well i read your info on toenail fungus i have it on 2 toes and I am trying to vinegar. BUT I also have VERY DRY skin on my feet that peels off in chunks all around my heels and callous's below my big toe that always peel also. Can tell me what that is and how to get rid of it!!
THANKS!!
Margaret
In Reply to: Ugly Feet!!! :( posted by Margaret on June 01, 1998 at 10:48:39:
Dear Margaret,
Ugly feet, indeed (grin).
This is an easy one!
This is caused by an essential oil deficiency that prevents your body from handling ALL oils (including skin oil production) appropriately.
Go to the link: Essential Oils and get started on the recommended doses. An inexpensive way to accomplish this (possibly not mentioned there) would be to get a high quality flaxseed oil and, by reading the lable carefully (you may need help by the owner of the store), take enough to cover the recommendations above. This will solve the problem in about 3-4 months. THEN, when the problem has been resolved for a few months, try cutting the dose in half. If the problem does not recurr in about 6 months, cut the dose in half again. Keep repeating this till the problem comes back, THEN, you will know what dose was the minimum that keeps you healthy. You could stay on the large dose forever without harm (except to your pocketbook).
In the meantime, go to your pharmacist & get about a 2 ounce jar of "anhydrous lanolin" (non-prescription but will be kept in the pharmacy). It will be very inexpensive and will last you a long time since it takes only a trace to resolve this. It doesn't smell great & it is sticky even when you rub it in well. I can guarantee that you will use too much the first few times. Just rub it into the areas bothering you twice a day and you will see it clear up. This is not a cure but a way to help till the skin starts replacing itself in a healthy way. Once the oral oils have done their job you will not need the lanolin any more (goodby mess).
Let the BB participants know how you do. There are a lot of people out there with the same problem. They would thank you for letting them know that it is an easy thing to resolve.
As a matter of fact, you will notice other bothersome symptoms clearing up at the same time. If you are having this much trouble, your fat metabolism is effecting other systems at the same time. There are already more than 30 chronic conditions known to be related to these essential oil deficiencies.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Ugly Feet!!! :( posted by Walt Stoll on June 03, 1998 at 12:01:32:
michael and mary dan eades, in their book "protein power" (p 344), stress avoidance of flaxseed oil as the alpha linolenic acid blocks eicosanoid production, harmful in the long run. this is the only reference i've found concerning this. is flaxseed a boon or a hindrance?
In Reply to: Re: Ugly Feet!!! :( posted by dp on June 03, 1998 at 15:18:16:
Dear dp,
Used in isolation, alpha linolenic acid CAN (in high doses) have this effect. However, the resarcher who reported this came from the allopathis paradigm and is guilty of the limitations to that kind of thinking. This substance NEVER occurs in nature alone. It, like all the other essential oils, works best in combination with all the rest.
If you took all the other oils we now know are "essential", and excluded the alpha linolenic acid, none of the rest would work as well. We have to stop looking at the trees without seeing the forest at the same time.
Am I answering your questions?
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Ugly Feet!!! :( posted by Walt Stoll on June 05, 1998 at 10:27:14:
if that means flaxseed oil is okay used alone, you've answered my question. thanks for the help.
Dear Lenelle,
The solution to your problem is 100% certainly at this link:
Fungus Infections of the Feet.
THEN, as you get well, please share your experiences with the bb participants. Others deserve to know this inexpensive & 100% effective solution. DO IT RIGHT!
Walt
I keep getting these cracks between my toes and they itch really bad! I've tried some stuff from the store(Desenex)and it doesn't seem to help. Does this sound like athlete's foot? It's driving me crazy! My friends say only men get this stuff. Is that true? Trish
In Reply to: athlete's foot? posted by Patricia on June 02, 1998 at 10:03:00:
Dear Trish,
I am glad that my book is on its way to you. There is an entire chapter dedicated to this problem. If you learn what that chapter says & follow the simple instructions, this will be a thing of the past & you will never get it again.
Let me know if you have more questions. This IS a fungus and IS what is generally termed as athlete's foot. Whoever said only men get it is sadly uninformed.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: athlete's foot? posted by Walt Stoll on June 04, 1998 at 10:35:56:
Dr. Stoll,
This is trish - I ordered your book. Patricia, who wrote the athlete's foot message and signed it Trish, is not me!
So, I think maybe Trish with athlete's foot needs a bit more advice than reading your book, because she didn't mention that she ordered it...
