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Natural Treatments You Can Use to Treat And Cure Fungal Nail Diseases

by Eric Bakker N.D.

It is not hard to cure a fungal nail disease; the nails are easily accessible, small and easily treated and respond very well to treatment. Toenail fungus can be considerably more difficult to permanently eradicate than fingernail fungus. This is primarily due to the fact that many of us wear shoes continually.

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Here are some of the best recommendations for yeast infections of the nails:

Tea Tree Oil

In the case of a nail infection, use one drop (more is not required) of 100% pure Tea Tree Oil straight on the nail bed. Repeat this twice daily – once upon rising and once upon retiring. You will be amazed and delighted at the results, especially if you persist. Don’t give up in a hurry; it takes time to kill the infection.

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Oregano Oil

Oil of oregano is considerably stronger than tea tree oil, but in my experience it is not always necessary to use stronger products necessarily. Oregano oil is stronger, much stronger and if you use it be sure to get wild crafted oregano oil. I’ve seen the most difficult of all toenail fungal conditions clear up entirely with oregano oil, even when nothing else worked. Go easy though, it is a strong treatment.

Strong natural medicines like drugs may potentially give strong and unwanted reactions that can be quite annoying and off-putting for some. I do like oregano oil with yeast infections, and often recommend taking one or two capsules of this oil internally. If a person can handle a drop or two on their nails, then this is THE way to go.

Oregano oil is a bit like clove oil, it can be very powerful and extremely irritating, but when used very carefully it can be an absolute godsend. For a toothache for example I use clove oil, one drop and the pain is gone. If you do want to use oregano oil topically then I suggest you keep it well away from the eyes. Keep all essential oils well out of reach of children.

Grapefruit Seed Extract

Rub a drop of pure grapefruit seed extract (GSE) onto the affected nail after you take a shower or bath each day. Make sure that when you apply it that a little actually goes under the nail as well. Now leave it on. Every 3-4 days use a paper nail file and gently file away a little of the nail surface gently and rub in another drop of GSE. Continue like this until the nail starts to look normal again. If the nail yeast infection is quite severe and deep seated it can take many weeks or even several months, but it will be worth it when your nails are beautiful again, won’t it? If you have tried the rest, try the best, GSE. I’d like you to try tea tree oil first because it clears up many cases of toe and fingernail fungus usually within 8-12 weeks with daily application.

Another trick is to alternate the tea tree oil or oregano oil and GSE on the nails, that way you are using the combined power of two strong natural products and choosing a more broad-spectrum approach. This will increase your chances of a quicker and more effective solution.

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Case Study – Louise

by Eric Bakker N.D.

IMG_0349Louise is a lady in her late 50’s who came in complaining of chronic digestive complaints as well as “unsightly toe nails”. Louise works as a bank manager and is always wearing stocking and shoes, and when she is not in her office enjoys running and cycling which involves wearing shoes and socks again.

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This lady has had a digestive problem for “as long as she can remember”, which originally began over 30 years ago when she was routinely prescribed antibiotics for recurrent urinary tract infections. Her doctor diagnosed her with ulcerative colitis, for which she has been treated with for the past several years, and I suspect that the long-term (unresolved) irritable bowel syndrome has contributed considerably towards the colitis diagnosis. Louise is a high-stress and high-anxiety person who is an absolute perfectionist. I have spent the past several years on and off working with her to help her improve her health, and we are slowly turning the corner with her digestive system but her toe nails will take longer due to her inability to want to make too many changes to her working and sporting interests. It took me a long time to work out that you can only help people to the point where they need to understand that they need to help themselves make those changes necessary to get the permanent results they so much desire!

We have already seen some major improvements in Louise’s health more recently, especially once she stopped drinking wine and started to use pure tea tree oil on her nails every evening. I’ll keep you posted on this case and hopefully add some more pictures of her toenails which cause her embarrassment. Do you toenails look like this? Do YOU have a chronic digestive problem as well? You are foolish to believe that the two are not connected, like many doctors believe. Some folks believe that there is “no” connection, when in fact this is pure ignorance, because chronic complaints in the body are nearly always connected. In order to get rid of chronic symptoms like ongoing toenail fungus, you will need to make several changes in your diet and lifestyle, and these will not only create a shift and eventual resolution of the toenail problem, they will create a shift in the one or several other chronic complaints you have as well. Common sense.

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11 Ways To Crush (Treat) Nail Yeast Infections

by Eric Bakker N.D.

Crushing Nail Yeast Infections

One of the most common problems to arise when it comes to Candida is that of fungal nail infections. And, not only are these infections extremely common, but they also have another factor in common – they recur time and time and time again. Rarely do patients experience such problems and find they can be cleared up quickly and easily never to return again – so here are Ten Tips which will help you manage that unsightly and irritating fungal problem, or, just as importantly, prevent it happening in the first place!

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1. Clean and Dry is Best!

Always try to keep your feet and hands both clean and dry. Although many people think this might go without saying, often we find that patients fail to dry their feet properly – and particularly in-between and behind the toes. Also they seem to forget that there are lots of situations outside of having a shower when feet might get wet, such as getting caught in the rain in unsuitable shoes, even excess sweating in the summer or when you have attended the gym.

