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Powerful Essential Oils Kills Nail Fungus
-- Are Your Nails Infected?
-- What Does Nail Fungus Look Like?
-- Why You Should Treat Nail Fungus.
 

 
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Nail Fungus Glossary

Words Used to Talk About Nail Fungus Infection

Below is a list of words commonly used when discussing nail fungus infection. You'll find these words italicized and underlined on pages of the site.
A
Anti-Bacterial
Prevents the growth of, or destroys, bacteria
Antifungal
Prevents and combats fungal infections
Anti-inflammatory
Alleviates inflammation
Antiseptic
Destroys and prevents the development of microbes
Antiviral
Substance that inhibits the growth of a virus
Athlete's foot.
Our fingernails can pick up from our feet the fungi that cause athlete's foot, and then deposit it to other areas of skin, spreading the infection.
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B
Bacterial infection
A live germ that can get into your body and cause infections.
Bloodstream
The flow of blood through your body's veins and arteries.
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C.
Candida.
A common problem, especially for women, the fungi and yeast that cause candida can produce annoying to serious infections in the vagina, gastrointestinal tract, and elsewhere.
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D
Debris
Small bits of dirt, skin, and residue that may collect under your nail. It may cause your nails to smell.
Dermatologist
Specialists in the field of treating skin problems.
Dermatophytes
The live, active fungus that gets under your nails and causes the infection. Pronounced: Der-mah-to-fites.
Diabetes
A medical disorder that affects millions of people in the U.S. It affects sufferers´ metabolic systems. Sufferers may be persistently thirsty and urinate very frequently.
Diagnosis
The medical name for an illness or infection your doctor gives after examining you.
Discolored
Nails may look brownish, yellowish, with little white patches. Some may even be brown or black. They are not the healthy "pinkish" color seen on most people.
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E
Essential Oils-
Essential Oils are distilled from all varieties of plants, flowers, grasses, herbs, trees, have long been known for their medicinal qualities.  Essential oils are "nature's pharmacy."  Throughout human history, essential oils have been used to heal the sick, enhance natural beauty, and promote well-being.  Although we refer to them as "essential oils," they are not oily to the touch and they leave no greasy residue on the skin.  There are many different types of essential oils.  Most essential oils come from the glands, the ducts, and the cells of plants.  These are found on the bark, stem, leaves, flowers, fruit, seeds, roots and other parts of the plant. Essential oils are highly concentrated. Most essential oils contain between 100 and 150 different healing properties.  Some essential oils are antiseptic, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal.  Many are anti-inflammatory and analgesic, used to alleviate pain.  Still others are used as sedatives, which calms the mind and body.
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F
Flaky
Nails may appear chipped, cracked, and brittle.
Finger and fingernail fungus
Finger and toenail fungus is one of the major health problems of the modern world.  Nail fungus is caused primarily by the same organisms which cause ringworm and athlete’s foot:  the dermatophytes and it can spread to the area around it.  The fungus invades the deep nail bed of the fingernail and takes up residence, feeding off the rich supply of keratin.  A number of factors increase the likelihood for the development of fingernail fungus.
Fungus/Fungi
A live cell (or cells) that attaches itself to other living things and lives off them. The fungus that causes most nail infections is a dermatophyte.
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H
Healthcare Professionals
Primary care physicians, podiatrists, dermatologists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants are all trained professionals who can diagnose nail fungus infection.
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Healthy Nail Blend includes Oregano, Tea Tree and 5 additional genuine, authentic essential oils that have been proven to kill fungus.
Home remedies
Any treatment you try on your own that may or may not actually treat your condition. Vinegar, tea tree oil, bleach, and Vicks® VapoRub® are "home remedies" for nail fungus infection.
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M
Medical Doctors
General practitioners with knowledge of illnesses and infections throughout the entire body, including nail fungus infection.
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N
Nail bed
The flesh beneath fingernails and toenails. This is where the fungus that causes nail fungus infection lives.
Nail fungus infection
An infection that lives under your nail that is often called a fungal nail infection. It's caused by an active, live fungus, or dermatophytes.
Nurse Practitioners
They often work in clinics, doctors´ offices, and hospitals and are able to diagnose conditions and write prescriptions for medicine.
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O
Onychomycosis
The medical name for a nail fungus infection.
Oregano Essential Oil (Origanum vulgare)
Oregano has antiviral and antibacterial properties to assist the immune system, and is aromatherapy's "heavy artillery" against respiratory infections.  More about Oregano
Over-the-counter medicines
Medicines you can buy off store shelves without a prescription.
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P
Physician Assistants
They are able to diagnose conditions and write prescriptions and often work in a medical doctor's office under a doctor's guidance.
Podiatrists
Specialists in the field of treating foot problems, such as nail fungus infection, arch or heel discomfort, and other ailments. They can examine your nails and diagnose nail fungus infection
Primary Care Physicians
Medical doctors with knowledge of illnesses and infections throughout the entire body, including nail fungus infection.
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S
Symptoms
These are the signs or indications that you may have a nail fungus infection.
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T
Tea Tree Essential Oil (Melaleuca alternafolia)
Early European settlers in Australia learned about Tea Tree from aboriginal natives.  During colonial times, Tea Tree was considered a "bush remedy" for all types of infection.  Beginning in the 1920's, Tea Tree essential oil was studied by scientists and soon it became a "miracle remedy."  Tea Tree oil was given to Australian soldiers during World War II in their first aid kits.  Tea Tree essential oil is widely used today for its bactericidal, antifungal, and antiviral properties.  Tea Tree oil may be safely applied to the skin without dilution.  Historical uses:  athlete's foot, acne, blisters, burns, herpes, rashes, warts, infected wounds, respiratory problems, thrush, vaginitis, cystitis, fungal infections, ringworm, candida albicans, relieves AIDS symptoms. More about Tea Tree Essential Oil
Treatments
Any of the different prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, or things found around the home you may use to try and get rid of your infection.
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