Permanent Toenail Removal - QA - Managing - Type 2 Diabetes

Q: I have type 2 diabetes. I have fungus on two of my toes. I was told by the doctor that he could remove my toenails permanently. I don't know if this would be the best solution. What do you think?... Read more

Nail Removal for Nail Fungus? - QA - Managing - Type 2 Diabetes

Q: What can be done about nail fungus with a diabetic? I am 36. I've been a diabetic for over 12 years (Type 2). My left foot has always been prone to athlete's foot and now my nails are turning black. The nail on my left big toe is totally blackened. I've cut the nail down to the cuticle.... Read more

Worried About Husband's Foot Problems

My husband has diabetes and problems with his feet. They are covered in what looks like a crust, and there are large cracks that have spread to the tips of his toes. Should I be concerned?... Read more

Could Too Few Bacteria Cause Type 1 Diabetes?

By Sean Kelley

Researchers looking for the cause of type 2 diabetes—the one that afflicts 90% of diabetics—generally focus on what people put into their stomachs. Too much food and too many unhealthy carbohydrates are some of the root causes of the disease.

Now researchers looking into the cause of type 1 diabetes are focusing on what people haven’t put into their gut.

In type 1 diabetes, the body’s own immune system attacks the pancreas, causing it to either produce too little insulin or none at all. But no one really knows why the immune system does this; theories range from viruses to genetics. Read More

How to Get Fungus Free For Life

Kathryn Bell, of West Peoria, Illinois, was taking a laundry list of medications for everything from nerves to depression to high blood pressure. But when she broke out with a rash covering her entire body, her doctors could not come up with a cure. It was her daughter, Janet Ricca, who found the remedy. Janet had luck in the past treating her own digestive and skin disorders with antifungal herb supplements, so she shared the idea with her mother. Kathryn's doctors were flabbergasted with the results. Not only did her rash disappear but so did her other disorders. The 80-year-old woman no longer needs the long list of prescription medications. In fact, she's up and moving like never before.

There are over 400 fungi that produce pathogens, or mycotoxins, which are toxic to humans. According to Doug Kaufmann, a prominent fungus expert and host of the syndicated daily health show, Know the Cause!, "Mycotoxins cannot presently be discerned inside the human body. All we can do is see the track of damage they cause." Fungi are ubiquitous, and easily find their way into our systems. A fungal overgrowth in the body can mimic many diseases, such as diabetes, sinusitis, eczema, digestive disorders, and even cancer. And many times, we unknowingly take antibiotics or other prescription medications that make our symptoms worse. If you think fungus might be at the root of your symptoms, you need to learn how to get the fungus out of your body. Here's how to get fungus-free for life. Continue Reading >>