| Ringworm is really not a worm, but rather a fungal infection that thrives on the outer layers of the scalp, skin, and nails. This is the same fungus
"tinea" that causes “jock itch” and athlete’s foot.
Note that ringworm is very contagious. Like athlete’s foot, it spreads from one person to another
thru things like contaminated gym floors or shower stalls at health clubs, public swimming pools, and other communal
type facilities. Contact with an affected animal will also spread the infection.
This condition typically appears as a slightly scaly lesion on the skin. It starts out as a small round, itchy red spot. The infection heals from the inside of the circle to the outer rim, giving rise to the typical
ring like look. It often spreads from one area of the body to another.
Ringworm is not a serious infection, but it can be persistent. To confirm a diagnosis, your doctor may gently scratch off some scaly particles from a lesion and examine them under a microscope. The fungus also tends to have a characteristic glow under ultraviolet light. With prompt treatment, ringworm generally clears up in a few weeks. If the fungus is not treated correctly, however, it can lead to a chronic rash or hair loss.
| Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplement |
10 |
should
contain B vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin
C, vitamin E, zinc, vitamin D, acidophilus, magnesium, and calcium to aid in treatment and prevention of yeast infections and
other related female problems. The nutrients in a daily
supplement are required for general good health and well
being. |
| Olive
leaf extract |
10 |
helps boost the immune
system and has anti-fungal properties works well with
dandelion and myrrh |
| Flax
seed |
9 |
helps with infections
and inflammation |
| Garlic |
10 |
this herb has
anti-fungal properties useful for ringworm fungus and similar infections. |
| vitamin
C |
9 |
strengthens
the body's immune system |
| Zinc |
8 |
for the immune system and
is also required for the proper utilization of vitamin A in
the human body. |
| Beta carotene |
9 |
contain important nutrients for
the skin |
| Selenium |
9 |
mineral helps with immune system
and fungal type infections. |
A related problem, tinea versicolor, shows up as a blotchy white discoloration of the skin. The darker the skin tone of the infected person, the more obvious the discoloration is. In a very light skinned person, it may not be visible at all unless he or she gets a suntan (the affected areas will remain white) or unless it is looked at under ultraviolet light. Other than the characteristic skin discoloration, tinea versicolor produces few if any symptoms.
Other Changes To Make
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drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
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eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
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nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
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juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
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do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
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carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
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a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
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do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
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use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
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brown rice is good to eat
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avoid red meat and animal fats
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reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
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fast a few days a month
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get at least 8 hours of sleep
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exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
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do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
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do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
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do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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