Adults and children of any age can be afflicted with thrush.
Oral thrush is a yeast infection of the tongue, gums, inner cheeks or lips. It looks like a white pasty coating on the tongue or patchy white sores on the inner cheeks or roof of the mouth.
Babies, people with compromised immune systems and diabetic people are commonly prone to this type of infection. It can be difficult to treat, but there are some things you can do at home to help.
1. Check your diet! Avoid sugar and starchy foods. Large amounts of sugar and white carbohydrates can bring on or worsen a bout of candida (Thrush). Eat fresh raw vegetables and lean proteins or yogurt, or you can eat foods that contain vinegar, such as sauerkraut or pickles to actually ward off the infection.!
2. Try a natural remedy such as grapefruit seed extract (a few drops diluted in water, Just swish a few times a day) coconut oil ( excellent to cook with in place of vegetable oils), plain, sugar free yogurt (yogurt contains healthy bacteria that helps to balance the ph in the body). Adults with the infection can also take acidophilous capsules or liquid to help reduce the growth of bacteria.
3. Remember to clean your toothbrush and your tongue scraper with a bleach/water solution after each use to avoid re-infecting yourself when you brush your teeth.
Babies, people with compromised immune systems and diabetic people are commonly prone to this type of infection. It can be difficult to treat, but there are some things you can do at home to help.
1. Check your diet! Avoid sugar and starchy foods. Large amounts of sugar and white carbohydrates can bring on or worsen a bout of candida (Thrush). Eat fresh raw vegetables and lean proteins or yogurt, or you can eat foods that contain vinegar, such as sauerkraut or pickles to actually ward off the infection.!
2. Try a natural remedy such as grapefruit seed extract (a few drops diluted in water, Just swish a few times a day) coconut oil ( excellent to cook with in place of vegetable oils), plain, sugar free yogurt (yogurt contains healthy bacteria that helps to balance the ph in the body). Adults with the infection can also take acidophilous capsules or liquid to help reduce the growth of bacteria.
3. Remember to clean your toothbrush and your tongue scraper with a bleach/water solution after each use to avoid re-infecting yourself when you brush your teeth.
4. For babies, always see your healthcare professional. Their sensitive little mouths require a doctor's care.
These ideas were collected from articles around the web, and are not intended to take the place of medical advice. Always see your physician to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Enjoy, & keep smiling!
These ideas were collected from articles around the web, and are not intended to take the place of medical advice. Always see your physician to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Enjoy, & keep smiling!
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