Whether you're wondering if you have thrush, what the symptoms of thrush are or you're a regular sufferer, I'll explain what thrush is, what the symptoms can be and recommend the only holistic thrush treatment which worked for me.

1. Thrush Treatment – What’s the Deal?<br />The fungus which causes thrush (Candida Albicans) lives in everyone’s body without causing any problem most of the time. It’s only when something causes the level of the fungus to increase above what our body can cope with, that it turns into an infection, and the symptoms become apparent.<br />If you suffer from thrush, you’ll undoubtedly be familiar with the odd thrush treatment or two. You’ll know how irritating and painful the condition can be, but did you know that left untreated, it can be potentially dangerous to your long-term health and well-being?<br />Although thrush, (which is also known as yeast infection, candida or monilia), is a very common condition, it’s also one which (even in this day and age!), is somewhat ‘brushed under the carpet’ rather than being discussed openly. Unfortunately, the majority of people view thrush and its symptoms as problems to be treated with antibiotics and creams until the condition subsides, rather than delving a little deeper to establish the internal cause of the infection.<br />Without doubt, thrush is an internal problem and as with most chronic conditions, it’s formation cannot be attributed to just one cause. For this reason, a thrush treatment which works superficially, although it may ease the symptoms, will never attack the crux of the problem, i.e; what is causing the infection in the first place.<br />For a number of reasons, e.g; lack of knowledge about the condition, a desire to be rid of the symptoms and for the sake of convenience, most thrush sufferers will look to others for a remedy. They will not think twice about visiting a pharmacist for an over-the-counter remedy or at most, a doctor for a prescription solution.<br />And herein lies the biggest problem in overcoming thrush.<br />The vast majority of people who choose not to take responsibility for their condition and their health.<br />Of course, one of the reasons for this could be confusion over how best to treat thrush when it occurs. This is understandable as you only have to do a little research to find vastly varying medical opinions and conflicting thrush treatment recommendations. It’s not surprising that many of us are left in a dilemma as to what to do for the best.<br />Personally, I’ve been in that boat many times and I’ve spent a lot of money on pills, pessaries and creams that didn’t work. OK, so I got some short-term relief from them, but that’s all I got.<br />Basically, these days, I believe that to get what you want, you have to have your wits about you and be wary of what’s on offer. Take the time to investigate some of the alternative holistic thrush treatments which use methods to permanently eradicate the symptoms, and cure the internal root cause of the condition, irrespective of its severity, location or type.<br />It is possible to deal with, and overcome, thrush, but in order to do this, you should be aware of:<br />The cause of your infection<br />How to recognize your symptoms<br />How to test for and diagnose your thrush infection<br />How you can learn about the correct dietary measures needed to become, and remain, thrush-free<br />The complementary treatments to help you maintain the battle against the negative side-effects and complications of your condition<br />By arming yourself with knowledge about what you need to do to manage your thrush infection, you can help your body to heal the problem from the inside. You can learn how to rid yourself of not only the physical symptoms, but also the inconvenience and embarrassment that so often comes along with them.<br />A huge bonus of taking control of your situation like this is that you will also see an improvement in your general health. You’ll have more energy and your digestion, skin, hair and nails will all benefit too.<br />Want to be thrush-free? You can be!<br />Thrush Symptoms<br />If you’re familiar with the condition, you’ve probably tried many a thrush treatment, so I don’t need to tell you about how much misery thrush symptoms can cause, particularly if you’re prone to severe bouts.<br />In vaginal thrush, aside from the incessant itch, there’s the burning, the soreness and the cottage-cheese like discharge to contend with. The outer and inner lips of the vulva can become swollen and in severe cases, the delicate skin can become raw, leading to pain and the risk of further infection.<br />Vaginal thrush sufferers may also experience burning, soreness and pain when urinating, and pain or discomfort during sex. It’s important to be aware that thrush can be contagious. When a person is infected, they can easily pass the infection to a partner if unprotected contact with the fungus in the infected area occurs. Because of this, adequate precautions should be taken to prevent it’s spread during sexual activity.<br />NB: The symptoms of vaginal thrush may be reduced by applying natural yogurt directly to the itchy or sore areas, but this only offers temporary, albeit welcome, relief<br />Symptoms of oral thrush include the appearance of white lesions at the back of the throat, on the tongue, inner cheeks, inside of the lips, roof of the mouth, gums, uvula (the dangly thing at the back of the throat) and even the tonsils. Apart from causing pain (imagine a mouthful of ulcers), the lesions can bleed if scraped or rubbed, and something as simple as brushing your teeth can be absolute agony. A severe case of oral thrush can also result in cracked lips and a partial or complete loss of taste.<br />Oral thrush is very common in children and in people with reduced immune systems.<br />