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M$2 March 02, 2009 12:01 AM

Does soaking your feet in vinegar really cure foot/toenail fungus? What is the optimal method for doing so?

I've heard along the Internet grapevine that soaking one's feet in a 50/50 solution of water/vinegar is an effective way to treat foot and toenail fungus. Does anyone know if this is true or have first-hand experience with this treatment? What's the best way to administer this remedy?

My dry/cracked feet are driving me nuts today--I need to do something about it ASAP!
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March 02, 2009 02:18 AM
It should help.

Vinegar is acetic acid-fungus, like many living things, doesn't get on well with acid.

I wouldn't call it a cure.

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March 02, 2009 02:27 AM
Yes, it does. I hate to say that I know from experience! However, it works quickest with raw apple cider vinegar, rather than the pasteurized (aside--why pasteurize it in the first place, when it's a disinfectant?).

Another natural thing that works quite well is raw honey. It doesn't take much at all. You can put a tiny dab on an adhesive bandage and put that directly on it, working a little under the nail first. Continue morning and evening until the new nail coming in is fungus-free--and continue until all the fungused nail has grown out. Been there, done that, too. Works better than Vicks!

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March 02, 2009 06:15 AM
oh, brother I've been there!

Here's what you do:
1.) Get to Trader Joes and get a bottle of Australian Tea Tree oil a little pricey at 5.99 but goes a long long way. While your out there stop at the drugstore or discount store of your choice and get some petroleum jelly too

2) Gather the tea tree oil, petroleum jelly and a clean pair of socks

3.) Go home take a bath or wash your feet in a plastic tub with maybe some Dr. Bronners Peppermint soap, which cleans extremely well, and feels oh soo nice.

4.) Towel dry. If you have a hair dryer use it on your feet and toes to get them super dry.

5.) Apply tea tree oil to feet generously. Then using your fingers seperate your nail from skin so that the tea tree oil can seep in and under the nail. You can also use a wooden nail implement or toothpick or nail file to gently open the area up a little more to get the oil in. Since the oil is super fine and lightweight it should go right in.

6.) Kick your feet up to further soak the oil in.

7.) Grab and open the petroleum jelly and slather on yer feet, rubbing in the especially cracked areas; your feet should be softened by the bath so it should be easy to do.

8.) Slip on your clean pair on socks and slippers if you have them and you are good to go. Keep them on for at least an hour or sleep with them overnight.

9.) Oh your feet are going to feel so nice, the next day, that they'll thank you.

10.) Repeat until toe fungus and cracked foot skin are gone

Good lucks

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