The Melbourne Thrush Clinic was created to address the many underlying factors that cause recurrent Thrush.

Dietary choices, certain medications, stress, hormones, altered gut flora and low immunity, all set the stage for repeated outbreaks of Thrush.

While topical anti-fungal treatments can be of benefit in treating the acute symptoms of burning, itching and discharge; their repeated use only addresses the surface issues associated with Thrush caused by the fungal infection called Candida.

The Naturopathic and Nutritional approach seeks to address Thrush at it’s root cause (altered gut flora) strengthen the immune system, correct nutritional deficiencies and rebalance hormones.

The unique treatment combination reduces the excess Candida and strengthens the gut lining.

Once the infection is under control, this natural approach can assist patients with preventing further outbreaks.

By educating and empowering patients to learn about the connections between dietary and lifestyle choices, stress, medications and the link to illness, patients can gain more control over their health outcomes.

The program is run by Merril Bowater ND. Women’s health concerns and recurrent infections are her areas of speciality. In particular, Thrush caused by chronic candidasis (fungal infections) which is so widespread.

Merril is health blogger for gettingwellnaturally.com.au and has been contributing writer for the women’s magazine Finally at 40 Life Begins.

In addition to presenting numerous health workshops for the local community on topics as diverse as depression to allergies and ways to boost your immunity over winter.

Appointments are available Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday mornings at Westgarth Pharmacy, Northcote.

To book online please visit www.westgarthpharmacy.com.au

Or book via the Contact Us page for the Northcote Clinc on this website.