You have become uncomfortable in your own skin. Your shy about putting on your favorite pair of strappy sandals and enjoying a night out on the town. As simple and little as it may seem, toenail fungus can have a drastic affect on your self esteem and your personal life. But don’t worry, before you  bury yourself in doctor bills, I know a few home remedies that can help you put this demon behind you.

One of the most popular naturally healing alternative for treating toenail fungus also known as the magic potion is tea tree oil. It’s also known for treating a variety of medical problems. Tea Tree Oil comes from a tree in Australia called “Melaleuca alternafolia”. If you have decided to use the tea tree oil as a treatment alternative you first want to start by filing the infected toenail down. Once this is done you can begin applying the oil to the infected toe, by rubbing the oil on the toe with a cotton ball, or apply it using a toothbrush or you might find it better to just soak your foot in a basin containing the oil. If you feel any kind of pain or irritation in the toe after using the tea tree oil you can dilute it with olive oil. But if discomfort continues, you should immediately stop using it and seek a physician’s help.

Using Listerine mouthwash is also an alternative for treating toenail fungus! Shocking, isn’t it? A lot of people have found this method to be very effective. For some this remedy has cleared their infection in a few days with just a 30 minute use everyday. The antiseptic is so powerful it can leave your toe looking healthy.

You can also use oregano and olive oil together to treat toenail fungus. Oregano oil is very powerful anti fungus remedy. It has been used in several over the counter fungus medications. What makes it so powerful and effective? It has antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, analgesic and anti-parasitical ingredients in it. When combined with olive oil it makes it an even stronger, fungus killer!

I know you may have heard this thousands of times, but your diet can also play a big role in helping cure your toenail fungus. You should eat more foods that contain probiotics or good bacteria such as yogurt, and milk products.

These are just a few home remedies that you can try out yourself at home and avoid the expensive costs of medical bills and prescription medications.