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Oral thrush is a common health condition that is characterized by a white, spotted rash that occurs in the mouth, at the back of the throat and on the tongue; it\u2019s caused by exposure to the fungal infection (candidiasis) which causes a thrush infection, although there are many different factors that can make you more likely to develop the condition.
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The condition is usually easy to manage, and moderate cases can even be cured at home with some simple home remedies without the need to see a doctor; if you happen to have recurring thrush, try some of the home remedies on this list to see if it has any change to the condition. Usually, these home remedies are enough to bring relief to even recurring cases of oral thrush.  
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Here are 8 great and proven home remedies for oral thrush that can help you to gain control over the condition.
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1. Lemon Juice<\/strong>
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One of the factors that can put you at a higher risk of developing oral thrush<\/a> on a continuous basis is the imbalance of the pH levels on the inside of your mouth; if your acid balance is off, this means that the rest of your body isn\u2019t happy either \u2013 and this creates an ideal breeding ground for health conditions such as thrush that allows them to thrive inside the mouth.
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This should be considered especially in cases where thrush becomes a recurring and chronic condition where you struggle to find the cause.
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Lemon juice is an excellent way to naturally help restore the pH balance, and it has plenty of other added benefits for your oral health too that makes it a great thing to include: It happens to be a great way to naturally whiten the teeth and clean the inside of the mouth at the same time.
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2. Simple Saline<\/strong>
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Simple saline <\/a>solution (that is, a solution of water and salt) is one of the best ways in which to maintain your oral health, and it does the same job that mouth wash does \u2013 only in a more natural (and often cheaper) way. Salt water is recommended as a treatment option to clean piercings and tattoos, but it\u2019s also recommended by dentists to reduce the risk of an oral infection \u2013 and the same treatment is recommended for a bout of oral thrush because of the fact that it creates conditions in which the infection finds it very hard to thrive.
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Include simple saline solution in your daily oral routine, you can greatly reduce your chances of tooth decay, gum disease and oral thrush all in one.
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Ensure that you\u2019re using purified water (or at least water that\u2019s been boiled once) to ensure that there are no pathogens in the water.
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3. Baking Soda<\/strong>
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Baking soda<\/a> is one of the best things to include in your daily oral health routine, and there are many people who even use it as a more natural alternative to toothpaste that tends to be loaded with various types of chemicals that can cause more harm to the tooth enamel than it does any good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Just like lemon juice, baking soda can have several benefits for your oral health \u2013 and it\u2019s another great way to whiten your teeth without the need to use any harsh (or expensive) chemicals. It can even be combined with salt and lemon juice for the best possible effect, or to remove stains that are especially hard to get rid of, like the ones you get from coffee, tobacco or wine.
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What makes baking soda great is that it\u2019s completely natural and does more for your oral health than just help to control oral thrush
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4. Natural Yoghurt<\/strong>
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Natural yoghurt <\/a>is one of the best natural ways that you can use to reduce your chances of developing oral thrush, or to naturally help cure the condition if you have contracted it; natural yoghurt is also recommended in recovery for many digestive problems where the intestinal flora needs to be restored. All of this is due to the fact that natural yoghurt contains live flora that your body needs in order to keep its pH levels (and healthy bacteria) in good condition.
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It\u2019s this healthy bacteria that can help to restore the body after you\u2019ve contracted thrush, can reduce your chances of getting it in the first place or can help to fix the condition if you currently have it.
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When we say natural yoghurt, sometimes plain Greek yoghurt is best. Don\u2019t opt for any artificial yoghurt types; these don\u2019t contain the essential live cultures that your body needs.
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5. Grapefruit Seed Extract<\/strong>
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Grapefruit seed<\/a> extract is a proven natural way to kill the infection that causes oral thrush, and there are plenty of other health benefits that you can get if you include it in your diet every day. Just a few days worth of grapefruit seed extract is enough to destroy even a more severe thrush infection, and continuous use can keep you from contracting the condition again; it also happens to be very high in the right vitamins like Vitamin C, and can give your immune-system a great general boost.
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Grapefruit extract or supplements can most often be found at your local drug store, although if you can\u2019t track it down, grapefruit juice has been proven to have many of the same benefits as the extract and can have plenty of benefits for your oral health, especially if you\u2019re able to combine it with several different articles on this list.
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6. Coconut Oil<\/strong>
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Coconut oil<\/a> has been called a so-called superfood for a long time, but that\u2019s not the only thing that coconut oil is good for; it\u2019s one of the best possible ways for ensuring your long-term oral health, and just a swish of coconut oil can do more for removing infections from the mouth than using mouthwash every day. This technique is referred to as oil-pulling, and it\u2019s a great help to cleanse the inside of the mouth properly \u2013 and in all of the places that your brush might be unable to reach, which often present as a potential breeding ground for infections such as oral thrush.
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Make sure that you use coconut oil regularly, and you\u2019ll greatly reduce your chances of tooth decay, mouth ulcers and contracting oral thrush \u2013 and you can even use some of it in your daily cooking to replace other types of unhealthier oils like sunflower.
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7. Turmeric<\/strong>
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Turmeric <\/a>is a great way to boost your overall immunity, and the compounds found in turmeric have also shown a lot of promise when it comes to reducing your chances of developing oral thrush (or curing the condition if you currently have it). If you include turmeric in your diet just a few times per week, studies show that it can have a massively positive effect on your immune system and general health \u2013 and you\u2019ll get sick a whole of a lot less.
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It\u2019s commonly used in food to add the right shade to a curry, but if you really don\u2019t know what else to do with turmeric, it can be combined with warm milk and turned into a tea, which is a lot quicker to prepare and a lot easier to digest for most people.
