Healthy Tip 2: Foot Problems? Use Mouthwash!
Always keep your feet on the ground. Well if you ask me, keeping
those parts always in contact with the ground makes them susceptible to
unflattering conditions. Conditions that are challenging and awkward, not to
mention, comes with expensive treatments. But did you know that there’s a
certain article at home that is quite effective and economical. I’m referring
to your regular mouthwash. Mouthwash, with or without alcohol, contain a very
strong anti-septic property that will help you cure those nasty foot ailments.
I have decided to focus on the home regimen for the top 3 foot conditions:
Toenail Fungus, Athlete’s Foot and Cracked Heels.
Toenail Fungus
You Will
Need
1.
Mouthwash (preferably with
alcohol)
2.
Basin (preferably the one
that can accommodate both feet)
3.
Lukewarm Water
4.
Towel
5.
Nailcutter or Clippers
(optional)
Steps
1.
In a basin, prepare 50ml/200ml
mix of mouthwash and lukewarm water.
2.
Submerge the affected foot
to the mixture (Be sure to test the water temp before submerging your feet).
3.
Let it sit for 30-45
minutes or longer.
4. Use the clean towel to dry
it off. (Don’t include the used towel to other laundry items and never reuse it
which will defeat the purpose of stopping the progression.)
5.
Do it once a day for three
weeks, preferably at night time.
6. You can start trimming the
edges of the affected toe nail once you see it drying it out. (Disinfects
clippers after every use.)
Athlete’s Foot
1.
Mouthwash (preferably with
alcohol)
2.
Cotton ball
Steps
1.
Do it after every shower
and let your feet dry off totally before applying the mouthwash.
2.
Soak the cotton ball with
mouthwash liquid.
3.
Apply it the soles of the
foot first then move to the toes and the spaces between them. (You can use 2 to
3 cotton balls on each foot for the application. This will ensure total
coverage of the surface area.)
4.
Let your feet dry off
totally before putting on socks or shoes. (Moist environment are good
environments for the fungal growth.)
Dry and Cracked Heels
You Will
Need
1.
Mouthwash (preferably with
alcohol)
2.
Shaving Cream
3.
Basin
4.
Lukewarm Water
5.
2 Hand Towel
6.
Cling Foil or Plastic Bag
7.
Foot Cream
Steps
1.
In a basin, prepare 50ml/50ml
mix of mouthwash and lukewarm water.
2.
Soak the two hand towels
on the mixture for 1-2 minutes.
3.
While waiting, start
applying shaving cream to the feet, focusing more on the heel and the sole of
each foot.
4.
Wrap the soaked hand
towels to each foot and reinforce it with a cling foil or a plastic bag.
5.
Let it sit for 30-45
minutes (preferably 30 minutes).
6. Unwrap feet and start
scrubbing with the soaked towels or if you have a good pair of foot scrubbers
then that would be better.
7.
Rinse thoroughly the feet
and let it dry off completely.
8.
Apply a liberal amount of
foot cream to moisturize it.
9.
Do it once a week, preferably
during weekends.
For other helpful tips, here are the
resources that you can browse to know more about this:
-http://iamintellectuallypromiscuous.com/humor/pinterest-stuff-relevant-interests/
-http://pintester.com/2012/07/shaving-cream-and-listerine-foot-mask/
-http://www.ehow.com/how_4970365_cure-toenail-fungus-listerine.html
-http://skincare.about.com/b/2012/08/31/treat-cracked-heels-with-listerine-and-shaving-cream.htm
-http://www.today.com/id/36946253/ns/today-today_health/t/no-way-mouthwash-can-prevent-athletes-foot/#.UZVTz6LvuSo
-http://www.nbcnews.com/id/41496161/ns/health-health_care/t/mouthwash-stinky-feet-surprising-home-cures/#.UZVTz6LvuSo
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