Long Creek Herbs - Nail Fungus Soak Questions and Answers

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We receive lots of emails and letters with questions and comments about Nail Fungus Soak. Most of those relate to how it's used, or questions about just what is apple cider vinegar. Some ask why we recommend a plastic shoe storage box (or what that is), while other questions relate to what our guarantee is, how long one box will last, or how long will take to get rid of the nail fungus. We also get questions relating to the Spilanthes-Usnea Tincture, such as whether it's safe to use by pregnant or nursing mothers and how the Tincture is used. We hope you will find answers to your questions here.

Also listed are kudos from customers who've used our Herbal Nail Fungus Soak, along with cautions for pets and small children.

Questions and Answers about Nail Soak:

Does it work on fingernails?

How do I use the soak?

How long will it last?

How long does it take to work?

What is apple cider vinegar?

What is a plastic shoe storage box?

How do I use the Tincture?

Safe around pets and small children?

Safe for nursing mothers?

Soaking while traveling?

Applying topically instead of soaking?

Is nail polish affected? Should I remove my nail polish?

Our guarantee

What if my nails turn brown?

What if my feet stay damp all the time?

Will your product work on common jock itch?

Will it work on cracking heel or athlete's foot?

How do I know if I have nail fungus?

What's in Nail Fungus Soak?

Does Nail Soak also have tea tree oil in it?

Should I mix other things with the Nail Soak?

What is Spilanthes-Usnea Tincture?

Does Nail Soak work for people with AIDS?

Is Nail Soak safe for people with diabetes?

Should I use Nail Soak as well as Spilanthes tincture?

How often do I use Nail Soak?

Can I soak just the affected nails?

Should I soak longer than 3-5 minutes?

Will it help to soak twice daily?

Does Nail Soak work for everyone?

Can I use organic vinegar?

Ok to mix in cast iron?

Does it work on cracking heel?

Don't dig under the nail!

Is there any help for my toenails? (Photo enclosed)

Can 2 people soak in the same solution?

Why haven't I seen results yet?

Will Nail Soak help psoriasis?

Should I keep soaking? (Marginal results in 4 weeks)

Should I have my nail removed by a doctor?

What should I do with the rest of the vinegar?

Are black feet and nails normal?

Kudos and Raves

Complaints

QUESTION: Does it work on fingernails?

ANSWER:
Herbal Nail Soak works on fingernails and toenails and is very effective on both.

ANSWER:
When you receive your box of our herb formula you will need to combine it with 4 cups of apple cider vinegar (exact directions are in the box). The herbs will steep overnight in the vinegar, then be strained out the following day. Pour the liquid into a plastic container, such as a plastic shoe storage box, with a lid (to prevent evaporation). You will need to soak daily for 3-5 minutes.

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There's enough in a box of Nail Fungus Soak to last about 2 months, with daily soaking. While the liquid is effective longer than that, most people, especially if using it for their feet, tend to track a bit out each day and after 2 months, the amount of liquid has diminished. The liquid is still good, it's just harder to soak your feet if the level of liquid has gone down.

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Most people start seeing results in about 5-6 weeks, depending on how fast your nails grow. The first thing you will notice is the nail is growing in "clear" (meaning clear of the fungus) at the base of the nail. Continue soaking for a few more weeks to make sure the fungus is gone and the nails are growing in new and clean of the fungus.

For those who've had nail fungus for a very long time, 5, 10, 15 years or more, the growth will likely be slower and take a bit longer. One customer got nail fungus while a solder in World War 2. He'd had it for more than 60 years. After 2 months of soaking he said he could begin to see improvements and was not willing to give up since he saw progress. He wound up soaking daily for 6 months, and his fungus was completely gone and his nails grew out clear of the fungus for the first time in all those years.

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In the grocery store you will find two primary kinds of vinegar: white distilled vinegar, and apple cider vinegar. White vinegar will work, however we've found it not as effective was plain, apple cider vinegar. We recommend you use the most inexpensive apple cider vinegar from the grocery store. The cheap grocery store brand works very well. The more expensive brands often contain extra carmel coloring, which may color your nails a bit (but it won't hurt anything if it does), so we recommend the cheapest apple cider vinegar from the grocery store.

