Treating Ring Worm: Fungus not parasite

Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body, the feet (athlete’s foot), or the nails.

• People can get Ringworm from: 1) direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or pet, 2) indirect contact with an object or surface that an infected person or pet has touched, or 3) rarely, by contact with soil.
• Ringworm can be treated with fungus-killing medicine.
• To prevent Ringworm, 1) make sure all infected persons and pets get appropriate treatment, 2) avoid contact with infected persons and pets, 3) do not share personal items, and 4) keep common-use areas clean.

 What is Ringworm?

Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body (particularly the groin), the feet, and the nails. Despite its name, it has nothing to do with worms. The name comes from the characteristic red ring that can appear on an infected person’s skin. Ringworm is also called Tinea.

 

What is the infectious agent that causes Ringworm?

Ringworm is caused by several different fungus organisms that all belong to a group called “Dermatophytes.” Different Dermatophytes affect different parts of the body and cause the various types of Ringworm:

• Ringworm of the scalp
• Ringworm of the body
• Ringworm of the foot (athlete’s foot)
• Ringworm of the nails

 

Where is Ringworm found?

Ringworm is widespread around the world and in the United States. The fungus that causes scalp Ringworm lives in humans and animals. The fungus that causes Ringworm of the body lives in humans, animals, and soil. The fungi that cause Ringworm of the foot and Ringworm of the nails live only in humans.

 

How do people get Ringworm?

Ringworm is spread by either direct or indirect contact. People can get Ringworm by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or pet. People can also get Ringworm indirectly by contact with objects or surfaces that an infected person or pet has touched, such as hats, combs, brushes, bed linens, stuffed animals, telephones, gym mats, and shower stalls. In rare cases Ringworm can be spread by contact with soil.

 

What are the signs and symptoms of Ringworm?

Ringworm of the scalp usually begins as a small pimple that becomes larger, leaving scaly patches of temporary baldness. Infected hairs become brittle and break off easily. Yellowish crusty areas sometimes develop.

Ringworm of the body shows up as a flat, round patch anywhere on the skin except for the scalp and feet. The groin is a common area of infection (groin Ringworm). As the rash gradually expands, its center clears to produce a ring. More than one patch might appear, and the patches can overlap. The area is sometimes itchy.

 

Ringworm of the foot is also called athlete’s foot. It appears as a scaling or cracking of the skin, especially between the toes.

 

Ringworm of the nails causes the affected nails to become thicker, discolored, and brittle, or to become chalky and disintegrate.

 

I have treated this fungus, yes fungus (most think it is a parasite-worm because of its name), on myself and on many clients. I do find that most do get it from person to person contact or contact with another surface touched, rubbed, etc by someone that has it. It is a very contagious fungus, so washing clothes and sheets daily is important. Below is how I have treated this with success.

 

1. Kaufman fungal diet for 2-3 months (please feel free to email me or click on the file for the diet). This is a key to the success and erradication of fungus, as mycotoxins feed off sugar. I find that the clients that follow this 100% of the time, are the ones that get results.

 

2. Pea D’arco tea each night for 1 wk

 

3. Formula SF-722: Castor bean oil. This should be taken 5 pills in the morning and night for one month, off for a month and then the same for the 3rd month.

 

4. Cancid Forte: 

High Potency Natural Ingredients

Whether originating from overindulgences, a high sugar diet or other cause, our natural formula succeeds in addressing overgrowth issues through natural means. (Pau D’Arco Extract, Sodium Caprylate, Berberine Sulfate, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Oregano Extract, Cinnamon Extract)

Cleansing Action

To help support the body in its natural function of eliminating unwanted particles, Candicid Forte includes Berberine to stimulate Kupfers cells to “digest” those cells, helping the body cleanse itself. (Berberine Sulfate, Oregano Extract)

Soothing Agents

Our special formula includes carminitive herbs that reduce occasional gas, bloating and cramping. (Ginger Root, Chamomile, Cinnamon Extract)

This should be taken 4 in the morning and night for the second and third month.

5. Oregano oil: This can be super hot. This should be directly applied with water and a towel 2-3 times a day.

Joshua Rubin

www.eastwesthealing.com