Fungus Cures

Fungus infections can affect the skin, nails, mouth and even internal organs. They are more common in older people, young children and diabetics, but can be caused by an overuse of antibiotics, corticosteroids, stress and poor diet. Fungus cures can include anti-fungal creams and sprays, oral suspensions, natural concoctions and body cleanses.

Considerations

External fungus infections are caused by candida albicans overgrowth or dermatophytes (i.e. microsporum), but these skin conditions can be spurred by excess candida in the colon and digestive tract. This is especially the case with recurring infections. Systemic candida overgrowth in the colon along with its toxins can seep into the bloodstream. It can then invade body cells and organs. Thus, a person should consider body cleanses when treating fungus infections. This can simply entail eating more vegetables or doing colon cleanses.

Types of Medical Cures

Most fungal infections on the skin such as athlete's foot or jock itch can be treated with anti-fungal creams or sprays. Anti-fungal lozenges or suspensions are often needed for conditions such as oral thrush, which can affect the inside cheeks of the mouth, tongue and throat. At times, it is necessary to use antibiotics for fungal infections, depending on the severity of a person's condition. Fungus infections on the toenails can be particularly difficult to cure. Often, a combination of anti-fungal creams and antibiotics are used for treating them.

Types of Natural Cures

Listerine can be used effectively as a topical cure for external fungus problems. Listerine contains certain herbs such as menthol and eucalyptol that can kill fungus. A combination of vinegar and Listerine can be highly effective in curing both toenail and skin fungi. Garlic is another natural cure for fungus. Garlic oil has been used successfully for external fungus conditions.

Types of Internal Cures

Anyone who has a compromised or weakened immune system may have candida overgrowth in their colon or digestive tract. There are several effective cures for systemic candida, including juicing with vegetables, colonic cleansing and colonic irrigation. Vegetables contain digestive enzymes that kill yeast. Colonic cleansing kits have a combination of herbs and foods that have fungus-fighting properties, and colonic irrigation uses purified or ozonated water to flush the large intestines. Virgin coconut oil and garlic cloves can also eliminate the excess internal fungus.

Prevention/Solution

Most fungus infections can be avoided through proper hygiene, proper diet and not wearing sweaty or wet clothing for extended periods. It is also important not to overuse certain medications like antibiotics or birth control pills, which can stimulate systemic candida.