Do you think you may have nail fungus? We have developed some common questions and answers that may help you in your research.

Fungal toenails, thrush and other fungal/yeast complaints usually occur due to a combination of local and systemic factors: 

Normally, this is the result of some kind of trauma to the nail that will make it susceptible to the infection – such as when someone steps or drops something on your toes, or it could be the repetitive trauma on your toenails from wearing shoes that don’t fit properly. 

Moist, anaerobic (oxygen-poor), fermentation conditions brought on by sweaty unventilated socks and footwear (sports people are especially vulnerable). People who play certain sports like basketball, tennis, racquet ball or netball are often more susceptible to a fungal toenail infection because of the sudden stopping movements that cause the foot to slide inside the shoe.

This provides an ideal breeding ground for yeast

• ·                     Candida Albicans (check with your MD)
• ·                     Dehydration
• ·                     High blood sugar (cravings for sweet stuff)
• ·                     High-carb diets
• ·                     Lack of exercise
• ·                     Poor/compromised immunity
• ·                     Depression
• ·                     Disturbed/unbalanced bowel flora

Take action:  Understand first of all that yeast problems can become serious if not addressed. Cancer and other auto-immune problems often have their genesis in the combination of poor diet, lack of exercise, high carb diets and compromised immunity, which bring about the first signs of yeast and fungal proliferation. Your medical doctor won’t have a clue. He/she will usually scratch their head and prescribe an anti-fungal cream, which you will use for a few weeks and then toss because it does not work. That’s because the problems involve lifestyle repentance and there’s no medical prescription for that. You have to do it. Thankfully if you do repent, not only will you get out of having to explain to your boy-/girlfriend, husband or wife that you don’t have a rare tropical disease, you will also save yourself a painful, premature death later on when Candida Albicans assaults you in deadly earnest is one of the really serious conditions.

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​Fungal nail infections are notoriously difficult to treat. Unfortunately, while early treatment is the most effective, most people don't recognize or look for the early symptoms. By the time they experience enough discomfort to prompt a trip to the doctor, the nail infection often has passed the mild stage and moved into the territory where it has become difficult to treat. There are a variety of toenail fungus medications available with a variety of success rates and side effects.
 
When a doctor selects a type of toenail fungus medication to treat an infection, he has two types of drugs to choose from: oral prescription medications and topical prescription treatments. The problem with both is that the toenail fungus cure rate is low and the side effects can be serious. Here's a look at the medications currently being prescribed to treat fungal nail infections.   Click Here  

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Fungus …. that sound creepy?   We are all covered in fungal communities… they take up residence on us and within us, forming tight-knit colonies according to their kind. Many of these fungi are harmless, and a good number are quite necessary for health. However, when the bad guys move into the neighborhood things get funky.
 
Fungi vs. Bacteria
What is the difference between fungi and bacteria? Both are minute organisms that are found in almost every ecosystem on earth, and both can associate with other groups of living things.
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The main difference between fungi and bacteria is their cellular structure.....  Read More

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For some people, a fungal infection of the nails can be difficult to cure and the first round of medication might not work. You have to be consistent and persistent. The nail infection can’t be considered cured until a new nail that’s free from infection has grown in. This can take from 6 -18 months.  Although this indicates that the nail is no longer infected, it’s possible for the fungal infection to return. In severe cases, there may be permanent damage to your nail, and it may have to be removed.

The main complications of a fungal nail infection are:

• a resurgence of the infection
• a permanent loss of the affected nail
• a discoloration of the infected nail
• the spread of infection to other areas of the body and possibly the bloodstream
• the development of a bacterial skin infection called cellulitis

It’s especially important to see your doctor if you have diabetes and a fungal nail infection. People with diabetes are at greater risk of developing potentially serious complications caused by these infections. Talk to your doctor if you have diabetes and think you’re developing a fungal nail infection.

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Are Your Feet Ready for Summer?

Listerine is the BEST way to get your feet ready for summer. Sounds crazy but it works.


INGREDIENTS:

• Mix 1 cup Listerine (recommend clear one or you may end up with coloured feet)...
• 1 cup vinegar
• 4 cups of warm water

DIRECTIONS:

Soak feet for 10 - 20 minutes and when you take them out the dead skin will practically wipe off.

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​Fingernails and disease don’t go together in most minds… but they should. Your fingernails can give you valuable health warnings and signal the presence of serious disease.
 
Take a good long look at your nails. Hold a hand level with your nose about a foot out from your face and scrutinize each one.
 
Look at the curves, dips, ridges, and grooves. Check out how thick or thin they are and if your nails are chipped or broken. Make a note of the color of the nail itself, the skin under it, and the skin around the nail.
 
Check your memory — have your nails always looked like this? Changes to your fingernails and disease onset are linked, so note any new developments. With this fresh view, compare what you see with this list of eight potential fingernail health warnings.    Read More ........

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Making a few simple lifestyle changes can help prevent a fungal infection of the nails. Taking good care of your nails by keeping them well trimmed and clean is a good way to prevent infections. You should also avoid injuring the skin around your nails. If you’re going to have damp or wet hands for an extended amount of time, you may want to wear rubber gloves.

Other ways to prevent fungal infections of the nails include:

• using antifungal sprays or powders regularly
• washing your hands after touching infected nails
• drying your feet well after showering, especially between your toes
• getting manicures or pedicures from trustworthy salons
• using your own items for manicures or pedicures
• wearing socks that minimize moisture
• avoiding being barefoot in public places
• reducing your use of artificial nails and nail polish 
  
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There are many different causes of fungal nail infections, and each cause has a treatment of its own. Although many of the causes of a fungal nail infection are preventable, some risk factors increase the likelihood of developing it. You’re more likely to develop a fungal nail infection if you:

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• have diabetes
• have a disease that causes poor circulation
• are over age 65
• wear artificial nails
• swim in a public swimming pool
• have a nail injury
• have a skin injury around the nail
• have moist fingers or toes for an extended time
• have a weakened immune system
• wear closed-toe shoes, such as tennis shoes or boots
  
  

Nail infections occur more often in men than in women, and the infections are found in adults more often than in children. If you have family members who often get these types of fungal infections, you’re more likely to get them as well. Older adults are at the highest risk for getting fungal infections of the nails because they have poorer circulation and their nails grow more slowly and thicken as they age.

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