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Useful Resources

 

“When a nail infection develops, the most common cause is a fungus. More frequent on the toenails than on the fingernails, fungal nail infections affect about 12% of all Americans.” AAD

 

“Onychomycosis means fungal infection of the nail. It is the most common disease of the nails and constitutes about a half of all nail abnormalities.” Wikipedia

 

“An infection of nail fungus occurs when fungi infect one or more of your nails. A nail fungal infection may begin as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail.” MayoClinic

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Deadly Fungi-Infested Training Shoes - The Hidden Menace

 

Gym-goers often discuss what type of footwear would be best for performance. Gym-goers never go to the gym with just sandals or flip-flops. They choose rubber shoes, and more specifically, training shoes.

 

However, did you know that training shoes, like other shoes are a hidden menace?

 

Unknown to many people, shoes are the dirtiest things on Earth. The outside part of shoes might be subjected to cleaning. That’s right; you can use soap and mild disinfectants on the outside.

 

Nevertheless, how many people disinfect their shoes on a daily basis, like every two weeks? Ask gym-goers when they clean the inside of their shoes and you are lucky to get a “once a month” response.

 

 

Toenail Fungus Knocks

 

Everyone wants to get the most of their gym workouts. But the sad fact is we still have to practice basic hygiene when we are at the gym. Our shoes (which stay on our feet for hours at a time) should receive ample attention.

 

Worn-out shoes (we assume here that worn-out means dirty as well) can cause physical harm because it can no longer protect the feet. It is a malevolent hotbed of viruses, fungi and deadly bacteria too.

 

Did you know that old training shoes are 100 times dirtier than a toilet bowl? Old running shoes and worn-out training shoes contain more fungi species than an average household toilet bowl.

 

Because fungi spores and roots are hidden from sight, we do not realize their presence until they have already attacked.

 

 

Store Them Properly to Avoid Infection

 

The trick with shoes is to keep them dry. But how do you keep them as dry as possible, and why bother?

 

According to Dr. Anthony Hilton, a senior lecturer of microbiology at the Aston University in the United Kingdom, “Trainers worn outside, where there is animal and bird feces, can carry bacteria that other people then pick up on their shoes and bags.”

 

Dr. Hilton continues that: “If you've been running or training outside, put shoes in a separate section in your kit bag and don't use it to store anything else!”

 

It actually takes 24 whole hours before the natural secretions of the feet dry properly inside a shoe. If you wish to speed up this process, you can expose your shoes to hot air or plain sunlight.

 

 

Prevention is Better, Always

 

There are many over-the counter nail fungus treatments out there. However, who would want to take medicine for toenail fungus?

 

If you do not have it yet, here is a tip: wash properly, scrub and dry in between the toes.

 

Now, if you have the toenail fungus, you can use vinegar, Listerine or tea tree oil to submerge your infected nails.

 

You simply have to submerge your feet in undiluted or diluted portions of these compounds. Results vary from case to case, but wait at least two weeks for any visible signs of improvement.

 

Brittle nail fungus usually comes into remission after a few months.

 

If your own bout with brittle nail fungus is done, you will see your nails grow as the dead and infected nail plates will be pushed out.

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