The term athlete’s foot is, to say the least, somewhat misleading – this condition can affect anyone! Athlete’s foot (aka tinea pedis) is a fungal skin infection that more often than not starts in between the toes and manifests as an itchy rash with burning sensations or even pain. The good news is that if you are keen to find natural ways to treat athlete’s foot and avoid medical or chemical intervention, these are particularly effective in dealing with the condition.
So, without further ado let’s investigate a range of home treatments that avoid using purchased over the counter treatments (OTC).
Natural ways to treat athlete’s foot – simple, inexpensive and effective
Effective natural ways to treat athlete’s foot include the following home remedies:
Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil has powerful anti-fungal and antibacterial properties. Research has found that daily application of tea tree oil to the affected area can both deal with the symptoms of athlete’s foot and kill the fungus that causes it in the first place.
To use tea tree oil to treat athlete’s foot, mix it with a warmed carrier oil – such as coconut oil – to a concentration of up to 50% tea tree oil. Apply this mixture to the affected area twice daily.
Live yogurt
Live yogurt (plain without fruit) is not generally something you would naturally associate with the treatment of a foot infection – rest assured it is particularly effective at soothing the discomfort of athlete’s foot and treating the underlying infection.
The reason for this is that live yogurt contains Lactobacillus species of “good bacteria” – these promote great bodily health – these bacteria being particularly effective at killing the fungal forms that cause athlete’s foot.
To use – simply apply fresh plain live yogurt to the affected area for instant relief.
Apple cider vinegar
Yes, its our old friend apple cider vinegar – reinforcing its reputation as one of nature’s most versatile cures.
Apple cider vinegar boasts potent anti-fungal properties which are particularly effective in treating athlete’s foot.
To use – dampen a cotton wool pad with undiluted apple cider vinegar and apply to the affected area 3 times daily until the infection clears.
Green Tea
Green tea is packed with a wealth of beneficial bio-active compounds which – in addition to numerous other benefits – offer a potent anti-fungal capability. This feature enables green tea to be used ass an effective treatment for athlete’s foot.
To use – simply steep 5 green tea bags in freshly boiled water, allow to cool down sufficiently and use to soak your feet for 15 minutes, then allow to dry.
Sea salt foot bath
Sea salt has natural and potent anti-fungal properties which can be particularly effective in the inhibition of growth and spread of an athlete’s foot infection.
To use mix a cupful of sea salt in a foot bath containing comfortably warmed water. Soak your feet in this therapeutic and soothing solution for 30 minutes, then dry your feet thoroughly.
Neem oil
Neem oil (and its leaf extracts) boasts potent anti-fungal properties that has applications for the treatment of athlete’s foot. This wonderful natural product is additionally useful for dealing with – usually difficult to treat – fungal infections beneath the toe nails.
To use – apply and massage neem oil at the affected areas 2-3 times daily.
Rubbing alcohol
If you have rubbing alcohol – used to disinfect cuts and abrasions – in your medicine cabinet, this may be used to kill the fungus that underlies athlete’s foot. (fungal forms don’t like alcohol!)
To use running alcohol to treat athlete’s foot apply to the affected area or alternatively, mix with water to a 70:30 ratio and soak your feet in this solution for at least 30 minutes.
Garlic
Yet another natural therapeutic use for wonderful garlic! It is a particularly effective treatment for athlete’s foot infection when applied topically. In fact, one study found that using just garlic resulted in a total cure within 7 days in an impressive 79% of the participants.
To use garlic simply crush 5 raw cloves of garlic and massage these into the affected area twice daily.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains a number of fatty acids that have the potential to destroy fungal cells by destroying their cell membranes.
This oil has been shown to be an effective treatment for athlete’s foot when it is applied in its liquid form to the affected area – ideally 3 times daily.
Baking powder
Baking powder is a useful weapon in one’s natural assault on the menace of athlete’s foot infection – it keeps the affected area clean and most importantly dry.This effectively suppresses the ability of the fungus to thrive.
This is simplicity itself – apply to the affected area every time you put on clean socks.
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