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!
I have always had problems with athletes foot.
I started soaking my feet in green tea two or three times a week and haven’t had a problem since.
Brush you teeth with Sani-Flush. You don’t even have to brush. All you do is pour it on. One. Two. Three. You teeth are gone!
The Madonna cure.
I was stationed in Gitmo with severe hot weather jock-jam. I went to sleep with a plastic bag of ice cubes wrapped in a towel & woke up with it all gone.
Apple Cider Vinegar, for soaking add water, for washing any area just use straight from bottle. Also works for dandruff, acne, rashes, skin tags disappear after continued use on gauze with tape or bandage. Good for innards too, do a search lots on it.
Do you still have your scalp? :)
Think mine was more ‘jungle rot’ than anything else.
At least the person that recommended it to me had suffered severe jungle rot in the past.
Paging Mr. Rex Ryan or Mr. Dick Morris.
Most fungi can’t handle a wide pH range. I discovered baking soda as a cure for athlete’s foot when I used it on my hunting clothes to kill bacteria. Better than spending a fortune on special detergents and UV killers.
So are you suggesting placing feet in a tub surrounded by baking soda (powder)? Or rather mixing baking soda with water and putting feet in a tub of this solution? If so please tell me the ratio and the amount of time required!
I hit on by storing my hunting clothes in a trash bag with dry baking soda. It kills all bacteria, hence odors associated with bacteria. You could just put socks in a bag and shake them up before wearing them. Also, you just sprinkle some in your shoes.
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