http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/athletes_foot3.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/athletes_foot3.rss Natural remedies to Cure Athlete's Foot from the Earth Clinic community. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:32:35 EDT en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=BORAX_38408 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:26:14 EST [YEA] Dianna from Austin, Tx writes: "borax for athletes foot after trying everything else you could buy at the store for his pretty much life long athletes foot problem - and not having results my boyfriend finally decided to try the remedy i kept telling him to try... borax - which he thought was poison him instantly but he 'trusted' the OTC stuff at the store!!! LOL he wet his feet and then took a handful and rubbed it all over his feet. he said they stopped itching immediately! he was stunned. a few weeks later i asked him how his athletes foot was and he said: oh wow! it hasn't come back! that stuff totally cured it!!! now he tells all his friends about borax ;) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=VICKS_38345 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss2 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:58:45 EST [YEA] Candy from Ofallon, Mo writes: "Athlete's foot: I have used vaporub on my feet for years, it cures this problem within a day or two, no waiting six weeks. Also when we were kids my parents would rub it on the inside of our throat if we had a sore throat, a sore throat was also gone in a day. This product probably works due to the euclyptus.There are a lot of these products in the store but the one that works must have euclyptus, mint, and camphor. It also make your dry feet very soft." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=HD_37511 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss3 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:31:52 EST [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Vi from Saskatoon, Sk writes: "Itchy Toes I just thought I would share what finally worked to get rid of this stubborn infection - a hair dryer! I thought as one person suggested, something might be in my shoes, so I "blow-dried" the insides of my shoes on high for two periods of 30 seconds each. Push the hair dryer right in there so the inside gets good and hot. The first time I did this I melted the rim of the hair dryer so be sure to let it cool down in between! I was amazed when the infection on my toes went away without any further treatment of the skin itself. I now do this every month or so for all my shoes and slippers - sometimes I feel a tingling sensation that implies the infection is still around but with this approach it doesn't seem to ever develop. AND this also gets rid of odor in the shoes as it kills the bacteria that cause that too! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=RN_36695 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss4 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:44:30 EST Jen from R writes: "hello e/c readers my husband has a severe case of athletes foot, but not only on his feet, this has spread up the backs of his legs and also onto the sides of his abdomen. he has had athletes foot most of his life but it has never spread before. He is currently using tea tree oil and athletes foot cream(generic brand). I am looking for something that will kill the fungus for good, and then a "maintnance" remedy to keep it from coming back. the price of new shoes and socks monthly is horrific as he has a size 14 shoe, and all the scrubbing with bleach in the bathroom makes me sick. So any good ideas?? Thanks in advance " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=TEATREEOIL_34376 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss5 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:13:59 EST [YEA] Moises from New York, Ny Usa writes: "Athlete's Foot: I mixed one part tea tree oil with 4 parts olive oil. Twice daily I washed me feet with soap and water. Then I dried them. Then I used an eyedropper to apply the tea tree oil dilution between the toes. My athlete's foot cleared up in less than a week. This was after using Lamisil ointment for more than 3 weeks. The first time I used Lamisil (terbinafine hydrochloride 1%), years ago, it also worked in a few days. Each successive time, it required more days to eliminate the athlete's foot. I have only tried tea tree oil one time. So, I do not know yet if its effectiveness diminishes with repeated use, the way Lamisil does." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=ACV_34149 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss6 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:24:13 EDT [YEA] Marian from Tasmania, Australia writes: "Hi all, I read on your site (I think) that bathing feet in cider vinegar for a minimum of 6 weeks would cure athletes foot. I have had this condition since a teenager, I'm now 58. Usually didn't notice it too much in winter when I was wearing shoes but each summer my heels would crack and give me grief. So I was constantly putting healing cream on with band-aids and this went on all summer. This year it started in the winter, and I noticed that my feet were peeling also. So I quite religiously rubbed organic cider vinegar on my feet each night, and dried them off in front of the fire, an evening ritual before bed. My feet are now completely clear of peeling and splitting and