Referred to medically as onychomycosis, nail fungus infection occurs when fungi infect one or more of the nails. The infection typically begins as a spot that is white or yellow in color under the tip of the fingernail or toenail. As the nail fungus spreads deeper into the nail, discoloration may develop. The nail may also thicken and develop crumbling edges which can be a potentially painful problem.

About half of all nail disorders consists of nail fungus infections which in most cases, develop on nails that are exposed to warm, moist environments on a consistent basis. These include sweaty shoes or shower floors. Some people confuse nail fungus with athlete’s foot but they are in fact not the same. Athlete's foot primarily affects the skin of the feet rather than the nail. However, the two exist simultaneously at times and can be caused by the same type of fungus.

An infection with nail fungus may be difficult to treat, and infections may recur.

Signs and symptoms typical of nail infections include nails that are:

- Thickened

- Brittle, crumbly or ragged

- Distorted in shape

- Flat or dull, having lost luster and shine

- Yellow, green, brown or black in color, caused by debris building up under your nail

Infected nails may also separate from the nail bed. This is known as onycholysis. Pain in the toes or fingertips as well as a slightly foul odor may develop.

Fungi are microscopic organisms that can survive without sunlight. Some fungi have beneficial uses, while others cause illness and infection.

A group of fungi called dermatophytes are primarily responsible for causing nail fungus. However, yeasts and molds also can be responsible for nail fungal infections. Each of these microscopic organisms has habitats in warm, moist environments, including swimming pools and showers. They can permeate a person’s skin through tiny invisible cuts as well as a small separation between the nail and nail bed. If and when nails are continually exposed to warmth and moisture, fungi cause problems. For this reason, nail function infection is more common in toenails which are often in dark, warm environments rather than fingernails which are generally exposed to open air.

Following the regimen outlined below can help you treat & prevent nail fungus infections safely and naturally:

Keep your nails short and clean.

Always keep feet dry and never walk or run barefoot in public places.

Avoid trimming or picking the skin around the toenails.

The following supplements may also be helpful:

Tea Tree Oil (take as directed on label) - A potent natural antiseptic and fungicide.

Pau d' arco and Goldenseal (take as directed on label) - Effective in treating toenail fungus.

Colloidal Silver (take as directed on label) - Natural antibacterial antifungal.

Acidophilus (take as directed on label) - Taken internally, inhibits the harmful bacteria that cause fungal infection.

Free Form Amino Acids (take as directed on label on an empty stomach with water or juice, never w/ milk) - The building materials for new nails.

MSM (take as directed on label) - Provides the natural sulfur for healing soft tissue and nail growth.

Vitamin A (50,000 IU daily) - Assists the body in protein utilization.

Calcium (take as directed on label), Magnesium (take as directed on label), and Zinc (50 mg daily) - Necessary for nail growth and affect the absorption and action of vitamins and enzymes.

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