Whether the fungus presents itself as a toenail fungus, athlete’s foot, a yeast infection or something else, dealing with it is never fun. Product intended to deal with the fungus often come with side effects that are just as much a problem as the original infection. Fighting fungi is just plain frustrating!
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To be able to fight fungus without having any negative side effects would be heavenly, wouldn’t it? Don’t despair!
Below are 8 home remedies that actually work for fighting fungus without the side effects of over-the-counter medication.
1. Yogurt
- The live bacteria in yogurt makes it ideal for fighting Candida, the cause of yeast infections, according to WebMD.
- If you are fighting a vaginal yeast infection, Top 10 Home Remedies recommends putting plain yogurt on a tampon and inserting it to fight the infection.
- Eat yogurt as well, fighting Candida from two different directions.
2. Tea Tree Oil
- If what you are fighting is nail fungus, WebMD says that tea tree oil is one of the best things for getting rid of it.
- According to Livestrong.com, you want to clean the infected nail thoroughly and then apply the oil to the infected nail with a cotton swab or cotton ball while the nail is still moist.
- Apply the oil twice daily.
3. Garlic
- Garlic is an amazing food, and WebMD says it has great antifungal properties for fighting all forms of fungi.
- If foot fungus is the problem, Livestrong.com says to apply a warm, moist compress to the infected foot, opening the pores on the skin.
- Then apply one clove of fresh, pressed garlic wrapped in a cotton gauze to the affected area. Replace the garlic every 3 to 5 hours.
- If you’re fighting yeast or even foot fungus, you can wage war by eating garlic.
- The Candida Diet recommends adding fresh garlic to your food when you cook.
- If that is a problem, you can also take garlic tablets or capsules.
4. Sunflower Oil
- That Oleozon, a brand of sunflower oil, is great for fighting athlete’s foot.
- According to Healthline, to get rid of the fungus, just rub the oil into the affected area twice daily.
5. Apple Cider Vinegar
- For those who wear dentures, denture stomatitis can be a real problem.
- US National Library of Medicine published the findings of a study that shows that apple cider vinegar does a great job treating this problem.
- The Second Opinion recommends soaking your dentures in apple cider vinegar with 4 percent maleic acid.
- The one caution is to be sure you rinse the dentures well, or you will be tasting the vinegar all day long.
6. Oregano Oil
- Another study from the US National Library of Medicine shows that oregano essential oil is great for treating Candida (yeast).
- Livestrong.com says to place in a glass 1 drop of oregano oil, 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 3 tablespoons water.
- Drink the solution. You need to gradually increase the solution to 3 drops of oregano oil.
- Livestrong.com does say that you will need to take the solution for two to four months to ensure that the Candida is completely gone.
7. Coconut Oil
- Medical News Today states that coconut oil is good for treating all forms of yeast infections. You do want to make sure you purchase 100 percent coconut oil.
- You can swish it in your mouth for thrush, apply it with a tampon for a vaginal infection and rub it in your skin for a skin infection.
8. Green Tea
- green tea does work, but it will take super long to see any benefits.
- The Health Site says to steep 5 to 6 tea bags in 1 liter of water.
- When the water is sufficiently cool, soak the feet for 10 minutes.
- With so many natural options, treating fungal infections with a home remedy is super easy.
- Some of these even work better than over-the-counter options. What’s not to love?
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