feel so good. I have yet to go through the summer so am hopeful that it continues, if not I will just keep on with the bathing each night. Also started oil pulling about the same time, seseme, sunflower and coconut, it really cleared my sinus problems and I am continuing every second day. Thanks for your great site, I love the empowering vibe, its so hopeful and comforting to see us reclaiming our health from the "sickness industry". love marian" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE_32332 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss7 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:15:31 EDT [YEA] Melissa from Orlando, Fl writes: "Hydrogen Peroxide to Combat Athlete's Foot I have seen countless doctors and dermatologists for my dry, red, peeling, cracked heels that I have had on and off since probably the age of 10. I have been (incorrectly) diagnosed with eczema, allergic skin, and even psoriasis. I have taken oral medications and have been prescribed compounded skin lotions in hopes of "maintaining" my condition at a tolerable level. This year, I took matters into my own hands. Living in Florida, people walk around in sandals and flip-flops more than half of the year. My feet were so embarrassing. I researched and researched and found that it was highly probable that I had the moccassin-type of athlete's foot. All the symptoms fit - even my mother and grandmother have struggled with similar feet issues. I went for a final opinion from my primary doctor and she agreed - perhaps it was misdiagnosed after all. I finally decided to try soaking my feet in 50% water and 50% unfiltered, raw, organic apple cider vinegar every night. It produced almost immediate results with my feet feeling soft and peeling less. Nonetheless, after almost two weeks of soaking my feet, I just could not stand the odor anymore - neither could my husband. I stopped and of course the athlete's foot came back with a vengeance. I finally decided to try 50% water and 50% hydrogen peroxide foot soaks for 20 minutes every night or every other night. I follow through with an "as seen on tv" foot file to take off the dead skin. Finally, I moisturize with organic coconut-based lotion. After almost three weeks, my feet feel and look amazing. I make sure to sterilize the basin I use to soak my feet, the towels, the foot file, and any other instruments with alcohol to ensure that the fungus is killed. Also, I have been more careful to spray my feet with anti-fugal sprays and foot powder before working out or if I wear partially or closed toed shoes. As a precaution, I will keep maintaining these soaks as long as I can - considering I've had this athlete's foot condition for more than 15 years. I hope some of you have success with this inexpensive and definitely less smelly solution! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=ALUM_30176 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss8 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:32:06 EDT [QUESTION] Denise from Austin, AR writes: "I have had problems with athlete's foot since I was a teenager. Now my teenage son has become bothered by it. I was told by an old friend that if I were to sprinkle a little bit of old fashioned cooking alum into his and my shoes and a little in our socks that it would take care of the athlete's foot and actually make his feet odorless. She (the friend) said that the alum closes the pores which prevents the feet from sweating, stopping the odor, and also the athlete's foot. I was told about this probably about ten years or so ago but have been reluctant to try it because it just doesn't sound like a healthy option. I'm certainly not going to try it on my child without knowing what repercussions will be as a result. Has this ever been suggested before?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=ACV_30099 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss9 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:13:01 EDT [YEA] Cheryl from Gainesville, Florida writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar used to cure my moccasin type athlete's foot. I just want to say THANK YOU!!!!!! I have had the moccasin type of athlete's foot for over a year and it was so PAINFUL! I went to the doctor and tried EVERYTHING! I was spending about $60.00 a week purchasing anti-fungal treatments and followed all the directions to the tee. I was doing anything possible to get rid of this because I'm a diabetic and I was afraid of my feet becoming infected from the athlete's foot. They would crack and bleed, some mornings it was extremely difficult to even walk because they hurt so bad. I kept buying the anti-fungal treatments because I was trying to cure it and trying to prevent it's spread to my toenails. Out of desperation I did a Google search on home remedies for athlete's foot.....I didn't have much hope, I was just hoping for something to help ease the pain....I thought I would have to live with this for the rest of my life. I read about the Apple Cider Vinegar and I read all the comments and decided to give it a try. WOW!!! Within a week the open wounds were healing. At that point I was only applying the apple cider vinegar with a cotton ball. My husband was so excited about the improvement that he went out and bought a couple of gallon jugs of the stuff so I could soak my feet in it. I have been soaking each foot in it full strength for 30 minutes each for about 3 weeks now and it's almost GONE! It stung a lot at first, but that was because of the open wounds....now the fungus is clearing up and it even makes my feet soft and healthy!!! Thank you sooooo much! This site saved me from a lot of pain and discomfort! The apple cider vinegar really works!