Had this most of my adult life. I am 57. Two years ago a friend turned me on to Dr. Berg near the beginning of 2020. I weighed 480. I started healthy keto and followed Dr Berg. Here I am 22 months later. The fungus has left and my toenails are clear. I have lost 180 pounds and still going. Eliminated all prescribed medication except for afib med. I dropped six pant sizes and will probably drop another within a month. Dr Berg gave me my life back. Education is key but it must be the proper information. The human body is amazing but we abuse our bodies thru improper nutrition. Thank you Dr. Berg
Doug Bowman by chance did you use either the iodine, tea tree oil or did your nail fungus clear up with carb restriction/modification? I was born in '62, so I am also in my kate 50's and this last couple years my fungus has spread from 1 large toe nail to all other 9 nails. I have just started a Keto/IF lifestyle in the last 2 months, not to lose weight but to be systemically more healthy and am so interested in getting this fungus in check. Congrats to you by the way!!☺
My go-to remedy for toenail fungus is apple cider vinegar. Apply a few drops directly to the nail with an eyedropper, or put it on a cotton ball and just lay that on the affected nail for a few minutes, 2-3 times a day. I had toenail fungus since childhood, this cleared it up within a few weeks and it hasn't returned in the past 13 years. I'm 56.
Did your toenails go back to their normal color? I have been battling with a fungus that appears to have cleared on my big toe, but nail looks awful. Trying to avoid going to the foot doctor and having it yanked in fear it won't grow back.
@@hildagoodwin202 I had my big and the little tonsils changed color and texture for over 30 years nothing not even pills did anything. I had the same thought to pull them out.
I wouldn't say that they don't want to see you healthy because why would they sacrifice their lives, to go to medical school? It's Big Pharma who are pushing these chemical pills.
@@switchunboxing That's because the doctor gets paid per visit not per problem, he wants you to come back on a different day for each issue that you have. That way he can put in multiple bills.
His delivery of information is direct, gets to the point, easy to follow and understand yet detailed, without any arrogance at all, very easy going, paced speaking voice, respectful of his audience. I totally appreciate that he must be so caring and compassionate to want to present the many topics that he does. Thank you, Dr. Berg!!
This was my fix: Every night going to bed, I would pull a latex thumb (Cut from a glove) with a paper tissue drowned in apple cider vinegar, over my toe (tissue covering the nail). I did this for a week and it killed the fungus. Did nothing after that, and after just over 6 months, my nail was as good as new. (From really ugly to perfect)
Same, except for the first week I soaked my feet in half white vinegar and water for an hour or two a day. Then, each morning I wiped just my toenails with a cottonball dipped in vinegar for 2-3 months plus I trimmed often the nails growing out. Wore open toes shoes mostly. My toenails had gotten the “greenies” fungus under polish and it progressed to eating it’s way under most of the length of my big toenails. So gross. Vinegar killed it! So happy.
Thank you, Dr. Berg, so much. I used the decolorized Iodine and it worked! I have toenail fungus for the past 50 years and now I see the fungus disappearing. Doctors wanted me to have an operation to remove the nail from the root. I used countless medications with no use. But, your advice is working. I am waiting for the nail to grow normally again. Big thank you and God bless you !
Pharmaceutical make them disappeared 👻 they don’t want people to be cured naturally or so. Medical treatment prescribed by your family doctors alleviate s but never cure and comes with side effects 100%
Doc....... You've literally helped me cure my insulin resistance and now my toenail fungus..... I'm about to hire you as my primary care physician. 💪🏿👍🏿🕺🏿
@The Mash Up it may be caused by fungus or dirt accumulation..Regular cleaning is the remedy..I had faced the same with little toe and the penultimate one..little toe got shrunken and became greyish..Hydrogen peroxide helped me a lot..
I’ve had toe nail fungus since I was 8 or since I can remember. At the age of 35 I decided to do a proper Keto diet. After 5 months & 60lbs down, the last of the fungus is going away. The Keto diets affects are amazing!!!
You're exactly right! I went on the Carnivore diet (no sugar or carbs) and my toenail fungus completely disappeared at the 7 month mark. I wasn't expecting that. Not sure if ketosis did it or the lack of sugar. Yay for us!
I absolutely love this DR....Intelligent , honest, sincere straight up sound advice.. that is sorely lacking in today's TH-cam. Dr Berg you are the man
There's another process it cured my mother's fungus nail that she suffered for years. She soaked her feet with warm/hot water adding apple cider vinegar and a bit of mouth wash like Listerine. It went away after 2 weeks! hope this helps for others
Patricia - please share some more details with us! Many of us have had no luck treating this, and there are a million combinations that are suggested out there. It would really help if someone who had success could document their process … iodine has not been working for me.
@@koreangoku please could you give more detsils? how much water? How much listerine? How much Apple cider viniger? How long was she soaking her feet for per day?
A simple solution for nail fungus is simply dip your toes or fingers into a saturation of water and borax, and let dry through evaporation. The borax has a very small molecule and as such , will wick into the underlying structure of the toenail or fingernail. Let air dry to keep most boron in place. The boron simply keeps the ph of the structure above the survivability of the fungus, thus effectively eliminating it.
I filed the top of my toenail until it was thin. Then I halfway filled a footbath with warm water, added half a bottle of listerine, about a cup of epsom salt, a few drops of tea tree oil, and soaked for 20 minutes. I soaked twice a week, and twice per day I rubbed vicks vaporub on my toenail before putting on a clean sock. It took a few weeks, but I completely got rid of my toe fungus that I'd had for years, and it's never returned.
I've recently had toenail fungus in both big toes. I treat it daily with white vinegar on a Q-tip and it has worked well. The fungus has gone and the discolored area is growing out nicely.
@@traceyjones3585 Please make sure that you do it every day. I will be very interested if it works for you as well as it has done for me. You should see improvement in about three weeks.
I have almost completely resolved fungus of multiple fingernails with apple cider vinegar applications once to twice a day 4-5 days a week over 6 months. I lost ground when paused for a month when life got busy. I keep a small bottle in car and dip affected fingers in during my 50 minute commute. 2 of 6 affected nails had retreated almost 50% and were painful with skin peeling and as a nurse it was worrisome and didn't want to use the other chemicals fearing would rub eye at night etc...
Had one toenail with a fungus for about 1 year, tried the $50 nail application for 3 weeks and it worked to a degree, but the fungus came back almost immediately. Then someone told me about high dose vitamin C (not for fungal removal, but for it's many health benefits). Anyway, I was on a weekend away drinking with friends and wondered if vitamin c would cure my hangover. So, on waking I took about 15-20 1200mg vitamin C tablets. Went off for the day, felt alright (other than said hangover) but that evening I noticed the skin under my toenail was massively inflamed. To the point where I couldn't bend my big toe. It was red and very puffy. I thought I must have picked up an infection. But there was no sign of puss. So, I decided to leave it alone and see if it reduced the next day. To my surprise it did. And after about 4 days the swelling had gone. Then the strangest thing happened. My toenail started to break and a fresh new toenail was coming through. I then researched to find out if vitamin c was anti fungal. And it was! The vitamin C had eaten away the fungus and given my toe a fresh start. The downside to this is waiting for the new nail to grow and the old one to fall off. Hope this helps!
I had toenails fungus for over 30 years. Tried so many things (including Epsom salt, tea tree oil and Betadine) to no avail. Then someone told me to try hydrogen peroxide. I wrapped my toenails in cotton balls soaked with hydrogen peroxide, and the next day I could see difference already. I applied the same method on my clients (I'm an aged care worker), some of them had toenails fungus problems longer than I had. Everyone is happy with the results.
Hi Mate. I have had the same problem for years too, even worse. Decades actually. My itch is all over my feet and right knee and buttocks. I have tired so many things including pill medication, but nothing works. Hydrogen peroxide is probably the only thing that I haven't tried. I have sen and heard people use it for this, but I have not bothered because I have basically given up, but maybe I should make one last try. So can I ask, what % hydrogen peroxide do you buy and use pls? Thank you in advance. Desperate.
Ever since I started IF & Keto 4 months ago, my toe nails are growing in healthy. 3 have been separated from nail bed for years. I've tried everything. I'm amazed and it has given me motivation to keep going. Thanks Dr. Berg
@@julietv3863 intermittent fasting- not eating for a part of the day or skipping a meal, if you have type 2 diabetes, it wont kill you and if you're worried about it killing you if you have type 2, do it progressively and lowery or sugar amount when you eat instead.
@@julietv3863 IF is intermittent fasting like John said, if you are diabetic and you do IF you MUST keep an eye on your sugar levels, it sometimes tends to go low, you need to try to keep your sugar level even w/o breaking the fast. Keto will not kill a diabetic, do your research, best to start with Dr.Berg's program on keto.though. If you're afraid of keto - then just do a lo-carb diet and keep a special eye on your quantities, that's where my problem is and that's what I've been doing. That works too, I've lost weight but not as quick as keto - which is probably better for diabetics. Try the lemon juice water and/or ACV if you don't have acid reflux. But drink a lot of water. Spend your research time with Dr. Berg - he's the best, even if you don't do his keto, he knows his stuff. Good Luck and God Bless.
Dr Berg, **one key point you should mention** ---When fungus gets under the toenail it thickens the nail significantly to protect itself. You MUST destroy these layers to get to the root (personally I carefully used a dremel). This allows maximum penetration of the application.
@@patcampbell4259You can just use an emery board or metal nail file. I used a metal file that I washed after every use and it was only used on my big toe that had the fungus. Don’t want to spread it!
I wish I knew this three years ago. I was prescribed Lamisil for my toe nail fungus. A blood test in six weeks to check my liver. EIGHT DAYS LATER , there was already little problems showing up so I stopped taking it and called my doctor on Monday. The blood test confirmed, and he told me to stop. It gave me hepatitis, jaundice ( I was as yellow as a butternut squash ), itching all over, I couldn't eat... lost thirty pounds, I couldn't sleep, I was hospitalized for four days. I still have the fungus. I'll try this... is sounds safer!
Living in Oregon my wife and I both developed toe fungus. Everything there has fungus or mold, it's dark with fewer than average sunny days. We moved to a state with much more sunshine and we noticed our fungus was starting to retreat. We would keep our toes in the sun for about 20 minutes a day. It almost went completely away last summer but when winter came it came back. I figure it's the UV rays that kills the fungus which makes sense. I plan on trying the iodine and when this summer comes get some more sun.
I wish all doctors would be more proactive and helpful like Dr. Berg is. He always dresses nice and always is so professional. It's like being educated in med school at college in the comfort of your own home. 🤣
@@buckmurdock2500 no she probably doesn't mean that but it's much better than that guy who preaches in his tank top or half naked showing off his over developed muscles while mixing up a batch of his most current protein shake concoction - I think that's just gross!
