Comments on: How to Treat Fungal Nail Infections Naturally http://naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/ Health | Supplements | Nutrition | Diet | Exercise Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:44:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Denise http://naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/comment-page-1/#comment-8629 Denise Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:56:14 +0000 http://www.naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/#comment-8629 Thank you all! My fiance has really bad fungi and not enough money for meds. Will try all suggestions and post resultd. God bless! Thank you all! My fiance has really bad fungi and not enough money for meds. Will try all suggestions and post resultd. God bless!

]]> By: Myriam ... http://naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/comment-page-1/#comment-8207 Myriam ... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:52:48 +0000 http://www.naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/#comment-8207 I've had fungi toenails for about almost 10 years now. It's really embarrassing, so I never wear sandals or any open shoe that will show my toes. Only 3 of them are infected, but it seems like one of my big toenails is starting to get infected. I was putting tea tree oil on my toes that are infected but to me it seemed like it wasn't making a difference. I used it for probably a bit more than past a month. I have never really spoke to my doctor about this. And I was wondering if I did start to take some sort of medication for it, would it affect me as in me gaining any weight? I’ve had fungi toenails for about almost 10 years now. It’s really embarrassing, so I never wear sandals or any open shoe that will show my toes. Only 3 of them are infected, but it seems like one of my big toenails is starting to get infected. I was putting tea tree oil on my toes that are infected but to me it seemed like it wasn’t making a difference. I used it for probably a bit more than past a month. I have never really spoke to my doctor about this. And I was wondering if I did start to take some sort of medication for it, would it affect me as in me gaining any weight?

]]> By: KAREN http://naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/comment-page-1/#comment-8028 KAREN Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:26:47 +0000 http://www.naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/#comment-8028 i have fungal nail infection on my big toe and my doctors want to remove my toenail, which I am not happy about doing - is there any remedy I can try before i take this drastic action. thanks i have fungal nail infection on my big toe and my doctors want to remove my toenail, which I am not happy about doing – is there any remedy I can try before i take this drastic action.
thanks

]]> By: Mel http://naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/comment-page-1/#comment-7728 Mel Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:02:37 +0000 http://www.naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/#comment-7728 My 3 year old has quite a persistent nail infection that I think he caught off his dad and doesn't seem to be responding to the limited medical treatments available. If I was to use tee tree oil, would it be safe to put the tea tree oil in his bath at night time as I don't think I'll be very successful getting him to sit down and soak his feet; and if so does it matter how much I use? My 3 year old has quite a persistent nail infection that I think he caught off his dad and doesn’t seem to be responding to the limited medical treatments available. If I was to use tee tree oil, would it be safe to put the tea tree oil in his bath at night time as I don’t think I’ll be very successful getting him to sit down and soak his feet; and if so does it matter how much I use?

