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Best Home Remedies for Nail Fungus and Toenail Fungus.
Home Remedies for nail fungus can get those nails looking good again! Nail fungus is unsightly and embarrassing. On top of all that that, it has a long, unpronounceable name, onychomycosis!
Nail fungus is caused by different types of fungus, including the fungus that causes athlete's foot. The symptoms of nail fungus include white, cloudy or yellow spots on the nail. The nail itself may be thick, flaky or brittle. 5 In other words, the nail looks ugly! The nail may also be slightly separated from the nail bed, and tender or painful. The surrounding skin may be swollen. 4 Click here to see a nail fungus picture. However, the following home remedies for nail fungus will help! Note...it can take up to 6 months for nail fungus treatments to work. Be patient!! If you have toenail fungus keep your feet dry and cool. Avoid wearing sweaty socks or tight-fitting shoes.NailRx is an effective, natural nail fungus treatment. It combines the power of tea tree oil with lavender, lemon grass and clove oil. Get more info on Nail-Rx - Effective natural nail fungus treatment.Keep both fingernails and toenails clipped short, to avoid the chance of bacteria and fungi getting trapped and starting infection. Tea Tree Oil is for nail fungus! It is naturally anti-fungal. Use full strength, and dab on the affected nail daily. 2,5 Learn more about tea tree oil uses.Medicated chest rubs containing Eucalyptus Essential Oil , White Camphor Oil and menthol also clear nail fungus. Apply to the affected nail once a day. 5 Vitamin E is one of the more common home remedies for toenail fungus. Regularly apply a few drops of Natural Vitamin E Oil underneath the nail, and you should see improvement. 12,15 Of course, there are skeptics when it comes to Vitamin E, so read about more about What Does Vitamin E Do and decide for yourself. Some people find that soaking the nail in vinegar is very helpful. Use two parts vinegar to one part water and soak for 30-60 minutes. 15 Of course, there are doctors who claim it doesn't do anything, but vinegar is known for being antiseptic, making it very useful in homemade cleaners. Fungus cannot survive in an acidic environment and vinegar is of course rather acidic! Vinegar is inexpensive and safe, so it certainly can't hurt to try! Learn more about apple cider vinegar.A baking soda paste can also be used to treat nail fungus. Combine baking soda with water to make a paste and apply underneath the fingernail. 15 Iodine Tincture is another one of the best home remedies for nail fungus. Iodine is a powerful antiseptic and can be applied to the infected nail. 15Pau D'Arco Tea can also be used to soak the feet. This tea hails from Brazil and many people find improvement after regular use. 2,15 Pau D'Arco is made from a South American tree bark that is known for being anti-fungal. Make your own tea by adding 1-2 tablespoons of dried herb to a cup of boiling water. Boil for 20 minutes and cool before using. 2 Black Walnut Salve is another toenail fungus home remedy. Apply to and underneath the affected nail. 14Lavender Essential Oil is one of the better smelling home remedies for nail fungus...which is a good thing, since nail fungus itself can be pretty stinky! Apply lavender essential oil directly to the nail in the evening before bed. This is especially effective right after bathing, as the nail is softer and the oil will be better absorbed. 2 Learn more about pure lavender oil.
I'm sure you're not surprised to learn that garlic cures nail fungus. Aim for 7.5 mg of allicin from Garlic Extract a day (in garlic capsules)...divided into 3 doses. 2 Learn more about garlic cures!
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