http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/fungus16.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/fungus16.rss Nail Fungus Remedies on Earth Clinic, Your Source for Natural Cures. Sun, 12 Feb 12 23:48:04 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=MR_72524 /CURES/fungus16.rss1 Fri, 27 Jan 12 22:57:53 -0600 Irelandseyes from Topeka, Ks, Usa writes: "Hello everyone! I've been reading a lot of the posts regarding nail fungus, and I too have struggled. I never ever had a problem with my nails until I was in college living in a dorm and sharing community showers with about 50 other girls. Before that time my nails were strong, clear, pink and healthy. I had gorgeous nails and people would even tell me how beautiful my nails always were. Well.... It all started when I was 21 (I'm now 39) and I will tell you that you can aquire an isolated fungal infection apart from anything systemic going on in the body, and it can spread from that one nail to the others. Mine did not spread UNTIL I began having my nails professionally done just about a year or so ago. Then I began to see other toes and even fingers showing signs. That's when I declared war. I would like to add that I am an RN. I've been practicing since 2005. I have an extensive background. And before I was a nurse I also struggled with systemic candida (I was 28 at the time) and that is an entirely different story. But I will say that during the time I was treated for the Candida my nail fungus did not improve in that one respective toe. I was treated with naturopathic herbal remedies such as colloidal silver, peppermint, numerous tinctures of essential oils, organic diet, Vit C and a plethora of natural flora. With this I experienced an explosive and lifechanging breatkthrough in my general health and my other nails did improve that were not already affected. Oh, but that toe! Oh my goodness... I am so grateful to have found the posts from people who have been as desperate as I am to find help for this. I plan to try the vinegar and Vicks. I think that would be the safest. I will say that bleach, although it may be effective, can and will absorb into the system through the skin and kill natural flora in the body. That is precisely what you want to avoid. Bleach is very caustic. It is hard on the lungs when breathing the fumes and it can have potentially toxic and even fatal reactions with other substances. Please, please avoid bleach. There are so many other options. However, as a nurse, and with my experience there are eight key things I would like to share with about preventing the spread of the nail fungus you already have and things you can do to aid your fight, which you may not have thought about. #1. PETS and SHOES!!! First lets talk about pets. Pets (especially those who roam outside) bring all kinds of microorganisms into your home. If you are healthy and your immune system is strong, you generally don't need to worry. But if you have carpet, I promise you these microogranisms are hiding and reproducing there. If you are currently treating nail fungus and are walking barefoot on an infected carpet then beware, because you could be potentially reinfected. Here's what I would suggest to those of you who have pets OR are living in an apartment or other home where previous residents have lived (because you never know the lifestyle of the tenant before you). Keep in mind that you need to keep your floors clean. If you or your leasing agent can afford to change out your carpet then by all means do so. If you cannot, at least have it cleaned properly. I would recommend doing this in the warmer months such as Spring and Fall when it can dry completely and easily, and I recommend doing it often (twice a year). I don't believe Winter time is the best time to do this because it cannot dry as easily or quickly. Okay, so case and point -- keep your pets clean, keep your carpet clean, and don't roam barefoot. As for shoes... You drag plenty of microorganisms into your home as well. Wear sandals or socks to protect your feet, even when you're in the house. Have a pair of house flip flops you can scuttle around in. And if that doesn't suit you, then clean cotton socks are perfectly acceptable because you're feet will still be able to breathe. Personally, I try to NEVER wear my shoes inside my house. I keep that minimal, because when you wear shoes in your home you WILL inevitably track in organisms (including fungal spores) that can hide in your carpet. #2. Enough cannot be said for good hygiene and housekeeping. Keeping your bathroom clean is a MUST. Carpeting in a bathroom is a recipe for fungus. Good grief, there is no worse combination. The resident moisture in any bathroom is enough to breed fungus. And even if you have tile, any bathmats used need to be washed routinely, at least every week if not more, depending on the traffic in your bath. Towels need to be hung up to dry, washcloths need to be wrung out, and wet surfaces need to be wiped down. Keep your bathroom ventilated. Keep it clean. Whether your