I feel like a schizophrenic, (and so do I)!
athletes foot-free trish (lower case)
In Reply to: athlete's foot? posted by Patricia on June 02, 1998 at 10:03:00:
Hi Trish,
I too have had this problem , and treat it by:
wash my feet at least 3 times a day, using a good wash cloth to scrub away the dead tissue
change socks during the day, and go barefoot most of the time ex-office
change shoes daily
I suspect that Walt has advice that addresses this in his book
Good luck,
Deryk
In Reply to: athlete's foot? posted by Patricia on June 02, 1998 at 10:03:00:
I'm trish, too... and once a long time ago I had athletes foot, and it sounds like what you have. I remember it took a long time to get rid of it. I can't really give you too much advice, other than keeping your feet dry, but I'm sure Dr. Stoll or someone else here has a few words of wisdom for you. I CAN tell you that your friends are wrong about only men getting that!
And, I'll just stay lower case trish to avoid confusion.
Good luck,
trish
In Reply to: Hi, Trish posted by trish on June 02, 1998 at 13:53:29:
I made it, Love.
Umm. Little foot problem eh?
Ok. The bad news is that you've got a potential bacterial
infestation problem. I have found that the causes range from
acidosis (body too acid) to sugar intake too high (well actually one in the same) I've a feeling you know something about this trish :-)
Possible cures:
(1) Drink lots of water.
(2) Apply antibacterial deodorant to feet after washing.
I use Lavlin which is actually underarm deod. but works
extremely well.
(3) Drink 1 cup per day of Colloidal Silver @ 50-100 ppm
for 2 weeks. C.S. is a broadband anti-viral/anti-bacterial/
anti-fungal. You could also use the Zapper, but C.S. is less of a strain on your system which no doubt is already fighting the infection/infestation.
(4) Help bring body back into correct pH range. Avoid sugar
like the plague.
-Greg
In Reply to: Hello to you, too - but I'M not the Trish with the foot problem! :-) posted by trish on June 04, 1998 at 10:42:58:
Sorry Trish about all the confusion. I'm going by Patricia from now on..that should clear things up! And I'm still looking for any advice on the subject. I've found through a little reseach that it's not just men who get this so I found that much out. I'm still finding that the things they sell at the store don't take care of the problem. So any advice will still be appreciated and thanks.
PATRICIA
In Reply to: Sorry bout' the confusion-I'm the one with AF. posted by Patricia on June 04, 1998 at 14:57:53:
I'm certain I mentioned Colloidal Silver. I'm not sure I mentioned that
it could be used externally as well as a wash. If you do so, you will
probably get quite a bit of further itching as the bacteria causing the
infection dies off. This will last for about half an hour or so, and then all
itching will stop. Double Whammy? Take internally and was your feet with
a stronger solution (get 'em coming and going!)
-Greg
In Reply to: Sorry bout' the confusion-I'm the one with AF. posted by Patricia on June 04, 1998 at 14:57:31:
It wasn't anybody's fault...
I wanted to let you know, since it's only been a couple of days, you cant' possibly know if any of the products you tried are working or not - it doesn't disappear overnight even if the medication IS working - give it time!
Good luck and let us know how you do...
I'm sure you'll get more good advice on this board, too.
be well,
trish
In Reply to: Hi, Trish posted by trish on June 02, 1998 at 13:53:29:
I once had a cat that the Vet diagnosed with athlete's foot!
Walt,
Thanks for your reply. I recently had a blood test done by my doctor. He did not indicate any problems. Are you recommending a different test for diabetes? I have never considered diabetes. What would indicate diabetes? The sore spot on my toe is directly above the left edge of the toe nail on the top of the toe.
Cindy
In Reply to: Re: Toe Nail Fungus posted by cindy fisk on June 02, 1998 at 10:40:56:
Dear Cindy,
This could easily be an ingrown toenail---in that position.
HOWEVER, if it is, it becomes even more important to see if you have even chemical diabetes.
95% of all adult diabetics have a normal fasting blood sugar. Yet 99% of all lazy physicians still order the screening blood test for diabetics on a fasting specimen. This has been known for more than 50 years. Why docs still are not serious about diagnosing diabetes early is but one more reason to get rid of the conventional medical monopoly. The sicker the patient is, the more money the doc makes treating their symptoms.
