Tag: Fungal Infections

Nails are natural, protective outgrowths on our fingers and toes that often bear the brunt of all our activity. However, proper nail care is often ignored. Nails, though dead tissue, can develop fungal infections. These infections can be treated with coconut oil or citric acid patches. Likewise, brittle nails can be treated with biotin supplementation. Ridges on nails are a cause for concern when they are horizontal, and the underlying cause must be evaluated.

The world around us and our bodies are filled with billions of microorganisms, both harmful and the helping kind. Most of the time, our...

The excessive sweating that accompanies workouts may cause vaginal yeast overgrowth and result in yeast infections. If your workout routine includes exercises with a lot of skin on skin contact, there is likely to be excess friction around your vagina, resulting in painful rashes and boils. Also, try to ensure that your workouts are not too intense to avoid cuts, scrapes, or bruises in your vagina and pelvic organ prolapse in extreme cases.

Almost all women suffer from one or the other conditions of the vagina at some point in their lives. Many diseases and infections can ruin your sex lives and harm your health sooner or later. Although cleanliness and maintaining the health of the vagina can avert most conditions, there is a small chance that women may develop some. Being aware of these conditions can help prevent them.

The itching, burning sensation and other discomforts that come with a yeast infection are never a pleasant experience. Even though there are many over-the-counter...

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Black toenails might look disgusting and appear as a lack of cleanliness. But they can be caused due to multiple health issues. While diabetics are more prone to getting black toenails, some of the common causes are these: fungal infections, trauma or injury, repetitive activity that hurt your toes, and melanoma. You toenail can also look black because of skin tone. Learn to distinguish the problem and get treated on time.

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Oregano oil has antifungal properties, making it an excellent treatment for nail fungus. To use oregano essential oil, mix it with a carrier oil such as olive and grapeseed oils. You can also add tea tree oil for an enhanced antifungal activity. Apply the mixture to the infected nail and rinse off after 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can make a leave-in moisturizer with coconut oil, another antifungal ingredient. Be gentle with the nail and always keep it dry.

Oral thrush is a fungal infection caused by Candida – a type of yeast. It develops when you don't have enough "good" bacteria to control it. To restore that balance, eat probiotic foods like fermented yogurt, kefir, miso, or tempeh. Probiotics are also available as pills or powder. To fight the fungus, eat foods like garlic, coconut oil, turmeric, and honey. With a cotton swab, you can also apply a small amount of clove or thyme oil.

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It is a common misconception that vaginal thrush is a bacterial infection when it is actually a fungal infection. It is not sexually transmitted and is common in pregnant women. Thrush infections of the past do not increase your risk for future recurrences. Diabetics and those on high sugar diets may be more susceptible to an infection. Avoid wearing tight underwear.