Ways You Can Prevent Thrush (Yeast Infection)

What exactly is thrush?

Thrush (oropharyngeal candidiasis) is a medical condition in which a yeast-like fungus called Candida albicans overgrows in the mouth, throat or your vajayjay.

This can result in either oral / vaginal thrush.

Why does Thrush happen during menopause?

Well oral thrush and other yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans (C. albicans).

It’s normal for a small amount of C. albicans to live in your mouth, without causing harm. When your immune system is working properly, your microbiome helps keep C. albicans under control.

However, when your immune system or gut flora is compromised by... let’s say, menopause.

The fungus, now left unchecked, can grow out of control, resulting in yeast-infections in either your mouth/throat or your vagina.

Here are some symptoms of oral thrush:

• white or yellow patches of bumps on your inner cheeks, tongue, tonsils, gums, or lips
• soreness or burning in your mouth
• difficulty swallowing
• a bad taste in your mouth

Here are some symptoms of vaginal thrush:

• Itching and soreness around the vagina and vulva causing redness and inflammation
• A thick, white discharge from the vagina, usually odourless
• Pain during sex
• Pain or stinging when passing urine

So, how can we keep the yeast where they belong (in bread) and off our bodies?

Well we’ve prepared some tips just for you to reduce the risk of thrush:

Avoid these 

• Try to avoid donning tight-fitting underwear or tights, let your body breathe.
• Perfumed soaps and shower gels including products marketed specifically for the vagina 
• Too much alcohol and high sugar foods. 

Do these

• A good quality probiotic specifically researched for women’s health
• Cotton underwear rather than synthetic materials
• Make sure you wash your intimate area regularly like you do your body.

Fun Fact!

Did you know that your gut’s microbiome is also responsible for the quality of your hair, skin & nails?

So when your gut microbiome goes out of whack due to menopause, you might find your skin quality decreasing as the days go by…

Which is evident by the sudden increase in wrinkles & fine lines, as well as a drop in elasticity during menopause.

P.S. A great way to rebalance your gut flora, effectively reducing thrush & improving skin quality, is by introducing a source of good quality probiotics into your daily regime.

But not just any probiotic.

You need strains from the Lactobacillus family, as they work the best against the Candida bacteria.

Lactobacillus strains are known to promote vaginal health by suppressing harmful bacteria and fungi.

Which is why we’ve included these probiotic strains from the Lactobacillus family, along with other beneficial strains to help rebalance your microbiome during menopause in one bundle:

Introducing the Slim Gut PLUS!

The Slim Gut PLUS — contains 3 of our most popular supplements (Provitalize + Radiancy + Previtalize) specially formulated to help women:

#1 Provitalize

Contains natural phytoestrogens like — curcumin, morning and curry leaf that helps stimulate bile production to boost digestion.

Also contains 3 special probiotic strains — L.Gasseri, B.Breve and B.Lactis, which helps repopulate the gut with good bacteria, effectively balancing the gut and improving your gut health.

#2 Radiancy

Our flagship skin supplement, which includes a mix of marine collagen & cherry blossom extract, designed to smoothen out wrinkles and give your skin youthful glow again.

Also contains 3 “skin loving” probiotic strains — L.Reuteri, L.Lactis and B.Coagulans, which helps rebalance the gut’s microbiome as well as promote better skin health from the inside.

#3 Previtalize

Our flagship prebiotic supplement which contains 5 effective and natural ingredients — Fructooligosaccharides, Inulin, GOS (Galacto-oligosaccharides), Burdock Root and XOS (Xylooligosaccharides)

Provitalize & Radiancy reaches their full potential when taken together with Previtalize. 

The prebiotics in Previtalize help boost the efficacy of the unique probiotic strains found in Provitalize & Radiancy.

And when taken together, our Slim Gut PLUS can not only help better your gut health and rebalance your microbiome naturally and effectively, keeping Candida bacteria at bay, but also improve your skin health, making you look years younger.

This makes the Slim Gut PLUS the absolute must-have for any woman trying to introduce a good quality probiotic into their daily regime, as well as rebalancing their gut’s microbiome.