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Give Stinky Feet the Boot

Face the smelly truth: No matter how finely pedicured, your feet sweat -- as much as a gallon of moisture each week. Don't fret; just follow these tips: 1.Scrub your tootsies daily with a washcloth and antibacterial soap, and dry them thoroughly with a clean towel. Afterward, sprinkle on an odor-preventing foot powder; its mild astringency will help stifle sweat. 2.Clean socks are your best defense. Pure cotton socks are better than wool or those made with fibers that don't breathe. Even better, try a pair made of the new synthetic fibers specially designed to wick away moisture. Check the label for that claim. 3.Take a hiatus from your favorite footwear. A 24-hour break should starve the foul critters who call your clodhoppers home. 4.Apply pit logic. A quick spritz or light coat of antiperspirant every morning will help inhibit sweat. Yes, even on your feet. 5.Relax before bed with a nice cup...er, tub of tea. Tea's tannins...

Dealing With Athletes Foot Symptoms and Condition

By Low Jeremy One of the common problems of people when it comes to their skin is having athlete’s foot. Contrary to popular belief, the term and the condition known as “athlete’s foot” is only experienced by athletes. In fact, anyone can suffer from this skin condition because it is an infection of the skin between the toes. This skin condition is known to cause the patient severe pain and discomfort aside from having smelly feet. In order to treat it, the patient must know what exactly is athlete’s foot, what are its symptoms and the effective remedies he or she can use to treat it before the condition gets worst. KNOWING ATHLETE’S FOOT By definition, athlete’s foot refers to an infection of the foot usually caused by a fungus known as “dermatophytes.” Scientifically known as “tinea pedis,” athlete’s foot is considered as a harmless foot infection if treated at early stages and before the condition becomes associated with other bacteria. Athlete’s foot occurs when that thrives in war...

Natural Foot Care

One area of the body that gets a lot of abuse, but oftentimes not enough attention is our feet. They take on a lot of stress during the day with commutes, uncomfortable shoes, and standing in long lines. There are many easy, natural treatments for common problems with the feet that can help alleviate symptoms fast. Even a soak of simple warm water and Epsom salts will help sooth and relax tired feet. For a special pampering session, treat the most neglected part of your anatomy with one of these easy remedies tonight! Soothing Foot Bath Mix 1/8 teaspoon of menthol crystals, 4 tablespoons of powdered alum, 8 tablespoons of boric acid, and 10 tablespoons of magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts). Use a teaspoon of this mixture in a gallon of hot water for a powerful and relaxing foot soak. Hemlock Foot Refresher The Hemlock Spruce is a North American evergreen tree whose bark is known to have medicinal properties. Putting powdered bark of Hemlock in your shoes can help to soothe tender feet, an...