Thanks Dr Berg! I've been afflicted with toenail fungus for the last six years! I also have candida overgrowth in my gut. I'm so glad I didn't use antifungal medications. Fasting for 20 days nearly knocked the infection on its head... until I started reintroducing certain foods. I knew to avoid dairy and carbs... but no one told me that yeasts and fungi feed candida! So, I'm there eating nutritional yeast and mushrooms... within a day all my symptoms came back: the bloated belly, insomnia, tiredness, brain fog, depression, insane carb cravings. I'm totally gutted. Still. Every mistake is a learning curve! I'm currently doing a candida cleanse, one recommended by Christa Orecchio. If you could do a video on candida I would be extremely grateful: especially dos and don'ts. It's a real nasty infection, really hard to get rid of. There is a simple test you can do to self diagnose yourself. Before eating and drinking, spit in a glass of water. If it floats you're fine. If it sinks, you're more fungus than human!
How do u know u have candida overgrowth. I havw toe nail infection, yeast infection. Im wondering how to get rid of it without liver impacting medicines.
I soaked mine every day in 1:1.5 vinegar/water mix for 15-30 minutes. Then smothered it in topical clotrimazole 10mg. In about 3 weeks it stopped hurting and now it's growing out nice and pink
I haven't yet tried these remedies, but my toenail fungus decreased when I started drinking more Apple Cider Vinegar and taking Acidophilus at the same time. Can't swear there is a correlation, but it was interesting to see.
Every time I plant plants in my garden soil with my bare hands I notice my nails actually look healthier. So I absolutely believe this. Also walking barefoot on sand along sea water is very good for fungus.
I've had this fungus for 20 odd years. I moved to Spain about 6 months ago and have been walking along the beach and swimming every single day. My toenail health has been restored and the fungus is gone, so yes, I can attest. 😁
Ah, he said it's friendly to plants it's not the friendliest (to humans) but your body should be able to keep it under control. He never advocates a soil treatment.
I definitely agree about the sand! 💖 I would also like to add to your comment that if someone lives in the desert (like, you know, the Sonoran Desert) even walking in a nice sandy wash helps. But especially after a nice rain, when it is safely NOT flooding. The energy of the sand and minerals really helps emotionally for me. One of my favorite things is to walk after its dried a bit and find those areas where the sand has dried smooth and walk on that. It has a satisfying delicate crunch beneath my feet. Dr. Berg do you think Aloe Vera would help? I don't believe I have ever had this toenail issue, but then, once I get home the shoes are off! 😊 Gardening is so satisfying too. I sit with my plants as much as I can. I believe even potted plants have the energetic connection to Gaia.
Like me, if you've already tried these suggestions and they didn't work--maybe helped but didn't completely get rid of the fungus, try therapeutic grade oregano essential oil. Apply a drop or two to affected nails 4 times a day, making sure the whole nail is covered (I used a Q-tip to distribute and rub it in a bit). The color of my nails improved in about 1-2 weeks but I had to wait for most of the nail to grow out for the nail to lose the curving and thickening and return to normal. I gradually decreased the application from 4 times a day to two and now still apply it a couple of times a week as maintenance/insurance. I do not want that nasty stuff to come back! Everyone is different and what works for some may not work for others but I hope this helps someone.
The very last point about carbs is very true based on my own experience at least. Few months ago I was on cutting diet (body building) and after 6 weeks I noticed that the fungi in my toe nail has receded dramatically without any direct intervention. Now I know. Great stuff!!
I went to a nail salon and got a pedicure, and they gave me a toe nail fungus. Just lovely. I'm a cowgirl, and I never treat myself to getting nails done. The one time I go, they give me a fungus. Anyway, I put colloidal silver on my nails everyday and did Tea Tree. It got rid of the fungus. I'm not letting the salons touch my nails anymore.
I once visited a warm climate where we had to wade through a couple inches of rainwater to visit a memorial. When next removing my nail polish, discovered fungus in 4 toenails. Taped a cotton ball with tree oil to each toe every night, covered with cotton socks. Took some time but it eventually killed all the fungus.
Hi Dr. Eric Berg, I had a toenail fungus for 23 years until I tried the colorless iodine 3 months ago and counting. I cannot believe that for the 1st time in 23 years, I see a quarter of an inch of healthy nail growing back! I don't care how long the nail takes to grow out and will continue to use the iodine consistently 2 x per day. To see some progress in 3 months is truly amazing. I thought I was seeing things to finally see the toenail fungus growing out. The nail was damaged from the toenail tip to the cuticle and only on the side of the nail & one toenail only . But it never grew in healthy until now. Thank you so very much!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing! I’ve just contracted the darn fungus and I believe I’ve had it for about a year. Would you mind sharing how you used the iodine? I just purchased some iodine swabs from Amazon and wondering how many times a day I should use it? Ps- How did you take care of your footwear? Sanitize it or toss them out? I threw away half of my shoes 😅
@@youheartmel Hi. I bought the iodine on Amazon too, it comes like a nail polish, its just a brush, I brush it on the toenail the entire nail & cuticle until its saturated, I don't know the exact amount I use. I let it dry before putting on any socks/shoes. I do it right after shower each morning, and just once a day. Since my post its now a half inch new nail has grown in. I keep all my shoes, I don't think you have to throw them out. I also change my socks daily ofcourse. This year I will not paint my toenails lol since I must take care of this fungal infection. Hope it goes well for you.
I put listerine/a few drops of tea tree +oregano plus a bit of epsom in a balloon and slip over toe... toothbrush scrub in the shower... and sunlight via magnifying glass ...bingo
Tea tree oil daily on the toenail and drop it under the toenail holding the skin back to let it run under deep. Worked great after a few weeks twice a day.
Hi Steven, I've had this toe nail problem for years. Did the tea tree oil actually cure your nail problem, and if so is it a permanent solution, or do you need to treat the nails continuously? Thanks
@@marisolflorez4535 Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Oil (TeaTree Antifungal Solution for Nails) made in Australia. Was in a all natural store while in Australia and picked this up. It worked. I think they have a web site, but check Amazon. Hope this helps.
My friend had this problem for over a year and it wouldn't go away despite all prescribed meds until his mom advised to boil onion and then dip his feet in onion water every night and it worked like a charm in very little time
I absolutely love this doctor. I am so grateful for him sharing his medical experience and training. Not everyone can afford to go to a doctor for everything
@@vforvendetta588 I know that . But he has knowledge to share . Knowledge that most in the medical community charge incredible rates for regardless of your ability to pay those fees.
Thank you. Dr. Berg. My 90 yo mother suffered from toenail fungus for years, mainly due to the high carb diet she was served at her assisted "living" facility. The facility had a podiatrist come and treat the resident's feet once a month. I spoke with him several times and he NEVER mentioned diet or any potential treatment. I discovered that having her soak her feet in warm water with Epsom salts and povidone-iodine, healed her feet. A simple solution to a widespread problem and yet many doctors do not know about it. You are a blessing for people looking for solutions.
Thanks, I'm going to try the combo treatment and see what happens, friend. Did she do this treatment daily and for how long before her toes were healed so-called?
@@singmysong1167 I would visit her twice a week and have her soak her feet. She had an EXTREME case of toenail fungus and it took about a month before it was healed. Also, iodine is used by most cells in the body as it helps with DNA replication. Depending upon a person's age and the amount of iodine they need, it could take much less time. It helps even if you don't notice any changes at first. Stay healthy!
I think they know about it , they just want to promote the pharmaceutical companies....Wonder why cvs and Walgreens are popping up in every corner in this country? My bet it's not for us to be cured from anything.
And we have barely scratched the surface on the interactions between plants and fungus. It’s so fascinating. I just finished a great read called finding the mother tree. Highly recommend if you’re interested.
Except that myco has nothing to do with toenail fungus and vice versa. Also toenail fungus doesn't live off of carbs (lol). The dermatophytes (that's what the individual fungi are called) subsist off of hard keratin - the substance your nails are made from and keratin is a protein.
No an unbalance gut biome lives off sugar and carbs and the bacteria travels through the blood stream and begins to thrive in a moist foot shoe sock. LOL (candida )
Brilliant as usual , I had this on my big toe as well , and chemist was £25 , I did not buy it , somewhere I read to put vicks vapour rub on it couple of times a day , I did this , and it worked really quickly . Within couple of weeks
Is seriously unbelievable how this great Human being helps many laterally for free. Might God blessed this Doctor and his family for all his amazing help and wisdom.
Dr. Berg, I want to thank you for all your very helpful videos! Keep up the great work because there are thousands of people that need your honest and caring advice! Many Kudos to you for doing what you do!
As an Aussie, I am familiar with Tea Tree Oil. How much are you supposed to apply and I seem to have a white toe nail but the white fluff stuff under the nail (Just big toes). Thanks for ALL your advice via videos here. As a Breast Cancer survivor I find myself hungering after the alternative methods of curing any and every DIS-ease out there!
@Zena Frank Emtrix is an effective topical nail treatment that really does work. I used it with good effect for it penetrates the nail and kills off the fungus. I had suffered for years before discovering it and had tried many things including taking the nail off which in hindsight I don't recommend=way too painful! Ugh..
Hey guys, we love Dr.Berg!!! just a friendly reminder to show some compassion to your “regular docs” and other healthcare practitioners. I see a lot of comments demonizing mainstream physicians. a lot of the times docs want to do good and practice well, but they are up against major healthcare systems that thrive on keeping patients sick + big pharmacy etc. Not all docs can afford to leave the system and branch off like dr. Berg (though we can all agree, we are grateful he did). Just my PSA
I like your solution better than what I did. Split my big toenail on a coffee table, fungus ensues weeks later and lasts for 2 years. Got tired of grinding it and thought, "Vinegar kills fungus. I'm going to soak my foot in white vinegar morning and night over the summer..." Worked like a charm. But I hate the smell of vinegar. Use the doc's plan for less smelly option.
@@user-uq1nm3iv8i Basic white vinegar from grocery store, undiluted. From June through early September, soaking daily for 30 minutes in morning and evening. The weekly grinding of fungus nail was more irritating to me than soaking it and eventually curing.
Make sure to rub the iodine up the toe as well. The fungus root is up in the toe. And NO SUGAR not even honey. Like cancer, fungus loves sugar (and carbs as Dr. Berg said.) This problem is quite a scourge in the gardening and farming community and we talk about it often. Our hands and feet tend to get damaged and we have to wear protective boots which don't breathe well. Ideal for fungus problems! Thank you Dr. Berg and I look forward to your videos in 2022! Happy health everyone! 🎆 🎇
Cancer; my wife's radiation oncologist and medical oncologist denied the Warburg effect. Warburg proved cancer growth is fueled by glucose in the late 1920's but modern oncology turns its back on settled science.
@@billytheweasel That is pretty strange of him to say that since they its a known fact cancer cells consume glucose and a high rate compared to regular cells.
My friend said he soaked his feet in pure apple cider vinegar just one time about 10 or 15 minutes and all of his toenail fungus was dead. He said his toenails were nice and shiny after that. I've never had that problem so I haven't tried it but it's good to know.
Now that sounds like a better treatment. I've done that and didn't work. In fact, I did it everyday for 2 weeks then skipped days for a month and nothing. My feet looked really nice but nails remained infected.
Old remedies have been used by dropping pre-1982 pennies in apple cider vinegar, letting it steep, and then using the solution on fungal spots, ringworm, etc.
