No matter how much you spend on your footwear there are high chances of you getting the Athlete’s foot which is a common fungal infection. Around 3 to 15% of the world’s population gets affected by this infection.
Mostly men and people with a weak immune system are most likely to get this infection. Odor, pain, blisters, etc are common symptoms of athlete’s foot. But do not worry as there are remedies for such ailments in your kitchen and one such ingredient is apple cider vinegar.
Apple Cider Vinegar for Athlete’s Foot is useful in curing the fungus and reduces pain and irritation.
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Nutrients in Apple Cider Vinegar have healing properties that help in curing heartburn, dandruff, etc and it is the best natural remedies for athlete’s foot. People have been using ACV since ancient times as a medicine for various diseases and it is best known to be beneficial against fungus and yeast infections.
The mixture of apple cider vinegar with honey is known as oxymel which has been used as an antibacterial remedy since ancient times. Use pure and unprocessed honey(1) for making oxymel mixture because such honey has proven to reduce fungal infection.
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Apple cider vinegar and Himalayan crystal salt together make a tremendously acidic mixture that does not let fungus and rashes caused due to an athlete’s feet stay for long.
One of the simplest and easiest methods to employ is to use ACV and water and combine them for a foot soak. This is by far the most effective method as ACV is the most concentrated in this method.
Note: If you feel any burning sensation or rash, immediately add water and dilute the mixture.
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Make sure not to use apple cider vinegar on open wounds as it may cause irritation and burning sensation. Apply apple cider on a small patch of your skin to see if your skin is reactive against it. If you see no change in your infection even after 2-4 weeks of applying apple cider vinegar it is recommended to see a skin doctor and take professional advice.
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Even though most infections can be cured by home remedies but a lot depends on the severity of the infection. Over the counter medication may be required if your wounds do not heal with time.
Always cover your feet in public areas like swimming pools, beaches, etc. Dry your feet properly after coming out of the water at home or outside. Keep your towels sanitized and wash them regularly so that infection does not reoccur. Keep a healthy diet which includes a lot of probiotics to keep bacteria at bay.
Unpasteurized Apple cider vinegar has healing properties against fungus and bacteria. The nutrients in Apple Cider act fast on rashes and fungus and help in curing the skin fast. Medicinal properties of apple cider have been used for such infections since ages.
Keep your gut healthy and immunity high by taking probiotics in your diet. People who have low immunity are prone to getting cold, infections and flu. If the athlete’s foot has become severe then only taking oral probiotics won’t help. You have to apply probiotics on the infected area for faster relief.
Apply apple cider vinegar and essential oils on the fungus as they are high in nutrients. You should also keep your towels and footwear sanitized.