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How to Cure Common Fingernail and Toenail Fungus Naturally

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You can get rid of unsightly fingernail fungus and toenail fungus naturally with these natural tips.

Difficulty: Moderate
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  1. Step 1

    Garlic is a natural anti-fungus, antibacterial and antiviral and has been used for many generations as a cure-all for just about everything.

    When treating toenail fungus or fingernail fungus with garlic, use fresh garlic cloves. Mash or crush the garlic and deeply rub over the fungus infected nails. You may prefer to soak the nail in a small bowl of the fresh crushed garlic. Leave the garlic on the nails for several minutes and repeat this process twice a day.

    In addition to treating the nail directly, it is a very good idea to treat this fungal infection of the nail from the inside out by ingestion. Fresh garlic cloves are stronger than garlic pills. Chew one fresh garlic clove twice a day.

  2. Step 2

    Organic apple cider vinegar is another natural treatment for fungal infections used by pioneer women before the age of pharmaceutical antibiotics.

    Soak a cotton ball in the organic apple cider vinegar and leave on the nail. It will be helpful to wrap a large band-aid over the cotton ball to keep it in place for several hours a day.

    Use this treatment in addition to garlic treatment.

  3. Step 3

    Oregano oil is another natural anti-fungal treatment for toenails and fingernails.

    Simply rub this oil over the fungus infected nail several times a day.

Tips & Warnings
  • If these tips do not work for you, seek medical advice. You may not have common fingernail fungus or toenail fungus or you may have a stubborn infection.

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barba0727 said

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on 6/11/2009 great tips on getting rid of nail fungus. 5*

joni04 said

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on 5/26/2009 Great tips, the oral medications for toe fungus has terrible side effects, best to go natural!

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on 5/7/2009 Thanks for the helpful tips for curing fingernail and toenail fungus naturally. 5*

Alrady said

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on 5/6/2009 I love oil of oregano.

sonni57 said

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on 5/6/2009 I have had nail fungus and hope to never have it again thanks for the helpful article.

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