shower or bathe, you need to be diligent in cleaning up after yourself and wiping things down the best you can. I suggest using a natual peppermint mist when you're done. I mix peppermint essential oil with a few drops of mild dishwashing liquid. It does wonders. That peppermint will halt the growth of any bacteria or fungus and your bathroom will smell fresh and clean. Get into a good habit, be diligent with it, and it will work for you. Develop a routine cleaning schedule for your bathroom! #3. Do not ever use the same manicuring set on your hands that you use on your feet. EVER! I am convinced this is why I saw problems once I had my nails professionally done. I just spread. And once you've manicured your feet, place your manicuring tools in a clorox soak overnight. Not many of us have any home sterilization/decontamination other than a reliable dishwasher--and for God's sake that's the last place you want your tools to be! Use nail files that are made of metal, stone or glass. Do not use files that cannot be soaked or cleaned, because they harbor fine dust from your nails that is full of the infection you are trying to eradicate. Such files that are made of wood or sandpaper are meant for a one time use and need to be thrown away. If you do a lot of filing, clean up the dust and wear a mask if you think you might be breathing it in. However, excessive filing is really not necessary. I suggest a once-over and that should be sufficient for most to create a nail that will soak/absorb treatments. #4. Washing your feet. I truly believe this fungus we deal with is such a huge issue because we fail to wash our feet frequently enough, and we fail to do it properly. We touch things all day long with our hands, right? But we get dirty and we wash them! If we are civilized at all, we're always washing them. But our feet? Not so much. We walk around all day long, even barefoot, and neglect to wash our feet. If you are one to roam barefoot, then perhaps this is something to consider. Simply practice good foot hygiene! #5. Keep toenails trimmed. The longer the toenail is, the more it can harbor. Honestly, long toenails pack it in! We've all seen sock fuzz. We've all seen toe jam. We've all seen it! But if you leave toenails long, then all of that natural oil, dead skin, dirt and fuzz gives a breeding ground for fungus. Long toe nails are a big no-no! #6. Use an antifungal powder when wearing socks. Most are cheap and it works for me at warding off other types of fungus such as athlete's foot, etc. # 7. Enough cannot be said for a healthy diet. Believe me, I know. I was dying from a systemic Candidiasis infection that was literally decomposing me from the inside out. My organs were shutting down. I was at death's door before I found help. And I want you all to know that modern medicine didn't save me. I was too far gone. My MD told me I needed natural medicine because anything they were going to prescribe would have finished me off. I simply could not metabolize it safely. And as you all know, those antifungal medications are extremely hazardous. They DO damage to vital organs! I found an ND (Naturopathic Doctor) and with God's help, I turned around. It was a three year journey, but by the time it was over I was a radiant, glowing picture of health. And I am not exaggerating. I had compeletely rebuilt my body through painstaking regimen of herbs, hydration, organic diet, deep detox cleansing... It goes on an on. I am truly a miracle. Even my doctor couldn't believe it. And I can tell you that I am not the same. I have learned the value in investing in your body. We invest in all kinds of things --houses, careers, cars, education. But come on people, why aren't we investing in our health?! Isn't it amazing that we miss that? We have so misplaced our values. Here's the hard core truth: living healthy cells create living healthy cells. Period. You don't get them any other way. If you are eating junk, that is all your body has to work with. And when I say junk, I am talking about processed, canned, dead food that has no nutritive value. It may give you calories (energy), but there are no viable nutrients. If you eat like this then the results you will get in maintaining your health and creating your health will be fleeting and minimal. And you are setting up shop for disease. I encourage EVERYONE to please, please, PLEASE respect your body. Invest in it. If you invest in anything, invest in your health. Invest in your body. It is the only one you have. If you will take the time and resources you have to pay your dues and eat right, get adequate rest/sleep, fresh air, sunlight and exercise -- you will be glad you did. This is not rocket science. Eat well! Healthy living whole foods that provide you nutrient-rich energy are not hard to find. You need green food! At least one salad a day as a rule of thumb. They are quick easy fixes! Change it up! Lean meats, whole grains, fresh fruits, veggies, and yes, dairy (yogurt and buttermilk are FULL of awesome flora). Go buy a cookbook. Develop a menu for your palate (personal taste) that is healthy. Determine a budget. If you invest in anything, invest in your health--your body. And you will live a better life. Here is the rundown. Please take a look... Living Healthy Food will contain the following 7 core components: 1. Kilocalories: the energy provided in food comes from three sources which are in all foods in varying ratios regardless of their origin: --Carbs (sugars) 4 kcal --Proteins (amino acids) 4 kcal: proteins are subject to heat. Their structure changes when they are denatured. --Fats (lipids) 9 kcal 2. Water: all food, even if it is dry, has a resident amount of natural moisture inherent within it, even it if is not readily detected. 