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Fungal infection of the nails
is the one of the most difficult of all disorders to cure.
Both fingernails and toenails may be affected, although
toenail fungal infection is the most common type. There
are a number of oral medications that have been promoted
as effective cures, and, indeed, many of these medications
eradicate nail fungus. However, all of these
medications have the potential of causing significant
toxicity, including liver damage. Oil of oregano aids in
the cure primarily through topical application, although
internal consumption may be necessary however, this must
be under the direction of a professional health care
provider. The oil has a deep penetrating power, which aids
in the destruction of nail fungus, since this fungus
infects the root of the nail bed as well as the surface.
Regarding essential oils, oil of oregano’s ability to
destroy nail fungus is unmatched. Rub oil of oregano
liberally into involved nails as often as possible. Be
sure to reduce sugar intake.
FUNGAL INFECTION OF SKIN
AND NAILS
Fungal infection of the
skin & nails is one of the most difficult of all
disorders to cure. Tea Tree and Oregano essential oils
aids in eradicating primarily through topical application.
These oils have a deep penetrating power, which aids in
the destruction of nail fungus, since this fungus infects
the root of the nail bed as well as the surface.
These oils are included in our Healthy Nail Blend along
with 5 other powerful essential oils.
FOOT AND TOENAIL FUNGUS
In the book, "The Cure
is in the Cupboard: How to Use Oregano for Better
Health" Dr. Cass Ingram, says: “The feet
harbor a variety of microbes. In fact, they are one of the
most commonly infected external sites on the body.
Circulation in this area is poor, and this leads to
sluggish local immunity. A variety of microbes may
find residence in the skin of the feet, particularly
between the toes, where moisture is retained. Foul
odor is a dependable sign of poor health of the feet, as
is the development of scaling or athlete’s foot.
Problem toenails may
readily become infected, particularly by fungi, although
bacteria, such as Pseudomonas, may also infect them.
Toenail infections are difficult to eradicate, because the
infection beings deep within the nail bed, and the
delivery of medicine to this region is difficult.
It is a little known fact
that poor health of the feet affects the health of the
entire body. Thus, for optimal health the feet must
be kept clean and free of infection. Wash the feet
often and be sure to keep the toenails well manicured.
Clean any debris that might accumulate about the toenails
or between the toes. Rub oil of oregano once or
twice daily over the nail beds, the soles and between the
toes. Don’t neglect the health of the feet; your
body will pay a price as a result."
CHILDREN SKIN AND NAIL
FUNGUS
Children usually fail to
attend to good hygiene and their hand washing technique is
usually poor, if they wash at all. The fingernails
are one of the dirtiest regions of children, microbially.
The underside of the nails often contain a reservoir of
microbes, especially if the nails are long. It is
well known that parasitic infections in children are
spread by poor hygiene; and entire day care center can
become infected from one carrier. The hands are the
main mode of transmission, but it is the underside of the
fingernails that house the parasitic cysts and eggs.
In particular, parasites tend to reside under the nails,
and from there they readily reintroduced into the body.
The fingernails must be kept neatly trimmed. Wash
the edges of the nail beds with a soap and oil of oregano
solution. If this is done regularly, the incidence
of infectious disease in children will be curbed
dramatically.
Be sure to educate children
regarding the importance of hand washing. Oil of
oregano and/or Tea Tree essential oil helps reduce the
risk for contracting microbial infections. they can
be used both on the body and on inanimate objects.
It may be added to soaps and body washes. They are a
universal antiseptic, and there is no limit to the
versatility of its uses. Infections spread like
wildfires in public establishments, especially schools.
Instruct children to use the oils during hand washing to
prevent the transmission of infection from child to child
and also to prevent it from arriving at home.
Fortunately, we can lower
the risk of infection by paying scrupulous attention to
personal hygiene. Infection is often caused by the foreign
bodies (germs) which enter our body through the mouth,
nose, eyes, and fingernails, as well as through cuts in
our skin. Good hygiene won't prevent cuts, but it can
eliminate many of the germs that are lurking around our
eyes, mouth, nose, and fingernails.
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