Toenail-Fungus
Toenail
fungus is often neglected, mainly because it does not hurt, neither does it
interfere with your daily activity nor pose any serious health threat.
However,
toenail fungus is very unsightly and embarrassing for most of us, and if you
leave it untreated, then it can affect your toenails for years, or even
decades.
Just like it
happens with many other disorders and skin conditions, toenail fungus is
triggered by the severe lack of probiotics in your gut, also known as the “good
bacteria”.
As the name
suggests, the good bacteria fights off the bad bacteria, but when the balance
is off, the bad bacteria can take over and cause candida, yeast, toenail fungus
and a plethora of other similar conditions.
If you want
to take the matter into your own hands and treat your toenail fungus naturally,
then here you will find some of the best ways to do so!
You Are What
You Eat!
We all know
this saying, but the truth is that some foods can truly cure many diseases and
afflictions – and toenail fungus is only one of them. The first thing you need
to do if you want to naturally eliminate this bothersome fungus is to tweak
your diet.
Remove all
grains and sugar from your daily diet, as this is the primary fuel for the bad
bacteria that causes the fungus in the first place. In other words, you can
kill the bacterium responsible for the toenail fungus by starving it.
Once you
have eliminated grains and sugars from your diet, the next step is to naturally
boost your probiotics levels and to let your body do the job on your behalf.
Why take synthetic pills or antibiotics to treat this bacterial infection, when
the human body has the outstanding natural ability to heal and repair itself?
Eat more
sauerkraut and kimchi, along with berries, kefir and yogurt – all these foods
are known to be highly acidic and to create the perfect environment in your gut
for probiotic cultures to grow and thrive.
In Good
Fatty Acids We Trust!
There are
two main types of fatty acids present in foods: the bad ones that damage your
cardiovascular system and thicken your arteries, and the good ones which have
the opposite effect, killing off the candida, yeast and, ultimately, the
toenail fungus.
With that in
mind, it is important to remember the two most notable types of good fatty
acids known to man: lauric acid and caprylic acid, both of which can be found
in coconut oil.
Try Some
Natural Probiotic Supplements
Once you
have adjusted your diet, the third step is taking some quality, natural
probiotic supplements to stimulate your body’s immune system. Ideally, you
should also consider using olive leaf extract, as the antimicrobial benefits of
the olive leaves are very well-documented.
Essential
Oils
Another
highly efficient natural treatment for toenail fungus is tea tree oil. Aside
from tea tree oil, which has great antibacterial and antimicrobial properties
that are often compared to those of mainstream antibiotics.
Another
essential oil that you can use to alleviate the fungal infection is oregano
oil. If used correctly and regularly, the oregano oil can kill candida, molds
and fungus – two or three drops of each essential oil can do wonders on your
toenails.
As efficient
as these two oils may be, it is of utmost importance to stick to a strict daily
regimen – toenail fungus can be very stubborn and difficult to treat, this is
why you must never miss a treatment session.
Apply these
essential oils religiously in the morning, at noon and in the evening. The
treatment may last for as much as 8 to 12 weeks, but the results are guaranteed
and besides, there are no adverse reactions or side effects to be worried
about, either!
The Bottom
Line
To
summarize, your diet can make you or break you. It can facilitate the onset of
toenail fungus and other opportunistic infections by killing off the good
bacteria cultures, or it can strengthen your immune system and make you
invincible in front of diseases.
If you want to treat your toenail fungus, then make sure to
reduce your sugar intake, to eat more healthy fats such as coconuts or
avocados, as well as to eat more fibers and proteins coming from high-quality
sources, like flax seeds, sprouted chia or nuts!
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