3. Microminerals/Macrominerals: these are readily stable in the presence of heat and light). 4. Water soluble and Fat soluble Vitamins: these are destroyed with heat and light. 5. Enzymes: these are the lovely little guys that help you ABSORB your nutrition and break down your food. You cannot obtain health from any food you cannot break down or absorb. Enzymes are inherent within living whole foods. They are destroyed with heat. 6. Fiber: soluble and insoluble. It's in every whole food. Fiber is destroyed the longer you cook something. It is indeed subject to heat. 7. Flora: Last but certainly not least! These are your very, very, very best friends. They come in all kinds of strains and actually account for approximately 80% of your immunity. They fight for you in ways you cannot imagine! They work synergystically and produce oxygen in the body through a production of a type of hydrogen peroxide which wards off fungus! Wow! All natural whole foods will contain flora (or should contain flora). Some contain more than others if they are organic, because pesticides will kill flora. If they kill bugs--they kill flora. So try to eat organic if possible. If you want to incorporate flora rich foods you can focus on supplementing with yogurt, buttermilk, natural sour cream, and a variety of cheeses. Not all cheeses are made with mold. Yes, heat and light destroy these friendly and lifesaving flora. If you do not like yogurt, buttermilk or cheese you can purchase flora in capsules, tablets or powder. Make sure the strains are DDS-I, so they can SURVIVE STOMACH ACID! Yea! As you can see, dead, processed, canned food does not have all the necessary components to create living healthy cells in you. And we wonder why there is so much disease. We take processed, canned, previously cooked food and cook it again! Now, we all need to cook. But when you do cook, use low heat, and methods such as blanching or steaming that preserve nutrients as much as possible. Do not ever overcook your foods. #8. Hydration and Alkalizing fluids and foods. Drink plenty of water and get lots of Vitamin C. Water should be your closest ally. It is the miracle worker! It is the fundamental fluid of every living thing. Your body is made of water, and it cannot cleanse without it! Water is the only fluid your body readily recognizes and can utilize to remove wastes and hydrate vital organs, joints and skin. When we don't drink water, we fail to "bathe" internally. We become cesspools. Cellular wastes, debris, and toxins build up in our cells, tissues, and organs which can cause disease. Fluid should be alkalizing to the body. It should bring moisture, rehydration, cleansing, and establish a pH balance that your cells can thrive and reproduce in. Water is by far the best, but other wonderful fluids are coconut milk, almond milk, natrual fruit juices that are high in Vitamin C. Any green food will create an alkaline environment. Now please understand (those of you who know chemistry will know this), Vitamin C is ascorbic acid, but when it comes in contact with your body, it turns alkaline instantly. Your body uses Vitamin C like a car guzzles gasoline. It's potentcy is very shot lived, so you need a lot of it throughout the day, especially if you are stressed or healing. The more you feed your body Vitamin C, the healthier your cells will be. Berries of every kind are WONDERFUL! Grapefruit is excellent as well --very rich in Vitamin C. Bananas are great. Now they are full of potassium, but they are also an alkaline forming food. Limes and lemons are awesome avengers! Add their juice to your water, smoothies, etc. Vitamin C helps carry oxygen and it is wonderful for cellular health. And that is really where health begins -- at the cellular level. If you can provide what your body needs to create living healthy cells, then you will live as a healthy person. So with that being said, drink, drink, drink! By the way, Vitamin C is destroyed in sunlight and excessive heat. So keep any Vit C supplements in the fridge and store Vit C rich foods away from direct sunlight. This is why citrus fruits have such a thick skin. It protects their Vit C content. For those of you who have taken time to read this, I pray it truly helps you. Perhaps you can made some changes or adjustments. Just remember to look beyond your infected nail and realize that there