Foot Care

• Soothing footbath
  1/2 cup (60g) Epsom salt
  1/2 cup (60g) baking soda
  1 gallon (4 liters) warm water
  
  Looking for a great way to relax tired, aching feet? Try an olf-fashioned footbath: Simply mix the Epsom salt and baking soda into a large basin of warm water. Slip your feet in and soak for as long as feels comfortable. Not only will your feet feel and smell great, but this effective combination will soften calluses, too.

• foot odor eliminator
  2 gallons (7.5 liters) warm water
  1/2 cup (110g) baking soda
  4 drops lavender essential oil (optional)
  
  If embarrassing foot odor has you down, don't hide your feet in more layers of socks; instead, try pampering them with a baking soda soak once a week. Fill a plastic tub with the warm water and baking soda. If you like floral scents, add a few drops of lavender oil, too. Soak your feet for 15 minutes and then pat dry. The baking soda will gently restore your skin's pH levels and neutralize the odor-causing bacteria responsible for the stink.

• foot odor remedy
  2 cups (500ml) vinegar
  
  If foot odor has you down, try spritzing your feet with a dose of full-strength vinegar every night for a few weeks. The vinegar will help kill odor-causing bacteria. As an added bonus, the vinegar may also help after the pH levels on your skin, making it a less inviting place for fungus to thrive. 

• athlete's foot treatment
  1 cup (250ml) apple cider vinegar
  1 cup (250ml) warm water
  
  Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus that can lead to itchy, red patches on the skin, particularly between the toes; it grows easily in warm, moist environments (like shoes and shower stalls), and the worst part is that it's easily spread, so early treatment is key. The good news is that apple cider vinegar is an effective remedy. To use, soak affected areas in a mix of equal parts vinegar and water (it's not necessary to cover the entire foot, just the inflamed parts) for 20 minutes, twice a day. Make sure to wash your feet before and after the vinegar soak, and dry thoroughly afterwards so that the fungus doesn't spread. Most cases should clear up in about 2 weeks.