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=ACV_29880 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss10 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:00:04 EDT [YEA] TimeSpirit from North Jersey, NJ writes: "I've had hideous toe and foot fungus for many years. I've tried a lot of OTC medicine and never had much relief. It's hard to believe but, I just used ACV ONCE and I saw an improvement. I was stunned. I took suggestions from other posts and sprinkled some cayenne pepper onto my feet and toes and put on clean socks. Can't tell if it's working or not but, the cayenne feels pretty nice, just like a soft foot powder. I'll update in a week after the treatment has some time to work. Thanks to all who post here. I really appreciate all the helpful remedies." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=ACV_29772 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss11 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:44:58 EDT Yvonne from Apex, NC writes: "My son got athelete's foot. I took him to the doctor and was given a prescription - did not get rid of it. Back to the doc. This time is kind of went away, but came back. This went on for about a year. I threw away his shoes, sox, etc. Finally I heard of apple cider vinegar. I had him soak his feet in a solution of 4 parts water to 1 part vinegar for about 15-30 every night for a week. This time is went away and did not return." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=ACV_28600 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss12 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:23:50 EDT [QUESTION] Patrick from Pine Brook, New Jersey writes: "I currently have 'mocassin-type' athlete's feet. It comes around every year as the season changes and the weather gets warmer. This year it is worst than last year, so back to the Podiatrist I went. Following prescription Loprox gel, and OTC lotions, cremes and powders, I'm finding nothing is working, not even the Loprox gel. So a friend recommended Oil of Oregano capsules and Olive Leaf capsules since both have high Antifungal properties, but I read about Apple Cider Vinegar soaks. Is it best to buy the Organic, unfiltered "health food shop" type of ACV??" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=URINE_28104 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss13 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:36:18 EDT [YEA] Kin from Auckland, New Zealand writes: "Urine for Athlete's Foot Saw quite a few latest Posts regarding Athlete's Foot, so decided to post my experience. Urine works well for Athlete's Foot. I have Athlete's Foot for about a year, tried AVC, Tea Tree Oil, Lavender Oil, Grapefruit seed oil, they all work to certain degree but Urine is the best cure. Iodine works well too but urine is the most effective. I soaked my feet in my own urine daily for about 15 minutes in a leak proof plastic bag; let my feet dried off before I had my shower. I saw improvement within days and after about a week or two, it was almost 100% cured. It's free and easily available. Pee on your feet method did not work that well for me. Wonder if urine can be used externally for face and hair?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=APPLECIDERVINEGARH202_27861 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss14 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:31:22 EDT [YEA] Chuck from Lexington, KY writes: "I contracted a severe case of moccasin athlete's foot, which is especially hard to treat. It will spread to all parts of the feet and hands. The only recommended conventional treatment is with a pill that also runs serious risk of liver damage. needless to say not a great set of choices. I'd tried all the creams, etc. to no avail. So I found this site and tried the remedy. I used a combination of approx. 60% "raw" apple cider vinegar, organic unfiltered with the mother, and probably about 40% hydrogen Peroxide. I soaked my affected areas for 30-40 minutes in the solution and let it air dry. Seriously, after 2 days almost all the affected areas were visibly far better, and while it's too soon to declare it 100% cured, there is no doubt in my mind that this works. I plan on continuing treatment every couple of days at least for a week or so just to improve the odds of beating this thing, but I couldn't be happier if this cure came with a sack of money. Which, given the cost of medication, it effectively did come with a sack of money." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=RN_26763 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss15 Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [QUESTION] Cyro from New York, NY writes: "I have been reading and trying remedies from this site for the past year .... it's always the first place I go when I am in search of a cure for myself, family or friends. I'm currently in the process of assessing a sudden decline in health upon returning from many months in India. Although I tested negative for parasites, I'm fairly certain this is at least part of the issue. Also candida, and perhaps a gluten-intolerance as well. But I am writing about my feet. My last day in India I got a pedicure in Delhi as my feet had been through so much over the months and needed a good cleaning. My feet were so callused and dirty that I let them scrap off the skin on the bottom of my feet (something I don't ever do). At the time it felt good and I had no reaction. NOW I realize it's as if the padding on the soles of my feet never grew back!!! In addition I believe I have athletes foot, which I have found remedies to try. But my question is, it has been one month now, what can I use to restore the skin on the soles of my feet????? Thanks so much for your help, i appreciate your experience and input." