‘Fungal infections: Natural Therapies‘ sponsored by Rio Health

To download a PDF of the presentation, click here.

Questions and Answers

‘What would you use for fungal nails?’
Fungal nail infections can be difficult to deal with and usually require intervention.  Internally, NutraMedix® Cumanda (Campsiandra angustifolia) tincture might help, as might Rio Amazon® Pau d’Arco (Tabebuia impetiginosa).    Black Seed Oil (by epigenar®) also has shown effect against fungal infections.  Each of these can also be used topically: Cumanda is available as a tincture and can be applied locally on the nail at night before bedtime, covering it with a plaster.   This would be first choice recommendation. Other options include: Pau d’Arco tea which could be made, cooled, and the cold teabag used topically, and Black Seed Oil which can be applied topically.  Green Clay in the epigenar® range can also be applied to the nail.  Adding cinnamon may boost the effect.  Other possible internal and/or topical applications for fungal nail infections include apple cider vinegar, oregano oil, coconut oil, olive leaf extract and some essential oils.

In addition, preventive measures listed in the webinar presentation slide should be considered, including avoidance of artificial nails. Immune and detox support should absolutely be considered: ensure vitamin D at optimal levels, consider vitamins A & E, and support immune health with vitamin C and probiotics.  Herbs like Andrographis (epigenar® Kalmegh) may benefit.

Nail (and skin and hair) health can be supported with orthosilicic acid and other minerals in Silidyn®, a fantastic liquid product that gives 8-10 weeks supply.  And omega essential fatty acids (epigenar® Blackcurrant Seed Oil) may benefit skin and nail health.

‘How does one establish which mould is in the home?’
The presence of moulds can be tested, however, I am sorry to say, I have no experience of use of such tests.  I warmly invite all registered Rio Health Practitioners to share with our online community their suggestions as to how moulds in the home can be tested.

If you haven’t yet registered please find the registration information at: www.riohealthpractitioners.co.uk where, once registered, you will also find other learning opportunities.  The additional information slides on fungal infections should be posted before the end of November.

‘Can students register in your practitioner programme?’
Absolutely.  Rio Health warmly invite and encourage practitioners from a wide variety of disciplines and at all stages in their career, to register with us.   Students can upgrade to qualified practitioner on completion of their course of study.   ALL registered practitioners receive the same special rate discounts.   All those practitioners with full professional qualifications in nutrition (for supplement recommendations), naturopathy and medical herbalism then obtain access to our full range of online learning opportunities.

For those who indicated interest in our free product sample, due to overwhelming interest these will be despatched by middle of November.