Tips and Ideas for treating nail fungus

Tips on Preventing Nail Fungus

2/13/2015

Today I wanted to share some tips from Mayo Clinic that may be helpful for those who are challenged with nail fungus.

It is much easier to prevent nail fungus than it is to treat it after it has set in.

These habits can help prevent nail fungus or reinfections:

Wash your hands after touching an infected nail. Nail fungus can spread from nail to nail.
Don't go barefoot in public places. Wear sandals or shoes around pools, showers, and locker rooms.
Wash your hands and feet regularly and keep your nails short and dry. Wash your hands and feet with soap and water, rinse, and dry thoroughly, including between the toes. Trim nails straight across and file down thickened areas.
Wear socks that absorb sweat. Fabrics effective at wicking away moisture include wool, nylon and polypropylene. Change your socks often, especially if you have sweaty feet.
Choose shoes that reduce humidity. It also helps to occasionally take off your shoes or wear open-toe footwear. Let shoes air out for 24 hours before wearing them.
Discard old shoes. If possible, avoid wearing old shoes, which can harbor fungi and cause a reinfection. Or treat them with disinfectants or antifungal powders.
Use an antifungal spray or powder. Spray or sprinkle your feet and the insides of your shoes.
Wear rubber gloves. This protects your hands from overexposure to water. Between uses, turn the gloves inside out to dry.
Don't trim or pick at the skin around your nails. This may give germs access to your skin and nails.
Choose a reputable nail salon. Make sure the place you go for a manicure or pedicure sterilizes its instruments. Better yet, bring your own and disinfect them after use.
Give up nail polish and artificial nails. Although it may be tempting to hide nail fungal infections under a coat of pretty pink polish, this can trap unwanted moisture and worsen the infection.

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Why Diet is so Important when Treating Nail Fungus

2/10/2015

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Toenail fungus is a widespread problem that is remarkably difficult to treat. Even modern medicine, with the millions that are invested annually, has a hard time adequately addressing the issue.This is why newer treatment approaches combine topical solutions with an appropriate diet to strengthen the immune system and eliminate the overgrowth of dermatophyte organisms.

For those who wish to avoid the alarming side effects of the usual drugs, blending a topical treatment with a toenail fungus diet may be the answer to addressing the root cause of the problem.

The main components of a toenail fungus diet include:

drinking a lot of water to flush out toxins (recommend – divide weight by 2 – equals the ounces of water you should drink in a day)
eliminating all kinds of sugar (including soft drinks) that feed fungus
eating foods such as broccoli, onion and soy that are rich in sulfur, biotin and silicon because these ingredients help keep nails healthy (especially good for preventing nail fungus)
eating foods rich in protein, folic acid and Vitamin C, to maintain a proper nutritional balance
taking Vitamin B12 supplements if your nails are dark and curved (consult a dietician before you do so)
eating Probiotic that you can find in yoghurt and other dietary supplements because they will keep your intestinal flora healthy, which can be beneficial for your immune system and your nail fungus too. My favorite Probiotic is Modere Probiotic.

The most bothersome part of a nail fungus diet is eliminating sugar! Fungus feeds on sugars, including those from starches and simple carbohydrates.

But unless you’re dealing with the external factors, giving up your favorite sweets may be for nothing. This is why a nail fungus diet should always be applied in conjunction with an effective and proven topical treatment. I have found that the Candida Diet is the most popular one for anyone with nail fungus.

If you don't follow these vital steps, you'll make the same mistake that countless other nail fungus sufferers make ...and your condition can get worse.

Healthy Nail Blend is 7 powerful essential oils that have been perfectly blended together to fight nail fungus. These oils include Tea Tree and Oregano.

If you are determined to get rid of your toenail fungus and to have beautiful nails again, then Healthy Nail Blend is for you.
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How to prevent smelly feet

2/7/2015

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Get rid of that embarrassing odor once and for all

Nothing ruins your entryway, date night, or a good pair of shoes like a stink. And once the smell starts, it’s hard to keep it from invading the rest of your footwear. That’s because even the most delicate shoes are a dark, sweaty breeding ground for odor-causing bacteria. You can’t completely remove it, but you can control the stench. Before you lose another pair of pumps, try these expert tips for nipping smelly feet in the bud before it starts. So the next time a hostess says, “Would you mind taking your shoes off,” you can do so in confidence.

Try to stay dry

“The best way to prevent smelly feet is to keep your feet dry,” says Dr. Rebecca Baxt, a board certified dermatologist. Towel off your feet—especially in between toes—after the shower, and dab them with anti-fungal powder that keeps you dry while warding off odor-causing fungus.

Wear socks when you can

Socks (preferably cotton socks) and pumps aren’t exactly a fashion statement. But when you skip out on socks there’s nothing to absorb the sweat your feet naturally produce, trapping it between your toes and inside your shoes. If you know you’re going sock-less, try dotting antiperspirant on the bottoms of your feet and between toes.

Prep your shoes

Sprinkle baby powder (or a more targeted odor-eating powder) on the inside  of your shoes before and after you wear them. And get them out of your dark, damp closet! Just like your aching dogs, your shoes need to be aired out, too. If is best not to wear the same shoes two days in a row. Shoes need a couple of days to air out completely

If your feet end up smelling less than swell no matter what, wipe them down with a vodka-soaked washcloth to get rid of the stench. It's the same principle as rubbing alcohol (which works equally well if you'd rather drink your Grey Goose).    Vodka contains alcohol, which is antiseptic and drying, so it destroys odor-causing fungus and bacteria and dries out the moisture that lets these organisms grow.

When to see a doc

If you still can’t get your sweat under control, see your dermatologist and ask her about Drysol, an anti-sweat prescription in the form of a roller ball specifically formulated for reducing the amount of sweat your foot produces.

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