Best Home Remedies for Nail Fungus

Monday, 17 March 2014

Home remedies for nail fungus are most effective and valuable treatment than others in the market. Here are some of the best home remedies which are cheap and careful. Take a pinch of iodine and rub it in and around the affected area (which removes the dead cells on the surface) and wash it. Again take pinch of iodine in clean cotton dressing cloth tie it over the affected area which kill off the fungus.

Here are some popular home remedies for nail fungus:

Soaking the nails on a solution, usually containing chlorine bleach, Listerine mouthwash and/or hydrogen peroxide. This treatment should be applied daily, and with any nail fungus treatment, it takes months to restore the nail.

Pure Oregano Essential Oil. Another essential oil that is very popular because of its properties. This oil is antiseptic, anti fungal and analgesic. A powerful combination for a home treatment.

Proper hygiene is also one of the best defense against toenail fungus. Always wash your feet with soap and water especially if you have been into a public place. Avoid walking barefoot when you are in a damp public place. Always put on washed dry socks and make sure that your shoes are clean and dry before you keep them in a cabinet. If you must, put disinfectant in your shoes and in your socks drawer or cabinet.

Vicks Vaporub - apply this along with essential oils to the affected area. What you want to do is have the nail filed first, that way the treatment works more effectively. Make sure that you rub it into the top of the affected toe nail. This way you make certain that the Vick's is where it should be.

Vinegar that you generally store in your house is recommended highly. Household vinegar is known to work as one of the best home remedies for nail fungus. Make it a point to apply vinegar directly on the affected area at least twice a day.

Keep the area around your toe nails dry at all times because fungus attacks recur when the area is moist. It is moisture that helps fungi to easily spread. When this happens, you will suffer from infection. You can definitely improve your condition by being finicky about keeping your feet dry at all times.

To combat this, one of the best remedies is said to be tea tree oil. All you need to do is apply it on the affected area every day. Being a natural anti fungus agent, it will really help to combat this problem

Creams - AHA cream, or Alpha Hydroxyl creams one of the toe nail fungus home remedies. This can help remove the scaly skin on one's feet. These scales are more prone to toe nail fungi infection. Also, one has to do this ritual everyday, before bedtime is the most recommended time.

Herbs - A lot people have recommended oregano oil as another one of the effective toe nail fungus home remedies. This is mixed with olive oil and must be applied on the affected toenail for a maximum of 3 weeks only. Oregano oil has been proven as an effective, analgesic, fungicide, as well as antibiotic-Tom Smith

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How to completely cure and prevent Cracked Heel? - Effective Home Remedies

Sunday, 10 November 2013

Most of us would love to wear high heels and sexy stilettos. Cracked heels can be embarrassing and it can stop us from flaunting stilettos and sandals during summer. Here are some easy ways to treat cracked heels, get ready to splurge on some new high heels and sandals!

* You can cure cracked heels using ripe bananas. Mash a banana and apply it over the cracked and dry heels. You should leave the mash on for about ten to fifteen minutes before washing it off with warm water and then cold water. A single application will make your heels smooth.

* Olive oil can treat cracked heels effectively. Apply the oil to your feet regularly, before you go to bed and do not rinse the oil off. Wear socks and leave it overnight. The socks will help in the absorption of the oil and your heels will be supple and soft when you wake up.

* A mix of rosewater and glycerin regularly for 15 days can give you great results. It will restore the softness of your heels.

* You must clean and moisturize your feet regularly and also soak your feet for about 15 minutes in warm salty water. When you are done dry and apply a foot cream. Wear socks and leave it overnight.

* Soaking your feet in a mix of a gallon of water and a single cup of honey for 15 minutes will make your heels even softer.

* When you are done soaking your feet in soapy water and your feet is dry, rub a mixture of lemon juice and a teaspoon of Vaseline. You could also apply the lemon directly; a little Vaseline will make the rubbing smoother.

You must also be careful about what you eat to prevent heels from cracking.

1. Hydrate your skin by drinking lots of water. It will keep your skin supple and soft. You should take 8-9 glasses of water in a day.

2. Deficiency of important minerals, omega3 fatty acids, mineral and zinc could also lead to cracked heels. Ensure that your diet is rich in calcium, iron, zinc etc.