]]> By: Amy http://naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/comment-page-1/#comment-5093 Amy Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:16:35 +0000 http://www.naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/#comment-5093 It has taken me months but I think I have finally gotten rid of my fungal infection. I learned that I had the infection last winter and immediately started to take prescription medicine. During the 3 months that I was on the pills, I thought it was getting better because I never felt the tingling or itchy sensation. However, as soon as I stopped taking them, the sensation was back and the infection spread. I decided to look at natural/at-home remedies. I've used just about all of them: TeaTree oil, vinegar, Vicks, even Clorox. I took the extreme measure of cutting my nails down and removing the infected nail. Though I was did not consistently use a specific product, I was consistent in dealing with the infection on a daily basis. If I stopped for even a day, I would feel symptoms and visibly see the spreading infection. I also stopped wearing certain shoes that I have had for a long time or sneakers that I used. When wearing any close-toe shoes, I applied a dressing of tea tree oil and vicks (and taped this to the infected toenail) prior to wearing the shoes. I also rubbed in tea tree oil or sprayed vinegar inside some of my shoes and let them dry out. I did foot soaks with vinegar, (I originally did them with clorox and water but it was too abrasive and made me dizzy so I switched). At night I would apply a cotton ball soaked in vinegar and tea tree oil and then tape it to my toenail before going to sleep. I didn't do that every night because that proved too abrasive (though very effective) so on other nights I just used vicks or shea butter. When I get out of the shower, I always spray my toes with vinegar, and dry them them. I never walk around barefoot anymore. In the end, my toes look a little worse for wear. My skin has started to peel around my toes but my nails look very healthy. I am less zealous about the foot soaks, and I am more careful to apply products like shea butter to soften the skin. I am sure come summer time that I will have beautiful toes once again! I almost forgot to mention, swimming helps a lot too! The chlorine or sea water was really helpful in treating the infection. It has taken me months but I think I have finally gotten rid of my fungal infection. I learned that I had the infection last winter and immediately started to take prescription medicine. During the 3 months that I was on the pills, I thought it was getting better because I never felt the tingling or itchy sensation. However, as soon as I stopped taking them, the sensation was back and the infection spread. I decided to look at natural/at-home remedies. I’ve used just about all of them: TeaTree oil, vinegar, Vicks, even Clorox. I took the extreme measure of cutting my nails down and removing the infected nail. Though I was did not consistently use a specific product, I was consistent in dealing with the infection on a daily basis. If I stopped for even a day, I would feel symptoms and visibly see the spreading infection. I also stopped wearing certain shoes that I have had for a long time or sneakers that I used. When wearing any close-toe shoes, I applied a dressing of tea tree oil and vicks (and taped this to the infected toenail) prior to wearing the shoes. I also rubbed in tea tree oil or sprayed vinegar inside some of my shoes and let them dry out. I did foot soaks with vinegar, (I originally did them with clorox and water but it was too abrasive and made me dizzy so I switched). At night I would apply a cotton ball soaked in vinegar and tea tree oil and then tape it to my toenail before going to sleep. I didn’t do that every night because that proved too abrasive (though very effective) so on other nights I just used vicks or shea butter. When I get out of the shower, I always spray my toes with vinegar, and dry them them. I never walk around barefoot anymore. In the end, my toes look a little worse for wear. My skin has started to peel around my toes but my nails look very healthy. I am less zealous about the foot soaks, and I am more careful to apply products like shea butter to soften the skin. I am sure come summer time that I will have beautiful toes once again! I almost forgot to mention, swimming helps a lot too! The chlorine or sea water was really helpful in treating the infection.

]]> By: April http://naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/comment-page-1/#comment-2603 April Mon, 26 May 2008 21:42:43 +0000 http://www.naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/#comment-2603 Natural remedies can often work but it's important not to expect overnight results. Natural remedies can often work but it’s important not to expect overnight results.

]]> By: Mark Larman http://naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/comment-page-1/#comment-2600 Mark Larman Fri, 23 May 2008 11:38:38 +0000 http://www.naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/#comment-2600 I have what I would consider to be sever fungal nail infection on all of my toe nailes. The other night I was in the bath an say a bit longer. All my toe nailes ended up extremely soft. I took the opertunity to cut them down. Will natural remedies work for me? I tried the medication in the past but it didn't work well enough. I had to stop after 3 months because and the side effects. I don't think I can use it again as I have heart problems I have what I would consider to be sever fungal nail infection on all of my toe nailes. The other night I was in the bath an say a bit longer. All my toe nailes ended up extremely soft. I took the opertunity to cut them down. Will natural remedies work for me? I tried the medication in the past but it didn’t work well enough. I had to stop after 3 months because and the side effects. I don’t think I can use it again as I have heart problems

]]> By: Juan http://naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/comment-page-1/#comment-1594 Juan Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:21:59 +0000 http://www.naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/#comment-1594 Hi there. Very educational and helpful blog. One question. I have read about successful home remedies such as Vicks Vaporub, reported even by the famous MAYO CLINIC. Do you have any experience in this way? Thanks Hi there.
Very educational and helpful blog.
One question. I have read about successful home remedies such as Vicks Vaporub, reported even by the famous MAYO CLINIC. Do you have any experience in this way?
Thanks

]]> By: Xstamper http://naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/comment-page-1/#comment-929 Xstamper Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:19:40 +0000 http://www.naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/#comment-929 Vinegar is like magic! Thanks for sharing. Vinegar is like magic! Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: April http://naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/comment-page-1/#comment-860 April Thu, 22 Nov 2007 15:24:40 +0000 http://www.naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/#comment-860 John, how long did you try the remedies? It seems you really need to give it at least a few months to work. My mum had fungal nail infection for many years and took prescribed medication. It took a good few months to work. Whether you try vinegar, tea tree oil or prescribed pills you need to give it time to work. Persistence is the key. Also have a read at Peter's comment for more tips which look good. John, how long did you try the remedies? It seems you really need to give it at least a few months to work.

My mum had fungal nail infection for many years and took prescribed medication. It took a good few months to work.

Whether you try vinegar, tea tree oil or prescribed pills you need to give it time to work. Persistence is the key.

Also have a read at Peter’s comment for more tips which look good.

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