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Candidiasis, the scientific word for what most of us call a yeast infection, is a common disorder that is found across the world in both women and men. It is estimated that up to 75% of the worlds population will have some experience with a yeast infection at some point or another. Even though it is less common, a large part of this group will experience it more than once. This is known as chronic or recurring Candidiasis, or a chronic yeast infection. This can be a terrible discomfort and inconvenience for people who are trying to function in a busy and hectic society.

Why do some people constantly suffer while others go through life fairly yeast free? There are many factors that make the conditions in the human body good for an attack of Candida Albicans, the fungus that causes yeast infections. Candida is actually found all throughout the body. It is present in the mouth, the skin, in the intestines, and in the genitals. It is usually under control and does not spread throughout the body thanks to the essential bacteria found in the digestive tract. When conditions get right for candida albicans to flourish, they will compete with the bodys natural bacteria for food and nutrients.

When someone gets a noticeable yeast infection, they are actually experiencing the next phase in the Candida Albicans infection. There are two kinds of infection; acute and recurring. Acute Candidiasis is when the infection comes quickly and the symptoms show immediately. This is common for vaginal yeast infections and thrush, a type of infection in the mouth and throat, commonly found in newborn babies. It can be treated naturally or with topical medications and is less serious than recurring yeast infections.