What Is a Yeast Infection?
A yeast infection, also called candidiasis, is caused by microscopic fungi or yeast which live naturally on our skin and in the large intestine. The fungi and yeast are forms of candida, the most common being candida albicans. You may not know you have a problem until the candida yeast become so numerous that symptoms show up. Some studies show that 80-90% of people living in the United States have a yeast infection. It is a similar percentage in more developed countries.
Vaginal yeast infections are well-known, and come with redness, itching, pain and a discharge.
But men, women and children can all suffer from the unbearable burning and itching of a yeast infection. Men can get a yeast infection on and around the penis. Yeast infection is a common form of diaper rash. Everyone – men, women and children can also have a yeast infection on the surface of the skin. Thrush is a candida infection of the mouth, which is painful and has white curd-like spots.
Candida infections also grow in moist, warm areas of the body such as underarms and skin folds.The nail beds are another place where yeast can grow.
Unfortunately, candidiasis is often misdiagnosed.Sometimes this can be dangerous.If it isn’t treated the yeast infection can spread and become a dangerous systemic infection.The yeast infection is likely to become chronic. People with weakened immune systems are most likely to get a systemic yeast infection.
There are many less-obvious symptoms of a yeast infection.Do any of these symptoms sound familiar?
- Painful Sex or Sexual Dysfunction
- Vaginal Odor
- Premature Aging
- Leaky Gut Syndrome
- Vaginal Discharge
- Arthritis
- Painful Urination or Other Urinary Disorders
- Depression or Mood Swings
- Chronic Rashes
- Weight Gain
- Tiredness or Fatigue
- Irritability
- Joint Pain or Swelling
- PMS
- Feeling Run Down
- Digestive Pain
- Muscle Aches
- Short Attention Span
- Hand Pain
- Hip and Knee Pain
- Headaches or Migraines
- Acne
- Respiratory Infections
- Impotence
- Gas and Bloating
- Hypoglycemia
- Menstrual Pain
- Skin Lesions
- Shortness of Breath
- Food Allergies
- Learning and Memory Problems
- Eczema
- Jumpy Legs
- Blurred Vision
- Brain Fog
- Oral Yeast Infection (Oral Thrush)
- Male Yeast Infection
- Yeast Infections in Your Toe or Fingernails
Having any of these symptoms does not mean that you definitely have a yeast infection.They might also be symptoms of other diseases.However, an all-natural, holistic approach will also cure those candidiasis problems.
When you simply treat the yeast infection with medication or natural remedies you don’t get the longterm cure that’s possible.So pills and creams from the pharmacy do usually take away the obvious symptoms for a while.However, the symptoms of rashes and discharges will return.
People who use good natural remedies also get short-term relief.You can be rid of yeast infections for ever if you change the internal environment of the body.You do have to know the right way to treat it if you want to get rid of the yeast infection for ever. Completely getting rid of my chronic yeast has changed our lives.For example, having good energy is wonderful! And it’s fantastic not to itch and scratch any more.
