Researching Fungus Fungi

[Jeff]

I have been researching fungus, fungi . pH is very important you can use a very acetic solution to eliminate fungus like on your nails, you would have to soak in it or wet your nail.
Approximate pH of Foods and Food products
Click here: US FDA/CFSAN - Approximate pH of Foods and Food Products
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This information is for educational purposes only.

Jeff Frankel
10360 Pine Lakes Blvd
North Fort Myers, Fl 33903
239-731-2655
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[Rochelle]

Do you mean that if you file the surface of the toenail daily and apply vinegar daily the fungus will eventually go?
Rochelle
Registered Homeopath
EFT(Advanced) Practitioner
www.southporthomeopathy.co.uk

[Teresa Kramer]

I have found that mine, only on one big toe and not very advanced, has completely cleared since I have been wearing open sandals (even in winter with socks when practicable) most of the time. I tried the vinegar soak for a while to no avail—but I was not very thorough about it. Teresa (Northern VA)
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Do you mean that if you file the surface of the toenail daily and apply vinegar daily the fungus will eventually go?
Rochelle

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[Rochelle]

I've had mine over 2 years and have given up on them!! Tea tree oil brings me out in an itchy rash so that is out!! I can't see me sitting soaking my feet but am prepared every morning to file the surface and put something on. I haven't worn socks except with trainers for the gym for months
Rochelle
Registered Homeopath
EFT(Advanced) Practitioner
www.southporthomeopathy.co.uk

[Jeff]

Rochelle , you will have to be dedicated if you use a vinegar type method, or it would not fix this condition very fast. So you should know I would not use vinegar because of the smell I would use use something that is acidic like lemon juice, or grapefruit juice.
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Jeff Frankel
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239-731-2655
http://www.msprotocols.com/
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[Jeff]

Do you mean that if you file the surface of the toenail daily and apply vinegar daily the fungus will eventually go?
Rochelle
Registered Homeopath
I would not use a file on my toe nail with fungus, and using a very acidic solution will not fix this problem right away. By filing your toe nail you are releasing spores of fungus.
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Jeff Frankel
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North Fort Myers, Fl 33903
239-731-2655
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[Irene de Villiers]

jeffAfrankel@aol.com wrote:

I think you mean acidic solution rather than acetic?
It's true that pH is important for *optimal* fungal growth - but it is
also true that fungi continue to grow in a wide range of pH, so that
adding acid may actually encourage the specific fungus. Not only that
but acids are not good for the skin, and only make the skin less
resistant to attack by other things. Extra-virgin olive oil is a better
thing to apply to skin, and it contains noting for fungi to eat.

However - to really oust the fungus: What's consistent for fungus
infections in humans is that they all eat the same thing - glucose.
IF you stop feeding them glucose, they starve and die.

That's half the problem - the other and perhaps more important half, is
to build your resistance to recurrence - via homeopathy and/or improved
nutrition long-term.

To "stop feeding them glucose" you have to adjust your own diet and eat
protein and good essential fatty acids a week or two in lieu of
carbohydrates. [You will get healthier in other ways besides getting rid
of carbs - but do check to see if your glucose goes above normal after
meals too, as that's a sign of more trouble to come. Your blood glucose
should be 80 to 90 at all times if your glucose handling is normal.]

We live in a society which has diets that are toxic from high carb
content, so it's no wonder so many people have fungus issues. ALL
carbohydrates eaten simply turn to glucose - it's what the body is
supposed to do with them. The fungi just love it.

I suggest:
So an anti-fungal diet has meat, fish, egg, brewer's yeast, green leaf
vegetables, mushrooms, peppers, asparagus, artichoke, extra virgin olive
oil, fish oil (or krill oil if fish oil disagrees, lots of condiment
spices and herbs (not salted) and a little rice bran and nori. (The last
two are to ensure fiber for gut bacteria and trace minerals
respectively. Use fresh raw nuts and seeds for snacks. Skip what's not
listed.