are other factors contributing to your health (or the lack of it), your success in treating this infection, and possible reinfection. The old addage is true, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"! Be diligent, invest wisely where it really does count, and you will see positive lasting results. One last thing... I hate to burst anyone's bubble, but plantar warts are a VIRUS. They are not fungal. Treating them with fungal medication/remedies will not cure them. This virus circulates in the bloodstream; it can pop up anywhere on the body creating a wart, and they are CONTAGIOUS, just like any other virus. The only way to deal with plantar warts are to have them cut out (surgically removed). They bury deep beyond the dermis of the skin, and are painful. Surgery is many times necessary and is not always lasting. So please keep this in mind if you are struggling with plantar's warts. So sorry for this bad news, but to treat these properly a physician is a must. Even still, keep in mind the aforementioned, and I believe it will help you in your fight. Blessings to all! E. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=RN_72226 /CURES/fungus16.rss2 Tue, 24 Jan 12 08:52:26 -0600 Anoop from Jalandhar, Punjab, india writes: "HELLO I AM ANOOP FROM PUNJAB JALANDHAR, LAST YEAR I HAD NAIL FUNGUS. I HAVE MANY TREATMENT USE BUT NO IMPROVEMENT. SO I CAN SO UPSET PLZ GUIDE ME SOLUTION FOR FUNGUS. THANKS" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=TTO_70261 /CURES/fungus16.rss3 Sat, 31 Dec 11 08:09:09 -0600 [YEA] Fifi from Gold Coast, Australia writes: "Hi all, I had a fungal nail infection in both my big toenails. It was there for awhile and I was worried about it spreading further. I asked my doc about using something from the pharmacy but he said it was all a waste of money. So I decided to try tea tree oil. Morning and night, after showering, I scrubbed the oil into and around ALL of my toes. I would tip the oil on from a dropper bottle and made sure I also got it up under the nail. I scrubbed with a toothbrush. I did this for about 3 months and the fungas has completely gone. My nails were yellow/patchy and flaky. Now they are nomal! No more hiding them away! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=LED_69904 /CURES/fungus16.rss4 Mon, 26 Dec 11 09:08:08 -0600 Muriel from Sydney, Australia writes: "My son manufactures infared LED instruments one of which I plugged in and directed it on to my thumb nail fungus, which has a hole in the nail. I used it today for the first time, three sessions of a few minutes at a time. There was a stirring sensation under the nail and the throbbing pain and itch on the skin side of the cuticle got much ease. Is there any chance I am doing more damage than I appreciate? Or any good? Thanks. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=IV_69439 /CURES/fungus16.rss5 Sun, 18 Dec 11 23:44:00 -0600 [YEA] Westsound from Vancouver, Bc writes: "Hi, haven't been here for awhile but really want to share my new success story of battling toenail fungus. I have fungus on both feet, especially bad for the big toes. I believe I got that from a damaged toenail. Have tried everything non-precription for the last 6 years - alcohol, bleach, soaking in apple cider vineger, hydrogen peroxide etc. but to no avail. In July 2011 I tried decolourized iodine. I had a hard time finding it, but finally found it in CVS when I was in Chicago. I stocked up a few. I wipe all my toenails with a cotton pad soak with that, once morning and once at night, and put Vicks on it afterwards. That's all. The bad nails are shedding and showing new nails. Finally, after so many years I see the light of getting new healthy nails. I will continue this routine for a few more months until the new nails are all strong and healthy. I should be able to wear sandles next summer. Using Vicks is important because without it my nails have these white spots, brittle and weak. I believe iodine is quite harsh for nails and strips them dry. Good luck. :) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=RN_69157 /CURES/fungus16.rss6 Wed, 14 Dec 11 15:05:02 -0600 Sherri from Montgomery, Al., Usa writes: "I have had fungus on my thumbnails for years now. I refuse to take the recomended medications because of the damage it does to the liver. I have heard that using a chest rub for colds, or vinegar on them would help; is this true? The fungus is so bad that my nails are very thick, and painful, and have deep dips in them; my left thumb even has a hole in it! Please help. Thanks in advance. - Sherri " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=GF_68832 /CURES/fungus16.rss7 Sat, 10 Dec 11 19:25:36 -0600 Naheed from Claremont, Ca, U.s.a writes: "Hi Ted, I have been having toe and nail fungus for the past 8 years. I always used nail polish to hide them. Until recently I found this great website regarding how to cure nail fungus by home remedy. I have few questions before I start the remedy. 1-Can I mix pure white vinegar with hydrogen proxide for using on my nails? 