Comments on: How to Treat Fungal Nail Infections Naturally http://naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/ Health | Supplements | Nutrition | Diet | Exercise Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:47:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 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.

]]> By: Peter Riddering http://naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/comment-page-1/#comment-851 Peter Riddering Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:59:40 +0000 http://www.naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/#comment-851 Good advice. I am a naturopath in New Zealand and I have (as well as some of my clients) used apple cider vinegar (undiluted) immediately after my early morning shower (I keep a Tupperware container with the vinegar in the shower for that purpose) and every other day put a drop of tincture of iodine (the brown stuff used for desinfecting small wounds and scratches) on the nail. It will take a couple of month to completely eradicate the fungus as toe nails grow very slowly. Iodine is used by the body and unless there are thyroid problems iodine is safe to use. I found Tea tree oil is too harsh on your skin and gives irritation. The cider vinegar also acidifies the skin and prevents athletes foot to develop. Note that soap residues promote fungal growth. Regards Peter Riddering Good advice. I am a naturopath in New Zealand and I have (as well as some of my clients) used apple cider vinegar (undiluted) immediately after my early morning shower (I keep a Tupperware container with the vinegar in the shower for that purpose) and every other day put a drop of tincture of iodine (the brown stuff used for desinfecting small wounds and scratches) on the nail. It will take a couple of month to completely eradicate the fungus as toe nails grow very slowly.
Iodine is used by the body and unless there are thyroid problems iodine is safe to use.
I found Tea tree oil is too harsh on your skin and gives irritation.
The cider vinegar also acidifies the skin and prevents athletes foot to develop. Note that soap residues promote fungal growth.
Regards Peter Riddering

]]> By: John http://naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/comment-page-1/#comment-846 John Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:39:09 +0000 http://www.naturalhealthremedies.org/how-to-treat-fungal-nail-infections-naturally/#comment-846 Hello, I am embarrased to say that I have nail fungus on most all my toe nails; and have had them most of my life. I have tried many remedies and nothing is working in good time. I Don't want to take medication, because it causes liver problems. do you have any suggestions? Hello, I am embarrased to say that I have nail fungus on most all my toe nails; and have had them most of my life. I have tried many remedies and nothing is working in good time. I Don’t want to take medication, because it causes liver problems. do you have any suggestions?

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