Thursday, May 8, 2025
Nail fungus can be frustrating, stubborn, and honestly… a little embarrassing. I’ve dealt with it for a while, trying various over-the-counter treatments with little to no success. That was until I stumbled upon a DIY remedy that surprisingly worked for me: a simple mix of mouthwash and chopped ginger.
I wasn't expecting a miracle, but after just two months of consistent use, I saw real results—my nail fungus was gone.
My DIY Mix: What I Used
Antiseptic mouthwash (I used one with ingredients like thymol, eucalyptol, and menthol)
Fresh chopped ginger
Toe Stock photos by VecteezyI would soak my affected nails in this mixture once a day for about 15-20 minutes. Sometimes I’d rub the ginger directly onto the nail bed while soaking for an extra boost.
What I Noticed
* Within the first few weeks, the discoloration began to fade.
* After about a month, my nail started looking healthier.
* By two months, the fungus had disappeared, and healthy nail growth had returned.
Why I Think It Worked
Mouthwash has antiseptic and antifungal properties, while ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory and natural antimicrobial effects. Together, they created a solution that seemed to fight the infection effectively—at least for me.
A Word of Caution
Disclaimer:
This blog post is based on my personal experience and is not medical advice. Nail fungus can range in severity, and while this remedy worked for me, it might not work for everyone. Always consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment, especially if the infection is painful, persistent, or worsening.
If you're struggling with nail fungus and looking for a natural remedy to try, this could be a gentle, low-cost option. Just remember—consistency and patience are key.
Let me know in the comments if you’ve tried something similar or have other remedies that worked for you!
Monday, May 18, 2015
It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon, when I got the chance to attend an event sponsored by Robinsons Abreeza, Davao City.
An event where cuteness and excitement are added to the fun by exploring your own creativeness using the INSTAX Camera and let your photography and artistry shine.
The Instax DIY in Davao is the second league of the Team Instax Philippines event outside Metro Manila.
Guests have been welcomed by the #TeamInstaxPh.
A photo area was available for everyone.
*This photo was shot by Moira Estrada(daughter of Janice de Belen and John Estrada)
Plus a scrumptious buffet full of deliciously baked cupcakes, brownies, cookies and large Instax cake from one of the sponsors Cake Gallerie.
And Yellow Hauz with their refreshing beverages.
The event hosted by Ms. Jojie Alcantara, a Dabawenya writer/blogger, photographer and Instax Ambassadress for Mindanao and Ms. Tyrine Silva, Chief of Marketing of Instax.
The main purpose of this event is to give Instax users and all the other upcoming users on how they can be more creative in using their Instax photos.
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| (C) Circuit Mag |
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*You can read her blog post here ARTISAN
Teaching us some ideas on how Instax camera can help us bring out our talents in making good memories that can be treasured for a long time. By the way, INSTAX photos are safe to use, and if you want to know more about the FILM & on how you can take good care of your photos, visit Zeruda's Wonderland.
Congratulation and thank you to the Team Instax Philippines for a fun afternoon, I really need to buy that Mini 8 Instax now.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Few months ago, as I am looking for a nice topic to write I came across a video post from a VBlogger LovelyTheresa1, talking about how to get rid of blackheads using GLUE! Yes, you read it right, the exact glue we use at school, the good old ELMER'S GLUE.
First thing in my mind is, how SAFE is that followed by is it EFFECTIVE?
PORES are noticeable on our face, especially the T-ZONE, the forehead and the nose. Sizes of pores depends on what genes you have. According to studies, if you are a fair-skinned person your pores on the small side; while those who have olive or darker(morena)skin have larger pores. Your skin type is also one of the reason of having a blackheads or a whiteheads. Natural dry skin tends to appear pore less, while an oily skin often has more visible pores.
*Know first your skin type. I have a combination type of skin, some areas of my face are normal but in my T-ZONE area I have an oily skin.
We all know that SKIN SENSITIVITY is not just a matter (especially our face) of what we put on our skin. Irritation and allergy are some of the factors that affect skin sensitivity, the likes of artificial perfume, dyes, and harsh chemicals. A bit skeptical with the ELMER'S GLUE videos I saw from different Beauty VBloggers saying that GLUE can clean our dirty pores. Need to find out for myself the real effect of the said tips.
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I have already a glue in our house, though, I began to doubt my resolve upon reading the back part of the glue. Nothing indicated there that it is good for the faces. Oh well, bad idea indeed.
I try to figure it out, it says WASHABLE, NO RUN and most of all SAFE and NON-TOXIC! Let's do it...curiosity made me do it. Hahahaha.....
I wash my face first with warm water to open up my pores. Apply a light amount of glue over my problem areas (and make sure to go past the creases where your nose and cheek meet) . And wait for 15 minutes to dry.
I don't have blackheads, but I got a smattering of tiny brown spots and lots of a whiteheads.
Since my post is all about the GLUE and how it can clean dirty pores, I need to see also the effect of it to me having only whiteheads and tiny brown spots.
ELMER'S GLUE is water based, hydrophyllic.BLACKHEADS are oil.
After 15 minutes it dries up, you can see the transparency of the glue.
A few minutes later, I am done tugging it. It look like this, a sample picture:
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It really clean pores, my whiteheads are gone and my nose is so smooth (no more spiky thingy in your nose as you rub it with your finger). Wash immediately with cold water to close the pores and put moisturizer after.
I plan on doing this three times per month until my skin looks healthy again. I mean smooth and radiant, no more whiteheads.
Is it SAFE? Yes, if you're not allergic to glue. If you will try this and after applying to your nose you feel crying because of the fumes...STOP and WASH your FACE immediately, it means you have "GLUE ALLERGIES".
What a great satisfaction in my part that I have engage myself to a pretty experiment. Though I know some of you will be hesitant to try this stupid beauty secret with ELMER'S GLUE. Hahahaha....stupid but fun taking off the glue to your nose, it's like your playing in school with sticky glue in your hands.
*Next post will be more about DIY BROWN SPOT TREATMENT.
Friday, July 18, 2014
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Yes! A dress made of a thousand loom bands by Kathryn Burnand, who does not work because of a disability but despite of her situation she decided to make a dress a go!
It was woven together with a 24,000 loom bands for almost 2 months creating an amazing LOOM BAND DRESS. Her multicolored dress with a size 4 was posted by her friend Helen Wright on ebay for a bidding war, with a starting price of £50.
Now it has been bid online at ebay for £170,100.00.
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The craze for loom bands has been entirely trending here in our country, the Philippines. And almost of the kids here in my place loves to make bracelets, hair ornaments, ring etc..all are made of loom bands. But this is new, it is very unique and fashionably made.
Though she assert that the dress is not very nice to wear because it is heavy and all the plastic bands are quite uncomfortable to wear as well.
Well what is fashion for? Fashion is something to wear comfortably or uncomfortably it is up to you on how you carry it to make it more easy.
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