So amazed at how diverse your topics are Dr Berg! I need this for my Mum. Happy holidays, looking forward to healing and health in 2022. Thank you for making our world a healthier place 😂🤓❤️😃
I just found your 5 minute Body TH-cam videos, I subscribed I’m 68 years old I’ve been doing Dr Berg, Dr Ken Berry’s Carnivore….and Dr Mindy Pelz she’s on a mission 😂 love them
Dr. Berg's videos changed my life. I've dropped 50 pounds and my blood chemistry is now 100% normal, within specs, and my fatty liver disease is all but a bad memory. Also off all prescription meds except for a mild one for cholesterol.
That's amazing! Congratulations! Dr. Berg would love to hear about your success! Please use this link to upload your story: www.drberg.com/add-client-success-story Dr. Berg's Support Team.
Get off the cholesterol one, people with higher cholesterol live longer.. They are very dangerous drugs, not mild.. My father died within a few years of going on one, was really healthy but doctor scared him into taking the statin
Thank U Dr.Berg,I have had toe nail fungus about 30yrs.I tried your remedy with the Epson.salt and the odine. Amazing !!!! work great the nail fell off,and a new nail was under it.Thanks again,Told my friends and family.
Dr. Berg, I had a mild case of toenail fungus years ago and my grandmother told me to soak my feet 10 minutes every night in full strength vinegar regular household stuff and in one week it was gone. One thing I learned is to clean under my toenails after every time I showered because all kind of funk including fecal matter collects under your toenails when you shower a lot of people don't realize that that helps keep your feet from stinking in your shoes as well. Just wanted to share that with anybody who might have those issues like I did thank you for all you do this is amazing stuff! Happy New Year! Bob M.
@@zuster6962 because his point is when you bath and shower there is still poop residue on your body and you are standing in it or sitting in it when bathing. I wash my feet last sitting on the side of the tub after showering as advised by a podiatrist.
Grandma had it right. The vinegar changes the ph of your skin and fungi are highly susceptible to ph change. The lower ph produced by the vinegar will almost certainly interrupt the growth cycle of most body fungus.
Here's this homemade remedy used for my hubby's toenail fungus : In a tablespoon of organic coconut oil I added 7 to 8 drops of wild oregano oil that had concentrated garlic extract in it and 10 drops of tea tree oil. He used to apply this on his infected toe once or twice daily. Alhamdulillah his years old fungus that kept growing was gone in 3 weeks.
I have done I.F. for 2 years with low to no carbs. I have been trying to get rid of toenail fungus for YEARS and YEARS! I have definitely tried tea Tree oil - for years - and I still have it. I have tried SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many home remedies. TeaTree oil does NOT get rid of tonenail fungus. I will try the iodine - but I don't have much faith...
I experimented with Doterra Peppermint oil by putting 1 drop on the nail and spreading the skin away to allow oil to soak in. Notable reduction occurred over-night. Continuing the treatment four days, the fungi was no longer visible, but a Podiatrist said he could still see evidence of it. Still, the fungi did not bloom to its original size and dark color.
Since the toenail fungus is under the nail and actually can get into the skin cells topicals will not always work. The best thing I have found is Peoria 15 Formula from Golden Flower Herbs. No side affects. It is also known as Shi Wu Wei Fu Ling Pian as a Chinese formula.
Love Dr Berg... have learned so much over the years! I'd like to add another inexpensive and REAL solution here for toenail fungus... and that is vapor rub! A year ago, I had to have a whole side of my toenail removed bc I got an infection in the side of my toe from nail fungus that developed after I dropped a small can of catfood on it. All healed now, but when fungus started growing again on the same nail a year later (after wearing toenail polish for several weeks), AND then my toe started hurting & got red again like previously, I thought "oh no... I don't want to do THAT again!" So I researched again & found the vapor rub suggestion. At bedtime, I used tea tree oil first so it would soak in to my skin, then used vapor rub... and within just 2-3 days, I could see the infection subsiding, then all white spots on my nail, disappeared!!
I've been using the colorless Iodine now for 15 months Twice a day. My toenail fungus is still as bad today as it was 900 applications ago. I bought three years worth of Iodine and will use it until its gone.
This amazing human being/TH-cam doc is low key saving lives. Thank You so much Dr Berg because I can say today that I am in much better health thanks to your videos and medical advice.
I have been "knowing" him only for three months, and I just call him my personal GP doctor ! I learn more from him than from any other monthly $$$ medical service /"health" care programme.
Great topic Doc! I had all these problems, tea tree works great. Keeping your feet dry, sun exposure, and pure corn starch powder, in your shoes, and on the toes before socks, will prevent it from returning. Corn starch, has many antifungal properties, and is great in absorbing perspiration as well.
Heh red your on th right path. I left a comment to spray feet after shower with antiperpirant, its easy and it works. No more sweaty feet no more fungus.
@@03redrubi Hello red, I was not aware of the aluminum. Perhaps it may be an issue for the feet? Fixed me up very quicky and easily. Not sure if I would use it for the groin however. Fortunately I never had that issue. I just saw a recall of sun screen to prevent cancer may cause cancer. How many things we use daily cause cancer? Better we really just didn't know :)
@@EverybodyLovesMoe Yes, aluminium absorbs moisture, and could aid in alzheimers disease. I go pretty natural, and use Pure CS powder for moisture and fungal control. It's cheap, and safe. Just stay away from talcum powder.
@@Poopster4U thank you. 😊 I have had one for about 4 years on a portion of a smaller toe. I've tried everything, I think. I definitely can't attribute it to my diet.
I am 32 and had toenail fungus on my big toenail and it had affected the entire nail bed which is pretty tough to heal. I know how it happened and would like to share. I kept long toenails for fun liked how they look and one day accidentally hit my toe the nail part to a desk which I didn't think of much untill it was too late and significant damage to the nail bed had happened and fungus had caught hold. The nail hurt few days and I thought it was due to the injury but as days passed the injury healed but my nail started smelling funky while cleaning it etc. I didn't think much about it as it was toe nail after all. After few months is when it started to change color and shape that is when I thought something was wrong and realized I had caught toenail fungus. The dermatologist I went to see scared me so much but I am happy she did. She told me that it takes a long time to heal I am looking at a year or 2 and it can spread to other nails. Frankly I was very scared. I was embarrassed to wear open sandals to work but in order to heal you need to wear open shoes to let the toenail breathe. Fungus thrives in moist damp environment which closed shoes are perfect for.. This fungus actually lasted for almost 2-3 years but not because the dermatologist said so i was not consistent with the natural remedies as life happens . At first when I went to see dermatologist, she prescribed lamisil topical treatment and within weeks healthy nail started growing out within 6 months I had a new nail growing out replacing the disfigured nail. but after I stopped the treatment the nail became discolored again. I wasn't sure what to do next. Tried vinegar method but i wasn't consistent following the natural methods then became pregnant so had to stop any treatments but afterwards I thought to do something as it was also very painful at times. So I researched alot and started using tea tree oil soap to wash my nail during bath time and then make sure to dry it thoroughly and used lotrimin powder all over. I made sure not to cross contaminate anything with healthy nails. I changed my footwear and washed some which I could and sprinkled Lotrimin powder inside shoes. Also do not use the part of the towel to dry the infected nail on other nails or any other tools like clippers etc on other nails to prevent spread of the fungus. I also used to soak my nail in the diluted hydrogen peroxide solution everyday which happen to kill the fungus within 2 weeks and my nail started becoming hollow at the nail bed and I started trimming and filling the hollowed nail in little by little in order to reach the nail bed until I could remove the whole nail without hurting me. That's when the fungus in the nail bed was killed by the hydrogen peroxide solution.I didn't have a nail for quiet some time and it didn't feel good frankly. But slow and steady a fresh healthy nail grew back and it wasn't affected with fungus again. I did follow the tea tree nail wash in the bath after for some time cz I was scared it might pop up again but fortunately it didn't. I stopped all treatments now and my nail is as good as before. I know the pain to look at the discolored nail it was disheartening and thought it would never heal but this helped me and hope it helps someone else too. Now I keep my toenails nails short as lesson learnt. Toenail fungus can make you embarrassed but sadly it is very painful too if the nail bed is affected. Also if there any shoes you used during the time you had fungus make sure to either throw them away, wash them with soap or if really expensive or precious to you sprinkle lotrimin powder inside them to avoid catching it again. Fortunately my fungus did not spread to other nails and I am so grateful to God for that😊
@@vanessadeogratias142 I don't remember the ratio now. You can follow the directions on the bottle or Google the ratio for toenail fungus. Make sure you use the OTC hydrogen peroxide but not more than 3%.
Thankyou Nancy for sharing your story I can also relate and it is so helpful I would like to kindly ask what tea tree soap brand you was using please , Kind regards Fran
I am grateful to Dr. Berg because - dr Berg is on the point and talks only on the topic of his video -dr Berg is concise Dr. Berg has exact time talking points - dr Berg has visual info on the board -dr Berg has research links in the info box to support his medical advice I trust dr Berg. Thank you
I’ve been a cosmetology instructor and a nail technician for many years…thanks for confirming what I learned throughout my career 💯 I just became a new sub😁
@@johnny1978 you need a very experienced nail technician to file the thickness of the toenail. ….or a podiatrist. Some podiatrist have what we call “MNT” : MEDICAL NAIL TECHNICIAN These are medical trained nail technician professionals that are under the guidance of the podiatrist…Some people would file the toenail themselves…but you can’t OVER FILE the layers of the nail plate. I hope this helps😁💅🏽
@@mslulucooperthenailwhisper1360 well what i meant was if you have thick toenails and fungus, is it possible to regrow a healthy normal nail with treatment?
Don't forget he gets paid on utube as well..more subscribers etc = $$.. ..so he's got a good reason to be so called doing it for free. He is good at explanations etc and that's why I watch what I need to watch.
Dr. Berg, I went to my doc yesterday after GI issues. it was through your videos I learned about GI health. I mentioned to my doc yesterday and she was impressed with what i learned from watching your videos. I didn't need confirmation as I know what you've shared is simple to test out and know if it works for your own body. But felt good to get thumbs up from my doc.
The combination of Iodine and Tea Tree Oil worked great for my toenail fungus. Nothing else worked, but this one, two punch knocked it down completely. I keep using it every other day, just to make sure it stays away. Thanks Dr. Berg!
I found a long time ago that a combination of tea tree oil and marigold extract (alcohol, not water-based) works against toenail fungus and several other skin problems. Both are antifungal and antibacterial, while marigold also has immuno-stimulating properties.
I love to see more and more doctors that start talking about natural remedies and about the countless side effects of medications, thanks for doing this, it's about time.
I think he really nailed (no pun intended) how you should actually treat these conditions. Often issues like nail fungus are affected heavily by lifestyle. Too many carb, wearing shoes that cause your feet to stay moist. Medications and treatments for fungus can be effective if you're not actively working against them. The antifungal treatment has a low success rate because people aren't willing to do the extra work to get better. Granted if you can use some of these remedies to get the fungus back under control that's going to be better than taking an oral antifungal for months on end.