We do not recommend the more expensive unpasturized cider vinegar from the health food store. Why? That vinegar is great if you are using it internally, or for salad dressings, etc. But for this purpose, soaking your feet, you need a cheap, pasturized apple cider vinegar from the grocery store. We've found it just works better than the unpasturized kind. Save that for internal use and for soaking your feet, get the cheap stuff from the grocery store!

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For most people, the Nail Fungus Soak works well by itself. But for those who see some results but want to speed it up, the Spilanthes-Usnea Tincture may help.

Our recommend for using it is this:
Once a day, soak in the Nail Fungus Soak for 3-5 minutes. At the other end of the day, opposite the time you soaked, put 1 drop of Spilanthes-Usnea on each affected nail, AND put 30 drops in a glass of apple juice or water and drink it. Using it internally and externally helps speed up the healing for the very toughest cases.

There's about 1,000 drops in a bottle of Spilanthes-Usnea, enough to last about 10 days.

While there is no warning on the label from the manufacturer about the use of Spilanthes-Usnea Tincture by pregnant or nursing mothers, our own recommendation is that it's best to be extra cautious. We don't recommend that women who are pregnant or nursing mothers use the Tincture internally during that time. The Nail Fungus Soak, however, is safe to use by pregnant or nusring mothers as it's not used internally.

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We usually suggest that the best container to store your Nail Fungus Soak in while using it, is a plastic shoe storage box. There are probably other plastic containers that will work, but this one is so cheap, and just the right size. You'll find a plastic shoe storage box in the Dollar Store, Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, etc. They cost about 99 cents. Buy the narrowest one you can find. Plastic shoe storage boxes seem to come in 2 sizes: a narrow one for ladies' shoes and a wider one for men's shoes. Buy the more narrow one as it will cause the liquid to be a bit deeper, thus, easier to soak your entire foot. Keep the lid on between uses to prevent evaporation. And it's a good idea to label the box so that the cleaning lady doesn't throw it out.

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There is nothing harmful in the mixture. You could probably drink it and not be harmed. However, it's a good idea to keep the liquid out of reach of pets and small children. If one were to drink the liquid, treat it the same way as you would for their ingesting apple cider vinegar. It's not harmful, but it might cause them to gag. However, there's nothing dangerous or harmful in the formula.

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QUESTION: Is Spilanthes ok to use while nursing?

Alicia asks...
Your fungus remedy was reccommended to me. Is the secondary product that you can take internally safe for nursing moms & their babies? Also, a friend told me that these products had some sort of guarantee but I cannot find that stated on your site. Is there one?

ANSWER:

Hi Alicia,

I consistently try to talk customers into using just the Nail Soak by itself, rather than with the Spilanthes tincture. The only people I recommend using the Spilanthes are those folks, usually age 60 or above, who have had nail fungus for 20 or more years, have been using Nail Soak and seeing some results, but want to speed up the process (or have gotten discouraged at the slow progress). Older folks' nails usually grow very slowly. Also if they are on a lot of medications, that can cause the nails to respond more slowly.

For most people, especially those under 60, my formula, Nail Fungus Soak, works perfectly well by itself.

Spilanthes is a very good product that works internally and externally, in combination with Nail Soak, but for most people, Nail Soak by itself works extremely well.

Because it's topical, Nail Soak is safe to use, even if pregnant or nursing. However, I would not recommend using Spilanthes tincture while nursing or pregnant.

Our guarantee is this: If you use Nail Fungus soak according to instructions for at least 2 months, and see no results, send us the box and receipt back and we will refund the purchase price of $12.95 (we don't refund shipping). Because we don't manufacture the Spilanthes tincture, we offer no guarantee for that.

Thanks,
Jim Long

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QUESTION: Soaking while Traveling?

