Natural Remedies for Toenail Fungus

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Older people get this problem more likely than young people. Anti-fungal nail cream can cure an infection in possibly half a year.Doctors usually recommend different kinds and ways of treatment that can possibly treat and remove the toenail fungus..

However, you can make a try to use some of these treatments:

Preventing toenail fungus

Fungus prefers warm and moist spaces, so, to preventing it involves basic hygiene. Do change socks daily and keep feet clean and dry. Wear comfortable shoes or comfortable slippers. Make sure to wear shoes that are fit well, it must allow your feet to breath In visiting salons, try to check if their things are well cleaned and sterilized in between uses. Proper diet is also a factor to prevent having it, one must have enough protein, iron and fatty acids, and also eating probiotic-rich yogurt.

olive leaf extract

Olive leaf extract contains polyphenols , I talso has oleuropein and elenolic acid that gives a strong antioxidant and inflammatory propewrties.
This olive leaf extract can be used for getting an infection or to prevent from getting worse.

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Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a very popular type of vinegar leads to all sorts of health problems. It is also proven to have an effective anti-bacterial component. Those in their home and wants to have a clean and healthy fee, soak their feet in a warm water with apple cider vinegar for 20 minutes with a ratio of one part vinegar and two parts of warm water.

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Coconut oil

There are studies that coconut oil is a good treatment for anti-fungal properties. you can apply this oil directly to the infection or you may consume the coconut oil instead, if you consume it by eating cooked foods with coconut oil, it can affect the whole body whereas if you apply directly it does not reach the root or inner of the infection underneath the nail.and it may do good for your nails too.

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Snakeroot extract

Snakeroot extract has been found to be effective against toenail fungus. It is the most effective and easiest foot fungus cure and treatment for toenail fungus.Thi extract is from the sunflower family, it is studied that if you apply this to the infected area for every other day, it can be treated in a month or two.

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Vicks Vaporub

Vicks Vaporub is a mentholated topical ointment which is usually used by so many people, something that almost household is one thing that they keep. This natural remedy is very affordable and can easily found elsewhere.It has been found also to be very effective against toenail fungus. It also contains some of the essential oils good for common colds rub this on the chest, back and throat for cough suppression.

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Eucalyptus oil

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Little the same as Vicks vaporub but discovered to have a higher success rate at 86 % than Vicks

Hope you find this interesting! Thank you for reading and have a great day!

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This post is great, good tips for those who has problem with their feet or toes

yes, this post is for them, hope all of you can get tips from this

I found your article very helpful, there are so many having this kind of problem and for sure your tips can help them.

Thanks @selavinia for your thoughts.

Good thing I don't have this problem, but this is so useful for others.

Good for you, thanks for your comment

Tea tree oil is another great option

Have you ever tried it.

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