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can help keep a yeast infection at bay. Nature's Cure Yeast Control

Capsules include L. acidophilus and use homeopathic principles to

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* Fight back: Most yeast infections can be treated with over-the-counter

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homeopathic tablets to treat the infection at its source per historical

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bacterial infection or some other ailment.

On Your Toes -- Shoes that show off your tootsies are fun, unless you have a nail fungus making your feet look funky. Infected toenails are characterized by discoloration, thickening and brittle, crumbling edges -- not pretty! Like athlete's foot, nail fungus is contagious, often spread through communal showers or locker rooms. It thrives in warm, moist, dark environments (like your shoes).

* Prevent: In addition to not going barefoot in public facilities, dry

feet thoroughly after showering and use foot powder, like ZeaSorb, to

absorb moisture. Keep toenails trimmed and bring your own pedicure tools

when visiting a salon.

* Fight back: Some successfully treat nail fungus with daily water and

vinegar foot baths or twice daily applications of tea tree oil or Vicks

VapoRub. There are also prescriptions available that can be applied

topically for more superficial infections, or taken orally for deeper

infections. Though it may be tempting to
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