Nail Fungus

If you suffer from toe nail fungus, chances are you haven’t enjoyed going to the beach lately because you can’t even walk along the shore barefoot. Nail fungus causes nasty looking toe nails which can be really embarrassing, especially for women.

Nail fungus can be quite difficult to cure. In most cases, they could even recur after months of treatment. Over-the-counter ointments and creams are usually prescribed by doctors for nail fungus, but they are very costly and, most of the time, not effective.

Because of this, some people settle for a natural cure for toe nail fungus. Aside from its practicality, it doesn’t have any side effects like antifungal ointments and creams.

One of the most natural cures for toe nail fungus is vinegar. Apple Cider Vinegar works best. You could still use white vinegar if you don’t have any Apple Cider Vinegar available. All you need to do is spray the vinegar on the affected nail at least twice a day every single day until the old nail has completely grown out. Make sure the nails are soaked well before cleaning it up. Vinegar has been proven to kill the fungus. Make sure not to miss a day because if you do, the fungus will come back and spread to the newly grown nail. To make it even more effective, soak the affected nails in a basin of vinegar for 20 minutes at least once a week. This treatment may take anywhere from three to seven months, depending on how fast your nails grow. The key in using vinegar as a natural cure for toe nail fungus is diligence. You really need to do it twice a day without missing a single day.

Another natural cure for toenail fungus that some people swear by is Tea Tree Oil. Just put a small amount on a Q-tip and swab it under the edge of the affected nail once a day. Be aware though that Tea Tree Oil is really strong and will cause peeling of the topmost layer of your skin after several weeks of use so make sure to use just a small amount. After three months of faithful application, you will already see noticeable results.

There is also another unusual remedy discovered by some people to be a natural cure for toe nail fungus – a mixture of mouthwash and white vinegar. Just make a solution of 50% mouthwash and 50% white vinegar and apply on the affected nail with a Q-tip at least four to six times a day. As with the vinegar remedy, make sure not to miss a single day since this will allow the fungus to return.
 
You could also try using Virgin Coconut Oil. Just apply it around and underneath the affected nail everyday, preferably in the evening after taking a shower. Some claim that orally taking 3 teaspoons of Virgin Coconut Oil daily also helps in speeding up the healing process.

After choosing which of the natural cures for toe nail fungus suits you best, make sure to stick to the regimen faithfully. In a few months time, you could start walking along the beach with pretty feet again.

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