I have been faithfully using the soak, oral Spilathes tincture and topically. It has been 8 weeks and the new nail growth shows signs of improvement. I don't believe the nails will be completely grown out by July and I am going on a trip to Europe for 4 weeks. Should I take the soak and buy more tincture for use in Europe? I'm concerned that if I stop before the nails are completely grown out the fungus will not go away. What do you think? Also I am almost out of the tincture. Should I order more and use it as long as the soak?

Thank you,
Marilyn C.

ANSWER:

Marilyn,

My recommendation would be this. Take the extra Spilanthes and continue using it. Take along a little bottle of the mixed up Soak, in something like a dropper bottle, so that you can continue putting the Soak on in the morning, instead of soaking, just use drops, like you do in the evening with the Spilanthes. That way you'll continue the process and not interrupt it.

Jim

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QUESTION: Applying topically instead of soaking?

By God!!!, I think it might be working. I have been trying to get rid of this bull-pucky for years and nothing has worked to date. I used Penlac for 3 1/2 years and finally gave up. Dr's have been trying to get me to go to systemic pills but they can ruin your liver. I have been using for 6 weeks now and it looks like the nail is cleaning up.

Reason for the email: It states in the literature to use the solution for 2 months as that is the time a batch is good for. Instead of soaking, I saturate a cloth and apply it to the nail. I figure this is as effective as soaking and much easier. Can the solution be used for more than 2 months with effect??

Waiting for your reply,
Clancy L.

ANSWER:

Two things:
1-No, applying it topically isn't as effective as soaking. The soaking part is important because it soaks under and around the nails, in areas where just applying topically won't reach. You'll speed up the results considerably if you'll soak according to the instructions, rather than applying it with a cloth. Please soak - it really does make a difference.

2-The reason we say "2 months" is because you track a bit out of the container each time you soak, and so, the level of liquid goes down. But it's effective longer than 2 months, it's just that most people (who soak according to instructions....hint...hint...) track a bit out each time.

I'm glad it's working, but truly, use it like I wrote the instructions, it really works a whole lot better, and faster, too.
Buy a $1 plastic shoe storage box at the Dollar Store. Mix up a new batch and soak each day for 2-3 minutes. That's enough, longer doesn't help. But actually soak and I think you will be even more pleased with my formula.

Thanks,
Jim Long

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QUESTION: Is nail polish affected? Should I remove my nail polish?

Good morning,
I have ordered and received your nail fungus soak & I have a question before I use it. Do you know if wearing nail polish while using it will hurt/delay the healing process?

Thanks,
Sue

ANSWER:

Dear Sue,

No, nail polish won't have any effect on the Nail Soak's effectiveness. By soaking, the liquid gets around the nail and under the edges, where the fungus is hiding. Go ahead and use nail polish like you normally do.

Sincerely,
Jim

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The slight darkening of the nails is from the carmel coloring in the apple cider vinegar. Some brands have almost no coloring, while others, like Heinz, have a lot. The darkening isn't harmful.

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Often construction workers and farmers, those who wear heavy work boots, have the problem of their feet staying damp. This almost insures they will have nail fungus, athlete's foot, etc.
We recommend 4 things that will help.

Have an extra pair of boots or shoes and trade off every day so that the other pair has a chance to dry out.

Soak every day, 3 minutes (twice daily would be even better, but at the least, once daily) with Nail Fungus Soak.

Every morning, after soaking and patting dry, dust your feet with any kind of medicated power, such as Gold Bond or similar, to help keep the feet dry.

Go barefoot at every opportunity. At night, after you get home, at lunch time, whenever it is possible, get your feet out of the hot, humid boots.

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Yes. It is, however, a bit harder to apply, but you will see results in about 10 days to 2 weeks. To use it for this purpose, mix Nail Soak according to directions in the box. Then daily (twice each day is even better), soak a washcloth in the Nail Soak liquid, wring it partially out and apply the very wet washcloth to the affected area. Leave it in place for 5 minutes. Pat dry afterward but don't wash off the area for at least an hour if possible. Keep the area dry by applying something like Gold Bond medicated powder or similar drying power during the day.

