Toenail Fungus Remedy
By Sharon Hopkins
Fungal infections are common on both fingernails and toenails.
Toenails are more prone to be affected by fungus, as these
living organisms thrive in dark damp environments available on
the foot than on hand.
When inflicted with toenail fungus, the nails can turn
yellowish or have brownish discoloration.
They may become thick
or brittle over time and break or shed on own. Such kind of
nails is unsightly, disfiguring, embarrassing and painful most
of the times.
Toenail fungus can happen to any one. It is a
contagious disease that spreads on contact too…
Abnormal pH level of the skin, trauma to the nail, unhygienic
feet and decreased immunity of the body permit this disease.
Avoiding toenail fungus -
- The fungus thrives in warm moist areas like spas, swimming
pools, showers or locker rooms. If you step on a warm puddle or
wet floor, you can pick up the infection. After using such
public places, it is ideal to wash your feet thoroughly and dry
them well.
- Wear cotton socks to absorb moisture from the feet that
happens from sweating.
- If your socks are damp, take them off and dry your feet
before wearing a fresh pair of dry socks.
- Wear shoes that have a comfortable fit and allow plenty of
air and moisture to pass through.
- Avoid sharing towels, washcloths, shoes or any other personal
items of those people who have already contracted this disease.
- Wash and dry your feet thoroughly every time. Use a towel
vigorously to remove any dead skin and improve circulation.
- Keep your nails cut short, and don't use nail polish.
- Trim your toenails regularly. Trim them into a straight line
and then smooth the edges with a nail file.
Toenail fungus remedy –
- Tea tree oil is a potent natural antiseptic and fungicide
that will help fight your fungus. Apply undiluted tea tree oil
with olive oil to the affected toe nail. Alternatively you can
put few drops of tea tree oil on toenails and rub it thoroughly
every day.
- Soak your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful
antiseptic leaves your toe nails looking healthy.
- Soak your toenails for 15 - 20 minutes in basin full of warm
water and natural apple cider vinegar mixed in equal
proportion. When done, dry your toenails thoroughly. Use a hair
dryer on warm setting to absorb all the moisture in and around
the toes.
- Put equal amount of tea tree oil and lavender oil on a cotton
ball or swab. Dab it under the top edge of the toe nail and
surrounding area 2 or 3 times a day. Tea tree oil is natural
antibiotic and lavender will help fight the infection and
prevent skin irritation.
- Blend 2 drops of Oregano essential oil with a tsp of olive
oil. Apply this mixture on the affected area daily for NOT more
than three weeks. Oregano essential oil has antiseptic,
antibacterial, antiparasitical, antiviral, analgesic and
antifungal properties.
- Until the growth of the new nail is complete, apply apple
cider vinegar 2 or 3 times a day.
- Lather AHA creams onto your feet before going to bed. This
will flush the rough scaly skin from your feet that is more
prone to growing fungus.
The reader of this article should exercise all precautions
while following instructions on the recipes from this article.
Avoid using if you are allergic to something. The
responsibility lies with the reader, not the site, and the
writer.
About The Author: Sharon Hopkins has been managing a number of
natural home remedies websites such as
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com, which have a lot of
information on home based natural cures for some of the most
common illnesses and health problems.
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