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Natural Blaze.com
By Health Tips Now
Fungal infections can be very frustrating and cause a great discomfort or even embarrassment (like in the case of stinky feet). The most common types of fungal infections are candida or yeast infections, toenail or fingernail fungus, athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, oral thrush, and meningitis. Luckily, besides the prescription or over the counter antifungal medications, there are numerous natural antifungal remedies.
Actually, a chemical compound called azole is the most frequently used for antifungal cream and can cause sensitivities, allergic reactions and produce risks to anyone who is pregnant.
The good news is that studies show that the antimicrobial properties of natural antifungal remedies such as plant products, essential oils, and other naturally based solutions are much safer and effective antifungal agents.
Oregano oil is a super powerful natural antibiotic. It contains whopping 71% of antiseptic compounds known as phenols, including carvacrol and thymol. But make sure to use caution and don’t apply it on sensitive areas because it can cause a burning sensation.
Numerous studies reveal that garlic has antifungal properties. It is very effective against athlete’s foot.
Some women promote placing garlic cloves in the vagina at night, but there’s no scientific evidence to show it works.
In a study published in The Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research in December 2010, they compared a standard antifungal cream that had clotrimazole to a cream that contained garlic and thyme.
Their conclusion was that “The vaginal cream containing garlic and thyme is effective as much as clotrimazole vaginal cream for the treatment of candida vaginitis.”
Antibiotics or hormones usually cause the yeast grow out of control. Probiotics such as kombucha is already a common natural remedy for vaginal yeast infections and its goal is restoring the vagina’s population of friendly bacteria.
Numerous studies have shown that tea tree oil is effective against various Candida. Tea tree oil is highly successful in accelerating the elimination of Candida.
Tea tree oil is not recommended for use for pregnant women.
Dill oil has powerful antibacterial properties and it is an excellent antifungal drug. It is used in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times. Find out more about dill oil and how to use it here: Dill Oil: Have you Tried this Wonder Oil?
Apple cider vinegar is commonly used as a treatment for any kind of fungal infection. It helps kill the fungus that causes infection because of its antimicrobial properties. Also, it promotes quick recovery and helps prevent the infection from spreading.
Coconut oil is highly beneficial in the case of fungus due to its immune-enhancing and health-supporting properties.
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I had a fungal toenail on my big toe for decades. I cured it in 2 months by taking 2 tablespoons of macadamia oil after meals which was 2 or 3 times per day. After two 16 oz bottles of macadamia oil which took about 2 months, the fungal toenail dropped off and then regrew pink and healthy over the next year. I gradually decreased the dose to 1 tablespoon mornings after probably the first 3 months which is the dose I have taken for 6 years now.
Macadamia oil is the best source (18%) of palmitoleic acid, an antimicrobial and obviously an antifungal.
I had some intermittent numbness and tingling (peripheral neuopathy?) happening in my toes at the time which also went away for good during the same two months that the fungal toenail dropped off.
I buy the macadamia oil at PipingRock, but SwansonVitamins also has it.
Macadamia oil also takes the sting out of some long term suspected candida pain that I have which makes the pain livable.