What is a Yeast Infection

There are over 20 known types of yeast infections, including, but not limited to, oral thrush, a baby's diaper rash, yeast infections in the vaginal tract, skin yeast infections and those that upset the digestive tract.

Knowing what causes yeast infections is helpful in avoiding them.

The following are some examples of the most common types of yeast infections which can pop up and annoy us at any time both in the body and on the skin:

• Malnutrition resulting from a poor diet
  
• A weak immune system
  
• Other illness in the body
  
• Imbalanced hormones
  
• Pregnancy
  
• Poor hygiene
  
• Intravenous drug use
  
• Birth control pills
  
• Prescription medications, particularly antibiotics
  
• Anxiety and stress

The symptoms of yeast infections will also vary, depending on where the overgrowth is located.

The following are a few of the most recognizable symptoms of yeast infections in different parts of the body:

Oral Yeast Infections:

• A coated tongue
  
• Soreness in the mouth
  
• A Sore throat

Vaginal Yeast Infections:

• Discolored discharge
  
• Painful or uncomfortable urination
  
• Pain and/or itching
  
• Pain during intercourse

Yeast Infections in the Digestive Tract:

• Gas
  
• Upset stomach
  
• Diarrhea
  
• Constipation
  
• Bloating

Skin Yeast Infections

• Fungal nail infections
  
• Athletes foot
  
• Ring worm also known as Jock Itch
  
• Scalp infections

Aside from understanding what causes yeast infections and recognizing the various symptoms associated with it, knowing how to immediately combat most types of yeast infections helps in reducing the amount of time one is forced to endure symptoms.

While there are over the counter medications readily available, those who wish to avoid using unnatural chemical treatments will be pleased to know that there are other options such as home remedies for yeast infections which have been used for centuries to treat Candida overgrowth and other types of yeast infections.

Home Remedies for Yeast Infections

• Organic apple cider vinegar
  
• Organic honey
  
• Plain yogurt (with nothing added)
  
• Tea tree oil and manuka honey

Apple cider vinegar, honey and yogurt can also be consumed or used as a gargle.

In cases of vaginal yeast infections all of the above can be also be absorbed into a natural, cotton tampon and inserted into the vagina for effective home remedies for yeast infections and for natural, soothing relief from a yeast infection's symptoms.

Of course, the most natural home remedies for yeast infections, in fact for all types of yeast infections calls for making dietary changes to ensure healthy nutrition that assists in maintaining a balance of yeast in the body.

By consuming a healthy honey diet and avoiding all processed sugars, fast foods and processed foods a person can not only naturally provide home remedies for yeast infections, but can avoid their onset altogether.

I do hope this article cleared up all those questions at the beginning such as What is a Yeast Infection, What Causes yeast infections, the symptoms of yeast infections, types of yeast infections and home remedies for yeast infections.

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