Hello Jim, (I) Found you 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/Clarksville, AR
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
8/13/2008
7/18/2008
Don't Go Digging!
Men seem more prone to this than women. They've used Nail Soak for a few weeks, or a couple of months, they get impatient and start trimming the nails back deep into the quick. They also think they should dig under the nail to "get the old gunk out and let the Soak do it's work."
Don't do that! You are actually harming the tender tissue under the nail that is trying to grow back, clear of the fungus. Digging, and trimming back "close" does more harm than good. That new growth can be easily destroyed by the trimming and digging and the remaining fungus will easily go back into the new tissue under the nails, letting the fungus grow back again.
Resist that urge to dig and trim; let Nail Soak do its job and just be patient. It really will work if you leave it alone.
Don't do that! You are actually harming the tender tissue under the nail that is trying to grow back, clear of the fungus. Digging, and trimming back "close" does more harm than good. That new growth can be easily destroyed by the trimming and digging and the remaining fungus will easily go back into the new tissue under the nails, letting the fungus grow back again.
Resist that urge to dig and trim; let Nail Soak do its job and just be patient. It really will work if you leave it alone.
4/25/2008
Odd Questions We Receive
Question:
"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: 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.
Question: "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.
Question: I've been using Nail Soak for 3 weeks and don't see any results. Should I just give up?
Answer:
No, don't give up. The instructions say you should just begin to see results in about 5-6 weeks. For some it takes a bit longer to start seeing results, but giving up too soon will insure the formula won't work. Give it a chance to work. It took years to develop your nail fungus and it's not going to be taken care of in just 3 weeks. Be patient, it will work, but keep up the soaking.
"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: 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.
Question: "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.
Question: I've been using Nail Soak for 3 weeks and don't see any results. Should I just give up?
Answer:
No, don't give up. The instructions say you should just begin to see results in about 5-6 weeks. For some it takes a bit longer to start seeing results, but giving up too soon will insure the formula won't work. Give it a chance to work. It took years to develop your nail fungus and it's not going to be taken care of in just 3 weeks. Be patient, it will work, but keep up the soaking.
1/13/2008
Will Nail Soak help psoriasis?
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."
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."
1/01/2008
Why haven't I seen results?
"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
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
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
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
Can 2 people soak in the same solution?
"Dear Jim,
My husband I and I both have nail fungus. Could we start with one box of Nail Soak and both soak in the same plastic shoe box? Thanks!" Doris. G.
Dear Doris,
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.
Jim
My husband I and I both have nail fungus. Could we start with one box of Nail Soak and both soak in the same plastic shoe box? Thanks!" Doris. G.
Dear Doris,
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.
Jim
9/10/2007
Don't Dig Under the Nails
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.
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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