There are a lot of natural toxins in the world with disastrous side effects. There are for example toxic grain fungi. In The_Fight_Between_Carnival_and_Lent (Bruegel) those side effects are displayed by a group of beggars.
Thanks Dr Berg for all of your valuable help. Please do a video on other skin conditions like psoriasis. That also affects joints as it progresses. Thanks!
@@jeffbm6880 Funny you mention that. I just bought NAC today. But I have been healthy keto w/ probiotic foods for over a yr so not sure why I would have gut issues.??😩
I think you may have saved my life Dr Berg, I won't know until I get the toenail fungus under control and get the bad teeth out of my mouth. Those two problems are killing me slowly. I'm malnourished, malabsorption, 83lbs, doctors only treating symptoms, refuse to get to the root cause. I've been watching your videos for a few over a year now and have learned everything I need to know about the body, organs, how they work and don't work. Absolutely amazing, Thank you sincerely. I just want to get better and have quality of life again.
I'm dealing with some cracked upper molars, have had 2 pulled and that has caused chronic sinusitis, my health has gone downhill since all this has happened and I'm wondering if it's all caused by my teeth? I have a lot of inflammation in my body and probably auto immune but no Dr has helped me with any of it. I am losing weight and was told I look malnourished as well. Can you tell me more about your health journey?
I had both large toenails removed a couple of years ago. They were so disfigured and I had given up hope of ever having normal toenails. I didn’t want to take Lamisil. However, the fungus is still there. I am glad that I have started the Keto diet. I am going to give the iodine a try. Thank you for all of your great information. Learning about what havoc carbs can create in my body is helping me a lot to stay faithful to the diet. I am very excited about my future health.
I’ve had success getting rid of toenail fungus with tea tree oil. I wouldn’t advise using pure tea tree oil straight- it can be very irritating to skin. I diluted with olive oil. About 50/50. Took about 6 months of nightly application but it went away.
Dr Berg I visited my brother and he suffers from toenail fungus..I advised to soak his feet in very salty water on a daily basis. Also to apply crashed garlic mixed with bicarbonate and ACV... How amazing listening to your advise. Thank you very much.
I’ve had nail fungus for abt the last 30 years or so and I can tell you, it’s crazy tough to get rid of it. Tried 3 separate rounds of LAMISIL and even tried a laser treatment that cost me close to $1000 and still nothing. After so much time and frustration, I figure no one other than my wife really sees my toes so stopped paying much attention to it. Just for kicks, I will try the iodine treatment, but something tells me I will be back here months later w nothing new to report! The other thing that’s not mentioned in the video is the fact that getting rid of nail fungus w ANY treatment takes a minimum of 9-12 months before you know whether or not the treatment has actually worked because that’s how long a toe nail takes to grow back. Just wish they sold some sort of lacquer or polish to cover up the nail, cuz I truly do not believe there’s a cure.
I had this problem for over 14 years. After I got my galls bladder removed. Spent $1200, on laser but just cured 2 out of 10. Fatty liver wouldn't let me take any medication. But I did Milk Thistle, for a period of 6 months. I soaked my toes nail on water with 1 teaspoon of clorox every 3 days "Don't Judge Me" and on a daily basis I added Tea Tree Oil on every single nail, day and night. Make sure to file your nails as much as you can "DRILL MASTER". This helped a lot without any medication. But unfortunately I developed a rash on my feet & legs due to the Tea Tree oil after 4 months of applying. But I went to a Podiatrist to treat the rash. She prescribed me Ciclopirox 8% solution but told me that it might not work as fast as pills will do, she also prescribed Antibiotics for the rash for 7 days. Once I started the solution in 3 months, I saw a huge change. All my self medicated treatments started August 2020, and by January 2021, I started the solution by the Podiatrist and by June 2021, I started seeing a changes on my toes, nail were nice and cleared. I am so 😊 because I have 10 toe nails Nice and Neat. It was worth the time I have spent on my toes since the Pandemic started. I gave time to my toe Nails, as I never did before. I continue taking care of them because I know that it can reoccur. Podiatrist wasn't happy as I was. But don't forget something that you got to first heal the inside in order to heal the outside. Since I quit on carbohydrates I noticed a huge change, everything else has helped but mostly the faith I put on the process. Everything I did, I did it under my own risk. I was tired of those ungly toe nail fungus. That anything I did couldn't make it worse. I am Happy with my end results.
Agreed! My bf has struggled for YEARS with no results. He is extremely diligent in the several treatments he has done. He even used oregano oil. I feel that once it's gotten to a certain point that oral medication may be the only option. But he is against using that remedy because he doesn't want to damage his organs and I certainly don't blame him! I just worry greatly at what the fungus could be doing to his health. I'm hoping he, and you, will be ok ♡
I use syringes that I lay sideways under the the edge of the nail to get the tea tree oil under the edge. I squirt it out while slowly pulling the needle sideways out from under the nail. Be careful to not poke the skin. Then I wait about 10 min and clean out underwear the nail. It loosens up all the fungal gunk and i can get it pretty clean.
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Had this most of my adult life. I am 57. Two years ago a friend turned me on to Dr. Berg near the beginning of 2020. I weighed 480. I started healthy keto and followed Dr Berg. Here I am 22 months later. The fungus has left and my toenails are clear. I have lost 180 pounds and still going. Eliminated all prescribed medication except for afib med. I dropped six pant sizes and will probably drop another within a month. Dr Berg gave me my life back. Education is key but it must be the proper information. The human body is amazing but we abuse our bodies thru improper nutrition. Thank you Dr. Berg
Well done! Hopefully you can reach your target! And happy new year
Wow!! That’s fantastic!! Congrats!!
Doug Bowman by chance did you use either the iodine, tea tree oil or did your nail fungus clear up with carb restriction/modification? I was born in '62, so I am also in my kate 50's and this last couple years my fungus has spread from 1 large toe nail to all other 9 nails. I have just started a Keto/IF lifestyle in the last 2 months, not to lose weight but to be systemically more healthy and am so interested in getting this fungus in check.
Congrats to you by the way!!☺
Wow! That's awesome!!!😃
Well done and keep striving to achieve your goals. This Dr offers real solutions unlike the others who only push pharma.
This dude is literally one of the most useful people on the entire internet and has been for YEARS
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He’s helped me so much... no GP comes close....
Yes he's AMAZING!!
@@hayjay1130 yes
Yes sir
My go-to remedy for toenail fungus is apple cider vinegar. Apply a few drops directly to the nail with an eyedropper, or put it on a cotton ball and just lay that on the affected nail for a few minutes, 2-3 times a day. I had toenail fungus since childhood, this cleared it up within a few weeks and it hasn't returned in the past 13 years. I'm 56.
That’s great thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for sharing really appreciate it. Im 25 and i have this since childhood not it's my time to try it
Did your toenails go back to their normal color? I have been battling with a fungus that appears to have cleared on my big toe, but nail looks awful. Trying to avoid going to the foot doctor and having it yanked in fear it won't grow back.
@@hildagoodwin202 I had my big and the little tonsils changed color and texture for over 30 years nothing not even pills did anything. I had the same thought to pull them out.
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Dr.Berg is a gem.
Too bad most other doctors are not interested in getting you healthy.
Thank you for all you do!!!
I wouldn't say that they don't want to see you healthy because why would they sacrifice their lives, to go to medical school? It's Big Pharma who are pushing these chemical pills.
“Every 7 years ye shall let the land rest , be feral” -the owners manual (always right)
Seriously is that what it is? I went to the doctor today and he seemed pissed that I had a bunch of concerns I wanted help with.
@@switchunboxing That's because the doctor gets paid per visit not per problem, he wants you to come back on a different day for each issue that you have. That way he can put in multiple bills.
Yes u rite but don't forget Dr Mandell he is very gd doctor.
A Doc that actually cares about people, and offers solutions instead of just trying to get you on meds? You've earned a subscriber.
Oh yes i am subscribing too right away .
He’s a holistic doctor. He was my doctor when he saw patients in Va.
Me too
His delivery of information is direct, gets to the point, easy to follow and understand yet detailed, without any arrogance at all, very easy going, paced speaking voice, respectful of his audience. I totally appreciate that he must be so caring and compassionate to want to present the many topics that he does. Thank you, Dr. Berg!!
100% agree with you, Dr. Berg is great to watch and listen to!
Hehe he's the best I've been a fan since early 2017!
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I agree with you 100%
he is so good looking too and it makes it hard to focus on the material
This was my fix:
Every night going to bed, I would pull a latex thumb (Cut from a glove) with a paper tissue drowned in apple cider vinegar, over my toe (tissue covering the nail). I did this for a week and it killed the fungus. Did nothing after that, and after just over 6 months, my nail was as good as new. (From really ugly to perfect)
Did you have to do this every night for 6 months?
@@ltaylor2238 - no only one week
I was thinking of doing this with tea tree or lavender oil added.
@@ltaylor2238 he said he did it for a week. It took 6 months for the nail to grow out.
Same, except for the first week I soaked my feet in half white vinegar and water for an hour or two a day. Then, each morning I wiped just my toenails with a cottonball dipped in vinegar for 2-3 months plus I trimmed often the nails growing out. Wore open toes shoes mostly. My toenails had gotten the “greenies” fungus under polish and it progressed to eating it’s way under most of the length of my big toenails. So gross. Vinegar killed it! So happy.
Thank you, Dr. Berg, so much. I used the decolorized Iodine and it worked! I have toenail fungus for the past 50 years and now I see the fungus disappearing. Doctors wanted me to have an operation to remove the nail from the root. I used countless medications with no use. But, your advice is working. I am waiting for the nail to grow normally again. Big thank you and God bless you !
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This makes me so happy!! What a great story!
Hello, how long did it take?
My husband ripped out his own toenail and still it came back so gonna try this
So what you use?
We need to protect Dr.Berg at all cost.
Look up Dr. Sebi
What’s your plan to protect him?
Please stop
Pharmaceutical make them disappeared 👻 they don’t want people to be cured naturally or so. Medical treatment prescribed by your family doctors alleviate s but never cure and comes with side effects 100%
He's helping so many folks. I bet the big guy in the sky's probably very happy with him.
Doc....... You've literally helped me cure my insulin resistance and now my toenail fungus..... I'm about to hire you as my primary care physician. 💪🏿👍🏿🕺🏿
That's awsome
Dr Berg already became my private doc in the past 12 months~ 😁
@The Mash Up it may be caused by fungus or dirt accumulation..Regular cleaning is the remedy..I had faced the same with little toe and the penultimate one..little toe got shrunken and became greyish..Hydrogen peroxide helped me a lot..
How do u measure insulin resiatance. How do i know its cured.
@@qualityfirst9801 , lol, same here, he just doesn't know my name. 😁
I’ve had toe nail fungus since I was 8 or since I can remember. At the age of 35 I decided to do a proper Keto diet. After 5 months & 60lbs down, the last of the fungus is going away. The Keto diets affects are amazing!!!
Thats awesome!!!
