Fungal infections are an extremely common ailment that affects millions of people throughout the world. One in every five people will be infected with fungus in their life. Fungi are the molds and yeasts that can live in the intestines, mouth or top layer of the skin and toenails. As the fungi grow, they will continue to spread eventually affecting other organs or body systems. The condition will worsen, if left untreated, and eventually can lead to very serious health conditions and severe overgrowth of fungus.
A variety of fungal infections may be treated with a variety of prescription medications, either oral or topical. These medications can be often be costly and may come with side effects, so it is wise to combat this situation in its early stages with one of many natural remedies available and to consistently maintain proper nutrition to boost the immune system and enable it to fight the infection.
It is well known that proper nutrition is the key to good health and longevity. Making a commitment to a well balanced diet is the single most important thing that you can do to sustain a healthy body. Good nutrition keeps your weight in a desirable range, lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and a host of other serious ailments. Eating a well balanced diet also gives your immune system the resources to prevent an array of viral and fungal infections, including toenail fungus, athlete's foot and candida.
The cornerstone of a healthy diet is variety. This is especially true when choosing fresh fruits and vegetables. Because processed foods are lacking in the basic nutrients that the body needs to sustain a healthy immune system, it is important to limit the consumption of these foods and focus on raw, preferably organic vegetables and fruits. Green leafy vegetables are especially necessary as they contain an abundance of the photochemicals that protect your body against cancer, environmental toxins and many degenerative diseases.
A majority of the calories consumed each day should be carbohydrates, up to 50%. However, it is very important to be conscious of what carbohydrates you are using to fill this requirement. Carbohydrates that benefit your body are those found in whole grains, beans, vegetables and non-tropical fruits. Packing your diet with sugar and processed wheat flour is a sure way to load up on calories and eventually pounds as these substances contain little or no value and are almost immediately transformed into sugar. This is especially important if you are infected with fungus as a high blood sugar contributes to the spread of these particular infections.
Another important factor impacting your immune system is the proper intake of healthy fats, such as those found in olive oil, oily fish, walnuts and flax. Eating vegetable protein from beans, fish, and low fat dairy products also contributes to overall good health and the strengthening of the immune system. Consuming at least 40 grams of fiber a day promotes the elimination of toxins from the body and drinking six to eight glasses of water per day will also keep your immune system up and your chances of contracting infections such as toenail fungus down.
Preventing any ailment is typically much easier than curing it and the best way to maintain good health and an immune system that can successfully fight off potentially harmful infections, such as toenail fungus, is to give your body the fuel it needs to function properly. By making wise food choices and giving your body necessary nutrients, you are taking an important first step to ensuring your own good health.
In addition to good nutrition, there are some common sense steps to take to lessen your chances of suffering from fungal infections. Keeping skin and toenails clean and trimmed is important because fungus can make a home under the toenail. If you typically have your toenails done at a salon, be sure that it is a reputable one that understands the importance of sterilizing all manicure equipment. It also may be necessary to discontinue using toenail polish as it can trap moisture under the polish and encourage the growth of fungus. If you have exceptionally sweaty feet, give them ample time to dry out during the day, if possible. Additionally, wearing clean clothes and socks that allow the feet to breathe, such as those made from natural fibers such as cotton, will destroy the moist warm environment in which toenail fungus and superficial candida thrives.
Jonathan N. Group, R.D., D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Registered Dietitian
CEO - Fungus Research, L.L.C.
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