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=URINE_26146 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss16 Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Rob from Robertsville, MO writes: "i had athlete's foot so bad i would pull large chunks of skin and my feet would bleed my cousens girlfriend told me her grandpa told her brouther to pee on his feet when he first got in the shower then wait till last to wash them i started doing this that night and it took about 2 weeks its been about 4 years cince ive had any problem with my feet" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=WV_25440 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss17 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Jason from Newport, Washington writes: "I recently had quite a case of athletes foot, that was spreading from my toes, to other parts of my foot, it was quite uncomfortable, and amazingly itchy to say the least. I started doing research in to what might naturally treat it and came across a few options, here's what I did and it worked in less that 4 days. Create a foot bath with 40 percent white vinegar, 60 percent hot water, then add around a table spoon of salt and a tea spoon of ginger powder. Soak your foot for 15 minutes or so giving it a break every so often. (you can use the same batch through out the day to save ingredients) Soak your foot a few times a day for a few days and your athletes foot will completely clear up, it is quite the amazing cure. Thats it, I know this will work as well for you as it did for me! :)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=ACV_24830 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss18 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT Beverley from Leeds, Yorkshire, UK writes: "I've been reading the posts about apple cider vinegar and I have to say that I think whether or not it works may depnd on what type of athlete's foot you've got. For example, I've seen it work really well for people with toe-web athlete's foot, (the kind that infects the area around the toes), but I have Moccasin-type athlete's foot (which infects the soles of your feet and sometimes spreads to your hands), and ACV has no impact on it at all. I have also tried tea tree oil, and that doesn't appear to cure moccasin athlete's foor either. I've had it for about 4 years now and unfortunately, my overall experience has been that moccasin athlete's foot is much harder to cure and often dosn't respond to the home remedies you read about online. Also, while over the counter medicines can controll it - they don't seem able to cure it - I've tried all the brands I can find of creams, sprays and talcs. None helped. My conclusion about Moccasin-type athlete's foot is that once it is severe, (i.e. when it has spread over most of the sole of one or both feet), you need prescription medication to cure it. Apparently, this is beacuse of the thickness of the skin on the soles of the feet (creams, oils etc won't penetrate it). I wish I was wrong, as I do prefer home remedies - but for moccasin athlete's foot my experience has been that a trip to the doctor really is necessary." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=ACV_23876 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss19 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Char from Los Alamitos, CA, USA writes: "Organic apple cider vinegar cure worked wonders in 3 days, redness decreased on bottom of foot, skin appears to have returned to normal in area where it had peeled off, blisters decreasing in size and almost dried up. I also used the coconut oil to keep the skin soft. Can't thank you enough!!!!!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=URINE_23513 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss20 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Scott from Anaheim, CA writes: "I tried everything OTC and nothing worked well. Literally everything. I am even put VICs on my feet before sleeping for 1 month. It cleared up the nails, but it came back really quickly after stopping. The nails started to get dark again. I did vinegar soaks and that didn't help either. Finally, I decided to PEE on my feet twice a day (morning pee and night). I remembered a few years back, I had this bad headache that wouldn't go away and I ended up drinking my own morning urine for a week after trying everything else. It fixed that headache. Its really amazing, but it cleared up my feet in a matter of days, not months or 1 year. Don't believe those that say it doesn't work. Urine has thousands of nutrients, many of which can't be detected with our equipment. It literally cleared it up in 1 week. I also resorted to spitting on my feet and rubbing in the SALIVA letting dry. Remember dogs and cats always licking their paws? Its Saliva they are spreading and used to clean their paws." