The Fastest Way to Get Rid of Toenail Fungus
Toenail fungus is a systemic problem, not just a problem of the toenail! In this video, I’ll tell you how to get rid of toenail fungus without negative side effects. Learn to address the root cause of a fungal infection.
0:00 Introduction: What causes fungus on toes?
1:15 Toenail fungus and your immune system
2:12 Understanding the remedy for toenail fungus
4:13 What brings a fungal infection out of remission?
5:15 Low vitamin D and toenail fungus
5:47 How to get rid of toenail fungus
6:52 Other toenail fungus remedies
Treating a fungal infection with medication can cause several side effects, including liver damage! Toenail fungus is often blamed on sweat and can cause other skin infections such as jock itch, athlete’s foot, beard infections, and even scalp infections.
When attempting to treat a fungal infection topically, the cream will not penetrate deep enough into the nail to kill the toenail fungus.
Toenail fungus can evade your immune system through several mechanisms, including growing slowly, suppressing T cells, and going dormant for long periods of time. The T. rubrum microbe that causes toenail fungus is resistant to UV radiation.
When your T cells are healthy and active, it forces this microbe into remission. A cooler, dry environment can also put it into a dormant state. A change in environment, such as pH, temperature, or moisture, can bring it out of remission.
A suppressed immune system is the leading cause of a toenail fungal infection. Stress, diabetes, obesity, antibiotics, and a vitamin D deficiency can suppress your immune system and cause toenail fungus to come out of remission.
Vitamin D is the most important nutrient for your immune function. Your toenails contain vitamin D receptors, but toenail fungus can downgrade them.
Toenail fungus prevention starts with a strong immune system and a hostile environment for toenail fungus. High amounts of vitamin D can help! Consider taking at least 25,000 IU of vitamin D daily to get rid of toenail fungus.
Vitamin D strengthens the immune system and addresses toenail fungus at the systemic level. Zinc pyrithione, breathable shoes, and proper foot hygiene can also aid in toenail fungus prevention.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you get rid of toenail fungus for good. I’ll see you in the next video.
Dr Berg notes:
Treating a fungal infection with medication can cause several side effects, including liver damage! Toenail fungus is often blamed on sweat and can cause other skin infections such as jock itch, athlete’s foot, beard infections, and even scalp infections.
When attempting to treat a fungal infection topically, the cream will not penetrate deep enough into the nail to kill the toenail fungus.
Toenail fungus can evade your immune system through several mechanisms, including growing slowly, suppressing T cells, and going dormant for long periods of time. The T. rubrum microbe that causes toenail fungus is resistant to UV radiation.
When your T cells are healthy and active, it forces this microbe into remission. A cooler, dry environment can also put it into a dormant state. A change in environment, such as pH, temperature, or moisture, can bring it out of remission.
A suppressed immune system is the leading cause of a toenail fungal infection. Stress, diabetes, obesity, antibiotics, and a vitamin D deficiency can suppress your immune system and cause toenail fungus to come out of remission.
Vitamin D is the most important nutrient for your immune function. Your toenails contain vitamin D receptors, but toenail fungus can downgrade them.
Toenail fungus prevention starts with a strong immune system and a hostile environment for toenail fungus. High amounts of vitamin D can help! Consider taking at least 25,000 IU of vitamin D daily to get rid of toenail fungus.
Vitamin D strengthens the immune system and addresses toenail fungus at the systemic level. Zinc pyrithione, breathable shoes, and proper foot hygiene can also aid in toenail fungus prevention.
Thank you Dr Berg!
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What’s the dose NEEDED of K2/MK7 FOR 25K IU VIT D….200 mcg??
@gailwendtland5970 100mcg k2 for every 10k iu d3, so 250mcg k2
Vitamin D or D3
@@gailwendtland5970i think he said that before, also magnesium helps
@megadirettore8946 d3..d2 less effective
I had no idea toenail fungus was a systemic issue rather than just a local one! The connection to vitamin D deficiency and immune suppression is eye-opening. Loved the practical tips like breathable shoes and zinc! Thanks for sharing such a detailed and natural approach—super helpful!
It is also related to mold infestation and candida or yeast overgrowth. If you ingest mold it can express as toe fungus another functional doctor suggested.
