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"FOOT ODOR To combat foot odor, Suzanne Levine, a podiatrist at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York suggests the following three remedies: ¦ rinsing your feet in vinegar ¦ soaking your feet in tea ¦ washing your feet with a mixture of kosher salt and water Stanley Bogusz, a Podiatrist from Warren, PA, also recommends a vinegar rinse to combat foot odor — Vi cup white vinegar to 1 quart warm water. Sagebrush leaves placed in the bottom of your shoes is another natural way to fight foot odor." - Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S., Natural Health Secrets From Around the World (Get the book.)

"Simple, Soothing Foot Freshener ]?eep foot odor and bacteria in check with germ-fighting essences of lemon. Add a few drops of lemon essential oil to a warm basin of water and give your feet a 20-minute soak daily. Dry well. • Dry'Em Off Protect your feet from stubborn athlete's foot infections by always drying your feet thoroughly after a bath or shower. Slipping moist feet into shoes and socks can create a breeding ground for fungi. For extra protection, sprinkle your feet with cornstarch or baby powder to absorb moisture during the day." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "A few tea bags boiled in a pint of water for 15 minutes, then poured into a foot bath with two quarts of cool water, can help eliminate foot odor. Dermatologists point to the tannic acid in tea as the neutralizer. Try this footbath for chronic odor problems. • Freshen Up Your Feet "Your running sneakers have plenty of spring in their steps, but are they stinking up your gym locker? Don't despair, there's a natural alternative to the chemical-based absorbent insoles sold in drugstores." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"My bad breath disappeared; my foot odor disappeared; my normal body odor largely went away; even bathroom odors were greatly diminished. I had loads of energy, no afternoon lull. I felt strong and vibrant. I ate lots of food, twice as much as before. While eating all the food I wanted, I was losing five pounds a week. I went home to my mom's house for Christmas and found that I had little willpower around my family. I ate what everyone else was eating after the first day and got very sick. I felt awful!" - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Fruity Feet Spray apple cider vinegar on feet to stop the growth of bacteria that causes foot odor. The vinegar changes the pH of skin so bacteria won't spread. Buy the vinegar at your grocery store, then transfer it to a spray bottle. Store it in the refrigerator for extra refreshment. • Homemade Deodorant for the Toes ./Aromatherapists have the right idea: You want your pleasant scents and essential oils to do double duty. Here's a homemade foot deodorant that gets right to the source of the trouble—bacteria." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Foot Odor: The Big Smell Even if you wash your feet, change your socks daily and make sure that nothing is growing in your shoes, your dogs can still smell bad enough to make those around you want to howl. If foot odor is your problem, here's how to fix it. Have healthy feet. "Foot odor is usually related to a fungal infection; sweating feet and pimply or peeling skin are the usual warning signs," says Dr. Braver. "So treat foot odor as you would any fungus problem, with an antifungal lotion such as Lotrimin, which is available over the counter." Spray away the smell." - Doug Dollemore, Mark Giuliucci and the Editors of Men's Health Magazine, Age Erasers for Men: Hundreds of Fast and Easy Ways to Beat the Years (Get the book.)

"That matters in the case of foot odor, says Dr. Hahn, because the bacteria that cause it can actually eat into the surface of the skin. Cause: Bacteria or fungi breeding in the dampness of sweaty shoes. Incidence: Young adults have the highest incidence of problems with foot odor. They tend to be more prevalent among men than among women, possibly due to men's greater participation in athletics and higher consumption of caffeine-laced soft drinks. When to see the doctor: If you have an extreme case of foot odor that doesn't respond to self-treatment, consult a physician. Dr." - the Editors of PREVENTION, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II: Over 1,200 New Doctor-Tested Tips and Techniques Anyone Can Use to Heal Hundreds of Everyday Health Problems (Get the book.)

"Foot Odor Maybe you do all of the right things to stay one step ahead of foot odor. You wash your feet regularly with warm, soapy water. You change shoes and socks daily (or even more). But those dogs still smell bad enough to make those around you want to roll over and play dead. The problem with foot odor is more than skin-deep. Overactive sweat glands trigger the growth of bacteria and fungus, and they trigger that unforgettable odor (and the hasty exit of those around you)." - Bill Gottlieb, New Choices in Natural Healing: Over 1,800 of the Best Self-Help Remedies from the World of Alternative Medicine (Get the book.)