3. You must also eat plenty of green vegetables, dairy products, eggs, fish, nuts and fluids to prevent any deficiency in your diet.

Tips to prevent cracked and dry heels

1. Always buy footwear that fits you properly. Ill fitting footwear can damage your feet.

2. Walk with slippers even at home, walking barefoot should be avoided.

3. Clean your feet at all times.

4. Wash your feet with water that is hot and cold alternatively as it relaxes and soothes your feet.

5. Keep your feet supple and soft by moisturizing everyday.

6. Use a pumice stone and rub your heels to remove dead skin.

Cracked and dry heels usually mean that you ignore foot care. Get yourself a professional pedicure once in a while and use these simple home remedies to keep your heels healthy and smooth -     Esmeralda Higgin

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5 Steps to Eliminate Your Blackheads from Home

Wednesday, 30 October 2013

For most adults and teens, blackheads seem to be the worst type of acne, because unlike whiteheads, you just can't pop them. Blackheads are called open comedones. They appear on your skin as dark formations, due to an accumulated mixture of oil and skin cells present in blocked pores. Although blackheads make your skin look horrible, you should never squeeze or pluck blackheads. This can cause bacterial infections and worsen your acne. So what can you do to eliminate your blackheads? If you have already seen a dermatologist, and tried most acne products, such as Proactiv with little success, here are some home remedies and natural things you can do to drastically reduce your blackheads.

Step 1: Steam Your Face or Body Everyday to Remove Blackheads. You do not need to buy an expensive steamer or a machine. To steam your face, run some hot water. Then, take a cloth and place it the water. Make sure the water is not too hot. Slowly twist the cloth to remove excess water. Place the cloth on your face for 5 to 10 minutes. Follow with a good exfoliating scrub. Beauty 4 Ashes makes a great chest and back acne body scrub and a great facial acne scrub that is extremely effective at eliminating blackheads anywhere on your body. It's all natural and doesn't contain any harsh chemicals that will burn or irritate sensitive skin. Find it at wwwdiscoverb4acom. Another quick way to steam your face is to place a bowl of water in the microwave for three minutes, being careful to only fill your bowl less than half way full with water. After warming the water, place your face over the bowl for 10 seconds. Repeat this three times. Following with an exfoliating acne facial scrub. If the blackheads are on your body, after steaming, but before exfoliating with a scrub, run a warm bath and pour Epsom salt in the bath water to loosen your blackheads.

Step 2: Make a homemade blackhead body scrub. All you need is baking soda, dead sea salt, and water. Take 1 teaspoon of dead sea salt, which is renowned for its healing powers, and mix it with 4 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of water. In order for this to work, you are going to need a back brush to scrub your back with the paste.

Step 3: Do not use adhesive removal facial strips, because they can irritate the skin and cause more harm than good, even ripping the outer layer of skin without replenishing it with any blackhead fighting ingredients.

Step 4: Clean your face twice daily to eliminate excess oil and dirt. When washing your face, use a tea tree based cleanser. Tea tree is an extremely effective natural remedy that eliminates bacteria that cause blackheads. Be careful not to use acne products that contain alcohol or benzoyl peroxide. They only dry the face, and you actually need to train your skin to balance it's production of oil for acne to disappear. Benzoyl peroxide and alcohols only leave your face rough and susceptible to cracking, peeling, and irritation.


Step 5: Make a Oatmeal Facial Mask for your Blackheads. Using natural products to fight your blackhead battle is your best option. To make the blackhead facial mask, mix 1 cup of oatmeal with 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and three tablespoons of aloe vera juice. Give yourself a Blackhead facial once per week for at least 1 to 2 months and you will notice results-By Natalieb.

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Effective Home Remedies and Prevention tips for Toenail Fungus

Friday, 25 October 2013

Toe nail fungus is part of a fungal infection of the feet. In medical terms, it is known as tinea pedis and commonly referred as athlete’s foot. Toenail fungal infections are most often caused by microscopic organisms called dermatophytes. These organisms feed on keratin, the protein found in nails and hair. The web of the toes and toenails are commonly affected areas as compared to other parts of the feet. 