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Be careful when working with turmeric: It will stain everything that it touches yellow.
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8. Apple Cider Vinegar<\/strong>
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There are many proven benefits to apple cider vinegar<\/a>, and it\u2019s a good idea to include it in your weekly health routine anyway if you want to keep your body\u2019s pH balance in optimal condition and help your body to better work out all of the toxins that you encounter on a daily basis. Among the different health benefits that you can get from just a few drops of apple cider vinegar per week, it helps to control conditions like thrush and can also help to reduce your chances of developing issues such as tooth decay.
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Especially if oral thrush becomes a recurring condition, start by including apple cider vinegar combined with some of the methods on this list in your day\u2019s routine and see if it brings on any changes to the condition. The right combination of the above techniques can help to control thrush and boost your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Fermented Veggies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Oral thrush occurs due to bacterial infection of the mouth and throat. The patient may develop white patches in the back of their throat, and notice symptoms of discomfort and pain due to the infection. It’s challenging to get rid of bacterial infections, and most doctors recommend the use of antibiotics to kill off the invading pathogen<\/a>.
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However, there are a natural means of fighting bacterial disease as well. Our digestive system houses up to 70-percent of our immune system, and the GI tract is also home to trillions of beneficial bacteria \u2013 known as gut microbiomes. These biomes control the health of our immune system, and by feeding them with probiotic bacteria and prebiotic fiber, we can increase their general health, improving the efficiency of the immune system.
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Sauerkraut and kimchi are examples of fermented vegetables that come packed with prebiotic fiber and probiotic bacteria. Eating a serving of fermented foods every day will help increase the health of your gut biomes and enhance the immune response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Consuming cultured dairy has the same effect as eating fermented vegetables \u2013 it increases the health of the gut microbiome, boosting the efficiency of the immune system<\/a>. Eating and drinking cultured dairy products like kefir and Kombucha, increase the health of the gut biome, improving the immune response in the affected individual.
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While drinking pasteurized milk or consuming pasteurized dairy is terrible for the health of your digestive system, eating fermented dairy is very good for you. Cultured dairy like kefir is high in probiotic enzymes and beneficial bacteria. As a result, it helps in maintaining the balance of bacteria in the body, removing the harmful pathogens that cause oral thrush.
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If you don’t have access to raw, unpasteurized dairy products, then you can gain the same effect from adding a probiotic supplement to your diet. Make sure you choose a probiotic supplement with as many strains of beneficial bacteria as possible. Remember to store your supplement in the fridge to prevent the oxidation of the beneficial bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Eat your Vegetables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By now, you should have a clear understanding that the digestive system plays a significant role in managing the effects of thrush in the body. The digestive system is home to the majority of the immune system, and when we have poor digestive health, it diminishes our immune response to invading pathogens like candida<\/a>. As a result of low immune function, the bacteria causing the infection have no trouble spreading to other regions of the body.
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Consuming fermented veggies and dairy is an excellent way to boost the health of your immune system. However, eating fibrous vegetables also has plenty of benefit for gut health as well. Consuming vegetables like sprouts, dark leafy greens like kale and spinach, and starchy vegetables like yams helps to sweep your digestive tract clean of undigested food and harmful particles.
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12. Oregano Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Herbal oil extracts have plenty of value when it comes to treating the body for the effects of bacterial infection. The chances are that you already use oregano <\/a>in your cooking, it’s a popular herb that seasons many Italian dishes. However, did you know that oregano extract oil has potent medicinal values as well?
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Supplement manufacturers extract all of the beneficial polyphenol compounds from the plant material. They blend it with oils or alcohol for use as a topical treatment to soothe the effects on inflammation. The polyphenol compound found in oregano oil that gives it its therapeutic properties is carvacrol. This polyphenol has potent anti-microbial and antibacterial properties that make it ideal as a natural remedy for curing oral thrush.
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However, it’s vital that you don’t swallow the oil, as it may cause an upset stomach. Take a few drops of the oil and add it to a quarter-glass of purified water. Rinse your mouth out with the solution, and gargle for a few minutes. Repeat this treatment three to four times a day to kill off the bacteria that causes oral thrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Clove oil<\/a> extract comes from the dried flowers and buds of the Eugenia caryophyllata. This extracted oil is another herbal essential oil extract that’s worthy of mention in treating the effects of oral thrush. Clove oil is an age-old remedy used in the treatment of bacterial and viral infections. Clove oil is so effective at clearing oral infections, that many manufacturers use it in the production of toothpaste and mouthwashes.
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You can buy clove oil online at any health retailer, and the oil is relatively inexpensive. However, before you start your treatment, it’s vital to note that clove oil, like oregano oil, is not suitable for internal use. Therefore, you’ll need to add a few drops of the oil to purified water and repeat the rinsing methods described in the previous segment on oregano oil. You can stack oregano and clove oil to enhance the efficacy of this natural treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Garlic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The mouth holds over 500-different strains of bacteria. Some of these bacteria are friendly and good for your health, while others may cause the onset of tooth decay or upper-respiratory-tract infections. The bacteria that cause oral thrush, candida albicans, is an example of harmful bacteria causing infection of the tissues in the throat and mouth.
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Fortunately, some natural antibacterial <\/a>agents can clear up the infection and kill off the invading candida bacteria. The allicin found in freshly grated garlic is a potent anti-microbial and antibacterial agent. Allicin is one of the many polyphenols found in garlic that have tremendous health benefits on the digestive system.
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Allicin improves digestive health, allowing the beneficial bacteria in your gut to spread while killing off dangerous pathogens. This selective action of allicin makes it ideal for treating oral thrush. Add crushed garlic to your meals, and rinse with the essential oil \u2013 the candida doesn’t stand a chance.
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