Athlete's Foot In a Nutshell

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Don't suppress Athlete's Foot -

Find the cause, take care of the situation, and eliminate Athlete's Foot forever!

A few facts to consider in your approach - 

First - a little background:
Athlete's foot (also known as tinea pedis)is the common name for an infection of the ringworm fungus The fungus that causes athlete's foot can be found on many locations, including floors in gyms, locker rooms, swimming pools, nail salons, and in socks, towels, bathmats and clothing. The fungus may spread directly from person to person or by contact with these objects.

There are 4 factors to consider when approaching athlete's foot (or
any other fungal infection):

1. Where did it come from to begin with
While the fungus requires warm, dark and humid environments to grow –
the spores can survive for a long time – under many conditions. Do
a little investigation to learn where you were exposed. This can
help you and others in your family avoid re-infection later.

2. Why one individual is susceptible where another is not
a. exposure to spores (example: locker rooms, towels, pool
areas, sheets, etc.)
b. conducive personal hygiene (i.e. wearing same pair of socks
or shoes for long periods)
c. skin does not produce enough fatty acid
d. excessive sweat
e. immune deficiency
f. poor circulation
g. conducive personal chemistry (i.e. too much sugar)

3. Approaching the cure long term
a. insure adequate/excellent nutrition
b. homeopathic approach to the health of the whole individual
(carefully address any issues of immune system, excessive sweat,
circulation issues, etc.)
c. introduce long term hygiene protocol (habits of cleaning,
changing shoes and socks, care about exposure, etc.)

4. Taking care of the situation short term
a. kill the fungus (soaking feet in Epsom salts, tea tree oil
solution, etc.)
b. don't feed the fungus (eliminate sugar and refined foods
from diet)
c. reduce fungal spores in the immediate area (wash towels,
bathmats and sheets in hot water)
d. wear sandals if possible
e. wash daily and dry carefully between the toes
f. carefully clean shower/bath and floors with bleach

I do recommend aggressive cleaning and making every attempt to
remove live growing fungus as well as spores as soon as possible.
Otherwise, you and your family are exposed to ongoing spore
production while you `wait' to become a less inviting host.

Consider a holistic approach 

Consider a holistic approach to health and healing. Naturopathic and homeopathic consultation available in office or online. Contact me today:

drrona@consultant.com

Please remember - information available on the internet should NEVER be considered as medical advice. In is only presented for your consideration as you decide on the approaches and choices available.

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