Athlete’s foot is
a fungal infection that usually is prepared in earnest, damp places. The
fungus, Tinea penis, grows between the toes, on top of the feet, on toenails
and between the fingers. White patches, scaly patches, and redness are highly
indicative of the fungus. Symptoms of athlete’s foot may include itching,
burning, and stinging.
Athletes foot fungus frequents public showers and locker rooms,
indoor swimming pools and health clubs, and it is very contagious. Contact with
shoes or socks containing the fungus, wet floors, or exercise equipment
(remember it can live between fingers too) can spread it.
While prevention is always the best medicine, it’s certainly not a
fail-safe. In case, get stuck with itchy feet. Here are a few natural remedies
that can help with Athlete’s Foot.
1.
Add 40 Drops of Organic Tea
Tree Oil to a foot bath and soak your feet for 10 minutes. After soaking and
thoroughly drying the feet, massage a few drops of the oil directly into the
affected area. Tea tree oil has properties that will help destroy the fungus in
heavily infested areas and deter it from being extended to unaffected areas.
2.
Soak your feet in 2 tablespoons
of Himalayan Crystal Salt and ½ Cup Organic Apple Cider Vinegar solution mixed
with some lukewarm water. This creates a very acidic environment in which the
fungus can do not live. You can also spray
your feet or wipe them down with a cloth soaked in this solution after you
shower, ensure that you get them completely dry afterwards. You can also wipe
down the insides of shoes and sandals to avoid the fungus from clinging there.
3.
Speak your feet stinker by
placing slices of fresh garlic, or some crushed garlic, between your toes and
abandoning them there for the day. You can add the garlic to foods you eat or
go get a garlic supplement with the same effect. It just may take some bit
longer.
4.
Using ozonide olive oil can
also help with Athlete’s Foot. Use Paste to swab your clean, dry feet each
morning and night. This should clear up the fungus within about two to four
days and can be used as a preventative measure against future outbreaks. I
recommend olive oil paste such as 02-ZAP.
5.
Sprinkle your toes with a
little bit of organic corn starch or baking soda before getting your socks in
the morning. Corn starch/baking soda will help soak up moisture, but it won't
stop the itch. Baking soda in the shoes is utilized to absorb some of that
not-so-pleasant sweaty foot smell.
6.
Make a tea of 4 ounces of
oregano leaves and just enough water to fit your feet. Soak your feet 2-3 times
daily in this mixture. I’ve read that you can re-use this tea for a week, but I
strongly recommend making it fresh each day so that you know that you're now
beginning to work with fungus-free tea.
7.
Sesame and Raw Virgin coconut
oil has anti-fungal properties and can be implemented directly to the feet.
Swab it liberally on clean dry feet with a cotton ball twice daily.
8.
Colloidal Silver is a distinct
common remedy for athlete’s foot. Spray or is applied to your feet and run it
fully dry. Alternatively, you can spray and leave the silver on your feet
overnight.
9.
Organic Neem oil, sometimes
employed as a pesticide, is another all crude oil that is toxic to harmful
organisms. Apply to clean dry feet with a cotton ball before going about your
business.
10.
You can also use organic
ginger, just an ounce of fresh chopped ginger coupled with a cup of boiling
water and simmered for 20 minutes. Once cooled, apply twice daily to clean
feet. Ginger is a potent anti-fungal, and your feet will get a pleasantly spicy
smell.