2- Is the amount used for both equal and since my nail fungus is quite bad, how strong should I use peroxide. 3-In terms of using on my toes and fingernails, can I just use cotton ball to soak it with and put on my nails for 20 minutes or so every day. I also want to use tea tree oil the same way before bed every night. Do you think this will get rid of my fungus after couple of months? Thank you in advance. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=GF_68033 /CURES/fungus16.rss8 Wed, 30 Nov 11 10:52:31 -0600 Stan from Huntsville, Texas United States Of America writes: "The main situation with foot fungus infections is that foot fungus is the number one fungus infection worldwide. It is not an overstatement to say that foot fungus health care is a multiBILLION dollar industry. The healthcare industry shuns/refuses to culture the feet to identify the fungus exact species in many cases due to fear of having the fungi growing in their work environment. Scientists through electron microscope studies have verified that many of these fungi end up inside the cell wall of the human host feet so that vinegar or many other chemicals used will at first work but later on the intracellular fungi will grow again to remind the person that he/she still has the infection. The literature historically has stated that the person gets reinfected eg. from walking barefoot on community shower floors when in fact the "intracellular fungi" simply re-emerged from the intracellular sites." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=GF_67056 /CURES/fungus16.rss9 Wed, 16 Nov 11 00:46:42 -0600 Not Fun Gus from St. Louis, Mo Usa writes: "How can I sterilize my good wool socks after wearing them with toe fungus? I know to first soak them in cold water to set size. Does anyone think a long soak in ACV would kill fungus? I don't want to get rid of them. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=GF_66940 /CURES/fungus16.rss10 Mon, 14 Nov 11 10:22:25 -0600 Christian from Stockton, Ca, United States writes: "Hi Ted. I was prescribed terbinafine for a toe nail fungus infection. I took it for 2 months every day. I am 24 years old and have been a very healthy person. About 4 to 5 months ago when I was done taking the medication I started feeling different, sometimes I just thought it was a flu. It has been about 5 months now and I'm always having body aches, abdominal pain, upset stomach, headaches but weird kinds like if it's in the outside as if it has inflammation, eye pain rarely but happens, bone pain, my ears, legs, one finger sometimes feels really hot like a burning sensation. I'll get pain in one area for a few weeks it will go away then pain in another area then other symptoms return. The doctors say I most likely have depression and stress because I have told them of the dramatic things that have been going on in my life and that I am too young and healthy to have anything wrong with me. They have done bloodwork and stool work and everything comes back good, they said that stress and depression cause those symptoms but I have read in one site that there has been cases where terbinafine causes lupus and patients and I would like to get your opinion and some advice on what I should do??? Please Ted or anyone my health and everything I am feeling has been haunting me for the past months, I can't sleep, I feel tired I want to get to the bottom of this problem Im to young to be feeling like this. Ted or anyone advice and opinions will be greatly appreciated. Should I detoxify or....? Thank You, I am grateful to have found this site. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=TTO_66808 /CURES/fungus16.rss11 Sat, 12 Nov 11 09:17:18 -0600 [YEA] Xina from Sydney, Australia writes: "My remedy for nail fungus is 100% pure tea tree oil. That's it, that's all that is needed. Prior to using tea tree oil, I did some research online to find out the best commercial products to use and found many mention of Loceryl and the like, but I found it was too costly for my taste. So I researched online again for "natural" remedies and came across tea tree oil. It just so happens that I had some on hand, so I decided to use it one night. The 1st week, just by running my finger over the top of my big toe, I felt a big difference as my big toe previously contained ridges and was not smooth. I clipped my nails very short, and applied more tea tree oil very other day, and in the 2nd week, the nail fungus was 80% gone. Now, I am in my 3rd week, and the nail fungus is completely gone. So, please don't shell out your $50 for no commercial product, just get 100% tea tree oil and you will be set. It is good for a host of remedies including dandruff, lice, fungus, etc. Due to its anti-bacterial elements. Just wanted to share my experience. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=GF_66499 /CURES/fungus16.rss12 Sun, 06 Nov 11 00:06:14 -0500 Aldente from Burke, Virginia, Usa writes: "Ted, have you ever heard of curing toenail fungus by using drops or soaks of Breast Milk? I read somewhere that human milk is loaded with antibacterial properties, do you think this would work? