The Most Popular Home Remedies For Toe Nail Fungus

Sunday, 5 October 2014

When you get a toe nail fungus infection, you must take action as soon as possible with the proper treatment for nail fungus. There are a lot of treatments and methods out there for you to choose from, one of the most common techniques is the use of home remedies for nail fungus.

The use of home remedies has been around a long time. These remedies are nothing more then experiments people have tried over the years. But, there have been cases where these experiments actually worked for the people who tried them. It is not to say that these methods will work for you.

Here are some of the most popular home remedies for toe nail fungus:

Soaking your feet and mouthwash, hydrogen peroxide and any other type of solution must be done on daily basis. Using methods such as these can take months to get rid of the fungus.

Applying oils and Vick Vaporub directly on your nails and skin can help treat this fungus. The best oil to apply to your nails is tea tree oil.

The use of vinegar is a method you can use for treating toenail fungus. This treatment must be done each day and it must be applied at least twice a day or more.

Although these home remedies for toenail fungus may work for some people, that does not necessarily mean they will work for you. It is very important that you consult with your doctor about your nail fungus. Having this fungus is a serious matter and if you have children they can very well get this fungus from you.

The most important thing to remember is, you must start treating yourself as soon as possible. You also need to remember that even though the methods mentioned above may work, you still need to see your doctor. If none of these methods work for you, there are some other solutions other than home remedies for nail fungus.-Elliott Hairston

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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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3 powerful home remedies to eliminate toe nail fungus

Monday, 16 September 2013

Toe nail fungus is extremely troubling to those who have it. Besides the pain that occupies the toe nail in shoes, there is great embarrassed and distraught to not being able to wear sandals or go barefoot with confidence. There are a numerous amount of anti-fungal over the counter treatments that claim to rid infected nails of fungus. 

However, few of them work. If you are like many that suffer from toe nail fungus, you are tired of wasting time and money on ineffective products. If you are finding yourself searching for a true way to eliminate your toe nail fungus, give these 3 cures a try.


Zeta Clear is a formula of natural oils, mainly tea tree oil, which enhances healthy nails. The oils travel deep inside of your skin to get rid of the fungus that has embedded in it. Zeta Clear works best on naked toe nails when applied to the under portion and top of the nail and then massaged into it every day. Zeta Clear also helps with brittle and yellow nails.


Another cure involves using a natural apple cider soak for your toe nails. Mix equal amounts of warm water and apple cider and then soak your nails for 15 to 20 minutes. Dry the toe nails thoroughly with a towel or use a hair dryer to ensure that all moisture is absorbed.


Another technique to rid your toe nails of fungus is try is oregano and olive oil. Try a mixture of oregano and olive oil. Mix a tablespoon of olive oil to 2 drops of oregano essential oil. Rub the mixture on the nail one time a day for up to 3 weeks - Dan Kooper

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