Feel like you want to hide your toes in the sand when you’re at the beach?  Many people notice that their toenails look yellowed, thick, and maybe even brittle.  This is one obvious sign that you may have a Candida or yeast overgrowth in your gut.  While we all have a healthy amount of yeast, it’s an overgrowth that leads to many symptoms you may be having.  Most people tend to put “band aides” on these symptoms with over the counter topical treatments that are usually toxic to the rest of the body, but I have a natural remedy for you.  Do you have an issue with yeast?  Symptoms include:

• Craving Sweets
• Fatigue
• UTI’s
• Sinus Infections
• Digestive Issues
• Joint Pain
• White Coating on Tongue
   

Causes of a yeast overgrowth are very common, so it’s important to know what the triggers are so that you can stay on top of it before you start seeing symptoms. Triggers include:

• Taking Antibiotics
• Eating a Diet High in Sugar and Refined Carbs
• High Alcohol Intake
• A Weakened Immune System
• Oral Contraceptives
• Diabetes
• High Stress levels

There are natural ways to clear up your symptoms, and also benefit from reversing a whole host of other issues you may be having, so why not clear up your Candida the healthy and natural way?  Dr. Axe has an excellent article here.

I also like his article specifically on healthy toes.

Recently I made this essential oil recipe for a friend.  Each component has cleansing properties.  Once again, God gave us the best options!

Healthy Toe Solution

• 30 drops tea tree oil (also known as Melaleuca)
• 10 drops oregano oil
• 5 drops clove oil
• A carrier oil like fractionated coconut (which has it’s own cleansing properties!) Jojoba oil, Grapeseed oil, Almond oil, or Argan oil.  This is an excellent place to buy supplies!

Place the carrier oil in a small 1 oz or so glass vessel.  Add the essential oils, and shake to mix.  Apply by massaging into the toenails twice a day…especially before bedtime.