"Incidence: Young adults have the highest incidence of problems with foot odor. They tend to be more prevalent among men than among women, possibly due to men's greater participation in athletics and higher consumption of caffeine-laced soft drinks. When to see the doctor: If you have an extreme case of foot odor that doesn't respond to self-treatment, consult a physician. Dr. Hahn recommends mixing a tablespoon each of goldenseal and myrrh tincture in l/i quart of warm water and soaking your feet for 5 to 10 minutes. Do this once a week for recurrent foot odor and perspiration." - the Editors of PREVENTION, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II: Over 1,200 New Doctor-Tested Tips and Techniques Anyone Can Use to Heal Hundreds of Everyday Health Problems (Get the book.)

"Thankfully, the aging process gives you some natural protection against foot odor. You have 3,000 sweat glands per square inch of skin on your feet. Over the years, these sweat glands release less and less sweat. Less sweat means less food for bacteria. So teenagers and young adults usually have more problems with foot odor than people who are 60-plus. This doesn't mean, however, that you are totally immune. If you don't practice good hygiene, even an older foot can start to smell. Foot odor may also signal an infection. People with diabetes often have dry, cracked skin on their feet." - Doug Dollemore, The Doctor's Book of Home Remedies for Seniors (Get the book.)

"The problem with foot odor is more than skin-deep. Overactive sweat glands trigger the growth of bacteria and fungus, and they trigger that unforgettable odor (and the hasty exit of those around you). The natural remedies in this chapter, used with the approval of your doctor, may help prevent or relieve foot odor, according to some health professionals. See Your Medical Doctor Whe Your foot odor continues, despite all efforts to control it." - Bill Gottlieb, New Choices in Natural Healing: Over 1,800 of the Best Self-Help Remedies from the World of Alternative Medicine (Get the book.)

"Foot odor seems to be a common problem among young ballerinas. The mother of a 20-year-old dancer offered this advice: "First, get some 'shoe dogs.' These are cedar-filled bags that absorb the moisture in the shoe and help with the odor. "Second, ballet students also wear classic soft ballet slippers. Canvas slippers are better than leather, since the canvas kind can be washed every other week if need be. With daily classes, shoes don't dry out, so purchasing a few pairs will help. They should be stored in mesh bags, not plastic, and outside the dance bag, not in it." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.) "We have heard about quite a few different soaking solutions that seem to help reduce foot odor considerably. One is the familiar Epsom salt soak that is a popular remedy for sore muscles and infected cuts and hangnails. When I read about the lady whose daughter had smelly feet, I thought you should know about the best remedy. Soak the feet several nights in a row in very hot (but not burning) water containing a generous handful of Epsom salts. The feet will be dry and without odor for a long time. Another popular soaking solution is baking soda or plain table salt dissolved in warm water." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"Foot Odor This might seem like a minor medical issue to you, but the embarrassment of foot odor can have profound social and psychological effects on your life. If people move away from you quickly in public, or switch seat in a movie theater or bus, your feet may be isolating you from a normal public life. The shoe-covered foot is a prime site for that odorous combination of sweat and bacteria. Considering the fact that your foot has more that 3,000 sweat glands per square foot! ?odds are that foot odor can strike anyone at any time." - American Medical Publishing, Proven Health Tips Encyclopedia (Get the book.)

"Foot powder can be helpful against foot odor. So can powdered alum shaken into the shoes or socks, according to a number of readers. You'll find alum on the spice shelf at your supermarket. (You also might try adding it to warm water to make a footbath.) One reader urges others to sprinkle baking soda in their shoes as soon as they are removed. She has found that this controls the odor in her kids' shoes. Keeping the feet clean is essential, and she has them use baking soda as a dusting powder on their feet before they put on their clean socks." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"You also may want to consider seeing a naturopathic physician to undergo a detoxification program, which will help rid your body of toxic substances that can contribute to foot odor, says Steven Subotnick, D.P.M., N.D., a podiatrist and naturopathic doctor in Berkeley and San Leandro, California. His recommendation for anyone with smelly feet is to switch to a vegetarian diet. "I see the best results in eliminating foot odor in people who begin to follow this dietary regimen," Dr. Subotnick says." - Bill Gottlieb, Alternative Cures: The Most Effective Natural Home Remedies for 160 Health Problems (Get the book.)

