What is Candida and Thrush?
Candida, also known as thrush, is a negative yeast infection that starts in the digestive system and then spreads to other parts of the body. Women are most likely to get yeast infections although millions of men have the condition. Yeast infections are uncomfortable, irritating and at times embarrassing for women. Candida yeast is often started by taking antibiotics for other health conditions. Candida Albicans is a naturally occuring yeast that is found in everybody. In a balanced state yeast population is controlled by the friendly bacteria Lactobacillus Acidophilus. If this balance is disrupted the yeast can overpopulate and cause infections commonly known as candida yeast infection or thrush. Candida can be dangerous if left untreated. The candida and bacteria associated with it can get into the blood stream from where it may find its way to other parts of the body leading to sore joints, chest pain, sinus problems and worse. Candida covers the intestinal walls which interfers wit
