These days, it seems there’s a prescription for everything - no wonder oral malodor sufferers look to their doctors for drugs for bad breath. What could be simpler than just popping a pill? No more mouth washes that taste like chemicals, no more breath ...

Though it seems a radical response to what many would consider a cosmetic problem, surgery for toenail fungus is actually quite common. This is because, even in the days of modern medicine, we simply don’t have an easy, safe, and reliable way to get rid...

For most people, worries about infectious nail fungus are not an everyday concern. With cases of fungal finger- and nail fungus (onychomycosis) on the rise, however, it’s good to have a general knowledge of the problem and the personal hygiene steps tha...

Most of us have heard that ozone in the air protects us from harmful ultraviolet sun rays, and some of us know that it’s being used to kill organisms in drinking water, but how many people know that we can also use ozone for nail fungus treatment? Ozone...

Recent scientific studies suggest that eating yogurt for bad breath may be beneficial. One study had volunteers avoid yogurt for a period of time and then eat it daily: measurements of the breath taken during both periods showed a reduction in hydrogen su...

The different types of nail infection fungus can be divided up into three basic groups: dermatophytes, saprophytes, and yeasts. Although many cases of fungal nail infection (onychomycosis) do respond to the same medication, the three groups generally have...

People casting around for long term ways to deal with an oral malodor problem often wonder what to eat for bad breath. Although suggestions for specific beneficial foods – mostly to temporarily mask the odor in the mouth – are easy to come by, there a...

Colder weather signals the end of sandal season for many of us, and should trigger some extra precautions to avoid getting nail fungus in the fall. Although there may be less risk of exposure from going barefoot, there is a greater likelihood of feet bein...

It’s typical to equate an offensive odor on the breath in the mornings with everyday halitosis: the causes of morning breath may indeed be similar; however, the problem is different and usually much easier to deal with. Essentially, the bad smell is cau...

At some time in their lives, many people struggle with the question of how to deal with nail fungus (onychomycosis). Today, the puzzle is defined by the vast range of advice available—medical, alternative, and anecdotal. One must choose from prescriptio...

At one time, a journal for bad breath would have been unheard of. Oral malodor was not really considered a medical problem: it was a personal thing, an indication that a person was deficient in oral hygiene or had some other personal habit that caused the...

Drink tea for bad breath? For years, it’s been standard wisdom that tea is a cause of bad breath (halitosis) and should be avoided, but recent scientific studies suggest otherwise. In fact, research has shown that compounds known as polyphenols, which a...

A species of fungus that infects nails is called a dermatophyte—literally meaning a “skin plant.” The reference to skin results from the fact that the same types of fungi can also invade skin, deriving their nutrients from the same protein that is a...

Like other applications of alternative health care, alternative medicine for bad breath aims to get rid of the problem by identifying the cause and correcting it without drugs. While this approach may require more effort, including significant lifestyle c...

Onychomycosis is the medical term for fungal infection of nails—finger nails or toenails—and treating onychomycosis is a puzzle that people have been struggling with for centuries. The problem is that once a fungus is well established, growing in the ...