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=DIETARYCHANGES_23046 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss21 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Cheryl from Chicago, IL writes: "Remember that fungus is systemic. When you treat your AF topically, its going to keep recurring because its fungus that circulates all over your body. Try taking garlic capsules, we get them at Costco. Also, everyone with AF or nail fungus should research candidiasis which is a polysystemic fungal infection. Due to overuse of antibiotics (which also kills off good bacteria) and our bad diets (sugar, sugar substitutes, high fructose corn syrup in almost everything-- read food labels and all high glycemic foods), creates perfect environment for candidiasis. Also take probiotics to replace the good bacteria in the GI tract. I recommend changing to the candidiasis diet (no dairy, no sugar or sugar substitutes or any other high glycemic foods), taking garlic tablets, caprylic acid (from the health food store), take high fiber capsules to clean out the colon (fungus lives on our waste) and finally drink a lot of water. Unless you clear the fungus out of your entire system internally, the AF fungus is always going to come back. Our daughter is diagnosed with candidiasis, our osteopath put her on anti-candidiasis diet. We parents decided to go on the same diet to be supportive, now all three of us are feeling much better. As an unexpected bonus, my AF fungus and nail fungus is dramatically improving after only 3 weeks. Its SYSTEMIC, gotta change your diet to beat it. Here's your diet: eggs, organic meats, fish, low glycemic mostly green vegetables, salad. Once you change your diet, you'll feel so much better, you won't mind this. You will also lose weight. Also seems like what clogs up the system, so no bread or any other food product with yeast. Check canned soup labels, many of them contain yeast." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=MGO_23064 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss22 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] DJ from PDX, OR writes: "I just had a bout of AF and in my desperation tried Mullen and Garlic oil that I had purchased for ear use. After three days it was gone." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=OO_23020 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss23 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST Cheryl from Manteca, California-USA writes: "Hi-Please do yourself a big favor if you are bothered by what the dr calls-athlete's foot type rash. For over a year I tried every cream, spray, powder on the market-doctor after dermatologist with biopsy gave me everything-presription including 2 mos of Lamisil pills and cream. The dermatologist got mad when Lamisil didn't work after her biopsy. Well, I prayed so hard and then found Oil of Oregano-wow! 3 days cured-its been months and its still gone. I diluted with olive oil under my tongue and later used the gel capsules to fill and take orally. I diluted this very strong oil with olive oil on the rash itself-stops that horrible itch,too. I later learned Extra Virgin Coconut oil is anti-fungal and mixed the oregano oil with this and used this on the skin. I need to know more-Iam very grateful to Earth Clinic-I learned about the evcc-extra virgin coconut oil from this site. Also, I really never knew what the rash was from-I think it was a Candida fungus type rash -it seemed way worse when I ate sugar. So, I also had to clean up my diet dramatically and I still stay away from processed white flour and sugar etc. But, try Oil of Oregano-anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti parasitic/worms. Great for wiping Candida out. Blessings and good health to you all. I would say-research all you can about all of these oils: Thuja, Thieves oil etc as to there healing qualities." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=ACV_22895 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss24 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Bethany from Westminster, CA writes: "My husband had a severe case of athletes foot, and his skin would crack from how think and hard it was. We tried every cream, spray and powder out there, it helped with the smell but that was it. My sister told me about raw organic unfiltered apple cider vinegar and that it would kill the fungus. I figured we would give it a shot, and after the first night there was an improvement, and when he came home from work the smell was gone! So we kept on it soaking his feet in it for 15 mins a night after he got home from work and took a shower. after 2 weeks of this no more athletes foot, he now has soft normal skin on the bottom of his feet and they dont stink!!! give it a shot it is an amazing cure for athletes foot!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/athletes_foot.html&name=ACV_21428 /CURES/athletes_foot3.rss25 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Lesley from Hervey Bay, Australia writes: "I have used ACV to successfully treat Athlete's Foot. Just soak cotton balls in the vinegar and apply often to the affected toes. Do this twice a day for 2 to 3 days and the problem will vanish. Try to keep your toes dry as reinfection is common with this ailment. I have also used ACV for itchiness in my ears. Just pour it in as best as you can and massage to let the vinegar get right down into the ear. This fully healed my ear itchiness that I had suffered for years."