How to Remove Nail Fungus from Toenails Naturally
The three stages of nail fungus
- The nail plate is still shiny and transparent but yellow and white spots have started to appear.
- The nail plate loses its transparency and gloss while yellowish spots occupy the entire surface, beginning a partial destruction of the nail.
- The nail plate thickens while the nail itself starts to retreat behind the nail bed and crumbles.
Tips for preventing nail fungus
- Always dry feet and hands after washing, bathing or exercise.
- Be aware of the type of footwear you select. Shoes that cannot breathe and are damp or wet will encourage fungus to start or spread.
- Be careful of damp areas such as public gyms, shower stalls or swimming pools as toenail fungus can be spread easily.
- Diet plays an important role in eliminating fungal conditions. Include more probiotics in the diet while reducing or eliminating sugar, dairy products and vinegar.
How can you remove nail fungus safely?
Foot bath treatment for nail fungus
- 4 to 5 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Water
- Towels
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Written by Jane Chitty
Jane writes for Healing Natural Oils, a producer and retailer of high-quality, all-natural treatments for a variety of conditions as well as a range of beauty products. Apart from writing about those various conditions, she also covers general health, environmental and other subjects of interest. She has lived in Kenya as well as Cape Town, South Africa and spent time in San Diego, USA. She now lives in Somerset, England with regular visits from her far-flung children and grandchildren. She is a keen gardener and enjoys growing fresh fruit and vegetables with her husband on their joint allotment. As a result, there is something available to use in the kitchen virtually all year round. Her regular posts can be found on our blog.