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Having a ringworm sounds much worse than it really is and can be cured quite easily. Ringworm, which by the way is not actually a worm, it is a fungus, is usually spread by contact with pets or animals that have been infected. It is more common among children because they run and pass it to each other as a game of tag, but adults can get it, too. It is very contagious, so the first thing to do is limit your exposure to ringworm. If you have pets, you should quarantine them to avoid further infection.
Treatments for ringworm
Ringworm treatments range from topical to oral and can be expensive, not to mention the many possible side effects. However, this article will not tell you about creams or antibiotics. Nappyhead prefers a natural alternative approach to ringworm treatments. So here are some helpful tips to get rid of ringworm.
Ringworm of the scalp is sometimes harder to cure than other areas, but shea butter soap has been found to be helpful in most cases. A herbal tea made from goldenseal root can also be used topically to cure the infection. Moisten the affected area with a solution consisting of a teaspoon of goldenseal, soaked in half a liter of boiling water. Let it cool down to room temperature and then apply it. Goldenseal root is a popular fungal-fighting herb used for detoxification.
Tea tree oil is most often recommended for treating fungal infections such as athlete’s foot, candida treatment, and ringworm treatments. Tea tree oil can be used undiluted on the skin, but in sensitive cases, some may wish to dilute it with a carrier oil such as jojoba oil (12 drops of tea tree oil per 1 ounce of carrier oil).
Oil of oregano contains compounds that inhibit the growth of fungi, worms, and other organisms. It is an excellent antifungal and antimicrobial agent, making it another option for treating ringworm.
Don’t feed the ringworm!
Mushrooms thrive in an acidic environment, so naturally you should combat this by making your body as alkaline as possible. This would mean eliminating or minimizing sugar, milk, and dairy products in the diet to supplement ringworm treatment. By reducing the intake of acidic products in the diet, the fungus is starving. If it cannot feed itself, it cannot live. In addition to an alkaline diet, consider probiotic enzymes with acidophilus to build the good bacteria that will help fight fungus.
In summary, an effective natural ringworm treatment would include:
* Avoiding antibiotics. They kill the friendly bacteria that the body needs to keep everything under control.
* Modify the diet to eliminate acidic and mushroom-loving foods (milk, dairy, sugar)
* Clean the affected area with antifungal oils and herbs.
* Use of digestive enzyme supplements and probiotic enzymes with acidophilus to promote a healthy intestinal flora.
There is always a natural treatment for the disease if you are willing to do some research and exploring. Why should finding an alternative ringworm treatment be any different? Be well … and ringworm free.