Oh wow that’s amazing. I’m just starting keto and I’ve had toe fungus since a was very young too so I hopeful that keto and iodine will help me
I don't believe you....
You're exactly right! I went on the Carnivore diet (no sugar or carbs) and my toenail fungus completely disappeared at the 7 month mark. I wasn't expecting that. Not sure if ketosis did it or the lack of sugar. Yay for us!
Probably because you stop feeding them with the sugar
I absolutely love this DR....Intelligent , honest, sincere straight up sound advice.. that is sorely lacking in today's TH-cam. Dr Berg you are the man
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I’ve recently used the iodine and the fungus is almost completely gone and I had it for 2 years and tried everything thanks Dr Berg 😊🙏😘
What was your process?
There's another process it cured my mother's fungus nail that she suffered for years. She soaked her feet with warm/hot water adding apple cider vinegar and a bit of mouth wash like Listerine. It went away after 2 weeks! hope this helps for others
Patricia - please share some more details with us! Many of us have had no luck treating this, and there are a million combinations that are suggested out there. It would really help if someone who had success could document their process … iodine has not been working for me.
@@koreangoku please could you give more detsils? how much water? How much listerine? How much Apple cider viniger? How long was she soaking her feet for per day?
@@madgreek8668 which iodine brand were you using please? Heard of many fake ones or ones with very low idione percentage
A simple solution for nail fungus is simply dip your toes or fingers into a saturation of water and borax, and let dry through evaporation. The borax has a very small molecule and as such , will wick into the underlying structure of the toenail or fingernail. Let air dry to keep most boron in place. The boron simply keeps the ph of the structure above the survivability of the fungus, thus effectively eliminating it.
I filed the top of my toenail until it was thin. Then I halfway filled a footbath with warm water, added half a bottle of listerine, about a cup of epsom salt, a few drops of tea tree oil, and soaked for 20 minutes. I soaked twice a week, and twice per day I rubbed vicks vaporub on my toenail before putting on a clean sock. It took a few weeks, but I completely got rid of my toe fungus that I'd had for years, and it's never returned.
I've recently had toenail fungus in both big toes. I treat it daily with white vinegar on a Q-tip and it has worked well. The fungus has gone and the discolored area is growing out nicely.
I will have to try white vinegar. Doctors won't do any thing
@@traceyjones3585 Please make sure that you do it every day. I will be very interested if it works for you as well as it has done for me. You should see improvement in about three weeks.
@PCSAKLD OK thank you just white vinegar
I have almost completely resolved fungus of multiple fingernails with apple cider vinegar applications once to twice a day 4-5 days a week over 6 months. I lost ground when paused for a month when life got busy. I keep a small bottle in car and dip affected fingers in during my 50 minute commute. 2 of 6 affected nails had retreated almost 50% and were painful with skin peeling and as a nurse it was worrisome and didn't want to use the other chemicals fearing would rub eye at night etc...
How do you know the fungus was gone
Had one toenail with a fungus for about 1 year, tried the $50 nail application for 3 weeks and it worked to a degree, but the fungus came back almost immediately. Then someone told me about high dose vitamin C (not for fungal removal, but for it's many health benefits). Anyway, I was on a weekend away drinking with friends and wondered if vitamin c would cure my hangover. So, on waking I took about 15-20 1200mg vitamin C tablets. Went off for the day, felt alright (other than said hangover) but that evening I noticed the skin under my toenail was massively inflamed. To the point where I couldn't bend my big toe. It was red and very puffy. I thought I must have picked up an infection. But there was no sign of puss. So, I decided to leave it alone and see if it reduced the next day. To my surprise it did. And after about 4 days the swelling had gone. Then the strangest thing happened. My toenail started to break and a fresh new toenail was coming through. I then researched to find out if vitamin c was anti fungal. And it was! The vitamin C had eaten away the fungus and given my toe a fresh start. The downside to this is waiting for the new nail to grow and the old one to fall off. Hope this helps!
So just vitamin c helped you or did you do anything else?
Golly gosh, what a riveting story!
Specifically which name brand helped you??
Betadine works in in a week, the old nail falls off in 1 month
Wow, so about 20,000mg Vitamin C at once! I know "megadoses" of C are possible without harm, but did you experience any "digestive issues"?
I had toenails fungus for over 30 years. Tried so many things (including Epsom salt, tea tree oil and Betadine) to no avail. Then someone told me to try hydrogen peroxide. I wrapped my toenails in cotton balls soaked with hydrogen peroxide, and the next day I could see difference already. I applied the same method on my clients (I'm an aged care worker), some of them had toenails fungus problems longer than I had. Everyone is happy with the results.
I also tried tea tree oil and so many things and still have fungus! I will try hydrogen peroxide! Thanks for sharing
Nice might try peroxide also and iodine
How long did you keep the cotton balls on your nails?
Hi Mate. I have had the same problem for years too, even worse. Decades actually. My itch is all over my feet and right knee and buttocks. I have tired so many things including pill medication, but nothing works. Hydrogen peroxide is probably the only thing that I haven't tried. I have sen and heard people use it for this, but I have not bothered because I have basically given up, but maybe I should make one last try. So can I ask, what % hydrogen peroxide do you buy and use pls? Thank you in advance. Desperate.
Ever since I started IF & Keto 4 months ago, my toe nails are growing in healthy. 3 have been separated from nail bed for years. I've tried everything. I'm amazed and it has given me motivation to keep going. Thanks Dr. Berg
What’s IF and if I’m diabetic or have lupus which I believe I do keto could kill me
@@julietv3863 intermittent fasting- not eating for a part of the day or skipping a meal, if you have type 2 diabetes, it wont kill you and if you're worried about it killing you if you have type 2, do it progressively and lowery or sugar amount when you eat instead.
@@julietv3863 IF is intermittent fasting like John said, if you are diabetic and you do IF you MUST keep an eye on your sugar levels, it sometimes tends to go low, you need to try to keep your sugar level even w/o breaking the fast. Keto will not kill a diabetic, do your research, best to start with Dr.Berg's program on keto.though. If you're afraid of keto - then just do a lo-carb diet and keep a special eye on your quantities, that's where my problem is and that's what I've been doing. That works too, I've lost weight but not as quick as keto - which is probably better for diabetics. Try the lemon juice water and/or ACV if you don't have acid reflux. But drink a lot of water. Spend your research time with Dr. Berg - he's the best, even if you don't do his keto, he knows his stuff. Good Luck and God Bless.
Dr Berg, **one key point you should mention** ---When fungus gets under the toenail it thickens the nail significantly to protect itself. You MUST destroy these layers to get to the root (personally I carefully used a dremel). This allows maximum penetration of the application.
What’s a dremel ? Thanks
@patcampbell4259 a high-speed multi-tool
@@patcampbell4259You can just use an emery board or metal nail file. I used a metal file that I washed after every use and it was only used on my big toe that had the fungus. Don’t want to spread it!
Thank you 🙏🏼
I wish I knew this three years ago. I was prescribed Lamisil for my toe nail fungus. A blood test in six weeks to check my liver. EIGHT DAYS LATER , there was already little problems showing up so I stopped taking it and called my doctor on Monday. The blood test confirmed, and he told me to stop. It gave me hepatitis, jaundice ( I was as yellow as a butternut squash ), itching all over, I couldn't eat... lost thirty pounds, I couldn't sleep, I was hospitalized for four days. I still have the fungus. I'll try this... is sounds safer!
Did anything work? If it did I need to know exact details please 🙏. My mom has the same issue and we really want to get rid of it
Updates?
Living in Oregon my wife and I both developed toe fungus. Everything there has fungus or mold, it's dark with fewer than average sunny days. We moved to a state with much more sunshine and we noticed our fungus was starting to retreat. We would keep our toes in the sun for about 20 minutes a day. It almost went completely away last summer but when winter came it came back. I figure it's the UV rays that kills the fungus which makes sense. I plan on trying the iodine and when this summer comes get some more sun.
Try soaking your feet in straight bleach no water just bleach for 5 min everyday for a week, cure.
Somebody mentioned lack of vitamin D was a cause of fungus. So it makes sense that if you’re going out into sun your issue was getting better?
And also if you keep your toe near heat after cleaning it can actually remove fungus.
Oregon oil
I wish all doctors would be more proactive and helpful like Dr. Berg is. He always dresses nice and always is so professional. It's like being educated in med school at college in the comfort of your own home. 🤣
Absolutely Julie!!! I feel the respect and the sincere goal of being taught something.
You mean that people with PhDs are unhelpful in general?
You won't learn that in med school lol
He’s not an MD.
@@buckmurdock2500 no she probably doesn't mean that but it's much better than that guy who preaches in his tank top or half naked showing off his over developed muscles while mixing up a batch of his most current protein shake concoction - I think that's just gross!
I've learned that grinding down most of the surface of the nail allows the topical to penetrate to the problem area better. I use my Dremel
Thanks Dr Berg! I've been afflicted with toenail fungus for the last six years! I also have candida overgrowth in my gut. I'm so glad I didn't use antifungal medications. Fasting for 20 days nearly knocked the infection on its head... until I started reintroducing certain foods. I knew to avoid dairy and carbs... but no one told me that yeasts and fungi feed candida! So, I'm there eating nutritional yeast and mushrooms... within a day all my symptoms came back: the bloated belly, insomnia, tiredness, brain fog, depression, insane carb cravings. I'm totally gutted. Still. Every mistake is a learning curve! I'm currently doing a candida cleanse, one recommended by Christa Orecchio. If you could do a video on candida I would be extremely grateful: especially dos and don'ts. It's a real nasty infection, really hard to get rid of. There is a simple test you can do to self diagnose yourself. Before eating and drinking, spit in a glass of water. If it floats you're fine. If it sinks, you're more fungus than human!
thank you...i'm gonna do that test as of now..❤🙏
@@emilylucero2180 what happened?
How do u know u have candida overgrowth. I havw toe nail infection, yeast infection. Im wondering how to get rid of it without liver impacting medicines.
Please, How do you cleanse candida?
@@Seek_Him copper sulfate
I soaked mine every day in 1:1.5 vinegar/water mix for 15-30 minutes. Then smothered it in topical clotrimazole 10mg. In about 3 weeks it stopped hurting and now it's growing out nice and pink
I haven't yet tried these remedies, but my toenail fungus decreased when I started drinking more Apple Cider Vinegar and taking Acidophilus at the same time. Can't swear there is a correlation, but it was interesting to see.
I recommend acv soak to my patients
@@mitziepoo5869 what ratio to water do you suggest?
In my opinion…one of the most knowledgeable doctors on the planet.
Every time I plant plants in my garden soil with my bare hands I notice my nails actually look healthier. So I absolutely believe this. Also walking barefoot on sand along sea water is very good for fungus.
I want to start planted my own herbs and veggies too...can't wait to experience that
I've had this fungus for 20 odd years. I moved to Spain about 6 months ago and have been walking along the beach and swimming every single day. My toenail health has been restored and the fungus is gone, so yes, I can attest. 😁
Ah, he said it's friendly to plants it's not the friendliest (to humans) but your body should be able to keep it under control. He never advocates a soil treatment.
