A Guide For Nursing Moms On Applying Olive Oil For Thrush
by Georgia Hampton
Some people advise using olive oil for thrush as a natural means of dealing with the condition, especially for new mothers who are breastfeeding their infants. Sore nipples are often an unfortunate side effect of nursing babies, and this can be caused by a fungal infection. Candida is usually at the root of the condition, and olive oil is one natural way of treating the condition whilst minimizing risk.
Most people carry the yeast which causes the infection known as thrush in their bodies, with no ill effects. It exists naturally in moist areas of the body, such as the mouth and genitals. It becomes a problem when some kind of event unbalances the body and allows the yeast to thrive.
What can cause this unbalance in the body varies from person to person. Anyone who has been prescribed antibiotics and has taken them for any length of time could be vulnerable. Aspects of lifestyle such as rest, diet and stress are also contributory factors, as indeed is anything which inhibits the natural functioning of the body's immune system, such as alcohol or smoking.
Women who are breastfeeding infants sometimes experience thrush on their nipples. This can be a result of an small injury sustained when the child attaches to the nipple. The symptoms are cracked or bleeding skin around the nipples, inflamed or red skin around the nipples and any kind of pain which persists after feeding has finished.
Olive oil is a source of linoleic acid, chemicals which possess anti-fungal qualities, which may choke off the yeast's oxygen supply. Applying the oil like a lotion to the nipples in a thin layer can help soothe the condition, while using a herbal salve with an olive oil base is often an effective way of treating the condition. Consulting a local herbalist or health food outlet will often lead to finding something effective which does not need to be washed off before breastfeeding.
Other ways to complement the use of olive oil can also help to ease and soothe the condition, such as eating plenty of garlic, a foodstuff with pronounced anti-fungal qualities amongst its many features. Sufferers can also try washing their nipples with a weak vinegar and water mixture, while not wearing abra can also help matters, as can exposing the nipples to fresh air and sunshine when appropriate.
Using olive oil for thrush treatment has the advantage of being completely natural and safe for your baby to absorb when feeding. Other 'natural' methods can have side-effects though, many of which are dangerous. For this reason, no treatment should ever be undertaken without consulting a properly qualified medical professional.
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Title: A Guide For Nursing Moms On Applying Olive Oil For Thrush
Author: Georgia Hampton
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Keywords: health,thrush,vaginal thrush,alternate medicine,alternative health care,alternative medicine,alternative treatments,diapers,family health,child health
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