October 8, 2011
Toenail fungus thrives in dark, damp places under and around the nail. It is an extremely common aliment, approximately 11% of the humans in North America have severe cases. Try these toenail fungus home remedies for relief, they may save you time and co pays at the doctor’s office.
Preparing the infected nail properly is the vital first step to curing the infection. Cut all of the toenails as short as possible to remove as many hiding spaces for the infection you can. Then thin the nail with a file as much as you possibly can. By decreasing the surface area and thickness the treatment goes through it increases the chances of it working where the true issue is, the nail bed.
When using a treatment it must be thin enough to soak into the nail and underneath the nail. Decolorized iodine is an excellent tool for killing the infection because it is thin enough. This type of iodine also does not discolor the skin. When used daily it will clear up the infection in a few months.
When looking for a toenail fungus cure don’t go to the medicine cabinet, instead reach for the bottle of mouthwash. Mouthwash mixed 50/50 with vinegar has been proven to kill the infection within three months with daily application. And since vinegar is a natural odor killer and mouthwash has a minty scent your feet will smell great.
Tree oil can also help cure the infection. Simply paint the oil on the toes with a q-tip or small paint brush. To prevent it from spreading to other toes paint those too. Do not cover your feet until they are completely dry. The new nail growing in will be fungus free.
There has been a lot of debate over the effectiveness of vapor rub and hydrogen peroxide as a cure. Many say the mixture is too thick to be effective, but others claim it cured the problem when used daily for one year. The best time to use it is right before bed.
For those who feel like they are at their last resort there is always urine. Many have claimed that pouring their fresh urine on the infection cured it in a matter of months. Make sure you are using fresh urine, older urine grows bacteria that can cause even worse infections. On the positive side the treatment is free and in abundant supply.
The best way to treat something is not to get it in the first place. Fungal growth can be prevented by wearing cotton or wool socks with athletic shoes (avoid synthetic materials), wear footwear designed to let the foot “breathe”, change damp socks as soon as possible and some suggest that eating a low sugar diet makes the body less able to support fungal growth.
There is no instant cure for a fungal infection, they can take up to a year to be fully effective. For best results practice good foot care and apply the solutions daily. Continue the treatment until the infection is entirely gone to keep it from spreading.
Marie is a foot health specialist focusing on home remedies for toenail fungus.
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