I recently saw a video by a Dr who was saying take papaya and Bromelain enzymes supplements, this helps clean up internally. Toe nail fungus. .
Definitely systemic, warts similarly via immune function.
A systemic issue CAN BE part of it. It is not either this or that.
I had my large toenail completely removed because it was such an issue. I got it without the acid so it’s now grown back very nicely without any issue. But I took the medication for 3 months and had many side effects from it. It was not until after all this that my endocrinologist said I was severely low in Vitamin D3. If the problem arises again, I’ll definitely keep up with this approach. I also have Cushing’s Disease which my insurance won’t let me get an mri on my pituitary. I’ve had a lump on my neck since a child and had stunted growth. A lot of these imbalances affect everything.
In another one of your videos you also suggested soaking your feet in Epsom salt for 15 minutes for two weeks in warm waster. I did that and my toenail fungus on both feet cleared up, and has never returned. In addition I put tea tree oil on my toe mail daily after taking a shower. Than you Dr. Berg.
What brand of tree oil…thanks
How much epson salts in how much water? Thanks!
@@girasol58504you can google it
My brother used this when he was younger. Also a detergent called biotex classic does miracles for toenail or feet fungus. When I was younger I had a fungus that didnt respond to regular anti fungus creams, I got it from my guinea pig, and I had to wash her with ivermectin. And this also finaly cleared up the fungus on my arm.
@@girasol585041/4 cup epsom salt in 3gallons of 120 degree water
Zeolite does wonders too.
One can buy zeolite cheap and perform soaks with same proportion.
I found a solution to toe fungus on an earlier Dr. Berg video. I had it for 3 years, and NOTHING would get rid of it, even prescription cream. Finally, Dr. Berg advised me to try tea-tree oil topically, WHICH WORKED!!! I had to keep using it for several weeks, but it did the job! Eventually the nail died and fell off as a brand new one grew in. THANKS DR. BERG!
So the tea oil made the nail to fell off? Is that what it does?
Not tea tree oil, consider nail was dead bcoz of infection and after infection dies, the area dries up, maybe that caused the nail to fall of for good, but it does grow back clean
💭💭 HOW often did YOU apply the tree tea oil on your nail❔
@@mrgotan I think the fungus had permeated the nail. It was all black, and started to spread to the next toe. The Tea-tree oil killed the fungus and the black color went away. But the nail itself became dry and dead over the next several months, and finally fell off as the new, healthy nail grew in. My suspicion is that the fungus had integrated with the nail, and when it died, it also weakened the cellular structure of the nail.
@@CYndibabI I started daily. I noticed an effect within the first week. All the black went away within 2 weeks, so I stopped applying and it came back quickly. I resumed daily application and it was gone for good in about 6 weeks. You have to be patient and consistent, but it DOES work.
If you go to work for the government, will you continue to make these videos? Because these videos have helped me to become so much healthier! Thank you for all you do!
Is he going to work for the government in the health department? If so that would be a huge blessing to humanity
@@10Vibes26he could be chosen to be on the panel look at his last video you can vote 🗳️ for him to work with RFK 🫡💯go vote ✌️
He has put enough videos for a man to live happy and healthy for the next 500 years.
@@10Vibes26 he asked in an earlier video (yesterday) to vote for him yes. Please do esp if you live in USA. Because I dont know if you can vote from outside USA or as non citizen.
Which video was it please @@AnnaMaria-zm8cv
After trying for 2 years all sorts of stuff I got completely rid of my toenail fungus quickly thanks to a comment from someone on another Dr Berg video. WHat I did ; cut the nail short and file it a bit (on top) to make it porous. Clean any equipment you used intensly or throw it away. Make a small amount of paste by mixing baking soda and cream/oil (I used caster oil) Put the paste generous on toenail. Cover it with well with bandaid(s). Let is sit and do it’s work. Repeat daily with fresh paste. Within 3 days my nail already looked different. Within 2 weeks the fungus was gone.
Wondering if the baking soda (a base product) was the better choice because of what Dr Berg said about the microbe favoring pH of 8?
I was wondering if a vinegar rinse would work? Not sure how deeply the vinegar could penetrate the nail.