Often the same problem can arise in the winter when gloves are worn more frequently or we start to layer socks inside boots and shoes. If you live in a region where this happens then make sure you change not only socks, but also gloves, regularly.

Many professions also necessitate wearing clothing which can incubate fungal infections such as farming or equestrian situations where rubber boots are worn. Factory workers, welders and even athletes are others who will wear the same footwear throughout the day and every day of the week without even considering where the source of their yeast infection might be hiding! Even office workers wear the same shoes maybe for 12 hours a day and then wonder why they are developing fungal nail infections.

Remember to keep your feet, hands and footwear clean and dry. If necessary use a hairdryer to rid yourself of dampness between the toes after showering or getting caught in the rain.

2. Barefoot is Better!

Where possible kick off the shoes and socks and go barefoot. Allowing the air to circulate around the feet when they are not constricted by footwear is one of the best ways to ensure healthy feet. Remember that fungal infections thrive in dark, moist locations and they do not need an anaerobic environment. Setting feet free means the yeasts have fewer places to hide!

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3. Sit in the Sun!

One thing which fungal infections have in common with Dracula is that they both hate sunlight! The yeast infections which love the damp, dark and warm environments of your sweaty sneakers simply have nowhere to hide and thrive if you expose them to bright and drying sunlight. It only takes 15 minutes sun exposure every day to send those yeasts into a retreat, and if you can do this on a beach then all the better. Fresh air, sunlight and salty water are all things that fungal infections hate. People who spend a lot of time on the beach rarely suffer from yeast infections!

4. Change your Socks!

Not only is it important to remember to change your socks regularly but also to buy socks which allow your feet to breathe. Cotton socks, like cotton underwear, is always the preferred choice. To give your feet a little additional protection consider sprinkling some Tea Tree powder either directly on to your feet or into your socks just prior to putting them on.

5. Change Footwear Regularly

Although comfortable shoes are important no matter what you do, the temptation is to stick with the same shoes day after day – and this really isn’t a good idea. Try changing your footwear regularly. If you have a favorite pair of shoes for work then increase this number by another two or three pairs and make sure you don’t wear the same pair continuously. If it’s possible, try wearing sandals whenever you can. It may not be an option at work but have a pair ready and waiting when you get home rather than placing your feet straight into stuffy slippers. Remember too that sprinkling a little Tea Tree Powder into slippers will keep any lingering yeasts in check!

6. Natural Remedies Work Best

Fungal foot and nail infections are generally considered to be an inconvenience rather than a disease, so as either preventative or eradication methods why make the leap to treat them with aggressive drugs that may result in side-effects? For the most part, prevention is better than cure and engaging in such natural practices as spending a day at the beach or using either Tea Tree Oil or the Powder derivative, will usually resolve many minor issues.

7. Take a Foot Bath Regularly

Although most people usually equate apple-cider vinegar with drinking, it makes an excellent addition to a foot bath. Try adding half a cup of ACV to a foot bath full of warm, not hot, water. If you have some available add half a teaspoon of colloidal silver. Then soak your feet for at least 10 minutes. Remove your feet straight on to a warm, soft towel and dry carefully. To make doubly certain they are dry try use a hairdryer on a warm setting to get in between toes. When they are perfectly dry finish off by dusting lightly with Tea Tree Oil Powder.

8. Tea Tree Treatments

As you may have gathered already one of my favorite natural treatments for foot and nail fungal infections is Tea Tree. In particular I can recommend the Australian (Melaleuca alternifolia) Tea Tree Oil. Rarely have I seen this product fail when it comes to restoring the healthy condition of feet and nails and it is beautifully simple to use. Simply rub several drops into the foot or hand area night and morning and leave to soak in. It certainly won’t resolve the problem overnight but slowly, and particularly when used in conjunction with my other fungal tips, will resolve the infection and restore the health of the affected area.

9. Artificial Nails

Never, ever use artificial nails to cover an infected nail. Although it might be unsightly and the natural urge is to hide it away, all that happens is that you provide the fungus with an environment which is more conducive to it breeding. This can result in the infection becoming more deeply embedded than it was originally.
When it comes to nail salons also make sure that they are performing good cleansing practices when using equipment which they may have used on previous customers.

10. Crushed Garlic Solution

Not many people think of applying garlic topically, but it has great antimicrobial properties and works particularly well on fungal infections. Take a clove of peeled garlic and crush it finely. Then rub the mixture into the affected area of the foot or hand. If possible apply a covering, such as a large sticking plaster, over the area and leave it overnight. In the morning simply remove, wash and dry the area well and then rub with a drop of Tea Tree Oil. There is no need to repeat this process daily, but two or three times a week until the infection is gone, is recommended.

11. Never Give Up

Good things take time and getting rid of nail yeast infection can take a long time so don’t give up.

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Remember…

You aren’t going to reverse any fungal infection overnight and prevention is always better than cure. If you suspect that your fungal infection is simply a manifestation of a more significant problem then try taking my quiz here.

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