Yeast infections, also commonly known as thrush infections or candida infections are caused by the fungus candida albicans.  This fungus is present in everyone and only becomes a problem if there is excessive growth of the candida albicans fungus within the body.  In this post we will look at some of the most common symptoms you may have if you are suffering from a yeast infection. Read more »

Thrush infections can affect men, women and children, but it’s the women who have to suffer the most with the painful and irritating symptoms of thrush infections. So why are yeast infections more common in women ? Read more »

Although very common in women (infact it is claimed that 75% of women will develop a yeast infection at some time), yeast infections do also affect men. One such yeast infection in men is the penile yeast infection. Read more »

Oral yeast infections, commonly referred to as oral thrush are caused by an overgrowth of the fungus candida albicans infectiong the mucus membranes within the mouth. Read more »

The first and probably most important step you will take in ridding yourself of the pain, discomfort and hidden dangers of your yeast infection is to educate yourself. Read more »

Yeast Infections are very common, it is a fairly well known fact that most women and some men will suffer from a yeast infection at some time during their life. The most common form of yeast infection in women is a vaginal yeast infection. However there is a form of yeast infection that is not so common and you may not have heard of. Its a intestinal yeast infection and it affects both men and women, in fact it is actually more prevalent in men. Read more »

There are some unfortunate people who suffer with chronic yeast infections. These persistent yeast infections can be difficult to overcome, despite there being a huge variety of over the counter treatments available, and can reoccur without warning. Read more »

It is a well known fact that in the Western world around 75% of women will develop a yeast infection at sometime during their lives.  What you may not be aware of is that men can and do develop yeast infections too. Read more »

Systemic yeast infections, also known as systemic canididiasis, is a particularly serious form of yeast infection in which the candida fungus penetrates deep inside the body, which can lead to serious complications and long term health issues. Read more »

Did you know that if you are pregnant, you are more than twice as likely to develop a yeast infection than women who are not pregnant.  So just why are you more likely to suffer if your pregnant ? Read more »

Many people suffer from a thrush infection (also commonly known as a yeast infection or candida infection), and many of those sufferers will get more than one thrush infection.  There may be the temptation to leave your thrush infection untreated, this is not a good idea though, as an untreated thrush infection can lead to complications that can put your long term health at serious risk. Read more »

Having an understanding about vaginal yeast infections should be a priority to any woman. After all over 75% of women will develop a yeast infection at some time during their lives. Read more »

The scientific name for a thrush infection is Candidiasis. Yeast can be found throughout the human body and is particularly prevalent in the mouth, abdomen, armpits, nail beds and any other parts of the body where the skin folds. Read more »