If you called your local lab, they could give you specific instructions as to the meal that has to be eaten exactly 2 hours prior to having the blood drawn for a 2 hour PP blood sugar. THEN, when you go for the test, be sure to get there about 30 minutes early so they have NO excuse not to draw your blood right on time. This kind of test will find about 95% of diabetics--done correctly.
To be really sure of catching all diabetics, one has to do a 5 hour glucose tolerance test. THIS test requires 3 days of carbohydrate loading (at least 400 grams a day) for the 3 days immediately prior to the test. THEN, the lab gives you either a measured meal or Glucola the morning of the test. Blood is drawn before the meal, 1/2 hour later & every hour after the meal till 5 hours have gone by. This curve is diagnostic in nearly 100% of cases and even predicts who is likely to develop diabetes in the next few years.
Most docs are too lazy to explain to patients exactly what they need to do, & why, so their patients have to have diabetes really bad before it is diagnosed.
If you don't have diabetes, the regular application of hot water to the exact spot (5 minutes at a time--as hot as you can stand it--at least 4 times a day) will clear up the infection till you can get to the doc who will cut out the ingrown portion of the toenail. Hopefully s/he will also tell you how to prevent the next one.
If you are diabetic you MUST NOT do the previous paragraph!
Walt
I have dry skin that peels off in chunks and flakes and peels off all over the bottom of my feet. Any ideas on what this is and how to treat this problem?????
Thanks a bunch!!
I just found this web page and thanks Dr. Stoll for all your information.
In Reply to: Dry,scaly, cracked feet posted by Margaret on June 02, 1998 at 19:08:22:
Just a couple of thoughts, from my own experience....
Are you consuming enough high-quality oils? I rotate a combination of flaxseed, omega 3 fish oil, and evening primrose. My skin has improved all over, not just my feet. No more flaky legs!
The other factor that has helped is yoga for exercise. I think it's really improved the circulation in my legs & feet.
My 2 cents.
Good health to you!
In Reply to: How's your oil intake? posted by Jen on June 03, 1998 at 10:01:48:
well my oil intake not good i don't take any of those but i will give it a try
Thanks!!
Margaret
I take kung-fu three nights a week for and hour and a half at a time. During this time everyone in the class is bare foot. Recently I noticed that our teacher has a real bad case of toe nail fungus. I was just wondering if I have any chances of getting it from him. Im not even sure if it is transmittable, but if it is I want to know if there are ways to prevent myself from getting it.
Thanks Allan
In Reply to: TOE NAIL FUNGUS posted by Allan on June 03, 1998 at 15:20:05:
Dear Allen,
Read a copy of my book (link on this page) and you won't have to worry about stuff like this. The fungus that causes this is EVERYWHERE. The way to avoid it is not by avoid ing your instructor.
Walt
What does toe nail fungus look like? How do I know if I have It. Please advise. Jack
In Reply to: Re: TOE NAIL FUNGUS posted by Jack Kleyla on June 03, 1998 at 17:08:57:
Dear Jack,
The nail becomes discolored and thickened. The underside is more crumbly than normal. These changes usually begin at the tip of the nail (usually at the edge) and gradually work their way back to eventually involving even the growing part of the nail. Once it gets THAT advanced, the infestation at the base of the nail can cause the growing nail to be deformed.
ANYONE WITH DIABETES CANNOT AFFORD TO LET SOMETHING LIKE THIS TO CONTINUE.
Walt
The nail on my big toe has really thickened and has a kind of yellow and brown color to it. Is this nail fungus? I started using vinegar, as you suggest, but was using a whole eye dropper full. I've cut back to only two drops twice a day. Also, what about using our swimming pool?
In Reply to: Toe Nail Fungus??? posted by Carol on June 04, 1998 at 10:22:22:
The first time I was bothed with toe nail fungus is when I cut my big toe nail too low and I can't seem to get fid of it I've tried thoes nail fungus remover from the beauty supply but it hasn't helped any . I know that you aren't suppose to put polish over your nail because it makes it worst but I can't seem to help it I can't stand looking at my toe nails. I'm too embarrassed to go to the doctor what can I do to cure this problem myself.
In Reply to: Toe Nail Fungus??? posted by Carol on June 04, 1998 at 10:22:22:
Dear Carol,
Two drops is MUCH better. Remember, the drier the toenail material is the better. The swimming pool is OK but don't live in it for the above reason. Don't worry about the contagion. This fungus is everywhere.
