Yogurt
One surprising way to treat athlete’s foot is to apply a generous amount of yogurt to the affected area two to four times daily. Yogurt is a dairy product that contains live bacteria such as Lactobacillus bulgaricus, and Streptococcus thermophilus that doctors and other health experts believe have anti-inflammatory properties. Although ingesting yogurt is highly recommended for better overall health, they also believe that direct topical application will also help people living with athlete’s foot gain relief.
Health experts recommend eating one to two cups of yogurt daily for as long as you’re treating athlete’s foot to help the body increase Vitamin D, antioxidants, and calcium. The live bacteria will also help balance the digestive tract, which could indirectly affect the nutrients coming to the feet, making them more resistant to fungus. They also suggest directly applying cold yogurt to the affected area. The yogurt will dry, and the bacteria will act to fight and eliminate the bacteria present in the feet. Scrape the dried yogurt after ten minutes and dry the feet with a clean towel. Conversely, a yogurt foot soak can also prove effective, where people can soak their feet for 10 to 20 minutes daily for at least a week.
