Many people use natural, herbal remedies to help heal their athlete’s foot. There are in fact, many remedies that may be of use to you. Before you use any of them though, be sure to consult with your naturopathic doctor or your health care provider.
One of the pieces of information she’ll be able to provide you is whether any the supplements you’re planning on taking interfere with any prescription drugs you may be on. Before choosing a supplement, you’ll also want to check with a professional herbalist to ensure that you’re not only taking the most effective herb, but also to ensure that you’ll get the proper serving.
One of the first things you’ll want to do upon recognizing the symptoms of athlete’s foot is to apply aloe vera gel on the affected area twice a day. Aloe vera’s antifungal properties help to hasten the healing process.
Some of the best natural remedies incorporate herbs into them to use as foot baths or rubs. You may want to soak your feet in a basin of warm water which not only has some rubbing alcohol in it, but several cloves of peeled and crushed garlic as well.
The natural antifungal properties of garlic make it a natural choice as a stand-alone remedy to help alleviate the symptoms of athlete’s foot. Some individuals advise to simply rub a clove of raw garlic on the fungus. Others say it’s best to crush the garlic to bring out its natural oils. Place the crushed garlic on the affected area. Leave this on for about half an hour and then wash it off with just water. This should be done daily for a week. By the end of the week, the fungus should be gone.
If the idea of covering your feet with crushed garlic is a bit much, you might want to compromise and just put a dusting of garlic powder on your feet (seriously!). Some herbalists and others specializing in home remedies say that if you do this twice a day, you’ll athlete’s foot will be gone in no time at all.
If garlic is a bit strong for you, then you might want to consider a poultice made with ginger, which also is widely known for its antifungal powers. Place one ounce of fresh chopped ginger in a cup of water and simmer this for about 20 minutes. Let it cool sufficiently so you can apply it to your feet. Do this twice daily until your athlete’s foot disappears.
Here’s another one – it’s a bit sticky, but it works. Rub raw honey on the infected area before bedtime. Cover the feet with old socks. Leave it on overnight. When you wake up in the morning you’ll notice an improvement.
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