Homeopathic Treatment for Toenail Fungus

Onychomycosis is caused by fungal organisms infecting the toenail. An infection might be present if your toenails get flaky or brittle, change color (yellow, black, brown or spotted), or you notice a bad odor from your toes. You also will feel stinging pain when you walk.

Causes of Toenail Fungus

• Toenail fungus can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor hygiene and diabetes. Fungus can be spread in public showers, pools and saunas. It can also be caused by cutting your toenails too short or getting minor cuts on your toes that allow fungus to find a home.

What is Homeopathy?

• Homeopathy is an alternative medicine that treats patients with a small amount of what, in larger doses, would cause the symptoms of a patient's disease. In homeopathy, this is called the "Law of Similars," and it is the backbone of homeopathy. Homeopathic mixtures come from natural substances and are prepared by a homeopath.

Remedies

• Homeopathic remedies for toenail fungus are said to be better than prescription medications because medications have toxic substances that can damage your liver or other organs.

  Some people will soak their feet in a vinegar solution for 30 to 60 minutes each day to change the alkalinity on the skin of their feet. Others will drink 1 oz. to 1.5 oz. of vinegar a day to change their body's alkalinity. Increasing alkalinity kills the fungus.

  Tea tree oil is another popular remedy. It attacks the fungus directly. You clean the toenail and then dab it with the oil. Once the oil dries, cover the toenail with a bandage.

Once the Fungus is Gone

• Once you have killed the fungus on your toenails, make sure you don't put your feet in a position where they will be reinfected. Wear sandals if you use public showers, pools and saunas. Wear absorbent socks when you are wearing shoes to keep sweat off your toes.