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=VICKS_66457 /CURES/fungus16.rss13 Fri, 04 Nov 11 20:28:52 -0500 [YEA] Terry from Dayton, Ohio writes: "I had a nail fungus since 1971 and I was reading this page and found the salve. Vicks salve and yellow root. It's gone, all gone now. But I did something different. I cut a lot of strips of plastic bags out so they would be handy. Then when I would put the salve one my toe nail I'd wrap it with the plastic strip so it holds it on the nail and don't soak in the sock. Change it every morning. You can feel it working. Tingling. I tell all my friends about this page. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=ACV_66152 /CURES/fungus16.rss14 Sun, 30 Oct 11 21:05:57 -0500 [YEA] Mia from Lyons, Ny writes: "After reading posts on Earth Clinic I decided to try the ACV remedy for a big toe-toe nail that had thickened, had about 1/2 of the toe nail separate/lifted from the nail bed and which had been curling inward badly for a period of about nine years. I decided to become aggressive in fighting it because I saw it start in the big toe on my other foot as well. I figured if I didn't stop it now all my toes would be affected so I began an aggressive fight after reading several posts. I first took off all nail polish. I kept this toe polished at all times because it was hideous; but after reading that the fungus likes it dark I realized I didn't get this problem until I began to regularly polish my toes. Next I filed the entire surface of the nail as thin as possible without filing right down to the nail bed. Next, I cut away the nail from the area on the toenail that was separated/lifted from the nail bed. The, I bathed it every night before bed with ACV and let it dry on my nail. I did this for about two weeks and, after growing out for several weeks almost two months, now my nail is finally almost completely grown out and normal looking. THANK YOU ALL!!! THIS PLACE ROCKS!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=VINEGAR_65547 /CURES/fungus16.rss15 Thu, 20 Oct 11 10:16:36 -0500 [YEA] Golfer/fisherman from Aiken, Sc writes: "After trying many otc products for nail fungus with no success, I came across several articles about using vinegar, sometimes with other additives, to cure their nail fungus. After having tried many other things and seeing several people had tried this with success, I decided to give it a try. I bought a plastic shoe box, put undiluted white vinegar in it and soaked my foot twice a day for about 3 weeks. (I only change the vinegar solution every few weeks and keep a lid on the plastic box when not being used. ) The vinegar was a bit too strong and started creating a few sores on the top and sides of a few toes. Wanting to continue, I put a salve on those spots while soaking my foot and that cleared up that problem. After about 3 weeks, I decided to dilute the vinegar, about half white vinegar and half water. That was much more gentle on my foot and no longer have my skin get irritated by the vinegar. I also started soaking my foot only once a day for about 30 minutes each day. I have now been doing this for a little over 3 months. (During this time, I also kept clipping my toenails back as far as I could to expose as much of the fungus under the nails as possible. ) Three of my little toes that had fungus now have been cured and the nails are slowly growing back with no signs of fungus. My big toe is also responding, but because of the size of the nail, is taking much longer to grow out and get rid of the remaining fungus under the nail, but it too seems to be responding. The nail growing from the base seems to be free and clear of any fungus. Hopefully in a few more months, my big toenail will be totally free from the fungus. I don't know if this works for everyone, but it seems to have worked for me. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=URINETHERAPY_65188 /CURES/fungus16.rss16 Fri, 14 Oct 11 10:37:26 -0500 [YEA] Darlene from Otto, Nc, Usa writes: "A relative of mine was a midwife, and had home remedies for many ailments. When a baby was brought in with thrush, she would take it down to the barn and work what we thought was some kind of strange magic; and the baby would get better. She would never let anyone go with her to the barn except the baby. When she was very old... before she died, she revealed to us some of her remedies, and the reason why she could not let anyone go with her to the barn... She said: Thrush (that causes white tongue) is usually a sign of too much fungus in the body; she would take the baby to the barn, and let it urinate in it's diaper, then take the urinated diaper and rub it in the baby's mouth, and if the baby had cradle cap she would rub the urinated diaper all over its head. Most people would have freaked out; if they had known this; so she kept it secret. She was practicing urine therapy; and it seemed to work good for thrush. I have found that making your own tooth powder (baking soda, sea salt, borax, few drops of peppermint oil, wet toothbrush with H202 and dip in mixture) and after brushing, sloshing mouth with glycerin works wonders on a white tongue. The tongue turns nice and pink, and the mouth feels really fresh. You can also sip on a little glycerin throughout the day for a fresh clean feeling Ultimately, though... To get rid of the root cause, and keep it gone... you will have to address the fungus problem. