When you look in the mirror and stick out your tongue, does it have a white tongue coating on it?

This is a condition known as coated tongue. It is a build up of bacteria on the tongue and it can be the cause of a host of bacteria and other organisms as well as food particles and dead cells. It could also be the beginning of thrush symptoms. The film or white coating produces acid that can contribute to tooth decay. This is because the bacteria in the film make the acid as a bi-product when they break down food; which is usually sugar. This bi-product is what causes the odour and bad breath.

Most bad breath comes from the tongue and can therefore be eliminated by cleaning the tongue and keeping it clean.

Coated Tongue Symptoms

Symptoms of coated tongue are of course the white film that covers the tongue. This film can be especially concentrated in the back of the tongue. Another symptom is a sticky feeling in the mouth and foul breath. More severe symptoms can include cavities and rotting teeth.

It is possible that this condition could also be symptomatic of other more serious diseases so it is important that you consult you medical advisor if the symptoms are not alleviated or reoccur frequently.

Coated Tongue Remedies

The best remedy for coated tongue is good overall oral hygiene. Since the bacteria that cause it, grow everywhere in the mouth therefore you cannot just focus on the tongue. You need to floss once a day, preferably twice.

If you only floss once make sure that you do it before bed so that food particles and plaque do not sit in your mouth overnight. You should brush your teeth after every meal or at least twice a day. If you cannot take a toothbrush to work so that you can brush after lunch, there are now one time use toothbrushes available at drug stores.

It is wise to invest in a good tongue scraper. Manual cleaning of the tongue is the best way to get rid of the film once it has already formed. If you do not have a tongue cleaner it is better to use a plastic spoon than your toothbrush. Make sure that you clean as far back as you can without gagging yourself.

There are many herbs that can help keep your mouth clean and free of coated tongue. Mint is excellent for keeping the mouth clean and fresh smelling; as is parsley. Citrus fruits, especially lemon will kill bacteria and lemon juice makes a wonderful natural mouth wash. Commercial mouth washes can dry the mouth making bacteria growth worse.

A swish with lemon juice followed by a serving of fat free, plain yogurt will keep bacteria at bay for up to twelve hours naturally. This is because the probiotics in the yogurt replace the harmful bacteria in your mouth and keep it from coming back.

Zenulife recommends Xbiotic to cure a white coated tongue

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What is Candida Albicans

Candida Albicans is a fungus or yeast that normally grows in the mouth and digestive tract. When the growth is in check there are no harmful effects due to the yeast. When it becomes overgrown it results in a candidiasis infection. These infections are especially prevalent in children in the form of thrush and in people with compromised immune systems; such as people living with HIV and people undergoing cancer treatments.

Thrush is a candidiasis infection of the mouth, but women can also get a yeast infection of the vagina. Men are not immune, though, and they can also get the infection on their genitals. Yeast infections for women are caused by an imbalance that allows the yeast to grow out of control.

Diabetes, stress, harsh soaps and nutrient deficiency can all cause Candida albicans to grow out of control and the result is the unpleasant yeast infection that many women have had to suffer through.

Candida Albicans Symptoms

Thrush causes white patches in the mouth. This is often the only noticeable symptom of a candidiasis infection of the mouth. Yeast infections of the vagina cause itching and burning. There is also often a cottage cheese like discharge that accompanies a red rash. The yeast infection can also cause vaginal soreness.

If you believe you have a yeast infection it is best to see your doctor before treating it yourself with over the counter medications. Bacterial vaginosis has many of the same symptoms but will require anti-biotic treatment. If you have chronic yeast infections it is often better to take preventative steps rather than always having to treat infections.

Candida Albicans Remedies

There are many things that you can do to prevent yeast infections. You need to eliminate most of the sugar from your diet because the sugar feeds the fungus. Eating fruits that are high in acid is another good dietary measure. Eat foods such as citrus fruits and cranberries. Cranberry juice is a good drink for preventing both yeast infections and urinary tract infections.

Garlic shows promise as an anti-fungal treatment. Adding garlic to your diet can be a healthy and tasty way to protect yourself from fungal infections. Also eating uncooked greens can help balance the body. Eating salad everyday that is made from spinach, romaine lettuce, arugula or other greens except iceberg lettuce is advisable. Diet can offer powerful protection from Candida Albicans.

You should begin eating yogurt that contains live and active cultures at least two or three times per day. A supplement that contains acidophilus, or the cultures found in yogurt, can be taken daily to help stave off yeast infections and is an effective candida albicans cure.

Kefir also contains these active cultures, or probiotics; kefir is a fermented beverage that has anti-fungal properties. It can be found next to the yogurt in the grocery store.

Zenulife recommends Xbiotic as an effective candida albicans cure

Thrush is a yeast infection in that can occur in areas of the body including the mouth (oral thrush) and vagina (vaginal thrush) as well as the digestive tract. Vaginal thrush is also known as Candidiasis and is caused by the candida albicans fungus. The fungus is present in all humans and normally the immune system keeps it in check. When the yeast grows out of control, though, it can lead to infection.

The use of antibiotics, cancer treatments, and having a compromised or low immune system can all cause a thrush infection to become problematic. Children are also more susceptible to thrush than adults. When using prescribed antibiotics these drugs also kill off the good bacteria that keep the yeast in check which in turn can cause a thrush infection.

Cancer treatments can also lower a person’s immunity to opportunistic infections such as thrush.

Thrush Symptoms

The symptoms of oral thrush in the mouth are white patches in the mouth that cannot be wiped away. The sores may or may not bleed. There can also be sensitivity to acidic foods and tenderness in the mouth. People with oral thrush may also feel run down and tired all of the time, due to having a lower immune system that is unable to fight invasive bacteria as it should.

Thrush Remedies

Prevention is the best cure for thrush  instead of waiting for an infection and then seeking a cure. Sugar feeds the fungus so you should eliminate as much sugar as you can from your diet until the infection clears. Eating highly acidic fruit is another good step to preventing the infection. Citrus fruits and cranberries are very good and drinking cranberry juice is highly advisable for many health benefits.

Eating yogurt of kefir that contains live cultures can be useful in preventing thrush infections. You should eat two to three servings a day or you can take a supplement like XBIOTIC that contains acidophilus; doing this everyday will keep the yeast from getting out of control. Kefir is a fermented beverage that originated in the Middle East. You will find it close to the yogurt at the grocery store.

You can use virgin coconut oil to treat thrush and yeast infections. Astragalus will help support the immune system and so will Echinacea. Olive leaf is soothing and is good for childhood thrush.

You can use garlic as an anti-fungal treatment. Adding some garlic to your diet is a natural and tasty way to end fungal infections. You should balance your body with plenty of leafy green salads each day. Any kind of uncooked greens will help keep your body chemistry in balance. Try spinach, romaine lettuce, arugula, mustard greens, collard greens or any other type of lettuce besides iceberg. Your diet can provide you with powerful protection from thrush.

Elderberry also makes a soothing treatment for the mouth. Stevia is a natural sweetener that can be used instead of sugar. This is important because cutting back on sugar is essential to preventing thrush.

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