Fungus can attack any part of the body; however, toe nail fugal infection is the worst. Once, fungal infection sets in the toes; it usually proves to be an incurable malady. In America itself more than 10% of the populace suffers from it. However, it is rarely found in kids unless ofcourse one or both the parents are inflicted with it. It has been observed that the most rampant fungi’s are Candida and dermatophytes. Incidentally, Candida is a yeast infection. Both these funguses attack the nails, however, dermatophytes go for the toes. If the fungal infection is mild then can be treated with the aid of anti-fungal creams and lotions and if it happens to be a severe fungal infection then chemical antibiotics may be required. However, the safest treatment is herbal treatment. Incidentally this fungal infection is also known as Nail fungus or simply fungal infection.
Lavender is a very good herbal treatment for toe nail fungal infection. The oil of lavender should be applied to the affected area with the aid of cotton wool thrice daily; as it has skin soothing propensities. One month of this application would suffice in resolving the symptoms of toe nail fungus. Another potent herbal treatment for toe nail fungal infection is the application of pure and unscented coconut oil. The directions for use are similar to lavender oil. The bark of splinter bean tree is also a very good herbal treatment for toe fungus. All you need to do is to make a paste of powdered splinter bean bark (50 Gms) and water (boiled). This should be applied liberally to the area which is infected and the symptoms of toe nail fungal infection would be resolved in two weeks.
When there is an enlargement in the thyroid glands; then a person is said to have Goitre. The position of the gland is such a place that it is visible from quite a distance. This is because it is situated just below the Adams apple. This ailment is also called ‘Derbyshire neck’ and the basic cause for this ailment is the deficiency of iodine in the body. It has been observed that women are affected more by this disease than men. Moreover, this ailment is inflammatory; so it quite embarrassing for a woman. However, the disease is not cancerous. So, all you ladies there do not get alarmed if you happen to have Goitre.
Nonetheless, there are some side effect free herbal and natural cures for treating Goitre. A gentle massage of Luke warm coconut oil is very beneficial for a Goitre patient. There are other herbs which are also considered very beneficial for Goitre patients. Some of them are Jatamansi, Brahmi, Guggulu and Punarnava. All the aforementioned treatments are of Eastern origin and they have proven their worth over many thousands of years. These herbs should be ground and dried preferably. Then they should be applied to the Goitre as a paste or imbibed with Luke warm milk. The many patients who have benefited from the treatment of these herbs would vouch for their efficacy. Goitre is not painful; however, it is very embarrassing. This being the case it is very repulsive to the onlooker. Women would be ignored by the opposite gender.