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=BLEACH_64086 /CURES/fungus16.rss17 Mon, 26 Sep 11 22:38:05 -0500 [YEA] Barb from Suwanee, Ga Usa writes: "Tried everything to save a gross toenail on husband's big toe - he was about to lose the whole nail to fungus. Very thick, woody, yellow and lifted up... Ugh. We put Clorox or Purex bleach (full strength) into a small basin and he put just his toes into it and soaked for about 10 min. Wiggling the toes so the skin would allow bleach underneth the toenail. You will see yellow dusty-looking stuff start coming out from under the toenail going into the bleach, and after probably 5 or so minutes, we took the foot out and dried it with a towel (it kind of ruins the towel, so use one you don't care about... We used paper towels). The next day there is more of a healthy pinkness to the nail, and we repeated this procedure in about 4-5 days. This totally got rid of the fungus, and now his toes are all perfect. About every 1-10 months, we do a fingernail that looks yellow, or whatever needs doing. Usually, drs. will tell you this fungus stuff comes with age, but we feel we solved it. Don't do it too long or too often because the bleach will feel like it is burning. Pills for fungus are quite hard on the liver, so be careful of those prescriptions... " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=RN_63884 /CURES/fungus16.rss18 Sat, 24 Sep 11 01:07:21 -0500 Samatha from Miami, Fl writes: "Hi, I have a special needs 10 year old with this horrible condition. I've jumped around to so many different doctors and finally I got a diagnoses. My doctor has prescribed antibiotics. And will not recommend anything else. I would love to find a wonderful doctor here in the Florida area. Can anyone refer me to one? He's in so much pay and I am not sure any more what to expect. He has three bumps on his testacle area that really worries me. I have a Jacuzzi in my house and would like for him to soak in w/ chlorine. How much and which one should I use? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=GF_63667 /CURES/fungus16.rss19 Wed, 21 Sep 11 10:23:54 -0500 Linda from Dublin, Ireland writes: "I hope this doesn't sound mad but the other day I stubbed my finger and straight away stuck it in my mouth but weirdly it tasted of mold. Since then I've noticed it again but it seems to be gone now. I'm madly curious as to why your finger would taste of mold. I dont think I have candida but maybe I do!! . I would love to know-am I alone or does this suggest that I have a fungus or mold problem. Any feedback back would be great. Thanks. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=ACV_63261 /CURES/fungus16.rss20 Wed, 14 Sep 11 14:45:43 -0500 Cc from Congo, Kinshasa writes: "I got rash all over my body and went to the doctor and she says it is fungal infection and gave me a cream since last year am not feeling better is becoming worst each day. Can I use apple cider vinegar and how? Should I drink or apply it on my skin? Please help" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=HENNA_62318 /CURES/fungus16.rss21 Wed, 31 Aug 11 10:55:47 -0500 [YEA] Shelby from Evansville, In writes: "Henna is anti-fungal, thought I'd throw that out there. I usually use it to dye my hair, but I've been reading up on it, and I'm going to try it on a persistent fungus near my eye. I usually just mix it with hot water and let it sit for an hour, then apply it wherever. Henna can smell pretty strong, but feels absolutely wonderful on your skin. It has to sit and absorb for a few hours, so don't do it if you're in a hurry, and it can be a bit messy. Now I just need to figure out where to get those tiny little paint brushes to paint it on exactly. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=ACVED_62198 /CURES/fungus16.rss22 Mon, 29 Aug 11 11:08:06 -0500 [YEA] Bia from Lahore, Pakistan writes: "Hi, I would like to share success of cure fungal nails. My daughter aged 7yrs since she was goign through this acute fungal nails which she got it from making bubbles out of liquid dishwasher. Aftetr seeing several doctors, applying medicines, homoepathic, etc. Finally after great research I applied apple vinegar for 2 years and vitamin E oil cap and manicure them regulary and vitamin D-3 suspension 1tsp at night worked like magic and I want eveyone who are suffering from this should start applying these and see how they vanish as they never existed. Monica " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=MR_62107 /CURES/fungus16.rss23 Sat, 27 Aug 11 14:49:07 -0500 [YEA] Megny from Miami, Fl writes: "I had an issue with nail fungus for several years - hid it with nail polish until it finally got really bad. 5 of my toes were infected, and the worst was my big toe, which had separated from the nail bed and had debris under it. It's been about a month, and I'm noticing improvements in all my toes, especially the big toe - it's growing in clear and healthy, and the new growth is attached to the nail bed! Here is what I did: 1: After showering, I would dry my feet REALLY well with a paper towel and hair dryer - using your towel can spread the fungus. 