Posted on 01/27/2016 12:56:35 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Day in and day out our hands and feet take a beating. Out of all our body parts they are perhaps the most used ones, making problems and issues that develop with them inevitable. Feet in particular are often overlooked and many of us will have to deal with calluses, cracked heels, toenail fungus, and dead skin at some point in our lives. These things can grow worse over time and it's best to treat them right away, before what was once a simple case turns into a nightmare of a problem.
There are all sorts of gels, creams, sprays, and soaks available at pharmacies and stores that promise to treat foot issues but they are often ineffective and extremely harsh. The chemicals and poisons they contain can have even worse effects on your body than the problem you're trying to treat, so it's best to avoid them at all costs. Instead, try this at home remedy that can clean your feet up and leave them smelling minty fresh.
All that you need is a shallow tub or container big enough to fit your feet, a bottle of Listerine, vinegar, and some warm water. In the tub combine a 1/2 cup of Listerine with 1/2 cup of vinegar and 2 cups of warm water. Stick your feet in the liquid and allow them to soak for at least 30-35 minutes, then after you remove them, rinse them off in the bath under warm running water. Make sure to completely dry in between your toes and smooth on some lotion because your skin will be thirsty for moisturizer.
This Listerine and vinegar foot soak will leave your skin feeling incredibly soft and silky smooth. It gently dissolves away old, dead skin cells and helps to prevent both toenail fungus and calluses. The alcohol in the mouthwash effectively kills all of the bacteria and germs on feet and under toenails, which is the main cause of most people's foot odor. However, it only helps with minor problems and won't work so well with more serious or advanced foot issues that often require a doctor.
This treatment is incredibly simple, easy, and can be done in the comfort of your home anytime. Think about it like this; you have nothing to lose and potentially lots to gain by giving yourself a relaxing foot soak. At the very least you will feel more at ease and comfortable, plus your feet will smell great. Try it today and pass this along to others to help them find comfort and better health in their own lives!
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Yeah but will it work on Jock itch? /s
You can kill toe fungus in a week or so by applying vicks vapor rub to the affected toe. Seals away the air to prevent the creature from living and leaves the nail shiny and new once completed. Hardest part is forgetting to reply it every day - recommend before bed.
Blow drying after showers kills the athletes foot issues too. This also works on Jock itch. :-)
My mom used diluted Lysol as a foot wash too.
Yep. Listerine works on scalp psoriasis and dandruff when nothing else works.
A simple nail brush, used in the course of taking a shower or bath, scrubbing vigorously the same as you would with your fingernails, is highly effective in keeping the toes, soles of the feet, and the ankles in well-stimulated and clean condition.
Just because your feet are so far away from your head, no reason to ignore them.
Do your feet smell and does your nose run? Oh-oh, you’re built upside down.
I did this once. It was amazing.
As someone who has been dealing with seborrhea on and off for years, thank you!
Can’t wait to give it a shot!
The things you never think of...
Dick Morris recommends this as well. ;-)
Sales ploy for Listerine? Have you seen the cost of a bottle of it these days?
Hydrogen Peroxide works great too
Soak in it, wash down your body with it, clean your house with it, put it in your washer instead of bleach. Use it all over
Did you ever wonder how a doctors office smells so fresh and NOT like bleach? They use it as a cleaner.
I buy it by the case these days
keep a fresh case handy for the zombie apocalypse too
Thanks for all the helpful suggestions, I’ll try some of them, even tho I don’t have stinky feet. Mine are just dry! Nice to be away from the Trump v Cruz stuff too.
Jock itch is often an indication of pre-diabetes. Check your glucose level.
My Mom’s in her 80’s, suffers from burning feet, calluses...swears by Epsom Salt, but I still worry about the burning feet(diabetes...family history). Looking at getting her one of those PerfectPedi/other for calluses. She also uses Aspercreme for nighttime burning/soreness, but I may have her try the Cetaphil morning treatment also. Thanks.
Next in the series: “10 reasons why you should brush your teeth with Tinactin”.
Listerine soak followed by Vicks Vapo Rub clears nail fungus amazingly, cheaply and fast.
“Jock itch is often an indication of pre-diabetes.”
hmmmm.... 57 y/o and plain ol soap & water have been doin’ the trick. I must be livin’ a very simple life.
Bring on the wine, women, song . . . . . and Listerine !
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