You have described the typical case of onychomycosis (toenail fungus).
Please share your experiences as this goes away. Others with this problem deserve to know it need not be expensive to resolve reliably.
Walt
In Reply to: Toe Nail Fungus??? posted by Carol on June 04, 1998 at 10:22:22:
Also, this toe nail is trying to grow into the outside edge of my toe. What can I do about this. At times it is VERY painful!
In Reply to: P.S. -- Re: Toe Nail Fungus??? posted by Carol on June 04, 1998 at 14:18:11:
Surgery, Carol, surgery.
This is a simple office procedure and it is the responsibility of the surgeon to explain to you how to keep it from recurring. Right after the surgery you should (if you are not diabetic) soak your toe (not the foot---just the toe) in hot soapy water 5 minutes at a time several times a day till there is no more soreness. If you leave it uncovered, there will be no bleeding after the first soak and will be soreness free within 36 hours. If there is a lot of infection, you may need to have gause applied between soaks until the gause comes off with no color (drainage). All of these things are things your surgeon should tell you.
Once you have had the offending part of the nail removed, it is almost impossible for rthe infection not to clear up on its own. The hot soaks are what I would do to shorten the time & lessen the risk.
Walt
I currently have toenail fungus that I am treating with vinegar as you suggested. I have had this for over a year and during that time also have terrible itching in the toe areas. Can this be related? I have tried athlete's foot spray but I don't think that is the problem. It seems to get worse as my feet sweat and can become unbearable at times. I also notice when ever I have a glass of wine it gets worse. My wife said my feet look very dry and maybe that is what is causing the itch. I would like to know what it may be and how to treat it.
Thanks,
Frank
In Reply to: Foot itch posted by Frank on June 05, 1998 at 08:10:53:
Dear Frank,
This is a reactionary vasculitis due to the chronic fight or flight storage in the hypothalamus discussed so many times right here on this bb.
The feeling you have is the same one that people have when they come in out of extended periods in the cold and warm up their hands & feet in fromt of a heater. The itching is just the overcompensation of the blood vessels expanding having been contracted for so long by the cold.
People with chronic cold hands & feet are doing that same thing to their circulation even when it is warm. I would bet that you are known for cold hands & feet. This reflexive reduction in circualtion is also one of the things that predisposes people to foot & nail fungus (see the chapters about stress & foot fungus in my book (link on this page).
The only resolution for this, yet known, is the skilled relaxation also discussed so often in this BB. There is a book that was at least partially written about you that you should have in your library: "Mind as Healer, Mind as Slayer" by Dr Pelletier. Please share with the bb what you learn about this in relatiohnship to yourself
Walt
In Reply to: Foot itch posted by Frank on June 05, 1998 at 08:10:53:
Frank, you should take a look at your diet and see if
have eaten sugary foods within 4 hours of these itching
attacks.
Sugar throws the body out of balance. People respond differently to
the imbalance -you might be experiencing rapid bacterial buildup which are
especially predisposed to hot, moist environments. Despite your feet looking dry,
they do get quite wet during the day. The usual recommendation with regard
to dry socks apply. I cannot recommend talcum powder (talcum powder is crushed rock BTW)
since it tends to make the condition worse from irritation.
I would suggest cutting as much sugar from your diet as possible and see if there
is a difference.
-Greg
Hello :)
It has been about 4 years since three of my fingers have developed a finger nail fungus due to having acrylic overlays. At one point they seemed to heal, then almost over night, it was back again. I have tried antifungal treatments especially for fingernails, lotrimin, hydrogyne peroxide, alcohol.. you name it. At this point, I seem to have healthy nail only at the cuticals. I must have formed scar tissue on my nail bed cause they no longer attach themselves. Fortunalely I can wear nail polish to hide the ugliness, but I am concerned if I will eventually lose my nails? Any one else been though this? please help!! It's very depressing and a constant preoccupation. Thanks.
In Reply to: Finger Nail Fungus posted by Leigh on June 07, 1998 at 00:07:48:
Leigh,
While you are waiting for a reply from Dr. Stoll, click on the FAQ link on this page, and then go to "Articles on Various Health Topics." There you will find information on nail fungus. You can also go to "Ask Dr. Stoll" and scan down the board. There have been many posts on this topic.
