Candia (Thrush)
It is a genus of a yeast-like fungus, including the species Candida albicans.
It is usually present in the mucus membranes of the intestinal tract, vagina, mouth, and skin. Candida can affect people of any age – from infants, right up to the elderly.
This is a fungal disease which affects the warm, damp areas of the body like the beneath female’s largely breast in folds of skin, armpits, anus, genital area and the mouth, etc.
What are the symptoms of CANDIDA (THRUSH) ?
Vaginal or penile discharge that is yellow-white and maybe unpleasantly smelly.
- Itching and burning of the affected area.
- Small white patches in the mouth that can’t be scraped off but aren’t necessarily painful.
- Diarrhea or constipation, bloating of flatulence, abdominal pain.
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Cravings for sugar, bread and alcohol
What Causes CANDIDA?
- A change in living environment favorable to the fungus attached to the body and Immune system is weak which allows the microorganism to increase and cause infection.
- Drug for treating other conditions, resulting lower the body’s immunity can cause Candida, such as Antibiotics for treating Bronchitis, etc.
- Altered hormone level in the body, such as those that occur during pregnancy and those are taking contraceptive pills, etc.
- Diets, emotional stress, and lack of sleep.
Can Chinese medicine treat CANDIDA (THRUSH)?
Yes, Chinese medicine can treat migraine effectively using a different approach to Western medicine.
How Chinese medicine can treat CANDIDA (THRUSH) ?
Chinese medicine is a holistic natural system, which treats the whole body. A registered Chinese medical doctor will diagnose the patient very thoroughly through traditional Chinese methods and use his unique skills to identify the causative factors. In the case of migraine, usually an internal organ is involved, particularly related to this illness. The treatment is precise and individual because every patient is different. In addition to targeting the presenting and immediate symptoms, Chinese doctors treat the origin of the disease.
What do the Chinese doctors use to treat CANDIDA (THRUSH)?
Our doctors in Harmony Chinese Medical Centre use acupuncture (needles or needless) only, natural herbal extracts only, or combination of acupuncture and herbal medicine both. In addition to those, other associated treatment such as cupping, heat therapy, diet advice, etc will be also provided accordingly.
How do I take the herbs?
Harmony Chinese Medical Centre only provides Scientifically Extracted natural herbs to patients. They are ready to take. There is no need to make a concoction. It is as simple as making a cup of tea.
Does the Chinese herbal medicine give side effects to patients?
Side effects are rare.
Do I need to continue taking the herbs for rest of my life even after my diseases have been treated and fixed by your Chinese doctors?
To reduce the symptoms of Candida (Thrush) our doctors treat the cause of the problems and harmonize the body. After treatment, patients generally do not need to continue taking the herbs. Certainly, our doctor will advise the patient how to manage the stress, the diets, exercises, and life style. In this way the patient can maintain a healthy level of wellness to prevent the recurrence of illness.
Unit 1, 3 Wellington St, Kew, Melbourne, Victoria 3101
ph: 03 9853 5577
e-mail: info@chineseharmony.com.au