Anyone Can Get Athlete’s Foot!
A can of room deodorizer stands ready. Your kids run frantically out of the room. Even your dog runs for cover. What’s going on? You’re taking off your shoes and the smell is enough to knock them out!
What causes foot odor and what can you do about it?
The most common cause of foot odor is Athlete’s Foot – also called ringworm of the foot. It’s caused by sweating and improper ventilation of the feet. Major symptoms include constant itching and scratching which invites a secondary bacterial infection that makes the problem even worse!
Athlete’s Foot is contagious, usually contracted through contact with the bacteria in public locker rooms and showers. After a bout with Athlete’s Foot, many wear a water type shoe or sandal in the showers at gyms and college dorms to place a barrier between the active bacteria and their feet!
Other ways to avoid Athlete’s Foot?
- Change your socks often – especially during warmer months when your feet tend to sweat more; make sure you wear cotton socks
- Wash you feet well with soap and water – especially in between the toes!
- Keep you feet dry, using talc or powder
- Wash your socks in hot water
- Apply four to ten drops of tea tree oil, three times a day for two weeks, to make certain the infection is gone
- Avoid products with yeast, such as breads and alcohol which may increase the likelihood of developing Athlete’s Foot
- Apply a cider vinegar and water rub to the infected area. Fungi need an alkaline environment to grow in and vinegar is acidic
Athlete’s Foot and any other infection are possible when your immune system (controlled by your nervous system) is impaired. It’s just one more reason to get adjusted regularly.
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