"And your foot odor is so bad it could be cited as an environmental hazard. But for all its unpleasantness, foot odor is nothing serious. It's merely a sign of overactive sweat glands. Excessive sweating creates the environment for excessive bacteria and fungus. And all that extra bacteria and fungus causes the overwhelming odor. "We're not sure why, but in some people, the sweat glands excrete more sweat than they should," says James Christina, D.P.M., president of the Maryland Podiatric Association. " - the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books, Symptoms: Their Causes & Cures : How to Understand and Treat 265 Health Concerns (Get the book.) "Defeat severe foot odor with Drysol. For severe cases, consider asking your doctor about Drysol, a prescription anti-sweating medication that contains aluminum chloride. "The idea is to actually plug some of the sweat glands," says Dr. Christina. For best results, on the first night that you use Drysol, cover your feet with plastic wrap after applying the product. Then simply use Drysol once a week without the wrap, he says. Bring in the big gun. If your foot odor is really bad and none of these other techniques provides relief, consider a blast of Formalyde-10 spray." - the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books, Symptoms: Their Causes & Cures : How to Understand and Treat 265 Health Concerns (Get the book.) "Because foot odor is primarily caused by sweat, it makes sense to apply an antiperspirant. "I've found if it's not too severe a case, using an antiperspirant spray on your feet after a shower really works well," says Dr. Christina. Defeat severe foot odor with Drysol. For severe cases, consider asking your doctor about Drysol, a prescription anti-sweating medication that contains aluminum chloride. "The idea is to actually plug some of the sweat glands," says Dr. Christina. For best results, on the first night that you use Drysol, cover your feet with plastic wrap after applying the product." - the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books, Symptoms: Their Causes & Cures : How to Understand and Treat 265 Health Concerns (Get the book.)

"Sinai Hospital in New York suggests the following three remedies: ¦ rinsing your feet in vinegar ¦ soaking your feet in tea ¦ washing your feet with a mixture of kosher salt and water Stanley Bogusz, a Podiatrist from Warren, PA, also recommends a vinegar rinse to combat foot odor — Vi cup white vinegar to 1 quart warm water. Sagebrush leaves placed in the bottom of your shoes is another natural way to fight foot odor. BOILS Boils, also called furuncles, are less common today than they were 100 years ago because of improvements in personal and public hygiene." - Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S., Natural Health Secrets From Around the World (Get the book.)

"When to see the doctor: If you have an extreme case of foot odor that doesn't respond to self-treatment, consult a physician. Dr. Hahn recommends mixing a tablespoon each of goldenseal and myrrh tincture in l/i quart of warm water and soaking your feet for 5 to 10 minutes. Do this once a week for recurrent foot odor and perspiration. The goldenseal may stain your skin yellow, Dr. Hahn says, but it's no cause for concern. The color wears off in 2 to 3 days. Lavender and Tea Tree Rub a mixture of these essential oils into your feet twice a day to kill foot bacteria." - the Editors of PREVENTION, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II: Over 1,200 New Doctor-Tested Tips and Techniques Anyone Can Use to Heal Hundreds of Everyday Health Problems (Get the book.) "Hahn cautions that in advanced cases of foot odor, bacteria sometimes cause tiny pits in the surface of the skin so that it seems soft and mushy or cracked. Using lavender oil may increase the mushiness. Garlic Take enough capsules to equal 7,500 micrograms of allicin a day in three divided doses. Allicin is the active ingredient in garlic, and it has potent antifungal properties. Garlic can make your body an inhospitable environment for the types of fungus that create foot odor, says Kathleen Janel, N.D., a naturopathic doctor with the Brattleboro Naturopathic Clinic in Vermont." - the Editors of PREVENTION, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II: Over 1,200 New Doctor-Tested Tips and Techniques Anyone Can Use to Heal Hundreds of Everyday Health Problems (Get the book.)