Can I use tea tree oil instead of castor oil?
I too had success using castor oil for fingernail fungus…hint: don’t let co-workers use your mouse!
@@ColemanRG Soak your toe in 100% white vinegar for at least 15 minutes. A simple rinse is not enough, you must immerse your toe completely and allow the vinegar time to do its job. Roughing up the nail as the commentor described is a good idea also. 👍
If you really want to get extreme, you can use bleach instead of white vinegar. But you may need to slightly dilute the bleach so as to avoid burning your skin. Also, you may not want to soak your toe as long if you choose to use bleach. Burning your skin from excessive exposure to the bleach mixture is a very real concern, so don’t overdo it if you choose this method.
I put raw onions in my sock then my foot in a plastic bag.
Castor oil works too. Barbara oneill is great this guy is good just started following him
My toe nail fungus along with a bunch of other issues went away when I started intermittent fasting with less sugar intake.
Is it sugar or carbohydrates. That’s my question.
@mattyh-n5553 I started IF about 4 years ago. In the first year I barely had any carbs or sugar at all. During this time is when my nail fungus disappeared quickly. Probably within 6 months. I’d had it for many many years.
However, once I lost 40 pounds in about that first year I started eating both carbs and sugar. However, nothing like how I did before beginning IF.
I’m not sure the fungus would have gone away if I didn’t start my IF on a non keto type diet. I just know ever since I moved to IF on a non keto path it has never came back after 3 years.
Carbs are polysaccharides (many sugars) linked together.@@mattyh-n5553
@@thefootmodel3482 interesting as this was my theory. Sugars and carbs proliferate cells, and they have been shown to do this with cancer cells too. It’s a hard task but one that I may try. Even just cutting down on carbs. 🙏
I think I am going to try cutting down on sugar and carbs and do fasting
If you put a few drops of Black Walnut Hull tincture on the nail, the fungus dissapears at once. The nail goes normal color from white in one second. Possibly one has to put it once angain, but it seems to be very effective very quick. You can use it for all kinds of fungus and put it into a cat’s black ears, it goes away. I put it three times. He stopped scratching and it went clean without cleaning, just with the tincture. I mixed it with Pau’D’Arco tincture, in case it would not work with Black Walnuit alone, and the mixture worked.
Make a video of this I do not believe it was fungus with one treatment.
@Pickwickiansyndrome-o2e Same here, I used one of the strongest forms of nascent iodine which is pretty much the most volatile thing to bacteria, viruses and fungus that there is and it didn’t go away in one treatment.. but it probably would have if i continued soaking the nail for a week.. gonna try it again.. I don’t think going dormant can save it from iodine.
@@mayhem-method-5450Oregano oil onto the toenail works and also Vicks vapour rub onto infected nail, daily.
Takes months to work.
Thanks for the idea. This is helpful.
@@mynameisMeltVicks is undoubtedly petrochemical based. Please use a substitute like essential oils or Olbas oil instead of Vicks. 🙏
I’ve struggled with toe fungus for a while. I’m glad you covered this and I’m looking forward to applying this and fixing my feet. Thanks.
I too have tried all the black magic and witch doctor remedies (turns out all that over-priced stuff at the drug store or online is simply oils available for a fraction of the cost). Here’s my post, I am replying to you, do all this. It works. In three weeks of “soaking” every other day” my stubborn fungus is gone.
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I watched the Doctor’s other video on soaking the feet in Epsom salts and warm water, and using Povidone iodine or lavender oil on the affected area. I also take vitamin D3-K2 in gummy form. My fungus went away (or I guess it is dormant?).
To find his “epsom salt video” searching his videos for “toenail fungus” and it will turn up.
Bonus Tips:
He says add two tablespoons of Epsom salt to two cups of warm water. Soak for 15 minutes. But here’s how I do it:
I use half a cup of Epsom salt diluted and stirred into 4 cups of almost hot water. I place the plastic tub on an unused dog pee pad (to catch any water that splashes) While watching a movie or whatever I soak both feet for 30 to 45 minutes. (There is no hazard to doing this, Epsom salt is harmless to the skin.)
But wait, there’s more.
