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Homeopathic Cures for Toenail Fungus

Symptoms of toenail fungus include bad toenail odor, flaky toenails, split toenails, yellow, white or black spots on the toenail, pain and possible separation from the nail bed. Although it can be embarrassing, toenail fungus is very common for the majority of people. Homeopathic cures for toenail fungus can include tea tree oil, apple cider vinegar, probiotics and other oils.

  1. Tea Tree Oil

    • Tea tree oil can often be found in superstores, alternative health supply stores and even in some grocery stores. Apply a small amount of tea tree oil to a cotton ball. Wash, rinse and pat dry the infected toenail. Dab the tea tree oil onto the toenail and nail bed. Allow to air dry. Repeat several times in a row. Do this twice daily to help cure toenail fungus.

    Apple Cider Vinegar

    • Apple cider vinegar has been shown to kill the organisms and bacteria that cause toenail fungus. In a large bowl, combine half warm water and half apple cider vinegar. Place infected toes or all of your toes in the bowl for approximately 30 minutes. You can do this while watching your television. Pat the feet dry or allow to air dry before putting on socks or anything else. Additionally, you can put a hair dryer on low setting and dry the feet.

    Probiotics

    • Increase the quantity of probiotics in your diet. You can find probiotics in yogurt. Eat one serving of yogurt daily. Additionally, taking olive leaf extract (according to the directions on the bottle) on a daily basis is a good way to increase probiotics in your system naturally. This will increase your body's resistance to producing bacteria and fungi. Avoid dairy products, carbonated drinks and refined sugars until the toenail fungus is cured.

    Oregano Oil and Olive Oil Mixture

    • Combine a few drops of oregano oil in a tablespoon of olive oil. Moisten a cotton ball with the oils. Gently rub the oils into the infected toenails for several days. Allow to air dry. Repeat twice daily.

    Combination of Treatments

    • You can combine the diet change and alternate the topical treatments to cure toenail fungus. Be certain to trim the nails the proper length and keep your feet dry to prevent further infections.

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