Nail fungus is an infection caused by microorganisms which eats the keratin in the nails and lead to severe infection. There will be a discoloration of the nails which ends up in yellow or dark color nails.It makes the nail thick and overgrown. Later it makes the nail to crumble and then fall off. Infections can be caused for both finger nails and toe nails.

Various remedies are available for the nail fungus. There are pharmaceutical remedies as well a lot of natural remedies available.

Tea Tree oil treatment is a natural remedy which is considered as very effective. Its is an antiseptic which will fight against the fungus on your nails. Undiluted tea tree oil and olive oil mixture can be applied on the affected nail or put a few drops of tea tree oil on the nail and rub thoroughly. A mixture of olive oil , thyme oil and tea tree oil is also recommended for the infection to be cured. And it should be continued for a few weeks even after the infection is cured.

Using Listerine mouthwash is another natural remedy. This is also an antiseptic. If undiluted lime juice is mixed in the mouthwash it will be more effective as the acid content in the lime juice will fight the growth of fungus.

Oregano essential oil mixed with olive oil is also a remedy available, wherein the oregano essential oil has got antiseptic, antifungal, antibacterial properties.

Vicks vaporub mixed with essesntial oils is another natural remedy which can be tried. Apply the mixture on the affected nail and rub. Alcohol and chlorine bleach also helps in curing the nail fungus.

Even a change in diet can help fight the nail fungus. Include a lot of probiotics in the food , like yougurt and keifr. Also always keep the nails dry and hygiene.

Funginix is another great option to treat nail fungus!