How To Get Fungus Out Of Your Body

Many of us have experienced the burning, itching sensation of a fungal infection – and it's anything but fun. There are millions of types of fungi, and while some are edible, have healing properties or are used in pharmacology, there are a few hundred that can make us sick.

Fungal infections are usually caused by an environmental exposure but are encouraged by bodily imbalances. Fungal exposure or overabundance in our bodies (yeast, for example, lives naturally in our bodies) can be corrected with lifestyle and diet changes. People with weakened immune systems are at greater risk, especially those who have taken corticosteroids, undergone chemotherapy, or are living with HIV/AIDS.

To help the immune system fight off infection, it is important to not smoke, exercise with regularity, drink in moderation, eat a balanced diet and get plenty of rest. Incorporating immune-boosting foods into the diet will help, such as foods rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, zinc, as well as yogurt with live and active cultures. A registered dietitian and nutritionist can help you build the right diet.

There are a number of natural, homeopathic remedies and products with ingredients like arbor vitae, mezereum and phytolacca decandra that work to control fungal imbalances and treat symptoms. Topical salves with neem oil, oregano oil and tea tree oil also have anti-fungal properties.

Diabetes is also a risk factor for yeast infections and fungal nail infections. That's why it is important to be proactive and prevent a diabetes diagnosis by making healthy choices.

For some of the most common fungal infections, there are a few things you can keep in mind to prevent becoming infected:

Athlete's foot and jock itch. These common infections usually appear as a red, itchy, scaly rash on the skin and typically spread through contact with infected skin or fungi itself. To avoid infection, never walk barefoot in locker rooms or public showers or share personal items like towels. Keep your body clean and dry and change socks and underwear daily. Bentonite clay and corn starch applied on the feet, groin or armpits will absorb the moisture that harbors the fungus, and there are topical and oral natural remedies to consider. Ingredients like sulphur, tellurium metallicum and zincum metallicum when in natural products can relieve itching and burning sensations.

Fungal nail infection. Symptoms of a fungal nail infection – discolored, thick and fragile, or cracked nails – are unsightly though usually not painful. Like the infections described above, they spread often through contact in wet, trafficked areas like locker rooms. Prevention tips include not sharing nail clippers with others, keeping nails short and clean, and ensuring that nail salons you visit are sanitary and licensed. Though hard to treat, anti-fungal treatments can stop the infection over time. Natural products with thuja occidentalis, silicea and graphites can treat nails specifically.

Yeast infections. These can occur in different parts of the body, including the genitals, mouth and bloodstream. Yeast infections are systemic and often re-emerge even after the yeast has been killed by an intervention. While cutting out sugar and white flour, which yeast thrives on, is a good start, you'll want to consult with your medical team to identify what underlying imbalances in the gut, diet and immune system are creating an ideal environment for the fungus. There are some natural supplements, like those with pau d'arco bark, which may help in prevention. Additionally, probiotics like s. boulardii can help restore the microbiome and reduce systemic yeast and other fungi in the gut.

Because persistent fungi can develop anti-fungal resistance, it is critical to consult your medical team and follow the exact instructions for any over-the-counter or prescribed treatment.

The steps to avoiding uncomfortable and sometimes painful fungal infections are rooted in the foundations of healthy living – good hygiene, eating well, exercising, getting plenty of rest, and reducing stress.

In short, give your body the opportunity to fight unwanted guests – the kind that are never fun.

Gary Kracoff has a degree in naturopathic medicine and is a registered pharmacist and John Walczyk is a compounding pharmacist at Johnson Compounding & Wellness in Waltham, Mass. For more information, visit www.naturalcompounder.com. Readers with questions about natural or homeopathic medicine, compounded medications, or health in general can e-mail gary@naturalcompounder.com or call 781-893-3870.

How To Get Fungus Out Of Your Body

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