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Yes! Nail Soak will work on those conditions much faster than on nail fungus. You will often see results in about 10 days of daily soaking on cracking heel or athlete's foot.

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Nail fungus can be blackened nails, or yellow, thick nails that slowly detach from the nail bed. It is often accompanied by athlete's foot, or cracking heel, or by peeling and cracking between the fingers or toes. Nail Soak treats all of those fungal problems when you soak daily and you should begin to see results on the skin fungus problems within about 2 weeks.

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Our formula contains carefully balanced amounts of shavegrass (Equisteum sp.), along with Mentha spicata, Eucalyptus and Lavendula sp. There is no tea tree herb or oil, no fillers and no chemicals or preservatives. The herbs work in combination with the vinegar solution.

ANSWER:

No. Tea tree herb isn't very effective in treating fungal problems and we do not use it in our formula. Additionally, many people are allergic to tea tree oil or herb.

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We've had questions from customers who have asked about adding bleach to the vinegar-formula mixture, or other ingredients. We strongly recommend you never add anything else to the Nail Soak and vinegar mixture. Let the formula do its work.
If you were to add things to the mixture beyond the vinegar and Nail Soak herbs, it negates your guarantee completely. We guarantee our formula to work, provided you use only our ingredients and follow our proven directions.

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Spilanthes-Usnea Tincture (pronounced "sp- lan- thus use-nee-a") is an herbal tincture manufactured by the Herbpharm in Oregon. They list the tincture as beneficial in cases of blood-borne and internal fungal problems, including warts, nail fungus, vaginal yeast infection and others. It is made of two antifungal herbs: spilanthes and usnea, and is taken internally.
Our recommendation, if you choose to use this tincture, is that you soak once daily (morning or evening) in Nail Fungus Soak. At the other end of the day, put one drop of Spilanthes-Usnea Tincture on each affected nail, AND drink 30 drops of the Spilanthes-Usnea Tincture in a glass of water or apple juice. (The instructions on the bottle suggest a larger daily dose, but our experience has been that 30 drops once a day is sufficient). There is enough in a bottle for a 10 day supply, used this way. Complete directions come with the Tincture.

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Yes. Even for people with compromised immune systems, Nail Soak will work, although it may work more slowly. Twice daily soaking is recommended if possible, rather than the once daily soak for people with stronger immune systems.

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Yes, because you are using this topically, we know of no harmful effects. If you have an open wound, the vinegar may sting, so use your judgement about whether to use it or not. Often people with advanced diabetes heal more slowly, so it may take longer to heal up nail fungus, but it does work for those with this illness.

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We recommend you use the Nail Fungus Soak first, simply because most people's fungal problems respond to the Nail Soak by itself. However, for people who may have a variety of fungal problems, or an especially tough case, the addition of the Spilanthes-Usnea tincture can be helpful.

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You will get the best results by soaking every day for 3-5 minutes. It's not critical if you miss a day now and then, but if possible, use the Nail Soak every day.

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Actually we recommend you soak your entire foot in the liquid. Often, nail fungus is accompanied by athlet's foot or similar fungal problems on the hands or feet. By soaking your foot, not just the affected nail, you are eliminating all of the fungus on the area.
Additionally, nail fungus can be in the beginning stages on other nails, even though you don't see evidence yet. Soaking all of the nails insures you are heading off future fungal problems on the nails that appear clear of the fungus.

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No, it doesn't accomplish anything to soak longer than that. The important thing is that you do this every day, for at least 3 minutes.

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Soaking morning and evening is probably better than just once a day, but most people find that one daily soak is all they have time for. If you want to soak twice daily, 3 minutes each time is enough. And yes, twice daily is a little bit better than only once.

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Virtually everyone who uses Herbal Nail Soak sees good results on their nails. We seldom have people it doesn't work for, but when we do have someone who fails, they fall into one of the following categories:

Giving up too soon. Sometimes the person expects to see results in 2 or 3 weeks, which is just not possible. It took years to develop your nail fungus problem, so it may take 2-4 months of daily soaking for 3 minutes a day to heal. Give it time to work.

