15 Natural Ways To
Remove Fungus From Nails
Onychomycosis, commonly known as
toenail fungus, is characterized by inflammation, pain, and swelling of the
toe, as well as yellowing, thickening, and crumbling of the nail itself.
Toenail fungus can be the result of abnormal pH of the skin, continuous
exposure to moisture, wearing synthetic socks, compromised immune system, and
sweat build-up in shoes, poor foot hygiene, or weak circulation such as that
caused by diabetes.
The fungi infections can appear anywhere on the body. A
fungi nail can occur when fungi appear in the body or attack it, most often on
toenails, fingernails or skin UNDER nails.
Traditional herbal medicine does
the same job using natural oils, fruit juices, and dry goods from your pantry
most of which have no side effects at all. Easy choice. Here are
the top ten options when it comes to natural remedies for toenail fungus.
Fungal infection of the nails sometimes makes the condition sound contagious or related to poor hygiene. In fact, up to 10% of all adults in Western countries have fungal infection of the nails. This percentage increases to 20% of adults who are age 60 or older.
Note : Toenail fungus is much more common than fingernail fungus.
Causes Of This Fungus
There are
many different causes of fungal nail infections, and each cause has a treatment
of its own. Although many of the causes of a fungal nail infection are
preventable, some risk factors increase the likelihood of developing it. You’re
more likely to develop a fungal nail infection if you:
- Wear artificial nails
- Have diabetes
- Have a disease that causes poor circulation
- Are over age 65
- Swim In a public swimming pool
- Have a nail injury
- Have moist fingers or toes for an extended time
- Have a weakened immune system
- Have a skin injury around the nail
- Wear closed-toe shoes, such as tennis shoes or boots
Signs And Symptoms
Visible
signs of a fungal nail infection include:
- A Crumbling corner or tip of the nail, which is called distal onychomycosis
- An odor coming from the infected nail
- A brittle or thickened nail
- Loss of the nail
- Scaling under the nail, which is called subungual hyperkeratosis
- White or yellow streaks on the nail, which is called lateral onychomycosis
- Flaking white areas on the nail’s surface, which may include pits in the nail
- The appearance of yellow spots at the bottom of the nail, which is called proximal onychomycosis
- A distorted nail that may lift off from the nail bed
Here I Have
Compiled For You Some The Best Ways To Treat And Avoid This Fungus
Tea Tree Oil
This is a natural toenail fungus
treatment and it has anti-fungal and antiseptic properties.
First clean the affected area and
then apply tea tree oil directly to the toe. Let it soak on the nail and skin
for about 10 minutes and then scrub it off. Repeat daily.
Vicks VapoRub
Vicks VapoRub was originally
designed for cough suppression, its active ingredients, camphor and eucalyptus
oil, may help treat toenail fungus. A study
found Vicks VapoRub had a “positive clinical effect” in the treatment of
toenail fungus.
To use, apply a small amount of Vicks
VapoRub to the affected area at least once a day.
Apple Cider Vinegar
One of the best remedies for
toenail fungus, apple cider vinegar can be used
topically, internally, or both.
Mix ACV and Epsom salts with hot water in a ratio of 1:1:6
respectively.
Let the water cool so that it is still warm to
the touch, but not so hot as to be damaging to your skin.
Soak feet up to twice daily for
at least thirty minutes to kill fungus. Mix two tablespoons of organic
apple cider vinegar with eight ounces of warm water and add a teaspoon of honey
to sweeten the beverage.
Listerine And White Vinegar
The mouthwash has ingredients such as thymol and menthol that have anti fungal properties, and the vinegar is acidic, which makes an inhospitable environment for fungi.
Combine the two in equal portions
and soak your toes in the solution, ideally for 45 to 60 minutes daily.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is a readily available staple in most kitchens that can also be used to cure toenail fungus. It will also help neutralize foot odor.
Add one-half cup of baking soda,
one-fourth cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide and one-half cup of Epsom salt to four
cups of hot water. Mix the ingredients thoroughly, and then add one-fourth cup
of white vinegar to it.
Soak the affected toenail in this
solution for about 10 minutes.
Wash with clean water and dry
your foot thoroughly.
Repeat the process twice daily
for several weeks.