Probably from iodine in sea water.
I definitely agree about the sand! 💖 I would also like to add to your comment that if someone lives in the desert (like, you know, the Sonoran Desert) even walking in a nice sandy wash helps. But especially after a nice rain, when it is safely NOT flooding. The energy of the sand and minerals really helps emotionally for me. One of my favorite things is to walk after its dried a bit and find those areas where the sand has dried smooth and walk on that. It has a satisfying delicate crunch beneath my feet.
Dr. Berg do you think Aloe Vera would help? I don't believe I have ever had this toenail issue, but then, once I get home the shoes are off! 😊
Gardening is so satisfying too. I sit with my plants as much as I can. I believe even potted plants have the energetic connection to Gaia.
Like me, if you've already tried these suggestions and they didn't work--maybe helped but didn't completely get rid of the fungus, try therapeutic grade oregano essential oil. Apply a drop or two to affected nails 4 times a day, making sure the whole nail is covered (I used a Q-tip to distribute and rub it in a bit). The color of my nails improved in about 1-2 weeks but I had to wait for most of the nail to grow out for the nail to lose the curving and thickening and return to normal. I gradually decreased the application from 4 times a day to two and now still apply it a couple of times a week as maintenance/insurance. I do not want that nasty stuff to come back! Everyone is different and what works for some may not work for others but I hope this helps someone.
good advice, thanks friend.
Original Listerine (Brown) works too put some in a little spray bottle apply to dry toes after shower morning and evening
interesting! that seems easy enough 👍
As always, your generous heart ❤️ helping everyone, to solve health issues without generating side effects 👍🏻
Happy to help!
I can't imagine that ANYONE with an overgrowth of toe nail fungus is going to be embarrassed by the discoloration from iodine on the very same area.
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The very last point about carbs is very true based on my own experience at least.
Few months ago I was on cutting diet (body building) and after 6 weeks I noticed that the fungi in my toe nail has receded dramatically without any direct intervention. Now I know. Great stuff!!
I went to a nail salon and got a pedicure, and they gave me a toe nail fungus. Just lovely. I'm a cowgirl, and I never treat myself to getting nails done. The one time I go, they give me a fungus. Anyway, I put colloidal silver on my nails everyday and did Tea Tree. It got rid of the fungus. I'm not letting the salons touch my nails anymore.
Same here never a problem before. Husband & I got pedi same day same place we both ended up with it😱
Same 😩 for my sister’s wedding. Within a couple months after, it was very evident. I even got a hole in my nail …
Hopefully this all helps!
Couldn't cure fungus on one nail but once I got on keto for a few months; it is gone and has been gone for 3 years now! Thanks Dr. Berg!
I once visited a warm climate where we had to wade through a couple inches of rainwater to visit a memorial. When next removing my nail polish, discovered fungus in 4 toenails. Taped a cotton ball with tree oil to each toe every night, covered with cotton socks. Took some time but it eventually killed all the fungus.
Hi Dr. Eric Berg, I had a toenail fungus for 23 years until I tried the colorless iodine 3 months ago and counting. I cannot believe that for the 1st time in 23 years, I see a quarter of an inch of healthy nail growing back! I don't care how long the nail takes to grow out and will continue to use the iodine consistently 2 x per day. To see some progress in 3 months is truly amazing. I thought I was seeing things to finally see the toenail fungus growing out. The nail was damaged from the toenail tip to the cuticle and only on the side of the nail & one toenail only . But it never grew in healthy until now. Thank you so very much!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing! I’ve just contracted the darn fungus and I believe I’ve had it for about a year.
Would you mind sharing how you used the iodine? I just purchased some iodine swabs from Amazon and wondering how many times a day I should use it?
Ps- How did you take care of your footwear? Sanitize it or toss them out? I threw away half of my shoes 😅
@@youheartmel Hi. I bought the iodine on Amazon too, it comes like a nail polish, its just a brush, I brush it on the toenail the entire nail & cuticle until its saturated, I don't know the exact amount I use. I let it dry before putting on any socks/shoes. I do it right after shower each morning, and just once a day. Since my post its now a half inch new nail has grown in. I keep all my shoes, I don't think you have to throw them out. I also change my socks daily ofcourse. This year I will not paint my toenails lol since I must take care of this fungal infection. Hope it goes well for you.
Thank you Dr Berg. Battling this nasty condition for now 4 years. Was about to go on oral meds. Thank God I found your video first.
I put listerine/a few drops of tea tree +oregano plus a bit of epsom in a balloon and slip over toe... toothbrush scrub in the shower... and sunlight via magnifying glass ...bingo
Soaking in vinegar works too.
@@sufyb6432 I just asked that. Do you use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar? Also can you add vinegar to this mix?
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Did it go away? Completely? Let us know.
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@@pinonnut Any updates?
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A national treasure why can't all doctors be this kind and helpful
They've been perverted by big pharma, by health care having become a greedy industry, an exploitive, evil process that developed in the last decades.
Just For Toenails polish stopped my fungus with the first use and stayed clear of fungus to this day.
Tea tree oil daily on the toenail and drop it under the toenail holding the skin back to let it run under deep. Worked great after a few weeks twice a day.
That stuff gave my toe chemical burns :(
Hi Steven, I've had this toe nail problem for years. Did the tea tree oil actually cure your nail problem, and if so is it a permanent solution, or do you need to treat the nails continuously? Thanks
Hi, which brand of tea tree oil do you use? And can I use an odor free oil or not? any suggestions...Thank you🌍🌏🌱🌿☘️
@@marisolflorez4535 Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Oil (TeaTree Antifungal Solution for Nails) made in Australia. Was in a all natural store while in Australia and picked this up. It worked. I think they have a web site, but check Amazon. Hope this helps.
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My friend had this problem for over a year and it wouldn't go away despite all prescribed meds until his mom advised to boil onion and then dip his feet in onion water every night and it worked like a charm in very little time
We appreciate you Dr Berg all the best for 2022 look forward to more informative, helpful information.
I absolutely love this doctor. I am so grateful for him sharing his medical experience and training. Not everyone can afford to go to a doctor for everything
He is not a doctor.
@@vforvendetta588 I know that . But he has knowledge to share . Knowledge that most in the medical community charge incredible rates for regardless of your ability to pay those fees.
I agree, you are absolutely right.
Thank you. Dr. Berg. My 90 yo mother suffered from toenail fungus for years, mainly due to the high carb diet she was served at her assisted "living" facility. The facility had a podiatrist come and treat the resident's feet once a month. I spoke with him several times and he NEVER mentioned diet or any potential treatment. I discovered that having her soak her feet in warm water with Epsom salts and povidone-iodine, healed her feet. A simple solution to a widespread problem and yet many doctors do not know about it. You are a blessing for people looking for solutions.
Thanks, I'm going to try the combo treatment and see what happens, friend. Did she do this treatment daily and for how long before her toes were healed so-called?
@@singmysong1167 I would visit her twice a week and have her soak her feet. She had an EXTREME case of toenail fungus and it took about a month before it was healed. Also, iodine is used by most cells in the body as it helps with DNA replication. Depending upon a person's age and the amount of iodine they need, it could take much less time.
It helps even if you don't notice any changes at first. Stay healthy!
@@thisorthat7626 Was the Iodine topically applied or orally through water?
@@rugbydazz2264 it was added to the foot soak so it is absorbed thru the skin. Much safer that way, IMO so you don't get too much. I hope this helps.
I think they know about it , they just want to promote the pharmaceutical companies....Wonder why cvs and Walgreens are popping up in every corner in this country? My bet it's not for us to be cured from anything.
Such a way great way to introduce the mycorrhizal relationship between plants and fungus! Thank you for doing this.
And we have barely scratched the surface on the interactions between plants and fungus. It’s so fascinating. I just finished a great read called finding the mother tree. Highly recommend if you’re interested.
Except that myco has nothing to do with toenail fungus and vice versa. Also toenail fungus doesn't live off of carbs (lol). The dermatophytes (that's what the individual fungi are called) subsist off of hard keratin - the substance your nails are made from and keratin is a protein.
Like mushrooms Please?
Please check out Paul Stamets, fungi perfecti.
No an unbalance gut biome lives off sugar and carbs and the bacteria travels through the blood stream and begins to thrive in a moist foot shoe sock. LOL (candida )
Brilliant as usual , I had this on my big toe as well , and chemist was £25 , I did not buy it , somewhere I read to put vicks vapour rub on it couple of times a day , I did this , and it worked really quickly . Within couple of weeks
Wow! That's awesome! Going to give that a try. Amazing that it only took a couple of weeks.
Is seriously unbelievable how this great Human being helps many laterally for free. Might God blessed this Doctor and his family for all his amazing help and wisdom.
Dr. Berg,
I want to thank you for all your very helpful videos! Keep up the great work because there are thousands of people that need your honest and caring advice! Many Kudos to you for doing what you do!
As an Aussie, I am familiar with Tea Tree Oil. How much are you supposed to apply and I seem to have a white toe nail but the white fluff stuff under the nail (Just big toes). Thanks for ALL your advice via videos here. As a Breast Cancer survivor I find myself hungering after the alternative methods of curing any and every DIS-ease out there!
@Zena Frank Emtrix is an effective topical nail treatment that really does work. I used it with good effect for it penetrates the nail and kills off the fungus. I had suffered for years before discovering it and had tried many things including taking the nail off which in hindsight I don't recommend=way too painful! Ugh..
Hey guys, we love Dr.Berg!!! just a friendly reminder to show some compassion to your “regular docs” and other healthcare practitioners. I see a lot of comments demonizing mainstream physicians. a lot of the times docs want to do good and practice well, but they are up against major healthcare systems that thrive on keeping patients sick + big pharmacy etc. Not all docs can afford to leave the system and branch off like dr. Berg (though we can all agree, we are grateful he did). Just my PSA
I like your solution better than what I did. Split my big toenail on a coffee table, fungus ensues weeks later and lasts for 2 years. Got tired of grinding it and thought, "Vinegar kills fungus. I'm going to soak my foot in white vinegar morning and night over the summer..." Worked like a charm. But I hate the smell of vinegar. Use the doc's plan for less smelly option.
Did you use just straight white vinegar to soak with or diluted with water and how long did it take to cure it using vinegar? Thanks
@@user-uq1nm3iv8i Basic white vinegar from grocery store, undiluted. From June through early September, soaking daily for 30 minutes in morning and evening. The weekly grinding of fungus nail was more irritating to me than soaking it and eventually curing.
Good stuff!
My granddad was a military dermatologist during WW2, and he told me that iodine is the cure for fungus.
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What a legend your granddad is 🥰
Salute Grand dad…..🫡
Wow i believe. I will start it now.
Yup, quick cure for ringworm too (because it's also a fungus).