Using the wrong vinegar. Some people stubbornly ignore our plea to use only the cheap store brand of apple cider vinegar and instead choose the tasty, organic vinegar, which isn't pasturized, and won't work with our product. Use the vinegar we recommend and our formula will most likely work for you.

People whose bodies are "friendly" to fungus. This includes people who have a diet high in soft drinks, candy, potato chips and fast food. It includes people who are on medications such as chemotherapy drugs, or who have advanced diabetes or heart disease. Often people in this category also have athlete's foot, or other skin fungal problems.

ANSWER:

The really good quality, apple cider vinegar from the health food store is great for salad dressings, or for internal use. However, it is not pasturized, and does not work with our Herbal Nail Fungus Soak. The cheap apple cider vinegar from the grocery store IS pasturized, and will work with our product. Save the good quality, tasty organic vinegar for other purposes, but use the cheap, pasturized apple cider vinegar from the grocery store for your nails and you will be pleased with the results.

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The Nail Soak instructions call for mixing the formula and vinegar in a non-corrosive or other non-aluminum pan. Occasionally we'll have someone think that it's all right to mix it in cast iron and after they do, complain that the mixture turned their feet or hands dark.
Cast iron reacts with vinegar and turns the vinegar dark, and in turn, turns skin dark, as well. Please do not use aluminum nor cast iron to mix the vinegar + formula in. Use stainless steel, glass or non-stick coated pans for mixing and heating the vinegar solution. Mixing it in cast iron won't hurt you, but it will definitely turn your skin much darker on the area that's being soaked.

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The fungus that causes cracking heel and related athlete's foot, is easily remedied by Nail Soak. In fact, that's how I happen to create the formula more than 16 years ago, to cure my own cracking heel problem.
You will ususally see results with cracking heel in 2-3 weeks. My cracking heel problem never came back. Here's what one of our customers said, volunteering her testimonial:
"I have had cracking, dry and crusty heels for years and years and have tried almost all the fungus treatments and creams and moisturizers and you name it on the market to no avail - and not even knowing if I had a fungus or not. My doctor said "excessively dry, just calluses, use Dr. Scholl's callous file after soaking and moisturize." Didn't work.
I was surfing the web and ran across your Nail Fungus Soak and thought "what can it hurt to try it? I've tried everything else." In one month's time, it is like the calluses on my heels have "melted away," and the cracks are almost gone -- and I had cracks that were bleeding (the vinegar did sting a little). It is amazing!! I have never had anything work on my calluses like this.
I didn't see any testimonials about dry, cracked heels and decided I needed to tell you about my experience in case there is someone else out there who has had the same problem.
Thanks for a great product" .... Sue F., Ohio

ANSWER:

One of the ways you can reverse the progress you've made with Nail Soak, is by digging under the nail. Sometimes people get impatient after a few weeks of soaking every day and think that if they just dug out the gunk from underneath the nail, it would allow more Nail Soak to get under it.
Don't do it. The new tissue underneath the nail, where the fungus has receded, is very fragile. When you dig, you loosen the nail a bit, pulling the tissue loose. That allows the fungus to go back downward into that soft tissue.
Be patient, don't trim your nails back too close, and don't dig under the nails. When you are seeing results and the fungus is going away and your nails are growing out clear of fungus, don't be tempted to "speed it up" by digging.

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QUESTION: Mr. Long, Per your request during our phone conversation last week I'm enclosing pictures of my toes. Is there any hope for my toenails? - Joshua B.

[Click photo for enlargement.]

