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Curing Thrush At Home

18th December, 2009 - Posted by health news - No Comments

It is said that 80% of woman, at some point in their life, will suffer from a yeast infection, more widely known as Thrush, or a growth of Candida (yeast cells) in their vagina.

Thrush can be brought on by many factors, including too many sweets and sugars, to a recurring infection caused by taking the birth control pill. Diabetic woman are also more prone to the infection, as are woman who have been taking antibiotics or have a low immune system due to some type of disease.

Sex can also bring on the infection. Too much friction without lubrication can damage the vaginal membranes and safe sex should be practised if you know your partner has Thrush infection.

If you are suffering from a yeast infection then there are various home treatments you can use to stop the Candida from multiplying and causing you more discomfort and pain.

To begin with, a change in diet is essential. Cutting out foods such as sugars, rice and white flour and overconsumption of alcohol and coffee is important.

A weak immune system can bring on the infection so make sure you get plenty of sleep and cut down on unnecessary pharmaceutical drugs such as steroids and antibiotics .

Changing the PH level in the vagina can trigger a yeast infection so try and use un perfumed washing products when bathing.
Opt for Cotton and not Nylon underwear as Cotton enables skin to breathe and so not generate Candida growth and also avoid tight clothing when you have the infection. It is also important to change your undergarments regularly so they remain dry.

In many cases people have claimed success in implementing home remedies for getting rid of Thrush. However, if you do suffer from the infection on a regular basis then it is essential that you contact a doctor to permanently cure the cause of the infection.

Find out more information on yeast infections symptoms and yeast infection and begin your home treatment today.