Make sure to rub the iodine up the toe as well. The fungus root is up in the toe. And NO SUGAR not even honey. Like cancer, fungus loves sugar (and carbs as Dr. Berg said.) This problem is quite a scourge in the gardening and farming community and we talk about it often. Our hands and feet tend to get damaged and we have to wear protective boots which don't breathe well. Ideal for fungus problems! Thank you Dr. Berg and I look forward to your videos in 2022! Happy health everyone! 🎆 🎇
Cancer; my wife's radiation oncologist and medical oncologist denied the Warburg effect. Warburg proved cancer growth is fueled by glucose in the late 1920's but modern oncology turns its back on settled science.
@@billytheweasel That is pretty strange of him to say that since they its a known fact cancer cells consume glucose and a high rate compared to regular cells.
Thanks Dr. Berg. Soaking the feet in white vinegar diluted in water also reduces the fungus in a long term period. I know it by experience.
I've said this many times over, this man is SPECIAL! thank you so much. We're not worthy Dr. Berg🙌
Dr Berg, you're an angel! Used this remedy, and it's gone.
Your videos are golder than gold! 🙏❤️
My friend said he soaked his feet in pure apple cider vinegar just one time about 10 or 15 minutes and all of his toenail fungus was dead. He said his toenails were nice and shiny after that. I've never had that problem so I haven't tried it but it's good to know.
Now that sounds like a better treatment. I've done that and didn't work. In fact, I did it everyday for 2 weeks then skipped days for a month and nothing. My feet looked really nice but nails remained infected.
Old remedies have been used by dropping pre-1982 pennies in apple cider vinegar, letting it steep, and then using the solution on fungal spots, ringworm, etc.
@@davesaenz3732 same I just decided to remove and cut the whole nail and that helped a lot but then I get extremely painful ingrown toenail 😢
@@aena5995 I removed most of it. File down. I just ordered the supplemental recommended. Will repost
I do recommend it to my patients instead of medications that could damage the liver
So amazed at how diverse your topics are Dr Berg! I need this for my Mum. Happy holidays, looking forward to healing and health in 2022. Thank you for making our world a healthier place 😂🤓❤️😃
I just found your 5 minute Body TH-cam videos, I subscribed I’m 68 years old I’ve been doing Dr Berg, Dr Ken Berry’s Carnivore….and Dr Mindy Pelz she’s on a mission 😂 love them
He is awesome!! Dr Berg do you have a team that helps you?
Herpes virus have a cure by Dr odija on TH-cam channel..
All you need is Iodine, bleach, and poof, its gone!
Iodine and bleach?
Dr. Berg's videos changed my life. I've dropped 50 pounds and my blood chemistry is now 100% normal, within specs, and my fatty liver disease is all but a bad memory. Also off all prescription meds except for a mild one for cholesterol.
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Cholesterol meds are pushed on us unnecessarily!
Get off the cholesterol one, people with higher cholesterol live longer.. They are very dangerous drugs, not mild.. My father died within a few years of going on one, was really healthy but doctor scared him into taking the statin
Thank U Dr.Berg,I have had toe nail fungus about 30yrs.I tried your remedy with the Epson.salt and the odine. Amazing !!!! work great the nail fell off,and a new nail was under it.Thanks again,Told my friends and family.
Congratulations! How are they now?
Dr. Berg, I had a mild case of toenail fungus years ago and my grandmother told me to soak my feet 10 minutes every night in full strength vinegar regular household stuff and in one week it was gone. One thing I learned is to clean under my toenails after every time I showered because all kind of funk including fecal matter collects under your toenails when you shower a lot of people don't realize that that helps keep your feet from stinking in your shoes as well. Just wanted to share that with anybody who might have those issues like I did thank you for all you do this is amazing stuff! Happy New Year! Bob M.
How do you get poop under your toenails?
@@zuster6962 Was wondering the same thing. LOL
@@zuster6962 because his point is when you bath and shower there is still poop residue on your body and you are standing in it or sitting in it when bathing. I wash my feet last sitting on the side of the tub after showering as advised by a podiatrist.
Grandma had it right. The vinegar changes the ph of your skin and fungi are highly susceptible to ph change. The lower ph produced by the vinegar will almost certainly interrupt the growth cycle of most body fungus.
@@anntaylor8065 Me too. Toenail issues might be the least of that persons problems if they are standing in poop.
Here's this homemade remedy used for my hubby's toenail fungus :
In a tablespoon of organic coconut oil I added 7 to 8 drops of wild oregano oil that had concentrated garlic extract in it and 10 drops of tea tree oil. He used to apply this on his infected toe once or twice daily.
Alhamdulillah his years old fungus that kept growing was gone in 3 weeks.
I have done I.F. for 2 years with low to no carbs. I have been trying to get rid of toenail fungus for YEARS and YEARS! I have definitely tried tea Tree oil - for years - and I still have it. I have tried SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many home remedies. TeaTree oil does NOT get rid of tonenail fungus. I will try the iodine - but I don't have much faith...
I rejected Lamisil because of liver problems. Thank you Doctor for safer and more effective treatments for little money.
Hi Dr Berg, can you please write a book on your natural remedies that you often mention in your videos please ? That would be great 😌 love you
I would totally buy it !
@@WaningGibbous yeah sure
10000% great idea! Right now i write down everything i learn from him into my notes so i can search by keyword. A book would be amazing
I went to a foot doctor and he suggested I could have my fungus toenail surgically removed. I'm going to try this. Thanks Dr. Berg!
I had my toenail removed completely. Fungus grew back. 😩
I experimented with Doterra Peppermint oil by putting 1 drop on the nail and spreading the skin away to allow oil to soak in. Notable reduction occurred over-night. Continuing the treatment four days, the fungi was no longer visible, but a Podiatrist said he could still see evidence of it. Still, the fungi did not bloom to its original size and dark color.
I’m not a Doctor but I always prescribe DR Berg videos for whatever problem you may have concerning your health 😓🙏😁🦁
Since the toenail fungus is under the nail and actually can get into the skin cells topicals will not always work. The best thing I have found is Peoria 15 Formula from Golden Flower Herbs. No side affects. It is also known as Shi Wu Wei Fu Ling Pian as a Chinese formula.
One soak in scalding bleach water and its cured. You people are nasty.
Love Dr Berg... have learned so much over the years! I'd like to add another inexpensive and REAL solution here for toenail fungus... and that is vapor rub! A year ago, I had to have a whole side of my toenail removed bc I got an infection in the side of my toe from nail fungus that developed after I dropped a small can of catfood on it. All healed now, but when fungus started growing again on the same nail a year later (after wearing toenail polish for several weeks), AND then my toe started hurting & got red again like previously, I thought "oh no... I don't want to do THAT again!" So I researched again & found the vapor rub suggestion. At bedtime, I used tea tree oil first so it would soak in to my skin, then used vapor rub... and within just 2-3 days, I could see the infection subsiding, then all white spots on my nail, disappeared!!
I have gel polish on my toes. Would I need to remove the polish before putting on the tea tree oil and vaper rub?
This man always make videos on the real problems that we people have
I've been using the colorless Iodine now for 15 months Twice a day. My toenail fungus is still as bad today as it was 900 applications ago. I bought three years worth of Iodine and will use it until its gone.
Take a look at your diet
lol. I have the same persistent fungus.
This amazing human being/TH-cam doc is low key saving lives. Thank You so much Dr Berg because I can say today that I am in much better health thanks to your videos and medical advice.
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@@foobarmaximus3506 Envious much
Herpes virus have a cure by Dr odija on TH-cam channel..
Yes, myself also. Dr. Berg is THE bomb.
I have been "knowing" him only for three months, and I just call him my personal GP doctor !
I learn more from him than from any other monthly $$$ medical service /"health" care programme.
Great topic Doc! I had all these problems, tea tree works great. Keeping your feet dry, sun exposure, and pure corn starch powder, in your shoes, and on the toes before socks, will prevent it from returning. Corn starch, has many antifungal properties, and is great in absorbing perspiration as well.
Heh red your on th right path. I left a comment to spray feet after shower with antiperpirant, its easy and it works. No more sweaty feet no more fungus.
@@EverybodyLovesMoe check the chemical contents on anti perspirant. Usually aluminum, not good. CS powder is safe in the groin area for men and women.
@@03redrubi Hello red, I was not aware of the aluminum. Perhaps it may be an issue for the feet? Fixed me up very quicky and easily. Not sure if I would use it for the groin however. Fortunately I never had that issue. I just saw a recall of sun screen to prevent cancer may cause cancer. How many things we use daily cause cancer? Better we really just didn't know :)
@@EverybodyLovesMoe Yes, aluminium absorbs moisture, and could aid in alzheimers disease. I go pretty natural, and use Pure CS powder for moisture and fungal control. It's cheap, and safe. Just stay away from talcum powder.
Please say more about the corn starch. I was told long ago that corn starch FEEDS yeast rashes, especially in baby's diapers.
I have been using the iodine everyday day for 6 months and it works. Thank you!
6 months? I started using for a few weeks. I wasn't sure if it were getting better or worse, so I stopped.
@Mimi Anti-Stush it seemed like it worked but now it seems to be coming back.
@@Poopster4U thank you. 😊 I have had one for about 4 years on a portion of a smaller toe. I've tried everything, I think. I definitely can't attribute it to my diet.
@@mimianti-stush231 what brand or where can i find what youre using?
I am 32 and had toenail fungus on my big toenail and it had affected the entire nail bed which is pretty tough to heal. I know how it happened and would like to share. I kept long toenails for fun liked how they look and one day accidentally hit my toe the nail part to a desk which I didn't think of much untill it was too late and significant damage to the nail bed had happened and fungus had caught hold. The nail hurt few days and I thought it was due to the injury but as days passed the injury healed but my nail started smelling funky while cleaning it etc. I didn't think much about it as it was toe nail after all. After few months is when it started to change color and shape that is when I thought something was wrong and realized I had caught toenail fungus. The dermatologist I went to see scared me so much but I am happy she did. She told me that it takes a long time to heal I am looking at a year or 2 and it can spread to other nails. Frankly I was very scared. I was embarrassed to wear open sandals to work but in order to heal you need to wear open shoes to let the toenail breathe. Fungus thrives in moist damp environment which closed shoes are perfect for.. This fungus actually lasted for almost 2-3 years but not because the dermatologist said so i was not consistent with the natural remedies as life happens . At first when I went to see dermatologist, she prescribed lamisil topical treatment and within weeks healthy nail started growing out within 6 months I had a new nail growing out replacing the disfigured nail. but after I stopped the treatment the nail became discolored again. I wasn't sure what to do next. Tried vinegar method but i wasn't consistent following the natural methods then became pregnant so had to stop any treatments but afterwards I thought to do something as it was also very painful at times. So I researched alot and started using tea tree oil soap to wash my nail during bath time and then make sure to dry it thoroughly and used lotrimin powder all over. I made sure not to cross contaminate anything with healthy nails. I changed my footwear and washed some which I could and sprinkled Lotrimin powder inside shoes. Also do not use the part of the towel to dry the infected nail on other nails or any other tools like clippers etc on other nails to prevent spread of the fungus. I also used to soak my nail in the diluted hydrogen peroxide solution everyday which happen to kill the fungus within 2 weeks and my nail started becoming hollow at the nail bed and I started trimming and filling the hollowed nail in little by little in order to reach the nail bed until I could remove the whole nail without hurting me. That's when the fungus in the nail bed was killed by the hydrogen peroxide solution.I didn't have a nail for quiet some time and it didn't feel good frankly. But slow and steady a fresh healthy nail grew back and it wasn't affected with fungus again. I did follow the tea tree nail wash in the bath after for some time cz I was scared it might pop up again but fortunately it didn't. I stopped all treatments now and my nail is as good as before. I know the pain to look at the discolored nail it was disheartening and thought it would never heal but this helped me and hope it helps someone else too. Now I keep my toenails nails short as lesson learnt. Toenail fungus can make you embarrassed but sadly it is very painful too if the nail bed is affected. Also if there any shoes you used during the time you had fungus make sure to either throw them away, wash them with soap or if really expensive or precious to you sprinkle lotrimin powder inside them to avoid catching it again. Fortunately my fungus did not spread to other nails and I am so grateful to God for that😊
Hi ! Thank you for sharing , how did you dilute the hydrogen peroxide ?