ANSWER:

Joshua, I'm guessing you are probably a long distance jogger or active in sports. It's not unusual to see nail fungus that has caused damage like this. Yes, Nail Soak will help. Just keep soaking every day for 3-5 minutes, or twice daily for 3 minutes each time would help. You said you are seeing results, just slowly, so don't give up. It will work if you stay with it.
Jim Long

ANSWER:

Yes, you could both use the same solution, but I don't recommend it. There is enough in one box for about 2 months of use. If both of you use the same solution, you will use it up in half the time, well before either of you will begin to show improvement. I'd suggest you both have your own plastic shoe storage box, and your own 4 cups of liquid. Or, if you really want to use the same box to soak, start with 2 packages of Nail Soak and mix it up with 8 cups of liquid. That way you will have enough to last for the 2 months, long enough to know that it's working for you.

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QUESTION: Why haven't I seen results yet? (Dear LC Herbs, I've been using your product for 4 weeks and haven't seen any results. What should I do? I've had nail fungus for 20 years. - Bob C., Alabama)

ANSWER:

Dear Bob,
As it says in our directions in the box, most people will begin to see results in 5-6 weeks of soaking, depending on how fast your nails grow. You said you've had nail fungus for 20 years, so it will take awhile to get rid of the fungus. Be patient and give your nails a chance to heal and don't give up. Ours is not a quick remedy, but our product really will work if you give it time. Your nails may grow slowly, so I urge you to keep soaking every day for 3-5 minutes, even twice daily if you have the time. I feel certain you will see results very soon. Please let us know and thanks for writing.
Jim

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Probably not, although we have had a couple of customers who tried it said they thought they might have seen a bit of relief. There is no indication that it would help psoriasis.
According to the People's Pharmacy, "About 50% of people with skin symptoms of psoriasis also have abnormal fingernails, especially nail thickening or small indentations, called pitting.

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QUESTION:I having been using your herbal product for one month and have been waiting for results, but nothing much seems to be happening. I read all the directions on the package and on the web and soaking my foot religiously every day in the herb.

Just this morning my son spilled my vinegar concoction across the floor--and am the junction of trying a more conventional route (which I am not thrilled with) or buying more of your herb healing product (along with tying to get the vinegar smell out of the wood floor in my office!).

Matthew R.

ANSWER:

Hi Matthew,
Your question is a good one and I can understand your dilemma. Here's what I know from past experience, both from using Nail Soak myself, and from the experience of our customers.

One month isn't long enough to be seeing results. Nails just don't grow that rapidly. In our directions and on the website, we say that in 5 to 6 weeks you should begin to see results. However, with folks who have very slow growing nails, or severe damage, it may take longer before you start to see results. BUT, you will see results if you stay with it. I am very confident in that.

Your (photo of your) nail looks as if it was badly damaged at some point. In fact, it looks a lot like mine did after my big toe was accidentally smashed by a lady on the dance floor in high heels. The nail fell off and when it grew back, I had nail fungus. It took several months of soaking to get rid of it.

So my advice to you is to stay with what you are doing. The Nail Soak really will work but it's going to take some time, so don't give up. A month just isn't long enough to see results when a nail is as badly damaged as yours. Let me know if I can be of further help,

Jim Long

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QUESTION: Should I have my nail removed by a doctor?

Hello Jim, (I) Found your website to be very interesting and enjoyed the Q&A and customers comments.

I too, have nail fungus and went to the doctor with it about 5 years ago. He prescribed some very expensive meds, (my cost $250 after insurance) and I seen no results. My toe sometimes ache or throbs like a toothache, do you think your product will help? I've read alot of info that the best way is just to have the toenail removed and get over it. Lots of info and kind of confusing as to what to do. Thanks for your help.

- Diana, Arkansas

ANSWER:

Hi Diana,

Please, please, do not let a doctor remove your nail! It simply does not work. It makes no more sense to remove a nail that has nail fungus, than it would to remove an arm because it had a broken bone. It’s an old, antiquated idea that a few doctors still hold to. Many of our customers have had that done, only to find the nail grew back, with the nail fungus still there, plus the scarring to the nail and toe from having the nail removed. Don’t even consider it, please.

Yes, my formula works. I’ve convinced a lot of doctors and pharmacists after they see the results of their patients.

