| Nail fungus is unsightly, difficult to treat and difficult | | | | forming but it is also anti-bacterial so what to do |
| to prevent. | | | | there? Skin is supposed to be slightly acidic so use |
| This frustrates many people and leads them to | | | | moisturizers that promote that. Moor mud |
| taking the toxic drug Lamisil. | | | | moisturizers provide an acidic pH. Use all cotton or all |
| Learn what causes nail fungus: | | | | wool socks as these breathe well. Avoid synthetic |
| * Trauma: when a nail is hit against something, the | | | | socks which do not wick water away from your |
| nail lifts from the nail bed allowing fungus to creep | | | | feet. |
| under the nail and set in. If the nail is protected | | | | * Weak immune function: if the immune system is |
| immediately after, fungus may be prevented. Ask | | | | not functioning strongly, it cannot fight local infections |
| your doctor how to prevent bacteria and fungus | | | | such as fungus. Support the immune system with |
| from getting under your nail bed. Salt water soaks, | | | | proper diet, rest, exercise and supplements. |
| hydrogen peroxide, betadine, gentian violet all may | | | | * Poor blood circulation: without proper blood flow to |
| help. However, be careful as these can be | | | | an area, the immune system cannot get there. Then |
| contraindicated with certain types of trauma - | | | | fungus can set it. Also poor blood flow leads to poor |
| especially severe trauma. Ask your doctor. | | | | nail nutrition allowing the nail bed to be traumatized |
| * Environment: when a nail is exposed to wet areas, | | | | more easily - trauma may lead to nail fungus. |
| high humidity, warm temperatures, or alkaline | | | | Exercise, dress appropriately and consider contrast |
| environment [high pH], this sets up the opportune | | | | showers. They warm you up and increase circulation. |
| spot for fungus to set in. Create a dry, breathable | | | | These are some of the major causes of nail fungus. |
| and acidic environment. Vegetarians are more prone | | | | Read our other articles explaining how to treat nail |
| to fungus as their diet is highly alkaline. Soap is alkaline | | | | fungus naturally. |