Natural Remedies for Athlete's Foot

People are prone to sweating, and some people sweat a lot more than others. Have you 
ever been working out over a period and discovered that your shoes have a strong 
odor? Were there any changes in the surface of the skin of your feet? If you’ve 
answered yes to either of those questions, there’s a strong possibility that you’ve been 
exposed to some form of athlete's foot. This condition can strike anyone, but you will 
happy to know that there are things you can do combat this affliction. 
         
Put Your Feet in Green Tea 

This might seem like a strange idea to some people but the agent containing in green 
tea are good at fighting fungal infections. All you have to do is take a pot, boil 5 - 6 cups 
of water and add 6 or 7 tea bags. Once it’s cool enough to put your feet in, soak your 
feet for 10 - 15 minute intervals and let them dry naturally. Within a day it will arrest the 
spread of the fungus and begin to cause it to die. 

Eat Some Probiotics

Eating probiotics have a wide range of benefits for your internal organs, but that’s not 
all. When you consume probiotic foods, they also distribute helpful bacteria around the 
body, making it hard for fungus to propagate. It’s a good idea to have at least a cup of 
yogurt once every few days to keep your body at optimum levels to fight infections. 
There are even drinks that contain helpful bacteria that you can drink on the go or when 
you are short on time. 

Kill It with Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is an effective remedy, but it should be diluted before it comes in 
direct contact with your skin because of its acidic makeup. Mix 3 cups of water with a 
1/4 of a cup of apple cider vinegar (or however much you prefer). Place your feet in a 
tub and pour the mixture over your feet and let them soak for 25 minutes. 

Garlic Water 

This remedy isn’t messing around. Garlic is one of nature's most potent antifungal and 
antimicrobial medicines. To use the garlic, you can simply chop the garlic into a fine 
paste and stir it into a small tub of water. Once it’s completely blended, place your feet 
in the tub and soak for at least 25 minutes. This mixture should kill the majority of the 
fungus relatively quickly within a few days, but if it persists, it might be a good idea to 
see a doctor. 