If you follow the directions and do exactly what I say in them, it will work. It’s not fast...it has taken years to develop the fungus, and it won’t go away in weeks. You will likely need to soak once or twice daily (3-5 minutes each) for 4-6 months to be rid of it. BUT, you will have your nail, it will be free of fungus, and for most people, it does not come back.

Most people begin to see results in about 5-6 weeks once they begin soaking daily. Thanks for asking!

Jim Long

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QUESTION: What should I do with the rest of the vinegar?"

Dear Long Creek Herbs, You told me to get 1 quart of cheap apple cider vinegar then U said to take out 4 cups and mix it with the herbs. What should I do with the rest of the vinegar?

ANSWER:

Answer: There are only 4 cups in a quart, so if you have vinegar left over, you didn't use up the 4 cups. Measure again, please. One quart equals 4 cups.

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QUESTION: Are black feet and nails normal?

My feet and nails turned black after the first soak. Is this normal and should I quit soaking?

ANSWER:

The instructions say to heat the vinegar to almost boiling in a "non-corrosive, non-aluminum pan." If your feet and nails turned black after the first soak, you used a cast iron pan, which the instructions also say not to use. Throw it out and start over, please. Non-corrosive pans include: glass and stainless steel, but not aluminum, copper or cast iron.

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KUDOS!

Dear Jim, et al:

Just received my order and as usual, everything smells wonderful!

Long Creek Herbs is a first-class group of people and a joy to deal with - and I will continue to be a loyal customer! I find that as I get older (and I will be 53 in July), and being a 12 1/2 year breast cancer survivor, I have become more and more disillusioned about people in general - until I deal with people like you and your staff, and reaffirm the fact that there are kind and caring people still out there who don't mind taking that little extra time for others.

My thoughts and prayers for your continued improved health and many, many years of (gardening) contentment!

Thank you so much, again!

Sincerely,
Shary W., New Jersey

Additional Comments: I really appreciate your fine catalog. The nail soak does really work and I'm ordering more for my husband and a friend! Thank you!

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Dear Long Creek Herbs,

Thank you so much! I received my order a couple of days ago!! I had ordered the Herbal Nail Fungus Remedy and Dog Cookie Kit. Well, the Nail Remedy had worked for me in the past, and I wanted to have some on hand.

Well, after 'singing the praises' of this product to a couple of friends, I gave away BOTH of the packages I ordered!!!

Needless to say, you'll be getting another order from me soon. (I also passed along the catalog to them as well.)

Thank you so much,
Denise G; Pennsylvania

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I wanted to let you know that your nail soak is great. My husband saw your ad in the "Mother Earth" magazine, so I tried it. My nail was ready to come off, but after soaking, my nail is almost grown out and clear again. Thank you so much.

Denise D.

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When I used herbal nail soak I was amazed and delighted at the fast results at clearing up my nail fungus. I'd recommend(and they GUARANTEE) if yall have fungal problems...BUY IT! It works.

Randy F; Georgia

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I've had really crumby looking toenails for years. I'm about to reach 68. Your treatment is the only thing that really worked for me. I used the soak several months every evening then less over about a month. Since then no reinfection, my nails are almost grown out and look fine.

Great product. Thanks,
Randy T.

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your nail fungus soak saved my life, my toe nails were falling off until i read your ad for the nail fungus soak. my foot doctor was so impressed she is even using it. thankyou for saving my nails as i have used medicine for seven years without any results.I have passed this on to so many of my friends and doctors who are amazed that it works so well. thankyou thankyou thankyou

Pam D; Florida

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I have been using your Nail Soak for about 1 1/2 months. I have tried many products, tea tree oil, special cracked heal lotions from many different sources, and wearing socks at night lined with special products, but nothing has worked like your product! Thanks so much for your creative produtc! I am no longer afraid to show my feet again. And it is so easy to use as far as how you apply it, just soak your feet! Thanks again.

