Guest guest Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 What is it that when some of us get old, our toenails get so tough it is hard to clip them?? DH says his are like that, and I remember my Mom's being the same way. What would cause this, any ideas. Really, it is hard enough to get your leg up there to cut them at our age!! : D Meantime, my fingernails are more soft and tear easily. The condition of our body on the outside is reflective of what is going on inside. If we are the picture of health outside, it is because all is well inside. Start fighting fungus if you have not thought about this. DMSO and coconut oil are what I am using right now. When I get to a health food store, I will also get tea tree oil. I spread these things on my feet morning and night and it is helping alot to bring my bad foot back to being clear. One toe was 1/4 taken over by fungus, so I have been cutting the nail back so I can treat the fungus directly with the DMSO and CO. When I was drinking alkalized water every day, I had no foot fungus issues. And my feet did not hurt anywhere when I would do a reflexology treatment on them. :-( Now when I go north to visit my dad, I guess I wlll have a new job when I am there. He has said his toe nails are too hard for him to maintain. It is probably because his middle won't let him bend long enough to get it done anymore. So, I will do a foot soak on him first. I will have an ionizing foot spa that I will use to first soften his nails. Then I will cut them. But for someone who does not have a foot treatment thingie, just soak your feet first in a good detox water. Peroxide, salt, vinegar or whatever you know is good to use as a soak. t a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: * New Members 21 Visit Your Group Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Fungus?? Eeewww. I thought that the nails would turn very yellow, then. I will try the soak, and do have tea tree oil. I've been putting coconut oil on them, but that seems to be drying my skin. Thanks for the comeback!! On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 3:30 PM, Lyn K <godisbest4me@...> wrote: > > > > What is it that when some of us get old, our toenails get so tough it is > hard to clip them?? DH says his are like that, and I remember my Mom's > being the same way. What would cause this, any ideas. Really, it is hard > enough to get your leg up there to cut them at our age!! : D > Meantime, my fingernails are more soft and tear easily. > > The condition of our body on the outside is reflective of what is going on > inside. If we are the picture of health outside, it is because all is well > inside. Start fighting fungus if you have not thought about this. DMSO and > coconut oil are what I am using right now. When I get to a health food > store, I > will also get tea tree oil. I spread these things on my feet morning and > night > and it is helping alot to bring my bad foot back to being clear. One toe > was 1/4 > taken over by fungus, so I have been cutting the nail back so I can treat > the > fungus directly with the DMSO and CO. When I was drinking alkalized water > every > day, I had no foot fungus issues. And my feet did not hurt anywhere when I > would > do a reflexology treatment on them. :-( > Now when I go north to visit my dad, I guess I wlll have a new job when I > am > there. He has said his toe nails are too hard for him to maintain. It is > probably because his middle won't let him bend long enough to get it done > anymore. So, I will do a foot soak on him first. I will have an ionizing > foot > spa that I will use to first soften his nails. Then I will cut them. But > for > someone who does not have a foot treatment thingie, just soak your feet > first in > a good detox water. Peroxide, salt, vinegar or whatever you know is good to > use > as a soak. > > t a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) > Recent Activity: * New Members 21 > Visit Your Group > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Hi, re the question below, one can try rubbing coconut oil into the nail morning and evening...seems to work for some to keep toenails flexible (and fingernails in good shape too). Taffy What is it that when some of us get old, our toenails get so tough it is hard to clip them?? DH says his are like that, and I remember my Mom's being the same way. What would cause this, any ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 I will try the soak, and do have tea tree oil. I've been putting coconut oil on them, but that seems to be drying my skin.<<<< That oil should not be drying. I would watch that to be sure. As for the fungus, it can take on many forms, anywhere on your body. My left foot never showed any signs of fungus until the last 24 months or so. I figure it was stored in my leg and as my alkalized water cleaned out my lymphatic system, I began to see stuff start appearing in my left foot. The first thing I saw was poison ivy! I haven't been on the farm for 25 years! Then after that cleared, fungus started coming out of that foot that was totally different from what I have had on my right foot for decades. The tips of the toes of my left foot were all that would be affected. Their condition would range from a light red and slightly swollen, to red hot like fire and burning and very swollen. My right foot has gotten typical athletes foot. But the nails of both feet also show their own signs of what is going on inside me. Any condition that diverts from healthy, strong nails indicates fungus. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Might it have something to do with the toenails being the farthest point away from the heart? As one gets older, circulation to extremities diminishes, especially in diabetics. Perhaps that's why nails get thicker/tougher. They don't get the signals/nutrition/metabolism to keep soft & thin like they used to. And skin goes from soft, thick & pliable to thin & brittle as we age. Hormonal proportional manufacturing changes? Â -richard- From: J Trettel <gnp222@...> Subject: OT, toenails Coconut Oil Date: Sunday, April 17, 2011, 2:45 PM Â What is it that when some of us get old, our toenails get so tough it is hard to clip them?? DH says his are like that, and I remember my Mom's being the same way. What would cause this, any ideas. Really, it is hard enough to get your leg up there to cut them at our age!! : D Meantime, my fingernails are more soft and tear easily. Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 I've been trying that, so we'll give it some time and with that, and the tea tree, etc. it should help. I've found that rubbing olive oil on my fingernails seems to help them grow, too. On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 3:49 PM, Taffy <taffya@...