@@vanessadeogratias142 I don't remember the ratio now. You can follow the directions on the bottle or Google the ratio for toenail fungus. Make sure you use the OTC hydrogen peroxide but not more than 3%.
Thankyou Nancy for sharing your story I can also relate and it is so helpful I would like to kindly ask what tea tree soap brand you was using please , Kind regards Fran
@@fm-gn1jh I used the New York biology teatree antifungal body and foot wash. I bought it from Amazon.
@@nancyfernandes9822 Were you able to wear polish on that toe nail during your treatment?
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I’ve been a cosmetology instructor and a nail technician for many years…thanks for confirming what I learned throughout my career 💯
I just became a new sub😁
Would these remedies get rid of thick toenails? What do you recommend?
@@johnny1978 you need a very experienced nail technician to file the thickness of the toenail. ….or a podiatrist.
Some podiatrist have what we call “MNT” : MEDICAL NAIL TECHNICIAN
These are medical trained nail technician professionals that are under the guidance of the podiatrist…Some people would file the toenail themselves…but you can’t OVER FILE the layers of the nail plate.
I hope this helps😁💅🏽
@@mslulucooperthenailwhisper1360 well what i meant was if you have thick toenails and fungus, is it possible to regrow a healthy normal nail with treatment?
@@johnny1978 it is possible, absolutely. Treatment gotta be CONSISTENT…an entire relationship 😂
Hi can you tell me please where I can buy non colored iodine? I can't find it nor Amazon
I live in Utah USA
I appreciate your time and feeling that you have for others human and spending your time to educate us . I thank you from my bottom of heart Doctor.
You have to love this man's dedication he is helping so many people 🙏🏾👍🏾
If more people used TH-cam to spend knowledge and positivity the world would be a much better place.
Don't forget he gets paid on utube as well..more subscribers etc = $$.. ..so he's got a good reason to be so called doing it for free. He is good at explanations etc and that's why I watch what I need to watch.
yep helping and being paid big $$$$$$$ :))
He's amazing, explains things so well, gives background information.
Dr. Berg, I went to my doc yesterday after GI issues. it was through your videos I learned about GI health. I mentioned to my doc yesterday and she was impressed with what i learned from watching your videos. I didn't need confirmation as I know what you've shared is simple to test out and know if it works for your own body. But felt good to get thumbs up from my doc.
The combination of Iodine and Tea Tree Oil worked great for my toenail fungus. Nothing else worked, but this one, two punch knocked it down completely. I keep using it every other day, just to make sure it stays away. Thanks Dr. Berg!
Mixed together? Or alternated?
@@paulwatch5990 Mornings are Tea Tree Oil and evenings are Iodine, as I don't want orange toenails during the day and sandal season. 🙂
@@JTDesign1 haha that makes sense! Thank you
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I found a long time ago that a combination of tea tree oil and marigold extract (alcohol, not water-based) works against toenail fungus and several other skin problems. Both are antifungal and antibacterial, while marigold also has immuno-stimulating properties.
I love to see more and more doctors that start talking about natural remedies and about the countless side effects of medications, thanks for doing this, it's about time.
I think he really nailed (no pun intended) how you should actually treat these conditions. Often issues like nail fungus are affected heavily by lifestyle. Too many carb, wearing shoes that cause your feet to stay moist. Medications and treatments for fungus can be effective if you're not actively working against them. The antifungal treatment has a low success rate because people aren't willing to do the extra work to get better. Granted if you can use some of these remedies to get the fungus back under control that's going to be better than taking an oral antifungal for months on end.
medical doctors only know about anatomy physiology n chemistry and thats the medical system that is given the green light to life n death
There are a lot of natural toxins in the world with disastrous side effects. There are for example toxic grain fungi. In The_Fight_Between_Carnival_and_Lent (Bruegel) those side effects are displayed by a group of beggars.
I agree, but I must point out that Dr Berg is not an actual doctor.
@@vaderetro264 isn't his name Dr. Berg? Or he is a doctor in something else than medecine?
Thanks Dr Berg for all of your valuable help. Please do a video on other skin conditions like psoriasis. That also affects joints as it progresses. Thanks!
I am interested in this also. Starting to have these skin conditions in my old age😕
I love that idea
Psoriasis is liver and gut. NAC plus a probiotic to start.
@@jeffbm6880 Funny you mention that. I just bought NAC today. But I have been healthy keto w/ probiotic foods for over a yr so not sure why I would have gut issues.??😩
@@jeffbm6880 what is NAC please?
I think you may have saved my life Dr Berg, I won't know until I get the toenail fungus under control and get the bad teeth out of my mouth. Those two problems are killing me slowly. I'm malnourished, malabsorption, 83lbs, doctors only treating symptoms, refuse to get to the root cause. I've been watching your videos for a few over a year now and have learned everything I need to know about the body, organs, how they work and don't work. Absolutely amazing, Thank you sincerely. I just want to get better and have quality of life again.
I'm dealing with some cracked upper molars, have had 2 pulled and that has caused chronic sinusitis, my health has gone downhill since all this has happened and I'm wondering if it's all caused by my teeth? I have a lot of inflammation in my body and probably auto immune but no Dr has helped me with any of it. I am losing weight and was told I look malnourished as well. Can you tell me more about your health journey?
@ltaylor2238. please check out Dr. Ellie Phillips. She's the equivalent to Berg in the dental world imo.
I had both large toenails removed a couple of years ago. They were so disfigured and I had given up hope of ever having normal toenails. I didn’t want to take Lamisil. However, the fungus is still there. I am glad that I have started the Keto diet. I am going to give the iodine a try. Thank you for all of your great information. Learning about what havoc carbs can create in my body is helping me a lot to stay faithful to the diet. I am very excited about my future health.
Thanks Dr. Berg! I also kept my nails as short as possible, and I can see it's working. 👍🏼
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Hi. What remedy are you using? Thanks in advance.
All of Dr. Berg's topics are always very informative. In my opinion, he's simply the best!
I agree.
Dr. Berg, you are awesome! Thank you so very much for your dedication to human health.
My pleasure! Happy to help!
@@Drberg does the same apply for finger nails
I’ve had success getting rid of toenail fungus with tea tree oil. I wouldn’t advise using pure tea tree oil straight- it can be very irritating to skin. I diluted with olive oil. About 50/50. Took about 6 months of nightly application but it went away.
Dr Berg I visited my brother and he suffers from toenail fungus..I advised to soak his feet in very salty water on a daily basis.
Also to apply crashed garlic mixed with bicarbonate and ACV...
How amazing listening to your advise. Thank you very much.
I’ve had nail fungus for abt the last 30 years or so and I can tell you, it’s crazy tough to get rid of it. Tried 3 separate rounds of LAMISIL and even tried a laser treatment that cost me close to $1000 and still nothing.
After so much time and frustration, I figure no one other than my wife really sees my toes so stopped paying much attention to it.
Just for kicks, I will try the iodine treatment, but something tells me I will be back here months later w nothing new to report!
The other thing that’s not mentioned in the video is the fact that getting rid of nail fungus w ANY treatment takes a minimum of 9-12 months before you know whether or not the treatment has actually worked because that’s how long a toe nail takes to grow back.
Just wish they sold some sort of lacquer or polish to cover up the nail, cuz I truly do not believe there’s a cure.
They do ,it's called toenail polish
I had this problem for over 14 years. After I got my galls bladder removed. Spent $1200, on laser but just cured 2 out of 10. Fatty liver wouldn't let me take any medication. But I did Milk Thistle, for a period of 6 months. I soaked my toes nail on water with 1 teaspoon of clorox every 3 days "Don't Judge Me" and on a daily basis I added Tea Tree Oil on every single nail, day and night. Make sure to file your nails as much as you can "DRILL MASTER". This helped a lot without any medication. But unfortunately I developed a rash on my feet & legs due to the Tea Tree oil after 4 months of applying. But I went to a Podiatrist to treat the rash. She prescribed me Ciclopirox 8% solution but told me that it might not work as fast as pills will do, she also prescribed Antibiotics for the rash for 7 days. Once I started the solution in 3 months, I saw a huge change. All my self medicated treatments started August 2020, and by January 2021, I started the solution by the Podiatrist and by June 2021, I started seeing a changes on my toes, nail were nice and cleared. I am so 😊 because I have 10 toe nails Nice and Neat. It was worth the time I have spent on my toes since the Pandemic started. I gave time to my toe Nails, as I never did before. I continue taking care of them because I know that it can reoccur. Podiatrist wasn't happy as I was. But don't forget something that you got to first heal the inside in order to heal the outside. Since I quit on carbohydrates I noticed a huge change, everything else has helped but mostly the faith I put on the process. Everything I did, I did it under my own risk. I was tired of those ungly toe nail fungus. That anything I did couldn't make it worse. I am Happy with my end results.
Agreed! My bf has struggled for YEARS with no results. He is extremely diligent in the several treatments he has done. He even used oregano oil. I feel that once it's gotten to a certain point that oral medication may be the only option. But he is against using that remedy because he doesn't want to damage his organs and I certainly don't blame him! I just worry greatly at what the fungus could be doing to his health. I'm hoping he, and you, will be ok ♡
@@florescobar17 what cured your fatty liver? Appreciate your response . Thank you! Hood luck
Wear flip flops or sandles , no socks for rest of your life. Ever seen those indians with toe fungus? No you haven't.
I use syringes that I lay sideways under the the edge of the nail to get the tea tree oil under the edge. I squirt it out while slowly pulling the needle sideways out from under the nail. Be careful to not poke the skin. Then I wait about 10 min and clean out underwear the nail. It loosens up all the fungal gunk and i can get it pretty clean.
Thank you Dr. Berg for another great healthy & Helpful video with perfected informative instructions! GOD bless you & Your precious wife.
Dr Berg is the best! Helping humanity one video at a time!🙏🏻
Thanks!
For anyone wondering tea tree oil does work. Took six months with daily applications but if you stick with it the nail will clear up.
This is a Frank and honest doctor that have ever seen on this subject. May GOD bless and enrich your knowledge sir