White Vinegar
White vinegar is one of the best ingredients for treating toenail fungus because it fights the infection and helps restore the skin’s pH .
Mix one part of white vinegar
with two parts of warm water. Soak the affected toenail in this solution for 10
to 15 minutes.
Rinse it off and dry the affected
area thoroughly.
Note :Repeat twice daily
until the fungus is gone.
Note: If your skin becomes irritated, add more water to the solution and repeat the process every other day instead of daily.
Coconut Oil
coconut oil contains Caprylic acid, one of the medium-chain fatty acids that has the ability to penetrate the durable cell wall of Candida and other fungi. Without its protective coating the cells of the fungus dissolve, effectively destroying the infection.
Apply a thin
layer of coconut oil to infected areas and let it soak in for at least fifteen
minutes.
Coconut oil is great for skin health, so there
is no limit to how often you can use this treatment. Just make sure you
aren’t allergic to coconuts before applying this product to sensitive tissue.
Ozonated Oils
Ozonized sunflower oil was more effective in treating toenail fungus than the prescription topical antifungal, ketoconazole .
Note: To treat toenail fungus with ozonized oil, work the oil into the affected toenail twice a day.
Olive Leaf Extract
Another excellent choice for taking out toenail fungus is olive leaf extract. When taken daily as a supplement, this powerful natural remedy not only cures fungal infections. Olive leaf extract is also anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and can help lower cholesterol among other things.
Olive leaf
extract is also a powerful detoxifier, so you may experience some discomfort
when you first begin taking the supplement. In this case, consider
lowering your daily dose while your body sheds the bulk of its stored up
toxins. When you begin to feel revitalized, you can increase your intake
to the recommended.
Snakeroot Extract
For the study, snakeroot extract was applied to the affected area every third day for the first month, twice a week for the second month, and once a week for the third month.
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains a fungus that is harmless to the body but kills the fungus that is infectious to people.
Mix a cup of
cornmeal and two quarts of water in a tub big enough to fit your feet. Let the
cornmeal sit in the water for an hour and then soak your foot or feet for a
half hour or more. These homemade foot scrub recipes pamper your feet.
Probiotics
An imbalance
of healthy micro-flora in the body can also be a big cause of fungal overgrowth
like onychomycosis. Be sure to partner a good probiotic supplement with
your toenail fungus remedy.
Thriving,
healthy gut bacteria hinder the growth and spread of parasitic fungi and other
microbes by limiting their available living space. Also, lactobacillus
bacteria found in most probiotic supplements actually secrete a biproduct that
is poisonous to Candida. Just make sure that your supplement contains no
sugar or artificial fillers that may inadvertently feed the unwanted fungus.
Oregano oil
To treat toenail fungus, apply oregano oil to the affected nail twice daily with a cotton swab. Some people use oregano oil and tea tree oil together. Both products are potent and may cause irritation or allergic reaction.
Note : Combining them may increase this risk.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice has both antiseptic and antifungal properties. The citric acid present in lemon juice also will help stop the toenail fungus from spreading.
Apply fresh lemon juice on the infected toenail. Leave it on for about 30 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.
Another option is to mix equal
amounts of lemon juice and olive oil and use this mixture to massage the
infected area. Leave it on for a few hours before rinsing it off. The
olive oil will help soften your skin, while the lemon juice will help control
the fungal infection.
Use either of these remedies a
few times daily for one month or longer until you notice positive results.Garlic
Garlic contains compounds like
allicin and ajoene which have antifungal properties that can help treat toenail
fungus.
Mix garlic oil with an equal
amount of white vinegar. Apply this mixture on and around the infected toenail
and cover the treated toe with a bandage. Leave it on for a few hours before
removing the bandage. Repeat daily until the infection clears. (If garlic oil
is not available, you can make your own by frying two crushed garlic cloves in
two tablespoons of olive oil and then straining the oil.)
Note: You can also eat one or two crushed garlic
cloves daily.
THINGS YOU
CAN DO
Change Your Diet
Give your body the nutrients it needs by eating:
- probiotic-rich yogurt
- enough protein to support nail regrowth
- enough iron to prevent brittle nails
- a diet rich in essential fatty acids
- foods rich in calcium and vitamin D, such as low-fat dairy products
So There You
Are With All You Need To Avoid Fungus Nails
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