> wrote: > > Hi, re the question below, one can try rubbing coconut oil into the nail > morning and evening...seems to work for some to keep toenails flexible (and > fingernails in good shape too). > > Taffy > > > What is it that when some of us get old, our toenails get so tough it is > hard to clip them?? DH says his are like that, and I remember my Mom's > being the same way. What would cause this, any ideas. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Actually some vicks vaporub may help too... apply it after a shower and / or after trimming toe nails... it has thyme oil in it ~ a known antifungal... I fint the oil that is called cajetput is also from the melaleuca tree...a different variety than the oil called tea tree...both are in the same family, but the cajeput oil is less harsh, or so it seems to me, on the skin. d From: Lyn K <godisbest4me@...> Subject: Re: OT, toenails Coconut Oil Date: Sunday, April 17, 2011, 5:10 PM  I will try the soak, and do have tea tree oil. I've been putting coconut oil on them, but that seems to be drying my skin.<<<< That oil should not be drying. I would watch that to be sure. As for the fungus, it can take on many forms, anywhere on your body. My left foot never showed any signs of fungus until the last 24 months or so. I figure it was stored in my leg and as my alkalized water cleaned out my lymphatic system, I began to see stuff start appearing in my left foot. The first thing I saw was poison ivy! I haven't been on the farm for 25 years! Then after that cleared, fungus started coming out of that foot that was totally different from what I have had on my right foot for decades. The tips of the toes of my left foot were all that would be affected. Their condition would range from a light red and slightly swollen, to red hot like fire and burning and very swollen. My right foot has gotten typical athletes foot. But the nails of both feet also show their own signs of what is going on inside me. Any condition that diverts from healthy, strong nails indicates fungus. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Lower elastin and collagen levels.Same as bone health. Harder and more brittle as we age. Regards Nick On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 3:45 PM, J Trettel <gnp222@...> wrote: > > > What is it that when some of us get old, our toenails get so tough it is > hard to clip them?? DH says his are like that, and I remember my Mom's > being the same way. What would cause this, any ideas. Really, it is hard > enough to get your leg up there to cut them at our age!! : D > Meantime, my fingernails are more soft and tear easily. > > Judy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 lower elastin and collagen levels can be improved thru natural / organic vita C - from rose hips... Also, I must apologize...my tip on using vicks may be less effective than i thought as I just read the most recent jar I purchased...the formulation they were using has changed... and oil of thyme is not included now...if you have an old jar...look and read....it may have been before the change in formula. Don't you just love it?...corporations are our friends...NOT! d > > > What is it that when some of us get old, our toenails get so tough it is > hard to clip them?? DH says his are like that, and I remember my Mom's > being the same way. What would cause this, any ideas. Really, it is hard > enough to get your leg up there to cut them at our age!! : D > Meantime, my fingernails are more soft and tear easily. > > Judy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I was reading your email, and wanted to tell you that I use Cell food drops, not just in water like they suggest, but I have used it on my skin, ( just a drop about 2 times a day) where it looked like I had start raised age spots, (as the dermatologist stated) or the start of a basil cell carcinoma skin cancer, or under one toe nail that seemed a little funny, like it could have a start to fungus. And these places eventually went away. They don't like oxygen. http://www.vitacost.com/Lumina-Health-Products-CELLFOOD Lumina Health Products CELLFOOD With Dissolved Oxygen, Trace Minerals, Plant Source Amino Acids and Enzymes. A formulation of a super energized mineral concentrate. It naturally provides the highest levels of oxygen and hydrogen to the body, helping support overall improved energy, endurance and natural health. Other Ingredients: Purified Water, Dissolved Oxygen, Seawater Extract, Plant Source Amino Acid Blend, Plant Source Enzyme Blend Also there is a product called Oxy E, made by a bio chemist, that can work like that. Sports & Stress Mkt. 800-872-0073 Hope this helps, Lori From: Coconut Oil [mailto:Coconut Oil ] On Behalf Of Lyn K Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 4:10 PM Coconut Oil Subject: Re: OT, toenails I will try the soak, and do have tea tree oil. I've been putting coconut oil on them, but that seems to be drying my skin.<<<< That oil should not be drying. I would watch that to be sure. As for the fungus, it can take on many forms, anywhere on your body. My left foot never showed any signs of fungus until the last 24 months or so. I figure it was stored in my leg and as my alkalized water cleaned out my lymphatic system, I began to see stuff start appearing in my left foot. The first thing I saw was poison ivy! I haven't been on the farm for 25 years! Then after that cleared, fungus started coming out of that foot that was totally different from what I have had on my right foot for decades. The tips of the toes of my left foot were all that would be affected. Their condition would range from a light red and slightly swollen, to red hot like fire and burning and very swollen. My right foot has gotten typical athletes foot. But the nails of both feet also show their own signs of what is going on inside me. Any condition that diverts from healthy, strong nails indicates fungus. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 All connective tissue is best dealt with using MSM, IMHO. I doubt that you could ever get enough DMSO into them (you are not actually using the DMSO to make your tissue pliable by your description). It is all about getting enough of it to make it happen. >The condition of our body on the outside is reflective of what is going on inside. If we are the picture of health outside, it is because all is well inside. Start fighting fungus if you have not thought about this. DMSO and coconut oil are what I am using right now. When I get to a health food store, I will also get tea tree oil. I spread these things on my feet morning and night and it is helping alot to bring my bad foot back to being clear. One toe was 1/4 taken over by fungus, so I have been cutting the nail back so I can treat the fungus directly with the DMSO and CO. When I was drinking alkalized water every day, I had no foot fungus issues. And my feet did not hurt anywhere when I would do a reflexology treatment on them. :-(< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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