Expert: Imran R. - 1/18/2006

Question
have you heard of a treatment with vinegar? its suppose to help you get rid of nail fungus. if you have any information regarding this let me know. much thanks.
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Followup To
Question -
ok. i have nail fungus. just about everyone in my family has it. i wanted to know what is the best treatment/medicine to cure it? the cheapest and fastest would be best. have you heard of leucatin? is that any good?
Answer -
Hello May,

Leucatin seems to be a natural anti-fungal. You can try it.

However the fungus continues to re-occur due to having weak immune functions and a low supply of intestinal flora.

I would recommend the 'Digestive Enzymes' and 'Transfer Factor Rio-Vida' from this site: www.trinity.my4life.com  

You can do further research on transfer factor here:
http://www.transferfactorresearch.com/5949081.html

The above site will give you their products at their wholesale cost, you need to ask that's all.

I understand these are a bit expensive, but really, this is your health we are talking about!  Without health we have nothing.  So i highly recommend these two products to you.

You can also use Goldenseal externally on the fungus, and
alternatively apply honey and crushed garlic on the affected area.

Cut down all sugar, as sugar breeds bacteria. Soda's for example are high in sugar. Cut out All Artificial sweeteners from your daily diet also; splenda, sucralose,
aspartame, acesulfame potassium.

These are Detrimental to our health. Some of these sweeteners are even found in chewing gums, drinks and store bought vitamins, so be careful to read labels.

Also you should try to cut out all toxic oils; margarine, canola, rapeseed and soy bean oils.

Cut out All soy products, except fermented soy. Miso and soy sauce are good. [fermented]

Soy itself in general contains goitrogens which depress thyroid function, it also contains phytic acid, which hinders the bodies' ability to absorb proteins, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. In general it is an enzyme
inhibitor.

You might try rice milk, almond milk or Tayo instead.
Regular pasteurized cow's milk is out of the question as well, very unhealthy.  If you can purchase raw cow's milk however, that then is a different story, and is very healthy.

Vaccines of all types Must be avoided for your body to remain in good health. We need to remove as much toxin accumulation from your body as we can.  In general vaccines contain mercury components, formaldehyde,
aluminium, and phenoxyethanol [antifreeze]to name a few.

Clearly these are not safe. And especially do not belong in the body.

Best Wishes

Imran Rajan

Answer
Hello May,

Yes it is very possible that vinegar itself will help control the fungus, this has been documented.

However what we know is that the cause of fungus lies within the body. A weakened immuen system, and a lack of internal flora.  

Therefore, whatever we do to treat the symptoms, or control the problem is more or less a losing game, for one needs to increase internal health, for the fungus to disappear permanently.

So we need to focus on the causing factors, not the symptoms, in order to heal the problem permanently.

Best Wishes

Imran Rajan