There are several factors that increase your risk of developing a toenail fungal infection.Toenail fungus can cause the nails to become thick, discolored, and brittle. If the nail becomes thickened, it can be painful and cause pressure on the underlying nail bed. Hence, it is most necessary to follow healthy routine to prevent toenail fungus. In this post let us see both prevention and home remedies to treat very effectively.

Prevent Tips

1. Ensure that you clip your toenails correctly and regularly. 

2. Never go barefoot in public areas / public toilets. 

3. Never Wear damp Scoks or shoes.

4.Alternate your footwers.

5. Disinfect your footwers regularly. 

6. Always wear properly fitted and ventiated shoes and footwers. 

7.Never share your foot wears

Home Remedies to treat toenail fungus 

1. Lavender Oil

Anti-fungal properties of lavender oil make it an effective remedy for mild cases of toenail fungus.  Apply a few drops of lavender oil (available to buy from this page on Amazon) to the infected nails every night and let it soak in while you sleep.  To prevent the oil from rubbing off, you can optionally cover your feet with a pair of wool socks.  Just be sure not to use socks made of synthetic fibers as this will only worsen the infection.  Remember, a nail that looks healthy may still be hiding traces of fungus.  It is best to continue topical treatments such as this one for at least a few weeks after the infection appears to be gone.

2.Tea Tree oil. 

Dilute the tea tree oil with olive oil and apply to the affected toe nail. Be sure to leave equal parts of your mixture on the nail for 10-15 minutes before bathing or rubbing off to be sure the solution has absorbed into the nail. Continue the use of this natural home remedy for toenail fungus for several weeks after the fungus has cleared to keep it away.

3. Coconut Oil

Caprylic acid, one of the medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil, has the ability to penetrate the durable cell wall of Candida and other fungi.  Without its protective coating the cells of the fungus dissolve, effectively destroying the infection.  Apply a thin layer of coconut oil to infected areas and let it soak in for at least fifteen minutes.  Coconut oil is great for skin health, so there is no limit to how often you can use this treatment.  Just make sure you aren’t allergic to coconuts before applying this product to sensitive tissue.

4.Vicks Vapor Rub. 

For mild to moderate toenail fungus, some, swear by this all natural remedy to curing their toenail fungus. Using a Q-Tip, apply the vapor rub, rubbing it into the toenail, cover with a band-aid or other form of gauze. Leave on overnight. Remove bandaging in the morning and wash the toenail. Some have seen drastic improvement in as little as one day.

5. Apple Cider Vinegar

One of the best remedies for toenail fungus, apple cider vinegar can be used topically, internally, or both. Mix one part ACV and one part Epsom salts with six parts hot water.  Let the water cool so that it is still warm to the touch, but not so hot as to be damaging to your skin.  Soak feet up to twice daily for at least thirty minutes to kill fungus.  Mix two tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar with eight ounces of warm water and add a teaspoon of honey to sweeten the beverage.

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Is gaining weight healthy?-An analysis

Monday, 7 January 2013

The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, suggested the overweight were less likely to die prematurely than people with a "healthy" weight.

Scientists have slammed a recent study which suggests that being overweight can lead to a longer life.

One of the experts labelled the findings a “pile of rubbish” while another said it was a “horrific message” to put out.

The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, suggested the overweight were less likely to die prematurely than people with a “healthy” weight.

Researchers at the US National Centre for Health Statistics looked at 97 studies involving nearly 2.9 million people to compare death rates with Body Mass Index (BMI) — a way of measuring obesity using a person’s weight and height.

A healthy BMI is considered to be above 18.5 and below 25.

However, overweight people (with a BMI between 25 and 30) were 6 per cent less likely to die early than those considered to have a healthy weight, the study reported.

The study said being “overweight was associated with significantly lower all-cause mortality”.

Possible explanations included overweight people getting medical treatment, such as to control blood pressure, more quickly or the extra weight helping people survive being severely ill in hospital.

However, the researchers point out they looked only at deaths and not years spent free of ill-health.

“Have you ever seen a 100-year-old human being who is overweight? The answer is you probably haven’t,” Prof John Wass, vice-president of the Royal College of Physicians, said.

Prof Wass said the largest people will have died years before and pointed to health problems and higher levels of Type 2 diabetes.

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