinner and exacerbate the problem further even although they seem to have a temporary curative effect.

Yeast infections tend to like warm moist places, vagina, penis, under the arms, under the breasts, in the mouth but can appear anywhere and spread to anywhere.

The overgrowth of Candida Albicans can be very severe and has been linked to numerous other complaints, some of which include:

Painful Sex
Sexual Dysfunction
Vaginal Odour
Premature Ageing
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Vaginal Discharge
Arthritis
Painful Urination
Urinary Disorders
Depression
Mood Swings
Chronic Rashes
Tiredness
Fatigue
Irritability
Joint Pain
Swelling
PMS
Feeling Run Down
Digestive Pain
Muscle Aches
Short Attention Span
Hand Pain
Hip and Knee Pain
Headaches
Constant Migraines
Acne
Respiratory Infections
Impotence
Gas
Hypoglycemia
Menstrual Pain
Skin Lesions
Shortness of Breath
Food Allergies
Learning problems
Memory Problems
Eczema
Jumpy Legs
Blurred Vision
Brain Fog
Yeast Infections in Your Toe or Fingernails


Truly a remarkable variety of symptoms. When you take this into account then a cure is something we must strive to achieve, temporarily alleviating the symptoms of rash, seepage and itching is clearly not enough. However, not all people, thankfully, get yeast infections to this degree and I'll give you a simple, readily available and cheap method that works in some cases.

The problem is the irritation that makes us mess with the outbreak in the first place. It appears that, at least in mild cases, the infection can clear up if we can avoid making it worse. Soaps and detergents like shampoo etc. only increase the irritation because of the chemicals, perfumes, etc that they contain. Cleanliness is a big issue as yeast infections are inherently contagious, primarily where an open wound is involved.

Every Chemist or drug store stocks an emollient cream (emulsifying ointment,) this is often the base that is used to mix drugs in for topical applications, but it is also very useful as an alternative to soap where the skin is sensitive. It is a non-irritant with cleansing and soothing properties that prove to be ideal in this situation. Washing gently, but thoroughly, with the emollient cream and gently patting almost dry followed by, again gently, applying a thin layer of the cream on top of the area (this last bit seems to afford some protection for the skin) keeps it clean and greatly reduces any irritation, this may have to be done 2 or 3 times a day or as necessary. This should show a great improvement within 24 to 48 hours.

It is important to note that emollient creams are for external application only, they are not suitable for ingestion and therefore should never be used in the mouth, furthermore, will probably cause eye irritation, so contact with eyes should be avoided.

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