A fungus is a living organism that thrives in dark, damp environments. Fungal infections are very common in nails on both fingers and toes, but toenails are more likely to be affected by the fungus since it is attracted to dark and damp environments more typical of the foot than the hand. Affected nails have a yellowish or brownish discoloration and may thicken or become brittle over time.

Many medications including the medication we use for nail fungus is metabolized in the liver. If you have liver problems or are taking another medication metabolized in the liver caution should be exhibited in their use. However if you are healthy and not taking a medication metabolized in the liver, one "pulse dose" (1 week) or two can have dramatic results.

If you are planning on getting pregnant, try to discuss your concerns ahead of time with your doctor. If you become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. You and your doctor should discuss your health in detail and make medication decisions based on your need for the medication compared to any risks the medication may pose. The greatest period of risk for most medications is during the first three months of pregnancy. Medications may also be present in breast milk.

No. Nail fungus is a plant. Its proper name is onychomycosis (on-i-ko-miKO-sis). It is a dermaphyte, a class of plants (-phyte) that thrive on the skin (derma-) and hair.

Internal cleansing/detoxification is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women. A fetus or newborn baby should not be exposed to the toxins eliminated from the mother’s body while cleansing. The mother should wait until her baby is weaned completely.

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, only use this medicine on the advice of your health care provider. Smoking can seriously harm your child. Try to stop smoking without using any nicotine replacement medicine. This medicine is believed to be safer than smoking. However, the risks to your child from this medicine are not fully known.

Ask your Doctor or medical professional prior to taking any prescription drugs, over the counter medicines, herbal and nutritional supplements.

We normally recommend that as a safety precaution Dynamiclear be used before or after a pregnancy, not during. We have not yet conducted any trials or studies on the use of Dynamiclear during pregnancy. This recommendation is not because there has been any adverse findings but because of the sensitivity of the fetus. Dynamiclear is a "topically" applied solution (applied externally onto the skin) and contains only natural ingredients at safe concentrations.

Intra is a very safe balanced formulation with no single herbal extract present at high levels. There are no ingredients found in intra that would prohibit pregnant or nursing women from taking 28ml of intra a day. However, if you are taking medication or have any concerns, we encourage you to speak with your doctor before deciding to take intra.

The nail drops can be used while pregnant or nursing BUT only when WELL diluted. I suggest putting about 3-5 drops in a foot bath and soaking your feet. This will help keep the fungus from spreading. The application directly onto the feet could begin or resume when nursing is finished.

The CDC and the U.S. EPA both suggest that there is no evidence of adverse effects for pregnant or nursing women. There's specific information at www.cdc.gov/westnile. We suggest you also review a recent journal article by Dr. Gideon Koren and colleagues. Our recommendation is for pregnant women to consult their personal physicians about the use of DEET-based products during pregnancy and breast feeding.

Some female dogs exhibit additional subluxation when radiographed during these times. The OFA recommends radiographing three to four weeks before or after the heat cycle, and three to four weeks after weaning a litter of puppies.

PHENTERPRIN HCL should not be used by pregnant women or nursing mothers. You should notify your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Many women have used Y-Not Natural products throughout pregnancy, and we do not contraindicate the use of any product. However, we advise you to consult your health provider before using any product while pregnant or nursing. It is not necessary or desirable from the perspective of healthy skin to be “squeaky clean” after cleansing.