"I tried lots of over-the-counter foot products but none worked. One day I rubbed the bottoms of my feet and in between my toes with my underarm deodorant (Lady Mitchum Clear Gel) and it worked! Now I use it on my feet daily and have not had an odor problem since. Please let your readers know about this product, as it has made a tremendous difference in my life. Another antiperspirant that is available without a prescription is Certain Dri. It is frequently effective even for people who perspire heavily. Certain Dri contains aluminum chloride, which is why it works well. þ ??" - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"The natural remedies in this chapter, used with the approval of your doctor, may help prevent or relieve foot odor, according to some health professionals. See Your Medical Doctor Whe Your foot odor continues, despite all efforts to control it. Aromatherapy Try the following deodorizing foot wash, from Aromatherapy: Applications and Inhalations by San Francisco herbalist Jeanne Rose, chairperson of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy: Blend two ounces of water, ten drops of lemon essential oil and the juice of one lemon, then wipe your feet thoroughly." - Bill Gottlieb, New Choices in Natural Healing: Over 1,800 of the Best Self-Help Remedies from the World of Alternative Medicine (Get the book.)

"Have healthy feet. "Foot odor is usually related to a fungal infection; sweating feet and pimply or peeling skin are the usual warning signs," says Dr. Braver. "So treat foot odor as you would any fungus problem, with an antifungal lotion such as Lotrimin, which is available over the counter." Spray away the smell. Other ways to kill the smell are to apply Lysol to your shoes and an antiperspirant to your feet, adds Dr. Braver." - Doug Dollemore, Mark Giuliucci and the Editors of Men's Health Magazine, Age Erasers for Men: Hundreds of Fast and Easy Ways to Beat the Years (Get the book.)

"To eliminate foot odor, therefore, you need to keep your feet dry and clean. For starters: Rub-a-dub daily. Washing your feet once a day probably is enough, although people who perspire heavily may want to wash them more often. The cleaner you keep your feet, Dr. Savin says, the fewer problems you'll have with foot odor. Change your socks. Bacteria that love your hot, sweaty feet are going to adore your hot, sweaty socks. Change your socks at least once a day. And if your shoes are machine washable, give them an occasional wash as well. Roll on protection." - Matthew Hoffman and William Legro, Disease Free: How to Prevent, Treat and Cure More Than 150 Illnesses and Conditions (Get the book.)

"So teenagers and young adults usually have more problems with foot odor than people who are 60-plus. This doesn't mean, however, that you are totally immune. If you don't practice good hygiene, even an older foot can start to smell. Foot odor may also signal an infection. People with diabetes often have dry, cracked skin on their feet. These cracks provide footholds for yeast, bacteria, and fungi to set up camp. Left uncontrolled, these cases of athlete's foot and other skin infections can smell." - Doug Dollemore, The Doctor's Book of Home Remedies for Seniors (Get the book.)

"It did help my athlete's foot, and I discovered that it also eliminated a foot odor problem I'd had for some time." "I tell people to use a roll-on or pads that contain aluminum chlorohydrate and to cover the bottom of their feet, including the webbed spaces between their toes. This should be done once a day after washing and drying their feet," Dr. McGuire says. "I don't like sprays, because I don't want people inhaling the stuff." Zinc Stops Their Stink Two people in our survey report that zinc supplements stop foot odor." - Gale Maleskey, Brian Kaufman, Home Remedies: What Works: Thousands of Americans Reveal Their Favorite Home-Tested Cures for Everyday Health Problems (Get the book.)

"Perhaps the smell of the radishes wipes out the foot odor! • For older children, if they are taking a daily multivitamin, check the label for the mineral zinc. Zinc is said to help eliminate foot odor. warning: Don't give your child more than 15 milligrams of zinc daily for more than a week without medical supervision. • Everyone seems to have a favorite vinegar soak recipe. Here's an easy one: Mix about a third of a cup of vinegar in a pan of warm water, then have your child soak his feet. Or mix 2 to 3 tablespoons of vinegar into 2 quarts of cool water for a cool dip." - Lillian Beard M.D., Linda Lee Small, Salt in Your Sock: and Other Tried-and-True Home Remedies (Get the book.)

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