Guest guest Posted June 28, 2002 Report Share Posted June 28, 2002 The best way to cure athlete's foot is simply not to wear shoes or socks. The fungus likes warm, damp places (inside socks and shoes). Also spend time at the beach and wander in the salt water. My family and I go barefoot most of the time, or wear sandals, and we never have a problem with this. I guess it might look a bit funny in an office though. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2002 Report Share Posted June 28, 2002 Hi: Athlete's foot is a fungus that's in the blood stream. While there are many topical applications that will treat it on the exterior of the body from garlic juice to vinegar to the commercial preparations, unless the origin is attacked it is always in the blood to come back. Not everyone has this fungus, but going without shoes and socks is a wonderful way to eliminate it from the feet. However, it also gets into many other places from the "jock itch" in the crotch, to hands and fingernails, behind and in the ears, and any place on the body which is sweaty and damp. And if you have a tendency to sweat, you have added difficulties. I know. Added to that, simply walking around in your stocking feet or barefoot in your home leaves this fungus on the floor or carpet available for re-infection on a long-term basis. Also your bedding, including blankets, retain the fungus, and if you use a sleeping bag its in there too. A real solution requires a long-term program of either medication or something else that gets into the blood and kills the fungus. The fungus is killed in the blood stream almost immediately, but is required for continuous use until all the sources have been eliminated (3 to 6 months). I have two relatives who were treated with medication for scaly and cracked hands (same fungus) that had been a problem for decades. They were cured. But the prescription medication is also famous for causing liver damage. I know from personal experience that garlic kills the fungus in the blood stream. Jay <<The best way to cure athlete's foot is simply not to wear shoes or socks. The fungus likes warm, damp places (inside socks and shoes). Also spend time at the beach and wander in the salt water. My family and I go barefoot most of the time, or wear sandals, and we never have a problem with this. I guess it might look a bit funny in an office though. Michael>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2002 Report Share Posted June 28, 2002 My dear hubby is a carpet cleaner, which is probably the single worst occupation to have with regards to athlete's foot. Think lots of water, tons of sweat, and 200-degree heat. Mmm, yummy. He used to go through 2-3 of those cans of spray ($7 a pop, you know) every month. I put a halt to that with this gem: 1 part black walnut hulls 1 part calendula root 1/4 part sage Throw it all in the blender until powdered. Put in socks daily. Antifungal and deodorant, costs an average of $2 for a jarful. Yay! Hope someone's hubby likes this as much as mine. --Sara T. >The best way to cure athlete's foot is simply not to wear shoes or socks. >The fungus likes warm, damp places (inside socks and shoes). Also spend >time at the beach and wander in the salt water. >My family and I go barefoot most of the time, or wear sandals, and we never >have a problem with this. I guess it might look a bit funny in an office >though. > >Michael > > > > >Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: >1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. >2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. >3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to >prescribe for your own health. >We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as >they behave themselves. >Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person >following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. >It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to >be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > >Dr. Ian Shillington >Doctor of Naturopathy >Dr.IanShillington > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2002 Report Share Posted June 28, 2002 --- JayTownsend wrote: > I know > from personal experience that garlic kills the fungus in > the blood stream. Where would I find recommended dosages and such? Is eating a lot of it enough or would I need to take it? Would I eventually " kill " the fungus or would I need to take garlic " forever " ? I have so many questions. I'm perfectly willing to do my own research if you or someone could point me in a direction! Thanks for sharing this! -Lori - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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