To treat athlete's foot , he says, first clean the affected area with tea tree oil, which is sold in most health food stores. If you still have symptoms after two weeks but they re less severe, Dr. Lad suggests applying the mixture at least once a day for another week. He says you can continue this treatment cycle for as long as necessary. Any discoloration of the skin should wash off in about two weeks, he says. Food Therapy Put chopped garlic in your socks before bedtime and then wear them overnight, advises Julian Whitaker, M.D., founder and president of the Whitaker Wellness Center in Newport Beach, California.
Raw garlic is a powerful antibiotic and helps reduce the fungus that causes athlete's foot .
He also recommends that you avoid yeast products such as breads and other baked goods, along with vinegar and alcohol, if you re prone to athlete's foot . People with high yeast intakes are more likely to get athlete's foot , says Dr. Whitaker. Homeopathy Wash your feet thoroughly with mild soap and warm water, then apply a Calendula ointment, suggests Maesimund Panos, M.D., a homeopathic physician in Tipp City, Ohio, and co-author with Jane Heimlich of Homeopathic Medicine at Home. Do this in the morning and before bedtime until you notice improvement, she says. Calendula ointment can be purchased in many health food stores.