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March 28, 2009
By Allison Burgess, Contributing Columnist
What is thrush?
Thrush is an infection of the mouth caused by the candida
fungus. It's sometimes called a yeast infection. What many
people don’t know about thrush is that it can also lead to
diaper rash for babies and vaginal yeast infections for women.
Anyone can become infected --including men. Those most
vulnerable are infants and toddlers, the elderly, and those with
weak immune systems.
How do you get it?
This candida fungus occurs naturally in our bodies, but some
factors including stress and certain illnesses (diabetes, HIV,
cancer) occasionally offset the natural amount, causing the
body to produce more fungus than necessary. Some
medications such as steroids, antibiotics, and birth control pills
are also known to promote the fungus growth. Other causes
include smoking and ill-fitting dentures.
Mothers can pass thrush to their newborns during childbirth.
Babies can also pass is to their mothers during breastfeeding.
It can be transmitted sexually and through coming into physical
contact with infected items such as diapers or pacifiers.
What are the symptoms?
Fortunately, thrush is normally easy to spot. The common
indication of an infection is the appearance of raised white
lesions on the tongue’s surface or inner cheeks. These sores
have been described to look very similar to cottage cheese.
They are commonly painful and can cause bleeding when
touched and brushed.
Natural preventative strategies:
• Stick to good oral hygiene. Exactly what your dentist
tells you: Brush at least twice a day, and floss at least once.
• Speaking of dentists, see yours regularly.
• Lay off the cigarettes. If you’re a smoker, here’s just one
more reason to kick the habit.
• Foods to watch:
o Bread, beer, and wine. They are risky due to their sugar
and yeast content.
o Over-ripe fruit and fruit juices
o Mushrooms
o Dairy products
Natural Remedies
• Live natural yogurt: Not only can you eat it, but it can be
applied to affected areas.
• Garlic: Be generous. Throw in whole peeled cloves when
cooking.
• Sugar and yeast are friends, so it is always a good idea
to reduce sugar intake when symptoms exist.
• Warm saltwater rinses. ½ teaspoon of salt, 1 cup of
water, a swish around the mouth, and spit. (Do not swallow.)
• Tea tree essential oil: Put one or two drops in the
bathtub. Be aware that the oil is known to occasionally cause
skin irritation, so hold off using if you experience any itching or
redness.
Knowing ways to prevent thrush can help you watch out for
potential risks. Always contact your doctor if you see signs of
symptoms. Remember that there are many options to help you
beat the infection, so don’t fret. A cure is around the corner.
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