2: I shower in the morning before work, so once my feet were dry I would put straight tea tree oil on all the nails. The big toe looked really bad, so I put a bandaid over that one, since I wear sandals pretty much year-round. I have some light-colored antifungal nail polish (there are several brands out there, I bought mine on Amazon) that I put on the toes that weren't as bad, since I NEVER wear socks and am a little vain about my feet :-) 3: Anytime I was home I made sure I was barefoot with nothing covering my toes. If I was working out and wearing socks, I made sure I wore a clean pair each time that were made of a moisture-wicking material - your feet need to breathe! 4: Every night I'd soak my feet in a 50/50 mixture of Apple Cider Vinegar and water. Make sure it's at LEAST 50% ACV. It will turn your toenails a sort of yellowish color, be forewarned. Soak them for a minimum of 30 minutes, if you can do more that's best. 5: before bed, when my feet were totally dry I'd put tea tree oil on all my toes and let it soak in. I didn't want to get the oil on my sheets so i'd usually put a pair of (clean! ) socks on once it had soaked in a bit. I am totally sick of the smell of tea tree oil and ACV, but the remedy is working! It's slow going because the toenails grow so slowly, but if you stick with it and are consistent, you will see results. It's important to let your feet breathe and be exposed to air as much as possible, and also to keep your shower, nail clippers, etc. disinfected. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=ACVB_60909 /CURES/fungus16.rss24 Tue, 09 Aug 11 11:00:34 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Elizabeth from Balcatta, Perth Western Australia writes: "I want you all to know my story. I have had a horrible existence due to bad skin that all my life, was diagnosed as eczema until I was 32. I went to a natural doctor here who prescribed me pau d' aco tablets after diagnosing me with fungus. He said it would take a year, but this tablet would cure me permanently as this fungus has to be killed very, very slowly. I can't tell you how much I cried when I was told it was fungus, so instead of taking his recommended dose, I thought I'd increase pau d' aco and kill it sooner. I was on it for eight months and my skin went absolutely haywire. I had big sores, deep scratch marks, and the itch was absolutely unbearable, not to mention the deep scabs that I have to pull from my scalp on a daily basis. I got off the tablet. These scabs are painful to touch but even more painful if I leave them. I have to dig them out and they leave a huge pit there. I have been picking the same ones for over twenty years. I have lost hair and sometimes broken nails trying to dig them out, but once they are removed, my skin feels better. It's either been scabs or holes for me. Then I discovered this site. I have just had a shower and used Ted's borax, apple cider vinegar and water shampoo, which I tried all over my body with a buff puff sponge, because I got relief from it in my scalp and my skin feels soft, and my body feels at ease. My hair right now feels so beautiful! I rinsed it out with more apple cider vinegar after and it feels soft and shiny! I purchased the borax from Woolworths. I hope there arent any long term affects as we use that stuff to clean in Australia. I am scared of carcinogenics. ( I have even used selleys rmk, a mould cleaner. I don't recommend that. It's crazy I know as I was so desperate to kill this fungus, as it can't even be tested for.) I had sores on my shoulders and Teds shampoo recipe which I made up, has brought the itch and the redness down. I will give this time and write back to this website to let you all know how I am doing. Thankyou Ted for giving me a great relief to this horrible disease I had to endure for 39 years. God Bless You for this site. Elizabeth P. XxxxxxXx " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/fungus.html&name=CS_60889 /CURES/fungus16.rss25 Mon, 08 Aug 11 22:52:33 -0500 [YEA] Reba from Soddy-daisy, Tn Usa writes: "On top the ACV and other natural topical treatments, try swallowing 1 tsp. of liquid silver 7 times a day for two days, and ringworm should never come back. It worked for a foot fungus that nothing else would cure. Liquid silver can be bought at health food and vitamin shops. It was the antibody used in the old days. It works for fungal, bacteria and virual infections. I will never be without the silver, because I use it for all kinds of infections, and it works."