Jim
In Reply to: Finger Nail Fungus posted by Leigh on June 07, 1998 at 00:07:48:
Dear Leigh,
Listen to Jim. The same thing that works for toenails will work for fingernails.
However, there is one other possibility here & that is that you may well have a hypersensitivity to the stuff you use to paint your nails, the stuff you use to glue acrylics in place, etc. A good indication would be if there is any inflammation around the edges of the nails you are using that stuff on. If there is, it may be impossible to cure this without having all of your nails removed surgically and avoiding the use of that stuff you are reacting to until you have new nails. Actually just avoiding putting anything on your nails BUT the vinegar would probably solve this too. However, you are very concerned about how your nails look and it may be that having them removed would be the only thing that would make you give up that concern.
THEN, if you use them again, you are REALLY asking for it! It will likely be a lot worse the next time around.
If you ARE hypersensitive, the only way I know that you would eventually (in a few years) be able to try using this stuff again woulld be for you to embark on a serious wellness program. THEN, after a few years of that, you probably would no longer be hypersensitive.
If you show no inflammation around the edges of your nails, the simple protocol I have described on this website would resolve the fungus. It is interesting that you have tried nearly everything anyone couyld think of without tumbling to the thing that really works (simple distilled vinegar).
Even tea tree oil can work but it is a lot more expensive.
If you have more questions, write again. As you get well, please share your experiences with the bb participants. You could help a lot of others not have to go through what you have.
Walt
In Reply to: Finger Nail Fungus posted by Leigh on June 07, 1998 at 00:07:48:
Dear Leigh, I know all to well how discouraging this finger nail fungus is. I have just started my 3rd script of Lamasil. This time I will take it for 3 months instead of 6 weeks like I did the last 2 times last year. I've also taken 2 pulse doses of Sporanox which did absolutely nothing. The Lamasil does work. It did clear my nails both times, but both times it came back. I'm hoping that the 3 month course will really kill it. Hope this helps. Denise
In Reply to: Re: Finger Nail Fungus posted by Denise on June 09, 1998 at 20:14:44:
Dear Denise,
It continues to be amazing to me that people will use something extremely expensive jsut because it has enough money to advertize it.
NOTHING works any better than the distilled vinegar approach I have described on this BB for years. Three months will not be enough for ANYTHING to work since everything works only by keeping the fungus from growing where the new nail (taken while the nail grew that day) and it takes at least 6 months for the nail to grow out.
Why should I bother trying to offer people knowledge?
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Finger Nail Fungus posted by Walt Stoll on June 12, 1998 at 09:22:54:
Dear Walt, Thanks for the advice about the vinegar.I did use the vinegar and white iodine for about 3 months, which is one half the time for a fingernail to grow out. Believe me, the fungus was still there at the cuticle of my nail. It did not work. Hey listen, I would beg,borrow and steal to get rid of this fungus. It has been nothing but a nightmare for me. By the way, what makes you an expert on fungus?
In Reply to: Re: Finger Nail Fungus posted by Denise on June 14, 1998 at 20:10:41:
Dear Denise,
Where did the white iodine come from. It certainly did not come from me. How do we know that the iodine did not counteract the distilled vinegar somehow?
I learned from Chinese Medicine about the distilled vinegar for toenail fungus. The Chinese learned it over more than 4000 years of watching it work. I have only used it for 15 years but everyone willing to follow directions has cleared their problem. That is my only claim to expertise in this field.
I have no axes to grind. I make no money from my suggestion. Those who want to reinvent the wheel & do something other than worked for the Chinese for 4000 years (& MY patients for 15+), are welcome to try. We can always learn more. However, I would suggest that you do not claim it did not work when you did not do it.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Finger Nail Fungus posted by Walt Stoll on June 16, 1998 at 13:37:35:
Dear Walt, Thanks for your input. Maybe the white iodine minused out the effects of the vinegar. I don't know. I have polish on my nails all of the time and I applied 3 to 4 drops of vinegar to where my nail bed meets my finger, 2x a day, once in the morning and once at night, being careful not to get my hands wet. You say rhat the nail will grow out clear in approximately 6 months, but will the fungus deep in the nail bed be cured? Hope to hear from you soon. Denise
In Reply to: Re: Finger Nail Fungus posted by Denise on June 16, 1998 at 20:19:33:
Der Denise,
NEW nail does not have fungus. The fungus in the rest of the adjacent nail has to grow into it. Remember, NOTHING kills the fungus. The only thing we are doing is growing new nail that is resistant to the fungus growing into it. This is true of EVERY remedy presently being advertized; whether is costs more than its weight in gold (Sporonax) or practically free like the vinegar.
