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5 natural toenail fungus cures and how to prevent it
5 natural toenail fungus cures and how to prevent it
Toenail fungus often occurs as a yellow spot or even a white spot. This spot is often found under the tip of your toenail. As the infection deepens, the fungus causes discoloration, thickening of your nail and the toenail edge crumbles. If your toenail is painful, definite medical attention is needed. However, even if treatment is successful; toenail fungus could return.
What are the signs that you have toenail fungus?
A thickened toenail
Whitish to a yellow-brown discoloration on your toenail.
Crumbly, brittle or ragged toenail edge
Distorted shape
Unpleasant smell
Natural toenail fungus cures:
1. Apple Cider Vinegar
Because Apple Cider Vinegar is mildly acidic; rubbing your toenails with the liquid as often as possible kills bacteria and fungi.
2. Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree oil is a natural toenail fungus cure. The antifungal properties are superb for other types of skin issues too.
3. Baking Soda
Baking Soda is often used to kills odors and works well against a toenail fungus.
4. White Vinegar
In addition to its powerful antifungal properties; white vinegar helps the PH balance of your skin.
5. Oil of Oregano
This oil has antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic, analgesic and anitiparasitic properties. Added to that, it has antifungal properties too. To use this in the best way:
- Mix three drops of Oil of Oregano with a teaspoon of virgin olive oil.
- Apply it to the toenail fungus and let it rest for about 30 minutes
- Rinse the mixture off and make sure that your toes are dried completely. Leaving your toes wet could leave a way for bacteria to grow.
We believe that prevention is better than cure and these habits would help you prevent having to find toenail fungus cures.
Wash your feet regularly and wash your hands thoroughly after touching an infected area.
- Trim your nails straight across and file down any thickened areas. Disinfect the nail clippers after using.
- Wear socks that have sweat absorbing qualities. Otherwise, you’ll have to change your socks throughout the day.
- Wear choose that are made from breathable materials and throw out old shoes.
- Disinfect or treat your shoes with antifungal powders.
- Don’t walk around bare feet at public pool areas and locker rooms. Wear flip flops to help keep the germs away from your feet.
- Make sure that your nail salon thoroughly sterilizes their equipment and does not water down their sterilizing liquids to save a buck.
Using natural remedies works well and is better for you than applying chemical laced solutions. Especially if you’re a fan of nail art and nail polish, so taking extra measures to get added natural remedies could do way more good than any harm (if any). As mentioned, prevention is better than cure, however, there is no guarantees that you won’t get an infection. Therefore, having any of the above household items on hand not only keeps you comfortable, but could save massive infections from occurring, if you begin curing from an early age.
Check out this recipe to cure toenail fungus.
Which toenail fungus cures are you planning on trying out. Let us know in the comments below.