Namaste,
Irene
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Irene de Villiers, B.Sc AASCA MCSSA D.I.Hom/D.Vet.Hom.
P.O. Box 4703 Spokane WA 99220.
www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/clickhere.html (Veterinary Homeopath.)
"Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt one doing it."

[Jeff]

Rochelle , you will have to be dedicated if you use a vinegar type method, or it would not fix this condition very fast. So you should know I would not use vinegar because of the smell I would use use something that is acidic like lemon juice, or grapefruit juice.
No information in this letter should be construed as medical advice.
This information is for educational purposes only.

Jeff Frankel
10360 Pine Lakes Blvd
North Fort Myers, Fl 33903
239-731-2655
http://www.msprotocols.com/
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[Jeff]

In a message dated 9/28/2007 11:16:43 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, furryboots@icehouse.net writes:
Does a Homeopathic Treatment For Toenail Fungus Work?
By Abbie Frank

A homeopathic treatment for toenail fungus cure or remedy can in fact be effective for many people suffering the embarrassment of nail fungus. While you may have fought or are fighting this condition now, if you're reading this, the lack of a complete cure has no doubt increased your exasperation with the condition.

The problem is simply once you have it, it's very difficult to completely cure regardless any promises that claim they have a quick, easy or simple cure. While you may be researching for a homeopathic treatment for toenail fungus on your own, remember that by it's very nature, onychomycosis is considered chronic.

When considering the various homeopathic options, understand that no remedy can restore your toenails in a week or even a month. Toenails aren't alive in the sense that your hand is alive. So while your hand can heal, toenails cannot. To regain healthy nails you need the time it takes to grow out new nail material while also protecting the new nail from becoming infected. Another thing to remember is that any homeopathic treatment for solution will not work with your effort. Here are two that seem to be related and quite popular.

Alkalize - Alkalize
Eating high alkaline foods is claimed by some to be an effective toe nail fungus. Not extremely effective according to some reports but may help with very mild cases of nail fungus. Note that the most popular homeopathic methods to treat this condition use vinegar, a natural alkaline product.

Vinegar - Homeopathic treatment for toenail fungus
Vinegar has been used with success in treating a variety of ailments including toe nail fungus. The idea is basically the same which is to make the living area of the fungus uninhabitable by changing the Ph balance. Although not a scientifically proven method, using vinegar does have a much larger group of people claiming successful cure of their toenail fungus.

There are some home remedies that offer a measure of hope and actually have attained some success. That is, if you believe the number of testimonials for some of these "cures." Home treatment remedies like odorless iodine, vinegar and tea tree oil have a much larger following. These products are claimed by many to have helped with their nail infection than the rest of the treatment solutions offered.

Only you can decide what therapies from the homeopathic or home remedy world you want to try. Remember however that re-infection is a concern.

I think I would use lemon, lemon has a pH, of 2.2, and would not smell that bad.
Vinegar has a pH of 2.4 both products are acetic.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~comm/lacf-phs.html


Properties of Vinegar - pH of Vinegar

The term "pH" is derived from "potential hydrogen" and refers to the amount of hydrogen ions present in solution.
Mathematically, pH is equal to the negative logarithm (base 10) of the hydrogen ion concentration in moles per liter, so if the pH of a solution decreases by 1 pH unit then its hydrogen ion concentration increases by ten times.
Pure water has a pH of 7 and is neutral whereas anything with a pH less than 7 is acidic and anything with a pH greater than 7 is basic.

The pH of vinegar depends upon how much acid is present, but most commercial distilled white vinegars contain 5% acetic acid and have a pH of about 2.4.
To put that in perspective, the following table compares the pH of vinegar to some other common solutions:


have fun soaking
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Jeff Frankel
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North Fort Myers, Fl 33903
239-731-2655
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[Rochelle]

Irene wrote


I reckon I do most of that!! I don't do sugar as I am pre diabetic and
count my carbs. My blood sugar always goes up after meals and that is normal
in everyone. At least my fasting blood sugar is now normal which it
certainly wasn't a few weeks ago!!

Rochelle
Registered Homeopath
EFT(Advanced) Practitioner
www.southporthomeopathy.co.uk