Your nail polish does increase the suscpetibility of the covered nail to the fungus since it holds moisture.
You might have to give up nail polish till all of the fungus is grown off.
Let us know what happens.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Finger Nail Fungus posted by Walt Stoll on June 18, 1998 at 10:44:04:
I recently dioscovered I had nail fungus on two of my fingers from wearing false nails for too long at one time. I keep reading about this vinegar cure you have been telling people about and I am very interested to give it a try! Would you please tell me the exact recipe and application techniques? And what about te tree oil? How do I use that? I haven't had it for long and want to start growing healthy nails as soon as possible! I have laid off the nail polish and tried using hydrogen peroxide wondering if that wouldn't kill any bacteria at the base. However, I now feel that any bacteria that I my have killed can easily come back. I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you for your time!
Jen
In Reply to: Re: Finger Nail Fungus posted by Jennifer Passavant on June 21, 1998 at 13:24:38:
Dear Jennifer,
The exact protocol is on my homepage (link on this page).
It is more HOW you use it than it is WHAT you use. The reason I recommend the distilled vinegar is that is the safest and least expensive of all the alternatives. It always works if you follow the protocol.
If you want to know more about WHY people become susceptible to this, you will want to read several chapters in my book (link also on this page). You do not need my book to get rid of it.
Walt
Dear Dr Stoll,
Dare I ask another question? What if the affected nail is only discolored in the upper quadrant, do you still apply
the 2x vinegar drops just to the base of the nail? Thanks, Nikki
In Reply to: Toe-nail fungus posted by nikki on June 11, 1998 at 21:52:44:
Dear Nikki,
Your question emphasizes why I go to such pains to try to get people to understand HOW all nail fungus treatments work. Nothing you can buy (no matter how expensive) kills fungus. It only keeps the fungus from growing into nail tissue that was grown on the day that you took the treatment (either internally or externally). That is why you must not miss any treatments for the entire time it takes for you to grow a new nail (6-12 months-----however long it takes YOU to grow a completely new nail). Any nail grown during the time you missed will NOT be resistant to the fungus. ALL of the nail must be resistant to the fungus or it will "jump" to the susceptible nail and you will have to start the treatment all over again.
All your body does is grow the infected nail off your body. Any nail that is involved out at the tip will just get grown off earliest. Since the fungus continues to grow into non-resistant tissue, it might seem to stay the same till the resistant nail grows out that far: the nail is growing out as fast as the fungus grows in.
The ONLY place to put the vinegar IS right at the growing part so the acidity will be incorporated into the new nail as it grows.
NOW, you can do ME a favor. Since I did my best to explain all this with the vinegar treatment, and it obviously was not clear to you. Please help me to know how I might have made it clearer. It is NOT what you use, it is how you use it. Distilled vinegar is just the most convenient, least expensive and safest remedy that you can use. If you do not learn why it works & how it works, you will likely still be searching for a "cure" 20 years from now.
Help, please?
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Toe-nail fungus posted by Walt Stoll on June 14, 1998 at 08:51:16:
Dear Dr Stoll,
Because the discoloration is confined to the top third of my nails, I guess I was hoping it was something else. Thank you for explaining yet again, I think I finally get it! The above explanation definately says it all. I will let you know in a year from now. In Health, Nikki
In Reply to: Re: Toe-nail fungus posted by Walt Stoll on June 14, 1998 at 08:51:16:
Thank you in advance. Recently I was told I have a mild toenail fungus. In Feb I developed ringworm and a month later my cat got it. The ringworm reappeared in April and I treated it with an oral antifungal. This is all very odd, could there be a connection Ann
In Reply to: Re: Toe-nail fungus posted by Ann on June 15, 1998 at 10:40:43:
Dear Ann,
These conditions are caused by different species of fungus,
HOWEVER, what IS significant about this is that you could not have this history without having a serious susceptibility to these infections. It doen's matter how many you treat (& hopefully get rid of) there will always be another one. Eventually, you will have candida-ralated syndrome and you will HAVE to learn to do something about your susceptibility factors.
When You get ready to start down THAT pathway, I can think of no easier way than reading a copy of my book (link on this page).
