1. Take preventative measures. The first step in any home remedy is to take the steps necessary to prevent the fungus in the first place. You should always wash your feet (yes, with soap) in the shower. This is a much neglected daily ritual that drastically reduces your chances of contracting athlete’s foot. Next is to invest in well ventilated shoe and lots of clean socks. Sweat and heat are major catalysts in the growth of the fungus, and a well vented shoe and clean socks will help keep the fungus at bay.
2. Try tea tree oil. If for some reason you do contract the fungus there are a few simple remedies. The first and probably the most effective that I have found is tea tree oil. In the last few years tea tree oil has become extremely popular and is available in just about any health stores and now in many grocery stores.
3. Soak your feet with Epson salts. Another great remedy is grabbing a foot soaking tub, fill it about half way with hot water (just hot enough that you can bear it), and fill it with Epson salts. Soak your feet just until the water gets cold and then make sure and dry them off well. This will not only help to relieve the symptoms of athlete’s foot, but it will also leave your feet soft and healthy.
4. If none of these natural ways defeats your athlete's foot you can always turn to the foot care section of your supermarket. Tinactin seems to work the best in my opinion, but there are plenty of products on the market to try.
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