In that same video the Doctor says that after the soaking to add some iodine or lavender oil to the affected area. (I apply it to all the toes because I’m sure there’s fungus I can’t see.)
I bought both Povidone-Iodine and a pure extract lavender oil. After my feet are air dried I apply either iodine or the oil (I alternate each day.)
Regarding this video: daily I take his recommended D3-K2 vitamins. I buy my vitamins in gummy form so it is like having a little treat
Anything fungal including fungal acne – I’ve found that head and shoulders slathered on the area for 5 minutes a day eliminates the issue quickly❤ it contains 1% zinc pyrithione
thank you, i will try 😉
Head and shoulders will treat it cosmetically at the surface. When you stop, it will eventually come back because you are not treating the root cause. Eliminate sugar and process foods, increase raw cruciferous vegetables and increase vitamin d to eradicate the fungus
Ummm no head and shoulders for me . Their are way more natural and more powerful alternatives.. nice try.
Zinc is also critical for prostate problems along with vitamin B6! And.. (saw palmetto)
Zinc pyrithione has been banned in the UK since March 2022
I never realized toenail fungus could be a systemic issue! This holistic approach makes so much sense – boosting the immune system instead of just relying on topical treatments.
Totally agree. People are busy so I can’t blame them for not knowing the difference between (ineffective) topical-only oils or whatever, and actually taking steps to internally fight the source of the fungus.
Using topicals only is at best what I call a cosmetic solution. One might make the toes look better, but give it a week the fungus will be back.
My gp said i need to take medicine but the side effects would cause more harm and toe fungus isnt really a problem she said. So I should just leave it. Of course dr. Berg comes in with actual advice..
This guy’s a gift to the World
God bless him 🙏
Amen❤
I agree 💯 percent TRUTH a true blessing thank you Dr Berg
The guy should be nominated for a Nobel Prize.
@@GeniusBirth yes, but there are important questions that need to be answered.
Can you make a video about mold illness and it’s many symptoms? It’s a growing problem that goes undiscovered.
I was having a heck of time with fungus in one of my big toes. Somewhere, online, I read menthol worked. I had some Vicks VapoRub and rubbed it on my toe nail morning and night. It took about two months but I could see a big improvement. As you said, it stays dormant, so every now and then I see an area where, once again, fungus is taking hold. What I liked about this solution was that my nail didn’t turn yellow like it did with the over the counter fungus treatments – which didn’t work at all anyway. Also, the part about things growing on the bad meat. I bought pancake mix and didn’t use if for maybe a year. So it was unopened. When I did go to use it, inside the sealed bag were flour weevels. So those bug eggs were in the flour.
I’m 1 month into Diflucan, total 3 months initially. I tried epsom salts, iodine, hydrogen peroxide, lotrimin. My onychomycosis isnt detrimental, but it is off-putting to look at, curves the nail, and keratin build up is obnoxious to trim. Wish me luck✌
I filled a little spray bottle with 70% Isopropyl alcohol and applied nightly or after showering making sure to spray the alcohol under the toenail where the fungus lives. It worked well for me and the fungus is gone. I heard apple cider vinegar has the same effect but rubbing alcohol is odorless. I apply a light moisturizer if the toe starts to get dry. Nail fungus can also be picked up from manicure/pedicure techs that don’t sterilize their tools.
Tea Tree oil worked for me,..but it’s pretty strong smelling, though not bad.
I Saw. a news story about Manicure…with Hepatitis so might want to add that to the list.
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I started questioning everything, especially advice from government health organizations after reading Health and Beauty Mastery by Julian Bannett, this book exposes so many shocking truths about the health industry.
This is awesome. I watched a similar video you did a year ago. I carried out your steps. Every day I soaked with Epsom Salts. Then treated each affected toe (as well as unaffected for preventative to prevent spreading) with a drop or two of Iodine. I bought the White Iodine on Amazon and my nail fungus was gone in a couple months and not a year. After two months I was able to clip down the affected nail portions. The new nail just started growing right in. I now treat with Iodine every third week for 7 days as a preventative. Once again thank you for this channel as this cured something that the general consensus said cannot be cured without taking years.
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Dr berg should work with RFK