Mary H., Canby, MN

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(We) Ordered more of your nail soak today. My wife has had a severe toe nail fungus for years. Some years ago a podiatrist even pulled one of her nails off and said there was nothing that could be done for it. She soaks her feet in the evening and puts the tincture drops on in the morning. She has new shiny nails starting to grow. She is very happy. I'm glad I saw your ad in the Mother Earth magazine a few months ago. If people will just stay with it, it works. Bless all of you.

Richard K, Big Piney, WY

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Your soak is wonderful!!! Thank you so very much!

Timothy T., Porter, OK.

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Dear Jim,
The response to your amazing remedy for nail fungus and persistent athlete's foot fungus is nothing short of incredible, amen! I would like to add my comments to your happy customers, yours is the first treatment that has worked for me. I have been suffering from fungus problems for the last 30 plus years, and "Nothing the doctors have tried has worked!
I like the fact that Herbal Nail Fungus Soak is used externally instead of internally. I also love the fact that your remedy doesn't cost hundreds of dollars.
I have been using the foot soak and Spilanthes-Usnea Tincturefor 20 days now and I am seeing more results in this short time than I have ever seen. Thank you again.

R.Decker Olathe, KS

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Hi Jim,
I just wanted to write and tell you how impressed I am with your customer service. You kept me up to date with e-mails as to when you would ship and you shipped my items to me in a timely manner. The products arrived in perfect condition and are waiting for me to use them.

Kind Regards, Julie W.

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The response to our amazing remedy for nail fungus and persistent athlete's foot fungus is nothing short of incredible, amen! I would like to add my comments to your happy customers, yours is the first treatment that has worked for me. I have been suffering from fungus problems for the last 30 plus years, and nothing the doctors have tried has worked!

I like the fact that Herbal Nail Fungus Soak is used externally instead of internally. I also love the fact that your remedy doesn't cost hundreds of dollars.

I have been using the foot soak and Spilanthes-Usnea Tincturefor 20 days now and I am seeing more results in this short time than I have ever seen.

Thank you again. ...R.D, Olathe, KS

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Ordered more of your nail soak today. My wife has had a severe toe nail fungus for years. Some years ago a podiatrist even pulled one of her nails off and said there was nothing that could be done for it. She soaks her feet in the evening and puts the tincture drops on in the morning. She has new shiny nails starting to grow. She is very happy. I'm glad I saw your ad in the Mother Earth magazine a few months ago. If people will just stay with it, it works. Bless all of you. You may quote me. Thanks for your quality product. We'll be looking at some of your other products.

Sincerely, R.K., Wyoming

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I spent nigh $1000 out of my own pocket to get Canadian nail fungus prescriptions filled over, 2 years only to have fungus return. I was researching marshmallow and found your nail fungus remedy. I used it as directed (on my fingernails) and now, a few months later, I have no sign of fungus; no chipping, discoloration, etc.... I cannot wait till mosquito season-- I'll be able to scratch those itches most effectively with my strong, healthy nails! Thank you! I just stored it in a plastic container which I kept where I drink morning coffee, so it was no bother at all to soak. Thank you.

Sheila S., Canada

Sheila,
Thank you for your praises - we love hearing that. And thank you for taking the time to tell us. We appreciate your giving your permission to add your comments to our list of customer comments,
Jim Long Back to top of page

COMPLAINTS

Hi,
I just wanted you to know that I've finished two boxes of the toe nail fungal treatment. It has been totally ineffective. I'm very disappointed to say the least. Especially after soaking my feet every day for so many months in the vinegar solution. You got me once but never again. Let's see you put that in your "What Our Customers Say...".

Paul W.

Our response:

Dear Paul,
I am very sorry you have not seen results. We don't have many people it doesn't work for and we will be happy to refund the cost of your Nail Soak as stated in our guarantee in the box.
I'm sorry, too, you feel we, 'got you once.' Our product works for nearly everyone and the comments our our website are from customers who volunteer their comments, used with their permission. You can see by what they say that most customers are very happy with our product.
Thank you for letting us know of your results. Please give us your mailing address so I can mail your refund.

Sincerely, Jim Long