What we are really talking about when we refer to a yeast infection is really an overgrowth of an organism which is naturally present in our bodies. When the balance of micro-organisms is disturbed, which lets yeast proliferate, often in the gut, then the overgrowth is referred to as a yeast infection.

How Can We Tell If We Have A Yeast Infection? Well, these Symptoms Are A Clue.

I think many people understand that itching or burning around the vulva or penis, and anus can be a symptom of a yeast infection, or thrush, along with vaginal odour or discharge. However, there are a range of symptoms and more chronic conditions which doctors now suspect are linked to a yeast infection. Here are some examples...

Hand Pain, Hip and Knee Pain, Headaches or constant Migraines, Constipation, Unexplainable Lack of Energy, Acne or Rosacea, Respiratory Infections, Constant Tiredness or Fatigue, Irritability, Joint Pain or Swelling, PMS, Digestive Pain, Muscle Aches, Short Attention Span, Leaky Gut Syndrome, Arthritis, Painful Urination, Painful Sex, Sexual Dysfunction or Impotence, Depression or Mood Swings, Chronic Rashes, Recurrent infection such as athletes foot, Yeast Infections in Your Toe or Fingernails, Unexplainable Feeling of "Not being yourself", Bloating or IBS, Hypoglycemia, Menstrual Pain, Jumpy Legs, Blurred Vision Or Brain Fog, Bad breath, Craving yeasted bread, Skin Lesions, Shortness of Breath, Food Allergies, Learning and Memory Problems, Increased Craving For Simple Carbohydrates i.e sugar, Eczema,

If you suffer from any of these symptoms, then it could be advisable to check if you have a yeast infection.

Because yeast is naturally present in our bodies, it can be tricky to determine from tests if the amount of yeast present is a normal background population, or an indication of a yeast infection. Under these circumstances, one route can be to seek out a natural remedy for a yeast infection, and this could be beneficial for 3 reasons...

1. You can avoid the side effects often associated with drugs

2. A yeast infection is often the result of the overuse of broad spectrum antibiotics which knock out the bacteria in our bodies which provide the natural competition for yeasts, and so stop the yeasts growing out of control. Whilst the use of antibiotics is a man made intervention, the physiological response is natural and it seems sensible to tackle the problem with a natural remedy.

3. A one hit treatment may not be able to deal with a deep rooted chronic yeast infection. A drug purge to solve the yeast, may only provide a temporary solution and a natural longer term solution may be needed.

If I Don't Treat My Possible Yeast Infection, What May Happen?

Firstly, if you have any of the conditions listed above, they could be linked to a yeast infection. Secondly, some cancers are now being linked to yeast overgrowths.

You can ask your doctor to test you for a yeast infection and this is usually possible with genital infections. However, for more systemic infections, it can be difficult to distinguish a yeast overgrowth from the normal population of yeast you would expect to find. As such, seeking out a non intrusive, natural solution may be a sensible precaution.

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