04-29-2013 by Morph
So, my favorite remedy using ACV is for fighting Nail Fungus. Why? Because, I had a horrible toe nail fungus issue for years. Actually, I had it for almost as far as I can remember. Hey! I see you laughing! SO! Having a nail fungus really sucks for people but it is even worse for girls or women. If you have this problem or have had it, you know why automatically! It is embarrassing to wear pretty sandals or open toe shoes, which is often the right look for an outfit...Summertime is a bust! Seriously, I have avoided going out with my friends to swimming events when I was younger because I didn't want anyone to see my dark toe nails. When I was younger, I hid my feet a lot when company would come over because I was afraid they would notice and talk about me. Even if they were kind enough not to talk about me , which was usually the case because I know awesome people, but I still didn't want them to know what they looked like. I could name many memories regarding this but I wont. Lets move on...
HOW TO:
This one is really easy. Get a bottle of Apple Cider Vinegar from your local grocery store! It won't cost more than 2 or 3 dollars depending on the size you get. However, Bragg is a really good brand that is very potent! I get the cheap one and I get the big jug. Lasts for a month or so. It will run you about 10 to 15 dollars and is found in Whole Food Stores typically.
This is Bragg. Anyway, to try this the first time, I recommend mixing 1 part ACV and 2 parts water in a large container of some sort. Yo just need it big enough to fit your feet into or foot if it's only one foot infected. Soak your feet/foot in the solution of water and ACV for 10 to 30 minutes. If you can, do this everyday! In a few weeks to a month you should start to see results. You will start to see that your nails are clearing up at the base of your nail (where they grow out), not from the tip. Your infected nails have to grow out. Some say that it takes a year or two to completely clear out. Here is what I have to say to that: It will take months, however, I noticed my nails getting quite clear after about 5 to 6 months. I have not stopped using this remedy but I did break using it everyday when my schedule changed. My nails were horrible and they are so much better now. That's hard because it is time consuming. So, if you can not do this everyday, don't worry. Start out doing as many days a week as you can. (I used to forget some days) But, if you start to do this and you can dedicate more days to doing this than not, you will see results. After a few months and you start to see results, then you will be able to lighten up on how often you use the solution.
Some also say that you can reuse the same solution by just using a large container that you can put a top on and store off to the side somewhere for a week, a few days, or whatever time frame. I don't recommend that because after you take your feet out it will be dirty. It's like bath water to me, so I always empty it out and start clean and fresh everyday. Wash your feet after you are done soaking them and the container. Make sure you keep your feet clean and dry.
On days that you can't soak your feet for lack of time or whatever (I know you have a life to live LOL), try tea tree oil! It works too! I bought a little bottle of tea tree oil. Put a little on the infected nails after you take a bath or shower or when you remember to do it! I got a little applicator brush from something I had, don't remember what, but it fit perfectly and I use that! This will insure that you are fighting the bacteria causing fungus so you can get your healthy nails back! FYI ACV does have a pretty loud and sour smelling odor, so you will want to wash your feet instinctively anyway. Also keep your nails clipped so soaking is most effective but don't clip them beyond your nail bed creating a nubby looking nail. That is not cute or healthy (more importantly), doing that can set up an infection which may be how you got it in the first place.
Common Causes:
Nails clipped down too far (nubby look),
moisture and bacteria from activities such as swimming and then not being cleaned well,
naturally sweaty feet and wearing the same socks twice (just because you didn't wear your clean socks but for an hour one day and they don't smell or look dirty doesn't mean you can wear them again before you wash them,
wearing other peoples shoes,
athletic activities were your feet can become sweaty
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and injuries
After your nails look completely clear, I suggest continuing to soak them for one more additional month to make sure all the bacteria is gone and once every other week periodically after that for another couple of months to make sure it's gone. You'll know when your nails are all clear.
What does nail fungus look like? Ugly. The nail will first appear with a little white spot, then greenish yellow, and brown if it is really bad. Nails can look like they are deteriorating, peeling, or have brown lines growing in the same direction of the nail growth. Dark lines can also be something more serious, so get that checked out if you also have other symptoms of illness and it's not just your nails. The dark lines are actually little eruptions in the blood vessels near your nail. Dead giveaway that your nail is not healthy.
Best of all you wont need to spend your money on expensive cures trying to find what works and many don't! I've tried my share. Let me know if it works for you!