THEN, if you have more questions, write again.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Toe-nail fungus posted by Walt Stoll on June 14, 1998 at 08:51:16:
I have a question regarding the way the vinegar has to be applied. After applying the 2 drops should I allow the vinegar to dry or is it ok if I put on the sock immediately? Should I rub it into the base of the nail?
In Reply to: Re: Toe-nail fungus posted by Alex on June 19, 1998 at 13:25:09:
Dear Alex,
Just put the 2 drops at the base of the nail. The anatomy being as it is assures that you could not keep it from where it needs to go after that. Putting on the sock right away is fine.
Walt
I tried this once and I got confused with someone else.I've got what I think is athlete's foot. My last message was"I didn't know if women or girls get it...I've got that much figured out...they do! Now how do you cure it? Especially the itching part of it?? It's driving me crazy and the stuff from the store isn't working...any ideas (and please don't get me mixed up with the other Trish)
Thanks, Patricia
In Reply to: athlete's foot-again posted by Patricia on June 14, 1998 at 01:47:07:
Quiet on the set! OK....action.
Hi there.
reply to your original post is still there, however we can talk here just as well as there, eh?
Anyway, you want to get to the nearest Vitamin Shoppe (or a health food store that is well stocked and equipped)
Get the following items:
Colloidal Silver (strongest you can find) which be between 50 and 550 Parts Per Million,
and Lavlin Long Life Deodorant.
Step 1 -Wash your feet with warm water. Resist the urge to scratch them.
Step 2 -Dry them off completely
Step 3 - Run clean water into a foot bath (or a brand new pail will do. Add enough C.S. to
turn the water light yellow (about 1 quarter of the bottle)
Step 4 -Soak feet in water for 20 - 40 minutes. Rub feet gently especially all the areas
where it itches. DO NOT SCRATCH. Open toes. Make sure the water gets everywhere.
Step 5 -Dry off feet. Itching should have stopped by now because all the bacteria will be dead. If not, soak for
10 more minutes.
Step 6 -Apply deodorant to feet especailly to areas where itching occured.
Step 7 -avoid footwear the makes feet sweat. I recommend Aerosoles. Comfortable in the extreme, looks good, and did
I mention how comfortable they are?
Step 8- Repeat steps 1 - 7 after 2 weeks.
I would also recommend cotton socks, if it will not detract from your usual work attire (I've no way of knowing if you have a dress code to conform to)
Hope this helps.
-Greg
In Reply to: athlete's foot-again posted by Patricia on June 14, 1998 at 01:47:07:
Dear Patricia,
As with ALL chronic conditions, one MUST deal with WHY THAT individual is susceptible to it. There are several chapters in my book dealing with this very thing so far as athetes' foot is concerned.
Next, you have to be sure that this IS athletes' foot. Stuff between the toes and on the bottoms of the feet probably IS athletes' foot. However, stuff on the tops of the toes or feet is almost certainly NOT a fungus infection but an allergy to some material that makes up your shoes of socks.
Feed me! Walt
In Reply to: Re: athlete's foot-again posted by Walt Stoll on June 16, 1998 at 14:05:06:
Thanks Dr. Stoll and Greg for the replies. It's between the toes (cracks in the corners with peeling skin) and VERY itchy. I've been trying to keep them dry and ware sandals when I can. Been using Micatin spray for about 2 weeks with little results and no relief for the itching. The reason for the repost was I didn't want to try too many things at once. Thanks again, Patricia
In Reply to: Re: athlete's foot-again posted by Patricia on June 16, 1998 at 16:32:56:
Dear Patricia,
I think you have a copy of my book. Re-read the chapter about fungus infections of the feet---which this IS.
Walt
I was wondering if you could send me a second opinion on nail fungus treatment. I recently visted my family doctor about toe-nail fungus. My big toe is infected with the fungus and is discoloring. In fact, it is beginning to lift of the skin and appears that it will soon fall off. Will it?
The purpose for writing this letter is that I'm concerned with a treatment the doctor prescribed. I received a prescription for "Sporenox" but I've also heard about the possible side effects. I am supposed to take two pills a day for a week, then refrain from taking the medication for three weeks. I then receive a blood test to determine if the medication is damaging my liver. I then resume taking the medication again and the process is repeated for 8-12 months.
My question is, after taking the medication will the fungus be cured? If so, what is the chance of the fungus returning again? Is the risk of liver damage worth the opportunity to rid my system of this annnoying condition?
