Just Ask Terry

Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.

Q. Dear Terry, “I have been to the doctor several times to be treated for a toenail fungus, but everything I tried doesn’t seem to work. Is there any kind of natural remedy that you know may be successful?” Sandy J., Albany, NY A. Dear Sandy, I think you might want to try oil of oregano. I am aware of others that tried this remedy and it has been very effective. What seems to work best is to look for oregano oil in softgel capsules. I would think usually about 150 mg per capsule. When the skin is affected, I think it’s good to topically treat it but also to treat it internally. I would take two capsules of oregano oil three times daily for about a week to 10 days. Additionally, pierce a capsule with a pin and squeeze the oil around the area affected by fungus. You may also want to use a q-tip saturated with oregano oil so that you can apply it under the toenail. I have seen excellent results with this treatment.