I realize you're in business, but your comments would be extremely helpful as I make the decision to take this medication or not.
Thank you
Dear Dr. Stoll, I tried the vinegar remedy. Started doing this treatment in May of '97, right after I got your book at at a rehab nurses' seminar in Lexington. It didn't work for me but then it occurred to me that my "hypertrophic" toenails may be due to poor circulation. Only the big toes of both feet are effected. If I had fungus-infected toenails would not all the nails be effected. Please comment. Thanks, Gloria.
In Reply to: Toe-nail fungus posted by Mark on June 15, 1998 at 18:09:48:
Der Mark,
Sporonax is one of the blatant ripoffs that is the hallmark of our age. It is not that it does not work (taken correctly) but that it does not work any better than 2 drops of distilled vinegar at the base of the nail twice a day. Of course, the vinegar treatment is practically free and 100% safe. The only reason anyone uses Sporonax is because it is so heavily advertized AND it requires a prescription (mainly because it IS dangerous)--therefore the doc gets his/her cut for prescribing it. Who is going to make money recommending vinegar?
Go to the link: Fungus Infections of the Feet
THEN, if you get interested in how to reduce your susceptibility factors for this condition, you would profit by reading the several chapters in my book about this (link on this page).
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Toe-nail fungus posted by Walt Stoll on June 17, 1998 at 10:05:22:
Dr. Stoll:
I was wondering if iodine would help the toenail fungus
go away?
Carol,
Both methods are correct. Mixing salt with vinegar creates an even more potent solution which is rarely necessary. Vinegar itself would suffice. If straight vinegar irritates your skin dilute it into a 50% solution with water.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Toe-nail fungus posted by Gloria Boduch on June 16, 1998 at 17:34:31:
Dear Gloria,
I hope you will help me out here & carefully describe EXACTLY what you did. If this is fungus--and it probably is-- you would be the first person this did not work for & I need to know it.
Also, since you have my book, I would suggrest you re-read the chapter on stress & the chapter on fungus infections of the feet. This tells you how to change your suseptibility IF this is due to your "circulation".
Any physician can tell the difference between thickened nails just due to "circulation" and those being eaten by fungus----------just by looking.
Please help me see what has happened here. ALSO, once you have re-read those chapters, please share any questions you might have.
Walt
I know a loved one that has toe nails which i think mnight have fungus. I need to know if this is in any way detrimental to his health. What should he do? Please email me back with info
In Reply to: Re: TOE NAIL FUNGUS posted by Ang on June 17, 1998 at 00:30:06:
Dear Ang,
Thickened nails, with a crumbly underside, is almost certainly onychomycosis (nail fungus) until proven otherwise.
This can be dangerous IF the person has diabetes.
The instructions in my book & on the homepage of this 'site (link on this page) tell exactly how to get rid of this problem.
Walt
Dr. Stoll-
I have had this fungus for about 5 years now. I went to a podiatrist a few years ago and he recommended that I have the nails removed from the infected toes, and then follow up with a topical ointment. I went through with this painful and expensive procedure with no results. I am going to try your vinegar cure and hope for the best. But I wanted to share my experience so that others will not make the same mistake that I did!
Jenn
The other day I was in the municipal library, and a guy ran up to me to thank me for suggesting a treatment for the fungal infection of his toe nails!
I had seen him many months before in the sauna at the spa and couldn't help but notice his infected toes. I suggested your approach, assuring him that my mother had successfully treated her toe nails a year before.
How do you spell Hallelujah?!?! Walt, you're a hero to fungus infected folks all over! And besides that, you're a good guy! And unlike many docs, you're not a pompous jerk!
Keep up the good work!
In Reply to: I'm healed, I'm healed!! posted by Ron on June 28, 1998 at 19:08:46:
Thanks, Ron!
I guess I am not yet perfect (grin). I still need a boost like this once in a while.
This vinegar thing is a great example of how the pharmaceutical/medical system swindles the public every day. They are big on promoting the VERY expensive approaches that work exactly the same as the nearly free distilled vinegar. The difference is simple education.
It is still amazing to me how many people prefer the expensive & dangerous approaches simply because of advertizing & that they would like to believe their doc is primarily out there for their benefit.
You can imagine why stuff like this is hated so much by conventional medicine. Right now, YOU are as much of an expert in this as I am. The AMA cannot stand competition.
Namaste` Walt